French Horns for hire in Sheffield

10 reviews

From£180

Austonley Brass

French hornSheffield

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

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From£180

Anna Drysdale

French hornLondon

London-based horn and natural horn player playing all over the UK and Europe.

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4 reviews

£200 - £250

Lisa Ridgway

French hornAldershot

Freelance French Horn player based in Hampshire but available internationally.

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£25 - £75

Wakana Tateno

French hornLondon

I will help with any rehearsals, concerts, or recording sessions! As I'm semi-professional, I'll charge much less than other musicians.

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£135 - £180

Joel Ashford

French hornLondon

London-based French Horn player, RCM Graduate.

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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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11 reviews

From£180

Hannah Bell

French hornLondon

Professional violinist based in London. Member of the award-winning Bell Quartet - available on Encore for functions, weddings and events.

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5 reviews

From£180

Lynn Henderson

French hornLondon

Lynn is an experienced horn player with professional experience and a passion for chamber music, contemporary music and period performance.

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7 reviews

£180 - £250

Matthew Horn

French hornLondon

Matthew is a horn player in London.

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Daniel de Souza

French hornLondon

London based freelance Horn player and teacher.

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From£165

Gary Copnall

French hornEast Grinstead

Superb player with over 40 years of experience performing at all levels, from Orchestras to Wind Bands and everything in between

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£200 - £250

Alexander Stead

French hornEdinburgh

Freelance French Horn player, Conductor and Teacher

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£160 - £250

Alison Walker

French hornFareham

I am a Graduate from the Royal College of Music now living in Hampshire. I am keen, motivated yet fun and always up for a challenge!

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£180 - £350

Alys Jones

Registrar Approved Wedding Songs for Civil Ceremonies

French hornLondon

Alys is a freelance horn player based in London.

Latest reviews of our French Horns in Sheffield

"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 Sheffield)

Verified Review, 31 August 2025

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

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

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 Sheffield)

Verified Review, 9 July 2023

FAQs about hiring French horns in Sheffield

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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 Sheffield

With a rich industrial past and a globally recognised music legacy, Sheffield is a northern city that thrives on creativity. Whether your event is in Kelham Island, the city centre, or the surrounding Peak District, Sheffield’s community of French horns brings energy and variety to every performance. It’s a city where musical talent truly stands out.

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Popular genres:

Jazz, Classical, Swing

Average response time:

40 hours

Busiest times:

June, July, August

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

The typical price for a French Horn is:

£Budget£270

££Pro£390

£££High-end£510+

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