Hailed for his “sparkling, crystal clear sound” (Brass Legacy) New York based french horn player Eric Huckins is a winner of Astral Artist’s 2018 National Auditions. Eric is the first horn player to be a part of their roster. 
 Passionate about making classical music accessible to local communities, Eric is the co-founder of Long Island Chamber Music, an organization which provides exceptional classical music concerts, community events, educational programs, and private lessons for Long Island communities. 
 Eric’s debut album, Drifter features 8 newly commissioned works for horn. 
 Eric received his Bachelor’s Degree from Curtis Institute of Music and his Master’s degree from The Juilliard School. Outside of his musical life, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife and violinist, Gergana, and is an avid guacamole enthusiast.