A Celebration of Dennis Brain.
In late 2002 the Royal Academy of Music in London held a special day to celebrate the great Dennis Brain, at which his famous Alexander horn was played again in public for the first time since the fatal car crash. The horn was played by Michael Thompson, Richard Watkins and also by Dennis's niece Tina Brain (pictured).

Double Advantage?
Inspired by his experience with Dennis Brain's horn, Michael Thompson wonders whether the Bb single is the ultimate instrument for horn players.

Make mine an Alex!
Pat Redgard-Siler recounts his experiences trying to find a replacement for his beloved Alexander single, sadly squashed by a flying stagehand during Samson and Delilah.

Not Just One Note
Hugh Seenan gives some tips on getting the best out of the horn parts in Dvorak's New World Symphony.

A New First Lady
Chris Crawley meets Elspeth Taylor, the new section leader of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra horn section.

Paying Attention to Posture
Sue Baxendale, section principal horn with Scottish Opera, tells how problems of pain while playing were solved by a combination of postural and dental work.

Horn Review
Stephen Bell, Principal Horn of the BBC Concert Orchestra, is favourably impressed by the Kalison A2000 from Italy.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, Lively Letters and an exclusive look at the ground-breaking new Klodeckel Bb/F alto Wagner Tuba.

Vol. 10 No. 1 (October 2002)

Leading the Field
England Rugby Union professional Spencer Brown is revealed as one of the Royal Marines' leading horn players. He tells The Horn what it takes to tackle some of the hardest parts - on and off the field.

Song of Norway
Chris Huning meets the outstanding Norwegian horn player and teacher Froydis Ree Wekre, whose career has spanned 25 years as principal horn of the Oslo Philharmonic, as well as being a top soloist and inspirational teacher.

Their Cups are Full
Scott Whitener examines the huge variety of horn mouthpieces produced in Germany, and suggests that many are well worth investigating.

Festival Focus
The Horn reviews the successful Summer Festival at Radley College and looks forward to the autumn, when for the first time the annual British Horn Festival will visit Scotland.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, Lively Letters and the latest update from Tubedream Simulation Systems, who have come up with a promising development - virtual grade exams.

Vol. 9 No. 3 (May 2002)

A Classic Instrument
Roger Lewis, Managing Director of Britain's highly successful Classic FM radio station (pictured), reveals that in his youth he was a promising horn player, but that he "didn't work hard enough".

The Benefits of Competition?
Michael Thompson ponders the benefits, and some of the drawbacks, of horn-playing competitions.

If it doesn't move, play it!
Tony Randall, who recently retired form the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall, talks to Ian Wagstaff about the strength of horn playing in the British Army.

Mahler's 5th Symphony
Hugh Seenan gives some inside knowledge on playing the celebrated obligato horn part in the Scherzo.

Horn Review
Stephen Bell, Principal Horn of the BBC Concert Orchestra, spends a week with a Finke triple.

A Muted Review
Stephen Flowers tests a selection of conical horn mutes, and tries to cut through the fog about what makes a good mute.

PLUS News, Views, Reviews, Lively Letters and the special Hornascope, which makes conventional astrology look predictable.