A INSERÇÃO DA TROMPA NO FORRÓ: POSSIBILIDADES TÉCNICO INTERPRETATIVAS

The horn, a brass instrument with a long historical trajectory from primitive animal horns to the 19th-century valve system, has achieved a prominent role in concert music and symphonic ensembles. In Brazil, its presence is marked in bands and orchestras, although specialized training remains limited in the Northeast. While studies such as Feitosa (2013) and Miranda (2022) highlight advances in horn pedagogy and literature, they also reveal gaps concerning its use in popular genres such as forró. This research aims to investigate the technical and interpretative possibilities of the horn within forró, a genre culturally representative of Northeastern Brazil. The theoretical framework draws on performance studies (Borém; Oliveira), horn pedagogy (Farkas; Tuckwell; Agrell), and Brazilian popular music scholarship (Wisnik; Alfonsi; Azevedo), addressing technical, stylistic, and sociocultural aspects. Methodologically, the study adopts a qualitative approach, combining bibliographic review, documental analysis, interviews with musicians and teachers, and observation of forró groups in Natal/RN. Preliminary results indicate the absence of consistent records of the horn in this genre, underscoring the originality and relevance of the proposal. The study highlights the need for adapted repertoire, creative arrangements, and pedagogical approaches that embrace hybrid practices. It concludes that the incorporation of the horn into forró can broaden the genre’s expressive possibilities and contribute to horn pedagogy, fostering dialogue between classical and popular music.