Learn from Great French Horn Teachers

Dan Wions is the Principal Horn of New York City Ballet and Philadelphia Ballet. He also performs frequently with the San Francisco Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Orchestra of St. Lukes, New Jersey Symphony. In addition to his orchestral work, Mr.

I am currently the principal horn player of the Denver Chamber Orchestra and 4th horn player of the Stratus Chamber Orchestra. I have appeared with other ensembles along the Colorado Front Range including the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Chorale Orchestra and Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

A native of Florida, William Bard holds a Bachelor of Music degree in horn performance from the Eastman School of Music (where he also received the coveted Performer's Certificate), as well as a Master of Music degree in horn performance from the Mannes School of Music (where he was one of only four students in his class to receive the Orchestral Achievement Award).

Based in Houston, Texas, international performer and award-winning soloist, Charlotte Povey, is one of the most sought-out young hornists in the south. Having spent her summers playing in premiere music festivals — including the Trentino Music Festival in Italy, the Atlantic Music Festival, where she was a Resident Artist Fellow, and Texas Music Festival, as an orchestral fellow.

I am a professional French horn performer and teacher based in southern Indiana, and I enjoy working with students of all ages to foster a love of music and horn playing. Currently, I hold positions as Principal Horn in the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra and Principal Horn in the Paducah Symphony Orchestra, and I freelance with several other orchestras in the area.

Member of the Metropolitan Opera Horn Section since 1973, Marlboro Festival, New Hampshire Music Festival, and many more. Many solo and chamber music recordings, including Brahms Sonatas (transcribed by me and published by International Music). I also commissioned, premiered and recorded the Eric Ewazen Horn Sonata with the composer at the keyboard.

I started learning the tuba when I was nine years old, thanks to my school’s music department where I had one-to-one lessons and played in county and regional groups. Over time, I progressed to national ensembles like the National Youth Orchestra, National Youth Orchestra Wales, and the National Youth Brass Band of Wales.

Hi! My name is Beckie and I have played music for all of my life. I play and teach many different instruments such as the French horn, trumpet, piano, saxophone, mandolin, guitar, and voice. I have my Masters in Music on French horn as well as two bachelor degrees in music performance on French horn and music education.

Hello! My name is Jacob Hartis and I play the French Horn! I have several years of experience in private instruction and nearly 10 years of professional performing experience! I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from Young Harris College and I am expected to graduate in May with my Master's Degree in Music Performance at Georgia State University.

I am an Illinois Certified Music Educator of 18 years in public school. I currently teach at Carbondale Middle School in Illinois. My expertise is with beginning instrumental music through high school. While my specialty is woodwinds, particularly saxophone, I am competent in playing and teaching all band instruments. I also teach bass guitar and beginning piano