Concert and Contest Collection for French Horn: Solo Book Only (Rubank Educational Library)

Concert and Contest Collection for French Horn is a trusted solo repertoire book designed for intermediate French horn students preparing for lessons, recitals, auditions, and solo and ensemble events. Widely used by teachers and students, this collection is ideal for structured study, contest preparation, and confident performance growth.

This solo sheet music book features a carefully curated selection of classical and lyrical works adapted specifically for French horn in F. The repertoire reflects the high standards of the Rubank Solo Collection and aligns with common state and regional solo and ensemble contest requirements. Piano accompaniments are published separately, allowing flexibility for lesson and performance settings.

The graded difficulty level supports developing musicians by helping build confidence and technique while improving rhythm, phrasing, tone control, and musical expression. The variety of musical styles encourages consistent practice and keeps students motivated through engaging and musically rewarding solos. Teachers value this book as a dependable music teacher resource that integrates smoothly into private instruction and school band programs.

Song List
Allerseelen (R. Strauss) ? Ballade (Ostransky) ? Farewell Serenade (Herfurth) ? La Chasse (Koepke) ? Le Cor (The Horn) (Fl‚gier) ? M‚lodie (Lenom) ? Nocturne from A Midsummer Night's Dream (Mendelssohn) ? Prelude from Act III of H‚rodiade (Massenet) ? Rˆverie, Op. 24 (Glazunov) ? Romance, Op. 36 (Saint-Sa‰ns) ? Romanza and Rondo from Concerto No. 4, K. 495 (Mozart) ? Scherzo (Shelukov) ? Two Outdoor Scenes (Ostransky) ? Vocalise (Rachmaninoff).

Trusted by teachers and loved by students, this French horn solo collection is suitable for recitals, adjudicated events, and long term skill development. It also makes a thoughtful gift for advancing horn players seeking high quality classical repertoire.

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