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tenor horn
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tenor horn

Three-valved brass instrument, often referred to as the E flat horn. It is a modern version of the alto saxhorn, with the bell pointing upwards. It is used in brass bands but not British military bands.



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Crane, who plays an 1859 over-the-shoulder alto horn and has performed with the band since 1996.
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His first instrument of many was the upright alto horn and, showing a flair for music, he left home at 14 to find work in the industry.
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