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KBHC has two important announcements:

Unfortunately, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the in-person version of KBHC 2020 at Camp Ogontz in New Hampshire.

We can’t imagine a June without KBHC, however, so as a gift to the horn community during this challenging time, we are thrilled to announce the launch of the Online KBHC Experience. Please join us online June 22-27, 2020 for group warm-ups, masterclasses, electives, evening sessions, and chats at the green chair circle!

For more information, please watch this short video from our Artistic Director, Bernhard Scully.

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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.

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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.

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

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Announcement: KBHC Camp 2020 and Online KBHC Experience

KBHC has two important announcements: Unfortunately, we have had to make the difficult decision to cancel the in-person version of KBHC 2020 at Camp Ogontz in New Hampshire. We can’t imagine a June without KBHC, however, so as a gift to the horn community during this...

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