FRENCH HORN

The EFM Young Artists Orchestra Program brings together gifted french horn students from around the world, featuring two exceptional ensembles that perform full-length, ticketed concerts throughout the summer. 


Rehearsing six days a week, these young musicians immerse themselves in challenging repertoire designed to push their artistic and technical limits. A distinctive feature of the program is its weekly seat rotation, allowing participants to experience different orchestral roles and develop a deeper, more versatile musicianship.

AUDITION REQUIREMENTS

One solo/movement demonstrating both lyrical and technical styles.


Record the following excerpts:


  • Strauss: Don Juan
  • (Horn 1) 12 measures before Letter E to 2 measures after Letter F
  • Brahms: Symphony No. 3
  • (Horn 1) Movement III, measures 98-110
  • Beethoven: Symphony No. 3
  • (Horn 2) Movement III: Trio, measures 171-205
  • Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 5
  • (Horn 1) Movement II, measures 8-28

FRENCH HORN FACULTY

  • Valerie Sly
  • Joy Hodges
  • Kelly Hofman
  • Amber Dean

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Applications for Summer 2026 are now open.

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