Common Brands and Models
There are two types of horns: Single F Horns and Double F/Bb Horns
If you are in jr high you may not have a choice in using a single horn as that is all CJHS has, however, anyone at the secondary level can start and continue on a Double Horn.
Conn
Intermediate Double: 6D
Low Professional Double: 8D
Hans-Hoyer
Holton
Looking to purchase? Try the sites below:
Woodwind and Brasswind (mostly new): www.wwbw.com
Taylor Music (used, refurbished, or new): taylormusic.com
Music Go Round (used only, may need a little repair): musicgoround.com
Music stores in the area (if you'd like to rent or buy):
Allegro Music (Fremont) http://www.allegromusic.net/
C&L Music (Fremont) http://www.calmusicinc.com/
Forrests Music (Berkeley) https://www.forrestsmusic.com/
Note: Forrests Music is Double Reed Instruments Only
House of Woodwinds (San Ramon) http://www.houseofwoodwinds.com/
JAMS Music (Dublin) http://jamsmusicdublin.com/
Honestly though, don't buy a horn just because it's cheap. Unsure if it's a decent brand/model? Please ask before buying- I really don't want to have anyone waste their hard earned money!
If you are in jr high you may not have a choice in using a single horn as that is all CJHS has, however, anyone at the secondary level can start and continue on a Double Horn.
Conn
Intermediate Double: 6D
Low Professional Double: 8D
Hans-Hoyer
Holton
Looking to purchase? Try the sites below:
Woodwind and Brasswind (mostly new): www.wwbw.com
Taylor Music (used, refurbished, or new): taylormusic.com
Music Go Round (used only, may need a little repair): musicgoround.com
Music stores in the area (if you'd like to rent or buy):
Allegro Music (Fremont) http://www.allegromusic.net/
C&L Music (Fremont) http://www.calmusicinc.com/
Forrests Music (Berkeley) https://www.forrestsmusic.com/
Note: Forrests Music is Double Reed Instruments Only
House of Woodwinds (San Ramon) http://www.houseofwoodwinds.com/
JAMS Music (Dublin) http://jamsmusicdublin.com/
Honestly though, don't buy a horn just because it's cheap. Unsure if it's a decent brand/model? Please ask before buying- I really don't want to have anyone waste their hard earned money!