Student Alto & Tenor Horns

With a look that resembles a smaller-sized euphonium but with a mid-range sound that's more akin to the French horn, alto/tenor horns are a common staple in British-style bands. Students who are still in the early stages of playing might be wondering what the difference is between the alto and the tenor horn. Essentially, they're the same instrument, and whether they're called the alto or the tenor usually depends on the maker of the horn. With that in mind, student alto and tenor horns are made today by some of the most trusted names in brass instruments, including Jupiter, Besson, Yamaha and Amati.

A quality student alto/tenor horn should be lightweight, easy to blow and should stay in tune. The good news is that each of your choices in this catalog have all those traits, and the Amati 311 Series Eb Alto Horn also just happens to be very affordable. Featuring a 7.9" upright bell and a .460" bore with three top-act