Articles - Houghton Horns

The reason the French horn is played with the bell facing backwards lies in the rich history and development of the instrument.  The horn was originally used as a signaling...

Commuting safely on a bicycle with your instrument is now a breeze, thanks to these new products from Marcus Bonna! The MB luggage rack, case holder, and safety light are...

Ryan Beach is Principal Trumpet of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra, and host of the “That’s Not Spit, It’s Condensation!” podcast. Ryan won first prize at the 2012 Ellsworth Smith International...

When we decide to carry a new case I usually give it a try for a few months to get familiar with it and ensure that it’s a good product....

PROBLEM: Students have difficulty playing in the upper register. SOLUTION: Embouchure. Make sure your students are following these three embouchure guidelines: mouthpiece placement (2/3 top lip, 1/3 bottom lip), corners...

(in alphabetical order…) 1. Alexander Arutunian – Trumpet Concerto in A-flat Major Alexander Arutunian, an Armenian composer, composed this between 1949-1950. A single- movement concerto with an extended lyrical section,...