French Horns available to hire in Carlisle

1 review

Carly McCready

French hornGlasgow

Carly is an experienced hornplayer having worked professionally across the UK. She has a passion for chamber music and music in a community.

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2 reviews

£200 - £250

Alexander Stead

French hornEdinburgh

Freelance French Horn player, Conductor and Teacher

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Verified new listing

From£180

Lesley Holroyd

French hornNottingham

I am an experienced horn player who plays regularly with a number of Nottingham orchestras and ensembles. I also teach horn and piano.

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10 reviews

From£180

Austonley Brass

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French hornSheffield

Concerts, collaborations, weddings, recitals, recordings - One of the North of England's finest brass chamber ensembles - Austonley Brass

Latest reviews of our French Horns in Carlisle

"Great to have Lynn join us on short notice. Fabulous playing as part of the orchestra. "

Polly hired Lynn Henderson for a Concert (available in Carlisle)

Verified Review, 31 August 2025

"Thanks Lynn, particularly at the last minute, great job!"

Jonathan hired Lynn Henderson for a Concert (available in Carlisle)

Verified Review, 11 May 2024

"Fantastic player. Super professional and very easy to work with. Thank you so much Wakana!"

Daniel hired Wakana Tateno for a Recording session (available in Carlisle)

Verified Review, 9 July 2023

FAQs about hiring French horns in Carlisle

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Can any french horn play my favourite song?

Professional french horns will often take requests, but you will need to give them plenty of notice. Please also keep in mind that french horns may ask for an small additional fee to prepare songs that aren't already on their song list. You can view the french horn's song list on their Encore profile.

How much time do french horns take to set up?

Your french horn will usually arrive about an hour or so before their performance begins to set up and get settled before they start playing. To avoid any delays, make sure the performance space is ready for the french horn prior to their arrival.

My venue has asked for the performer’s PLI & PAT inspection certificates. What are these?

PLI stands for Public Liability Insurance. This insurance covers damage to another person or their property (it is also known as third party insurance). As many of our french horns are members of the Musician's Union, they are already covered by PLI up to £10 million. PAT stands for portable appliance testing. Most of our french horns will already have a PAT inspection certificate for their musical equipment/PA system, which they can provide to your venue if they need it.

Hiring a French Horn in Carlisle

Useful information

French horns in Carlisle typically play Classical, and most respond to enquiries within an hour. Demand peaks in June, July, August, so if your event falls in that window, it's worth getting in touch early to secure your preferred act.

How much does it cost to hire a French Horn in Carlisle?

Prices for French horns vary depending on experience, set length, and the size of the act. As a guide, budget French horns typically charge around £270 per booking, mid-range acts around £390, and high-end French horns from £510 per booking upwards.

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