French Horn

Suggested Method Books:

Level One – Rubank Elementary Method for French Horn

Level Two –Rubank Intermediate Method for French Horn

Level Three –60 Studies for the French Horn by Kopprasch

Level Four –335 Selected Progressive and Melodious Studies

Suggested Solos:

Level One - First Solos for the Horn by Mason Jones

Level Two - Solos for the Horn Player by Mason Jones

Level Three - Solos for the Horn Player by Mason Jones

Level Four-Four Horn Concertos and Concert Rondo by Mozart, Horn Concerto No. 1 in Eb by R. Strauss,, Sonata for Horn and Piano by Hindemith

Suggested Listening:

Dennis Brain, Radek Baborák, Dale Clevenger, Barbara Hill

Helpful Websites:

http://www.hornsociety.org/

www.jwpepper.com –sheet music purchasing

Recommended Equipment:

Mouthpiece: Holton-Farkas MDC

Mute: Stop Mute

Valve Oil: Stock

Intermediate or Professional Quality Instruments: Conn 8D or Holton 179

Other equipment: 

Horn String, Screwdriver set, Rubber Bumpers, Screws (by horn model), K&M Horn Stand, Small rawhide mallet. Tuning slide rind (“0-ring” from hardware store: 7/16” inner diameter)

Local Private Teachers:

Ask Mr. Mayer for the list :)