Nineteen inventive etudes based on specific motifs from the horn parts of the orchestral and operatic repertoire. Although originally intended for horn, these etudes can also work well for the trumpet. They are challenging and rewarding at the same time. And fun.

Steven Becknell is Principal Horn in the Los Angeles Opera and on the faculty of the University of Southern California. He has played with every major orchestra throughout Southern California as well as an extensive career in the Hollywood recording studios.