Top 8 MOST Requested French Horn Excerpts!

Thinking about pursuing a career as a french horn player? The U.S. Army Field Band is here to present the top 8 most requested horn excerpts for military band auditions! From Strauss to Bernstein and everything in between, our players have prepared these excerpts at a professional level to provide you with excellent examples to use as you progress in your excerpt playing. If you have any questions about what you're listening to, drop a note in the comments! We are proud to share these excerpts for french horn.
00:00 Introduction
00:40 Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, Richard Strauss
00:59 American Overture for Band, Joseph Wilcox Jenkins
01:41 Dance Movements - IV. Molto Ritmico, Philip Sparke
02:29 Lincolnshire Posy: Rufford Park Poachers, Percy Grainger
03:14 Theme and Variations, Op. 43A, Var. 6
03:48 Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, Leonard Bernstein, arr. Lavender
04:18 Overture to Candide, Leonard Bernstein
04:53 March from Symphonic Metamorphosis, Paul Hindemith, trans. Wilson
Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Michaela Shelton, Direction by Staff Sgt. Samantha Tadelman and Staff Sgt. Josh Buxton, Audio by Sgt. 1st Class Ricky Furr, and Video Editing by Staff Sgt. Matt Corrigan.
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[@tubamarc8891]

What a great resource! You should do this for tuba!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

It’s in the works! Stay tuned! Our educational material generally comes out on Mondays.

[@cadubdabub7073]

YEEES!!! As a tuba player im really happy to see this comment

[@profMaximvs]

French horn is, with NO doubt, my fav instrument. The richness and warmth of its sound are unique! Congratz to all US Army Field Band excellent musicians! I'm a BIG fan of y'all.

[@person7587]

same (Kinda bias because I just started learning it)

[@sbwyo1966]

Fine playing throughout. I came here because I'm writing for woodwind quintet, I come from a more "jazzy" background and I want to make sure I respect the horn and write things that are melodic and feature the horn appropriately. Such a majestic/heroic instrument-- sort of a composer's first "go-to" for a triumphant sound, but also can be rhapsodic and warm. Thanks for this!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks for watching!

[@AchimE]

Beautiful! I played horn in my youth, 30 years ago, in two youth orchestras… but I only could play Till Eulenspiegel from the pieces here… wow, some have very complicated rhythms and chromatic changes… very good hornists, the quartet was beautiful! Would love to hear the world famous horn solo part of the overture to Der Freischütz with these players! French horn is simply the most awesome classical instrument, the sound can be warm, rich, romantic, attacking, it’s a highlight in especially romantic compositions. Thanks, greetings from Germany 👍

[@eflynney]

Thank you so much. As a French horn player, French horns are constantly underrated and told that it’s really easy, so it’s nice to see people in the comments notice

[@snapppyturtle4412]

I play Horn in band and Mellophone for marching band, and our show has part of American Overture in it and it's so fun to play!

[@johndeal4381]

I'm 66. Still haven't gotten anywhere near ya'll. Wish I had joined military band after high school. Graduated from large university. Ruined my life. Dad was high school band director. Learned too late to place mouthpiece on bottom of lower lip too.

[@jeremyjohnson521]

Goodness, such great sounds from everyone! Inspiring to hear, especially that Candide excerpt!

[@manondumouchel5298]

So wonderful these excerpts.. thank you The Army Field Band for sharing this beautiful video.. love it

[@martineyles]

Nice to hear excerpts from Wind Band repertoire, not just the orchestral repertoire.

[@ig70000]

I miss playing the French horn pain in the ass 90% of the time ( damn off beats) but so much fun

[@caseyp4632]

Absolutely loved this! Thank you for demonstrating these excerpts

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Glad you enjoyed it, Casey!

[@quiptown8976]

There was a time when I was playing for at least three hours daily and was playing at a high level. It's like golf, you need to work at it and not just once a week. EVERY DAY.

[@UCCJGUY]

Dance Mvmts is such a beast! I'll never forget playing this my freshman year of undergrad in Wind Ensemble.

[@marcusl76]

Soooooo beautiful, thank you for this amazing video. God bless you all. Greetings from Germany.

[@pjstriker9389]

So glad the symphonic dances from west side story excerpt made it! I played the viola solo right before, and a good friend of mine played the horn solo a few years back. So much fun, and a beautiful piece.

[@heidymangione3913]

you guys are so awesome, thanks for your music

[@KanrryKang]

Definitely helpful!

[@sandrasalvadorimartini5399]

Che bel suono! E che musicisti! Molto bravi. Thank you so much 🤗

[@Isylin]

French Cor Horn! I learn it and pratice it from my 5 years old...!! I have 35 now... I was choice a techncian way of electrician and mecanician to build millitary engines. But i continue to pratice this instrument from so many years ahahahahahah! It's power full and the same time so sweet too... This instrument help me to be delicate, and help me to find force too when i need. I hope all soldiers will be happy with what we build in the tools you can enjoy in your work! Engines, communications, technologies etc... It's one of the most difficult about control of the breath push out and muscles on face (for me). Clarinet? Mastery after 4 years with license... Trumpet...3 years old with license... But his one!!! Omg i still don't have my license!! From all instruments i pratice or i have official license....it's the most difficult!

[@kylecoleman285]

im in my undergrad for horn performance right now. i hope to be in a military band after; this really helped me narrow in on a few excerpts to focus on. Many thanks! 🤘🏻

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks for watching-just know that this is only a collection of a few possible excerpts and others may be required as well.

[@kylecoleman285]

@@ArmyFieldBand oh yeah! i appreciate the info but I am aware of the standards/audition rep. thank you!

[@nathansfunland3875]

I play French horn too and I am interested in being a professional one day, Tysm for this! :D

[@cmw12]

Yowza! Very well played!

[@gamingmusicmishaps]

If I were to choose a brass instrument as a profession, I'd choose French Horn or Euphonium. I'm a woodwind player but I play the trumpet.

[@eeman0201]

this makes me want to practice

[@krettlegon]

I’m a French horn player and wow

[@leilani9616]

Such an underrated instrument

[@daston8248]

Awesome job! You all sound magnificent 🔥🎶🙌

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thank you! 😊

[@at0mic546]

wow you guys are amazing! I want to play a few of these excerpts some day

[@valentindegen]

Wunderschön

[@galaxiapointstudio1]

wanderfully

[@edmilsonmoreirapedrosa1782]

Fantastic!!

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks!

[@tsuntakcheung8243]

The Till Eulenspiel was amazing!

[@julietbyrnes3440]

I didnt realise french horn was treble clef!

[@Alex-zp1bx]

Just a quick question what mouthpiece just Sgt. Kaci Cummings play on?

[@bdscully]

You all sound incredible! Jenn, that Till is rockin’ 😊❤️📯

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Thanks so much!!

[@Angel33Demon666]

Wait, why is the horn solo from Tchaikovsky’s 5th included?

[@danielgiometti5522]

When ur a sophomore in high school and u need reference recordings and you see this video *visible happiness and awe*

[@chickentender-_-3905]

A nickel triple horn what a rare sight

[@chiucc1685]

May i know the brands if the horns? Some are Geyer or Geyer copies, but some of them looks quite new to me. Thanks

[@ArmyFieldBand]

They’re made by Patterson Horns!

[@chiucc1685]

@@ArmyFieldBand isee isee. All sounds great!!!

[@imsocool4124]

What is french horn range?

[@Lostkin413]

The highest the horn is usually written for is C6(F5 in concert pitch), while the lowest I’ve seen written is E2(A1 in concert pitch). These aren’t the ends of our range, we have a couple more notes on either side, but I don’t generally see beyond those pitches.

[@gregmonks9708]

If you ever want to hear great performances, you can't go wrong with the US Army Field Band!

[@EvanYoungMusic]

Yeah Selena!

[@garyrichter9172]

I was never this good but I enjoyed my time in the AF Band of the Southwest. If any of you guys are out there, say “Hi”.

[@ArmyFieldBand]

We're about to be on our way for our Spring 2022 National Concert Tour where we will be in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area in early March! Please check our website for concert information: armyfieldband.com/

[@hemlockoutdoors]

>No Freischütz

[@TheGigiparce0]

Are those Patterson?

[@ArmyFieldBand]

Yes!

[@duzoczasuazzaduzo1168]

Not in Europe

[@angeelmur]

First!

[@soylentgreen3677]

Great job. Let's go Brandon!

[@thcm17]

Great job. Let's go Brandon!