In a brass quintet the trumpets, trombone & tuba play a C (concert Bb) when

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In a brass quintet the trumpets, trombone & tuba play a C (concert Bb) when tuning. The Fr Horn plays what?

I know the French Horn is in F, but what note is asked to be played and what note will that be at concert pitch? In an orchestra everyone tunes to a concert A but it's different in a brass quintet.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: If the ensemble is tuning to a concert Bb, then a French horn would play an F. Basically, it's transposed up a perfect fifth.