Horn Music
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A collection of twelve solos for Horn and Piano arranged by Marvin C. Howe and edited by Randall E. Faust (2013). These solos are a wonderful addition to the solo repertoire for students of all levels and serve as interesting and beautiful selections for recitals, contest pieces, and as study materials to compliment The Advancing Hornist series of method books. For practice purposes, the piano accompaniments can be found below. Grade: 4-6
Program and Performance notes: Click HERE
Recorded by Thomas and Tricia Jöstlein, horns and Yeon-Kyung Kim, piano on the CD: SINGING SMOOTH MELODIES ON THE HORN
Contents include:
• Bach: Bist du bei mir
• Brahms: Sonntag, Op. 47, No. 3
• Brahms: Sapphische Ode, Op. 94, No. 4
• Brahms: Feldeinsamkeit, Op. 86, No. 2
• Mozart: Dalla Sua Pace from Don Giovanni
• Faure: Pie Jesu from the Requiem
• Schubert: Einsamkeit from Die Winterreise, Op. 89
• Dvorak: Lament, Op 85. No. 6
• Faure: Sicilienne
• Mahler: Die zwei blauen Augen from Lieder eines Fahrenden
• Saint-Saens: The Tourney of King John
• Vivaldi: Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patres from Gloria
for practice purposes, audio samples are the piano accompaniments only:Bach: Bist du bei mir
Brahms: Sonntag, Op. 47, No. 3
Brahms: Sapphische Ode, Op.94, No. 4
Brahms: Feldeinsamkeit, Op. 86, No. 2
Mozart: Dalla Sua Pace from Don Giovanni
Faure: Pie Jesu from the Requiem
Schubert: Einsamkeit from Die Winterreise, Op. 89
Dvorak: Lament, Op 85. No. 6
Faure: Sicilienne
Mahler: Die zwei blauen Augen from Lieder eines Fahrenden
Saint-Saens: The Tourney of King John
Vivaldi: Qui Sedes Ad Dexteram Patres from Gloria
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$25.00Commissioned by Randy Gardner for a compact disc in memory of Philip Farkas--on Summit Records.
Grade: 4-5
Mvt I: Prelude Mvt. II: Scherzo Mvt. III: Romanza Mvt. IV: Rondo Learn More -
$25.00A dramatic composition for Horn Octet accompanied by four-part Horn Choir. Commissioned and premiered by Dr. Keith Johnson and The University of Arizona Horn Ensemble.
Grade: 5
This recording is from the performance by The University of Arizona Horn Ensemble conducted by Professor Daniel Katzen with The International Horn Symposium Horn Choir at the 40th International Horn Symposium at The University of Denver in 2008.
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$20.00As Lowell Shaw says: "Off on a short and fairly up-tempo romp through several keys, and 'we'll have a grand old time!'"
Grade: 5
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$24.95Machala, a native of Poland, has enjoyed a career as performer, composer, and teacher, all centered around his instrument, the horn. He was the first horn player in the history of Juilliard to receive a Doctor of Musical Arts degree, was named Professor Emeritus of Horn at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign after 20 years of teaching, and has toured extensively as soloist and as member of several ensembles. Learn More -
$20.00Touching arrangements by Marvin Howe and published by The Hornists' Nest. Selections include the Russian Folk Song--Someone's Horse is Standing There and two Schubert songs--Her Portrait and The Signpost.
Grade: 4
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$29.00Horn Technique by Jeffrey Agrell is a comprehensive resource for teachers, and a combination road map and gold mine of information for serious students. Above all, it encourages the reader/player to combine the book’s approach with what they already do, and, fueled by curiosity and imagination, to use the book as a springboard to make new discoveries about the best ways to master this ancient and amazing instrument. A detailed, thoughtful look at ways old and new to get from one note to another, plus many illustrated suggestions about the most efficient ways to teach the instrument to students at any level. Learn More -
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$20.00Transcribed for Three Horns by Marvin C. Howe
Another Hornists' Nest publication. The third horn has an impressive low horn part.Grade: 4
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$25.00Wedding processional dedicated to and first performed at the wedding of Kristin and Michael, San Francisco, California, September 2001 transcribed for Horn and Wind Ensemble. 2013 Edition.
Grade: 4
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$26.95Dynamic, contemporary work for eight horns, giving equal weight to all parts. Learn More -
$20.00From Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen by Gustav Mahler, arranged for 6 Horns by Marvin C. Howe.
Another outstanding horn ensemble arrangement published by The Hornists' NestGrade: 4
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$25.00Commissioned by the University of Louisville for Percussion Professor Gregory Byrne.
Grade: 5
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$25.00For several years, we have published the book, Rules of the Game by Christopher. In 2020, with the assistance of Mr. Leuba's students, Marion Hesse, Charles Bell, and Roger Kaza, we are publishing A Christopher Leuba Compendium. This volume includes the: 1. Daily Warm Up (1982) 2. Daily Warm Up ( 1963-with comparisons of the 1974 and 1981 manuscript editions) 3. Dexterity Drills (1977) 4. Phrasing Concepts (1974) 5. Appendix This volume is published with permission from and appreciation to the Estate of Christopher Leuba. Learn More -
$29.95Celtic Scents is an amazing suite of wonderful musical scents (wildflowers, herbs, and trees) unified by the brilliant imagination of composer Kazimierz Machala, and the familiar sounds of Celtic folk music. Suite No. 1 includes Goldenrod and Meadowsweet. There is absolutely no doubt that audiences and performers will enjoy their time spent with this joyful and engaging composition. Learn More -
$25.00Intermediate to Advanced Studies-a continuation and development of studies from Volume I. Contents include Descending Scale Studies; Legato and Articulation Studies; Smooth and rhythmically sophisticated Melodies in Major, Minor, and Modal Scales; Lip Slurs; and Marvin Howe's previously unpublished articles on the Exhale Warm-Up and the Squeak Buzz.
Grade: 4-6
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$25.00Randall Faust's comprehensive horn studio handbook of technical studies. Contents include studies in Long Tones, Scales, Intervals, Scales in Intervals, Lip Trills, Lip Slurs, Articulation, Arpeggios, Stopped Horn, Dynamic Range, and Warm-ups.Grade: 3-6
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$24.95Horn players need to transpose, yet until now, there has not been a complete method devoted to teaching this essential skill. This method begins by explaining why horn parts need to be transposed and then uses this historical information to provide the hornist with a concrete strategy to master transposition. After building skills through exercises, excerpts from the horn literature are presented for practical application. Helpful transposition tips, practice techniques, and musical advice enhance the musical examples. Learn More
