Imagine🇨🇭Alphorns

Its sound has been described as a prayer to the mountains. 

The alphorn, which has its ancient roots in the Swiss alps, is growing in popularity worldwide. 

My goal is to help more people appreciate this longest & loudest of musical instruments.

In 2021, during Covid, my dad and I were invited to try the alphorn by Lindsey & Brandi Jones, who were just starting to transition from restoring vintage brass instruments to building world-class Swiss Alphorns.

A weekly rehearsal at a local park was the perfect therapy for my dad, who despite COPD + Parkinson’s, managed to participate.

I had never played a brass instrument so they encouraged me to drone the low notes along with the bass section.

My musical journey with the alphorn has led to better breath control, new friendships and travel to far flung places.

Sadly, my dad passed away a couple years into our shared adventure. 

I keep his memory alive by continuing to learn with this crazy, beguiling, Horn of the Alps. 

🇨🇭🫶🇨🇭Kate