Collection: English Horns

English Horns

Discover warm, haunting, and expressive orchestral sound with English Horns, a beautiful double reed woodwind instrument closely related to the oboe but pitched lower. English horns are widely used in orchestras, concert bands, film music, and advanced classical ensembles, valued for their deep lyrical tone and emotional character in solos and ensemble passages.

This category includes student English horns (select models), professional English horns, and English horn accessories. English horns are typically played by advanced oboists, serving as a specialised orchestral instrument rather than a beginner instrument.

English horns are widely used in symphony orchestras, professional wind ensembles, conservatories, and music academies. They are especially known for expressive lines in classical music and cinematic scoring, offering:

warm mid-to-low tone colour

strong projection without harshness

smooth lyrical phrasing

distinctive, emotional character

Modern English horns feature precise keywork, stable intonation, responsive tone holes, durable construction, and refined ergonomics, supporting the control needed for professional playing. Many models include a bocal and use specialised reeds for correct response and tone.

English horns are commonly paired with English horn reeds, bocal accessories, cleaning swabs, cork grease, protective cases, stands, and maintenance tools, forming a complete setup for performance and long-term care.

From orchestral solos to ensemble depth, English horns deliver rich, expressive sound and classical performance elegance.