Eric Huckins is a Long Island-based horn player and music educator passionate about using music to communicate and connect. As a performer known for his “sparkling, crystal clear sound” (Brass Legacy), Eric was a winner of Astral Artist’s 2018 National Auditions, becoming the first horn player to be a part of their roster. An advocate for expanding brass repertoire, Eric regularly arranges and commissions new works, most recently leading a consortium to commission composer, Jeff Scott. Eric’s debut album ‘Drifter’ which features 8 new works for horn was released on Summit Records in April 2021.
Eric has appeared with leading orchestras and ensembles, including The Philadelphia Orchestra, American Symphony Orchestra, New York City Ballet Orchestra, the Philadelphia Ballet, and previously was the Principal Horn of Symphony in C from 2018 – 2022. An active chamber musician, Eric is a member of the New York City-based chamber group, Exponential Ensemble. He has performed at festivals nationally and internationally, such as Music from Angel Fire, Ostrava Days, and the Cape Cod Chamber Music Festival. Eric was a founding member of both The Brass Project and Tangent Winds, the latter a prizewinner at the Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition.
In addition to his concert work, Eric performs extensively on Broadway and is deeply committed to music education and community engagement. He is the Executive and Artistic Director of Long Island Chamber Music, where he performs at many concerts on horn, and serves as Director of Band and Instrumental Music at The Green Vale School. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the Curtis Institute of Music and a master’s degree from The Juilliard School.
