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)
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)
