This light, lively piece by ugne Bozza recalls not only the horn’s history as a hunting instrument, but also his earlier work En Forêt.  The work is comprised of five sections, each based on the opening melody.  The piece uses 6/8, 9/8, 4/4, 2/4, and 3/4 time signatures, stopped horn, and muted horn.  It is significantly less challenging than Bozza’s other wors for horn in terms of range, technique, and rhythm.  It is suitable for an advanced middle school or a young high school student and would be a good introductory piece for reading 6/8 meter and playing stopped horn. 

 

Composer Bozza, Eugène
Dates (1905-1991)
Duration 5:00
Horn Range A2 to B5
Level Easy/Medium
Clef Treble and “New-Notation” Bass Clef
Techniques Stopped Horn
Era/Style 20th Century
Country/Region France
Accompaniment Available Piano
Accompaniment Difficulty Easy
Movements One Movement