Why should I switch From Trumpet to French Horn?
Here are the facts:
You should want to play French Horn for the same reasons you started playing trumpet: it is fun! The French Horns get some of the the coolest parts in the whole band and orchestra world. The French Horn has a beautiful and unique sound that can be heard in thousands of movie and TV theme songs, as well as concert band pieces and famous orchestral works. The horn is referred to as one of the "color" instruments in any ensemble because of its unique timbre. Since you already know the joy of playing trumpet it is time to take the dive into the beauty of French Horn.
You should want to play French Horn for the same reasons you started playing trumpet: it is fun! The French Horns get some of the the coolest parts in the whole band and orchestra world. The French Horn has a beautiful and unique sound that can be heard in thousands of movie and TV theme songs, as well as concert band pieces and famous orchestral works. The horn is referred to as one of the "color" instruments in any ensemble because of its unique timbre. Since you already know the joy of playing trumpet it is time to take the dive into the beauty of French Horn.
Look at some of the cool things French Horns can do!
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Another reason to switch to French Horn is because your band and your director will love you! Band and orchestra directors are always looking for well played color instruments. Why? Chances are your band director doesn't have as many horn players in the band as there are trumpet players. Take a look at your band, how many trumpet players are there, and how many horn players are there? Could you be the next to help your band achieve a new fullness and color that it may not have ever had before? Most compositions have at least four horn parts. It's true! Almost all of them. That means that your band director probably needs more French Horn players! So who better than you? Now even if there is already a French Horn player or two in your band, you will surely be welcome, and your director will be happy to have you do so.
The final reason to switch to horn is the opportunities! You may not think so but it's true. French Horn players are treasured in higher education (college and universities), and many schools will even give you scholarships to play your French Horn in their groups! If you get really good at it you could get paid to be on sound tracks and movie recordings because they use so many French Horns so often. So if you work very hard, a college or university may decide to reward you with a nice scholarship.
The final reason to switch to horn is the opportunities! You may not think so but it's true. French Horn players are treasured in higher education (college and universities), and many schools will even give you scholarships to play your French Horn in their groups! If you get really good at it you could get paid to be on sound tracks and movie recordings because they use so many French Horns so often. So if you work very hard, a college or university may decide to reward you with a nice scholarship.