The West Virginia University Horn Studio

06/08/2026

03/06/2026

Action shot of Dr. Houde detailing some of the side effects of overpressurized playing during his presentation, “Want a Better Sound? Don’t ’Use More Air!’” It was a full house at the West Virginia Music Educators Association Conference this morning, learning some tips on helping students learn healthy playing mechanics. Thanks to all in attendance!

02/24/2026

The WVU Horn Studio is still accepting applications for our Graduate Assistantship! We are also accepting applications for motivated undergraduates interested in a career in music. Visit music.wvu.edu to begin your journey!

Questions about how the WVU Horn Studio can be a part of your future success? Contact Dr. Albert Houde, [email protected]

02/10/2026

Scenes from a day with Dr. Sarah Schouten from Penn State! She coached three students in an insightful masterclass and played a delightful recital featuring works by Gina Gillie and Susan Mutter. We’re so thankful to Dr. Schouten for sharing her time and talents with us!

02/09/2026

The WVU Horn Studio welcomes Dr. Sarah Schouten from Penn State to campus today, braving the snow, ice, and single-digit temps to present a masterclass and a recital! We’re so glad you’re here, Dr. Schouten!

2pm Masterclass
8pm Recital with Dr. Sun Jung Lee
Bloch Hall, Canady Creative Arts Center

02/02/2026

The WVU Horn Studio is thrilled to welcome Dr. Sarah Schouten from The Pennsylvania State University to our campus next week for a masterclass and recital! Events are open to the public and will be held in the Bloch Learning and Performance Hall in the Canady Creative Arts Center. We hope to see you there!

Monday, February 9
2PM Masterclass
8PM Recital with Dr. Sun Jung Lee, piano and Dr. Albert Houde, horn

Learn more about our guest: https://www.sarahschouten.com/about.html

01/14/2026

Calling all future grad students in horn! The WVU Horn Studio is looking for motivated MM and DMA students, and we have an opening for a fully-funded Graduate Assistant to rehearse and perform with our Graduate Wind Quintet. This individual will also assist with Horn Studio affairs, including teaching, studio class, horn ensemble, social media, and other duties as assigned.

Reach out to Dr. Houde at [email protected] for more info, and follow the link below to begin your application process:

https://creativeartsandmedia.wvu.edu/school-of-music/music-graduate

01/06/2026

Are you interested in becoming a leader in a thriving studio full of motivated and talented horn players? The WVU Horn Studio is looking for a future Mountaineer to serve as its Graduate Assistant, beginning in Fall 2026!

The Grad Assistant in the Horn Studio performs with the Graduate Wind Quintet, gets involved in the day-to-day of the Horn Studio, and completes other duties as assigned. For your efforts, WVU offers tuition, a very generous stipend, and medical coverage!

Any and all horn players seeking an MM or DMA in Performance are encouraged to reach out to Dr. Albert Houde for more details. You can reach him at [email protected] or visit:

https://creativeartsandmedia.wvu.edu/future-students/undergraduate-auditions-and-portfolio-reviews/audition-and-portfolio-review-requirements/horn-audition-requirements

Let's Go!

12/03/2025

It’s been a super busy few weeks in the Horn Studio at WVU! Today, we wrapped up our All-Brass studio classes on Mahler’s first symphony, and we were so glad to have Dr. Cheldon Williams on the podium to lead our brass players through the Finale! Last night, WVU faculty and students provided music to celebrate the return of the Woodburn Hall lighting ceremony, which was tons of fun! There have been band and orchestra concerts, with the horns putting in some serious work on loads of rep, including Dvorak 8. Shred those trills! We also had our studio recital with some excellent solo performances, the world premiere of Aiden Swan’s (BM Comp ‘28) “The Last Dragon,” and some fun rep performed by the Hollerin’ Horns of WVU. It’s been a jam-packed semester and we’re looking forward to juries in a few weeks! Embrace the grind!