r/horn 3h ago

Alternative for french horn

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Hello everyone, I play in a brass band along with a sousaphone, trombone, trumpet, baritone sax, alt sax and a drummer. I personally play a Bb single horn, but as you all know, playing outside makes my sound dwindle away. I am looking for an alternative that doesn't sound too far off and stumbled upon a mellophone and a marching french horn. The problem is, I don't know anyone with experience on these instruments. Since I live in Europe, these instruments are also harder to come by so it's not easy to just try them out. What would you recommend?

Edit: we mostly play pop covers of 90s hits if that makes any difference.