Steven Becknell

Steven Becknell is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California, specializing in French Horn instruction. With over 1,000 motion picture recordings, performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony, and Los Angeles Opera, and authorship of the book Etudes from the Repertoire, he brings extensive professional experience to his teaching.

Academic Background:

• M.M., University of Southern California
• B.M., University of Wisconsin

Research & Performance Interests: Music performance, French Horn techniques, orchestral studies, film scoring, chamber music, and live performance preparation. His career bridges academia and professional music, including work with Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand, and the Wagner Ring cycle production.

Notable Affiliations:

• Principal Horn, Los Angeles Opera (25+ years)
• Member, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra (8 years)
• Live performer at the Academy Awards
• Chamber music collaborations with Camerata Pacifica, Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, and Mostly Mozart Festival