THE MAGIC OF HORN CAMP

25+ YEARS OF WORLD CLASS INSTRUCTION

KBHC is one of the best experiences any horn player can have.

Alumni of KBHC have positions in major symphony orchestras, military bands, and universities all around the globe. KBHC provides invaluable training for serious high school, college, and graduate students as well as providing a fulfilling experience for professionals, amateurs, and those just picking up the horn for the first time in many years.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

First-time high school students need to fill out an application and make a recording in order to be accepted into the camp. Returning High School students only need to fill out the application. Students graduating in 2020-2024 are eligible to apply.

College Students

The immersive experience of KBHC is the ideal space for serious college students. Campers work with renowned faculty in individualized and small group settings, and can delve deeply into orchestral excerpts, fundamentals, and solo work.

Adult Students

KBHC offers much to both serious professionals, amateurs, and those picking up the horn for the first time in years. Campers are divided into small groups dependent on their level, and you can determine the best use of your time at camp: reinvigorate your already high level of playing, dive deeply into a specific area such as natural horn or solo performance, or work on fundamentals to improve your playing.

CURRICULUM

Our Story

Our goal at Kendall Betts Horn Camp is to have the best possible horn experience in the world for all involved. Our teaching philosophy is to give every participant the opportunity to become the best musician they can be through proper instruction and dedicated support.

OUR FACULTY

The faculty of KBHC includes the top players and teachers in the US and beyond. Campers work with these renowned soloists, members of top orchestras, and faculty of illustrious schools of music in individualized settings.

Faculty

OUR STAFF

The staff at KBHC provides additional teaching, administrative, and technical support to allow an even greater personalized curriculum at KBHC. Many staff members are also KBHC alums and former students of Kendall Betts. They all are talented teachers and players in their own right.

Staff

About Camp Ogontz

Camp Ogontz is a magnificent 300-acre facility in the White Mountains of northern New Hampshire located in the rural town of Lyman, twelve miles south of Littleton.

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This is Your Summer

FULL IMMERSION

Quality INSTRUCTION

Perfect Landscape

KBHC is a unique seminar and retreat for horn players age 14 and older who are seriously interested in improving their performance skills and musicianship. Amateurs, professionals, students, and educators are invited to study and perform in this intense program under the guidance of a world-class faculty in the beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire.

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News

Keep up to date with Kendall Betts Horn Camp. Check here for the latest news, concerts, performances, podcasts, and other awesome happenings.

Horn Camp Buzz (February 2020)

The February 2020 issue of Horn Camp Buzz has just been published. Contents: Scholarship Application Deadline - Extended to March 1 Frank's First Impressions of Camp Upcoming KBHC Faculty Performances Facebook Feature: A Chat with Rusty Ryan Holmes Top Five Tips for...

New Deadline for Scholarship Applications: March 1

The deadline for scholarship applications to KBHC has been extended to March 1st! Please find details for applications at https://horncamp.org/apply/scholarships/. Don't miss this chance to attend KBHC 2020 with the help of the scholarship fund! Scholarship award...

Alumni Feature: Rusty Ryan Holmes

—Nikki LaBonte, Associate Operations Director, KBHC Happy New Year! I know I’m just about a month late, but this specific time of the year is one of the most interesting in my opinion. By now, the New Year’s Resolution momentum has faded, and our calendars have...