Buying a French Horn

binx
Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:54:16 +0000

I understand the desire for a new horn, but I think it’s a great idea to wait till she gets there. If she buys a nickel silver Conn 8D, and find out the rest of the studio plays yellow brass Lawsons because the teacher prefers that sound, she may find herself fighting for decent audition results, etc, the next four years. (I don’t think that will happen - In New York, Conns are still preferred over Lawsons. I just throw that out as an example.)

If she can’t wait, perhaps she can email her new teacher, and ask for opinions or advice.

You will find the horn world gets smaller as your D gets older. Chances are good that someone (teacher or classmate) will know someone else selling exactly the horn your D wants. I don’t know any shops in Buffalo or Rochester. If you find yourselves in Boston, however – check out Osmun or Ken Pope.