• NEW or USED 1) Holton , 2) Yamaha, 3) Conn, or 4) Jupiter French Horns. Alexander and Paxman French Horns are the best out there and would also work, but are also considerably more expensive.
• ...or... Rent an instrument from Robert M. Sides
• Rotor Oil – Hetman Medium Rotor Lubricant #11.5 is what I recommend.
Slide Grease – this Venture grease is the easiest to use because it is in a small tube. Just be aware that it will melt if left in the sun or in a hot car. Personally, I use 100% pure Lanolin, which can be purchased online or at any pharmacy.
• Slide Grease – this Venture Grease is great and also the easiest to use because it is in a small tube.
• Polishing Cloth - polishing your french horn every couple of weeks will keep it looking new for a very long time!
• Mouthpiece Brush – you should brush out your mouthpiece once a week with soap and water. This special brush will help you to clean the entire inside of the mouthpiece.
• Snake Brush – use this to clean out the inside of the pipes. If possible, this should be done with the instruments under water.
• Holton Farkas MDC Mouthpiece – this is the most highly-recommended mouthpiece for French Horn.
• Pencil
• Music stand
• TRADITION of Excellence Book 2 or 3 (depending on year of study)
• Korg Combination Metronome and Tuner
A) Godwin, Ashley (adg5713@psu.edu)