AboutFiona Expertise I can help beginning and intermediate musicians improve their knowledge and skill in playing the French horn. I can answer questions about fingerings, embouchures, and playing techniques. I can also help answer questions about music theory, which is a common aspect of many grade school and high school music classes. I can answer questions about counting rhythms and reading music and I have extensive knowledge of all musical markings and dynamics and the most effective way to achieve said markings with the French horn.If you have questions about whether or not the horn is a good instrument to switch over to from another I can help you along with questions on that topic as well. I can not answer questions regarding any other instrument.
Experience I have been playing the French horn for over 15 years. I have also been giving lessons to elementary, middle school, and high school students for about 6 years. I have played in many bands and ensembles and I currently play with the band and orchestra at my college.
Organizations Currently I am a member of the St. Olaf College marching band, concert band, and orchestra.
Education/Credentials Although I have no degrees in music, I have been taking music courses since I was in high school and have continued to play well into college. I have played with some of the best musicians in the country and have been taught by French horn players from the Cleveland Orchestra and Julliard’s division of music.
Awards and Honors I am the first chair horn player in both the St. Olaf College concert band and orchestra.
Expert: Fiona Date: 5/22/2008 Subject: College Scholarships for Horn
Question Hi, I am looking for information on college scholarship $$ (an idea) for horn players good enough to be selected. I can't find anything on the subject. I realize region, school (private vs. public, size of program, etc.) come into play so I am not looking for any detail. At this point I would be satisfied with any information. These might be "up to 50 of tuition in some areas" or stipends, or whatever. I have asked college reps at the state convention and they are painfully vague. I'm not looking for a guarantee. I would just like to understand the scale. Thanks!
Answer Jan,
you are very right about the scholarship money and how it relates to the school that is offering it. All schools are different. You usually do not get a scholarship for horn playing. Its normally a "music" scholarship and usually requires you to be in that schools band or orchestra. That means you need to contact the music department of whatever schools you want to go to and find out what kind of things they offer for music and what it requires you to do. (GPA, years of music, music groups like concert band orchestra you have been in previously) I wouldn't suggest talking to a rep unless they are a rep of the schools music department which they never are! ;) Then you'll need to see when you can try out for the scholarship or for a seat in the orchestra/band. Sometimes all it is is a one on one sight reading with the director or head of the schools music department, other times its a tryout in front of a panel. I hope that this has been somewhat helpful for you. Like I said each school is different and it will require you to make calls to specific departments to find out what you need. GOOD LUCK!
