Shopping can be tough. We put together a list of ideas for the favorite Horn player in your life. These are our picks to help make a great Christmas hit with your favorite Horn player. Don't forget about yourself either. From the Brass Republic team, we wish you and your favorite Horn player a Happy Christmas and holiday season.
Something to read
This is a great book about someone picking up a Horn after a long hiatus. There's some great things here from a non-professional with insights into subjects like performance anxiety and comeback playing. It's an amusing read and a great addition to a loved one's library.
Something to listen to
This was a new recording released this year from the National Brass Ensemble. This should be a part of every Brass player's collection. It's an amazing recording and one of the best brass ensemble recordings you can give as a gift.
Something for your Horn
With different mouthpieces for the Saturday's wedding gig and the Mozart on Sunday, this mouthpiece pouch will keep them protected. This leather pouch from Denis Wick looks nice and will last for years to come.
In addition to Amazon, this is also available from Woodwind and Brasswind.
Something to Listen with
Chromecast Audio-For $35, the Chromecast audio is an inexpensive way to get music from your phone to a set of speakers or an audio system. Compatible with both Android and ios (iPhone and iPad), the Chromecast lets you easily stream music from your personal device to the audio destination of your choice.
Something to listen with (the nicer version)
If you're willing to spend more, a Sonos speaker can be a great gift. Sonos is a great wireless speaker system with great audio quality. It's compatible with lots of devices and lots of different music streaming services. Another great feature of Sonos speakers is they're modular. If you buy one and then get another later on, they can be combined into one big audio system.
something For the practice room
This Musician's Gear stand is an inexpensive quality stand that is an excellent addition to to your practice room. The stand can be tilted to your liking. The height adjustment has a screw tightener that makes the stand rock solid and an affordable favorite of ours.
Something to travel with
This bag from Bobelock will keep your music in great condition on the way to a performance. There clips to carry it on your shoulder or like a briefcase.
Something to play
This arrangement of Canzon Per Sonare #4 is an excellent addition to any brass player's library. This is an accessible arrangement from David Marlatt that works from Brass Quintets on a wide spectrum of skill levels. This piece is a great staple to have for your quintet and works from everything from a wedding to an evening concert.
We wish you all the best with your Christmas shopping.