Houghton Horns Holiday Gift Guide
HOUGHTON HORNS • HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE
Make their holidays musical!
From stocking stuffers to the big surprise, find a Christmas gift that hits the right note for the brass player on your list.
A few favorites to wrap, tuck into a stocking, or save for the big reveal. Look for the instrument labels to find gifts for French horn, trumpet, trombone, and tuba players.
STOCKING STUFFERS
Under $50
Little gifts. Big smiles. Everyday favorites that deserve a spot in their stocking.
Some brass
Stickers
From $3.95
Brass-player inside jokes, from the High C Club to Leutgeb’s Cheese Shoppe, ready for a case, folder, or water bottle. Pick a single sticker or a pack for French horn, trumpet, or trombone.
All brass
Lip Renew Recovery Stick
$9.49
A compact lip-care stick made for musicians. An easy stocking stuffer to tuck into a case or keep close during a busy season of rehearsals and performances.
All brass
The Original Spit Catcher
From $11.99
A reusable, washable mat that keeps condensation off the floor during practice and rehearsals. Choose the travel or standard size for their playing space.
Most brass
Haag Brass Buzzing Trainers
From $20.00
A compact way to bring mouthpiece buzzing into warm-ups and practice. Choose the trainer for their instrument and, for trombone, the correct shank size. Trumpet model shown.
Most brass
Alessi ExcerptUp Practice Dice
$22.00
Roll a new challenge into orchestral-excerpt practice. Choose the French horn, trumpet, tenor trombone, bass trombone, or tuba edition. A fun stocking stuffer for an advancing player.
Most brass
Vizi-Air Airflow Tool
$23.95
Make airflow visible with this small mouthpiece practice tool. A useful gift for students and teachers; choose the size that matches their brass instrument.
All brass
Brass Witch Pencil Holder
$35.00
A magnetic pencil holder that sits on their instrument without scratching the finish, so a pencil is always one hand away in rehearsal. Choose the size that fits their brass instrument, and pair it with a Styl Witch to save $5.
Tenor / Bass trombone
Trombone Craft by Brad Edwards
$37.00
Give their practice routine some new musical ideas. Choose the tenor or bass trombone edition of Brad Edwards’s books for focused work on tone and technique.
French horn
Verus Embouchure Visualizer
$39.95
An open-rim practice tool that helps players and teachers see lip position. Choose the fixed version or a screw-rim version for a compatible Giardinelli-threaded rim.
All brass
Korg TM-70 Tuner-Metronome
$39.99
Two everyday practice essentials in one compact device. The tuner and metronome can run together, making this a useful gift for students, teachers, and experienced players.
French horn
Recipe for Success
$42.95
A 260-page horn method by Karen Houghton and Janet B. Nye. A thoughtful gift for a developing player building a strong foundation or an adult returning to the instrument.
All brass
Styl Witch Pencil & Stylus
$44.99
A magnetic mechanical pencil that switches to a tablet stylus with a twist. A thoughtful gift for musicians who use both printed and digital sheet music. Gunmetal Grey shown.
THOUGHTFUL SURPRISES
Under $100
Wrap up a useful upgrade, with gifts from $50 to $99.99 for their next musical chapter.
Trumpet
UpSound Basic Straight Mute
$52.95
A light, durable trumpet straight mute for ensemble rehearsals, solo playing, and jazz. A practical addition to a player’s everyday mute collection.
French horn
Laskey Protégé Horn Mouthpiece
$53.00
A one-piece mouthpiece designed for beginning and intermediate horn players. The American-shank model is featured here; confirm the required shank with the player or teacher.
French horn / Bass trombone
Faxx Practice Mute
$54.95
A compact aluminum practice mute for a French horn or bass trombone player. A useful addition to their accessory bag for quieter practice; this model is intended for those two instruments.
Trumpet
Pickett Young Artist Mouthpiece
$65.00
A silver-plated trumpet mouthpiece for developing players, available in four sizes. Choose the size with the player or their teacher to make this a well-matched gift.
French horn
Protec M-409 Horn Mute Case
$74.95
Keep a straight mute and stop mute together, with pockets for smaller essentials and a strap to secure the case to a chair. Mutes are not included.
Trombone
Olsen Weight Balancer
$90.00
A counterweight that helps balance a trombone front to back and side to side. The standard 0.420-inch clamp fits most Shires and Bach models; other models available upon request.
SOMETHING EXTRA SPECIAL
Splurges ($100 or more)
Make room under the tree for a gift they can enjoy long after the holidays.
French horn
Soft Stand for Horn
From $124.95
A hardwood frame and soft sling give a horn a convenient resting place between practice sessions. Choose red oak or walnut to suit their music room. Stand only; horn not included.
Trumpet / French horn / Tenor trombone
UpSound UpMute Practice Mutes
From $124.95
A compact practice mute for quieter sessions at home or on the road. The idea is to play your instrument with the UpMute and use the least amount of effort to produce the tone. In other words, be extremely relaxed and don’t use too much air.
French horn / Trombone
Protec MAX Cases
From $149.95
A practical carrying upgrade for horn and tenor trombone players. Choose the model that fits their instrument and keeps their everyday essentials together. Fixed-bell horn case shown.
French horn / Trumpet
Protec IPAC Cases
From $195.95
A thoughtful upgrade for a player ready for a new case. Explore separate IPAC models for detachable-bell horn or two trumpets, and confirm instrument fit. Double trumpet case shown.
Trombone
Rath Hand Support
$199.95
An adjustable support that attaches to the main bell stay and supports the back of the left hand. A thoughtful comfort upgrade; confirm compatibility with the player’s trombone.
Trombone
Verus JSV Signature Mouthpieces
$269.00
Explore the JSV 1 and JSV 2 signature models for large-shank tenor trombones. Choose with the player to match their preferred mouthpiece feel and response.
Trumpet / French horn
Yamaha SILENT Brass Systems
From $279.95
A pickup mute and Personal Studio unit make quieter practice possible while the player listens to their sound. Choose the system designed for their instrument.
French horn
Marcus Bonna MB XL Backpack
From $719.95
A special gift for a detachable-bell horn player on the move. Backpack straps, a waist belt, and roomy pockets make this a practical upgrade for rehearsals and travel. Confirm horn fit; the recommended bell protector is sold separately.
A little help with your holiday list?
We can help match a gift to their instrument, experience, and preferred setup. For mouthpieces, cases, and supports, a quick fit check makes all the difference.
Email our team or call 817-993-6400.
We recommend against buying anything labeled "Pre-Order", "Backordered", or "Out of Stock" before confirming with us that we will be able to ship your product before Christmas.
Prices are in USD. Where prices differ, “From” shows the lowest-priced model or option. Select the correct instrument version and check its availability before ordering.