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University of Alabama

School of Music

Horn Studio


Minimum Practice Expectations/Requirements:

Major: Bachelor of Arts (BA)                       One Hour per Day (Daily)

Major: Bachelor of Music (Therapy)             One Hour per Day (Daily)

Major: Bachelor of Science (Education)       Two Hours per Day (Daily)

             -two one-hour practice sessions separated by at least a three hour break

Major: Bachelor of Music (Performance)      Three Hours per Day (Daily)

            -three one-hour practice sessions separated by at least a two hour break

Major: Master of Music (Performance)         Three Hours per Day (Daily)

            -three one-hour practice sessions separated by at least a two hour break

Major: Doctor of Music (Performance)         Three Hours per Day (Daily)

            -three one-hour practice sessions separated by at least a two hour break


Required Books:

Etudes/Methods/Studies: (all students)

·         Kopprasch                   60 Selected Studies                Book 1

·         Kling                           40 Characteristic Studies

Additional requirements: (performance majors only)

·         Mueller, B.E.               34 studies, OP. 64                   Book 1

·         Gallay                          Etudes Brilliantes                    Op. 43

·         Gallay                          Etudes/Studies (2nd Horn)       Op. 57

·         Reynolds, V.               48 studies

Orchestral Study/Excerpt Books (all students):

·         Horn Excerpts (printed version of Hornsexcerpts.org)

Additional requirements: (performance majors only)

·         The Orchestral Audition Repertoire for Horn: Complete and Unabridged (Thompson Edition)


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