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Episode 76: Layan Atieh Aug 15, 2026 3016 Our guest for Episode 76 is Layan Atieh, hornist with Seraph Brass, and the newly appointed horn professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison! Episode Highlights Studying with Robert Rearden at Peabody Conservatory and Nathaniel Silberschlag at the Cleveland Institute of Music “There’s a bigger goal beyond getting good at the instrument…” Music as a means of creating cross-cultural connectio

Episode 75: Xiao-Ming Han Jul 15, 2026 3365 Join us in Episode 75 for a conversation with 2025 IHS Punto Award Winner Xiao-Ming Han! Xiao-Ming recently retired from the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and returned to his native China to teach at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Episode Highlights Growing up in China in the 1960s in a musical family Choosing between music and sports Attending conservatory in Beijing at age 14. Joini

Episode 74: Benjamin Lieser Jun 15, 2026 2907 In Episode 74, we speak with Benjamin Lieser, the horn professor at the University of Central Florida and a member of the IHS Advisory council! Episode Highlights Growing up in Florida, getting started in music and on the horn Switching from trumpet to horn Important Early Influences: Dean Cassels, William Robinson, William Capps Tallahassee Symphony Youth Orchestra Studying at Florida State Univ

Episode 73: Elizabeth Freimuth May 15, 2026 3132 Our guest for Episode 73 is Elizabeth Freimuth, professor of horn in the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, former principal horn of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council! Episode Highlights Teaching full time at her Alma Mater, Rice University Differences between teaching full time and performing in an orchestra full time. Changes in teaching ph

Episode 72: Matias Piñera Apr 15, 2026 3165 Join us in Episode 72 for a conversation with Matias Piñera, Solo horn of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra! Episode Highlights Important influences Preparing for the Munich Philharmonic audition, audition process Living and working in Germany, and what he misses most about Chile Teaching position at the Mozarteum Academy. Balancing teaching and performing Latin Band Los Pitutos https://youtu.be

Episode 71: Kate Caliendo Mar 15, 2026 2795 Our guest for Episode 71 is Kate Caliendo! Kate enjoys a diverse musical career of symphonic playing, chamber music, recording, soloing and teaching. She is currently Second Horn of the Jacksonville Symphony and has also held Fourth Horn positions with the Houston Symphony and San Antonio Symphony. Episode Highlights Getting started on the horn Neurodivergence as a musician New teaching position

Episode 70: Dr. Derek J. Wright Feb 1, 2026 3697 Join us in Episode 70 for a conversation with Dr. Derek J. Wright! Derek plays 3rd horn with the award-winning Dallas Winds and in the West Texas Symphony. He has performed with several major orchestras including the Fort Worth Symphony and the Dallas Symphony. Dr. Wright is also a co-owner of Houghton Horns. He has contributed to the design of horns and mouthpieces for the Verus brand and frequ

Episode 69: Wojciech Kamionka Jan 15, 2026 2652 Our guest for this episode of The Horn Call podcast is Wojciech Kamionka, the host of IHS 58 in Poland! Episode Highlights Musical journey, current teaching position IHS58 preparations, news/updates What IHS58 attendees can expect Musical life in Poland, opportunities for horn players Polish Music Edition: New method book Scales and Arpeggios book: Penderecki Academy Press

Episode 68: Heidi Oros Dec 15, 2025 2849 Our guest for this episode of The Horn Call Podcast is the ebullient Heidi Oros! Heidi professional freelance hornist in the Finger Lakes area and is a former second hornist with La Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México. Heidi is a founding member (2006) of the woodwind ensemble, “i venti dementi,” and has been the hornist with the Swamp College Brass Quintet since 2007. Most recently, she joi

Episode 67: Scott Schiffer Leger Nov 15, 2025 3689 Our guest for Episode 67 is the incredible Scott Schiffer Leger! Widely known for his fun and educational videos, Scott is a member of the Louisville Orchestra and is in high demand as clinician, teacher, and soloist. Episode Highlights Balancing a career and lots of other obligations Performing in the New World Symphony Early video work, getting into social media Learning new skills, saying yes

Episode 66: Christopher Brigham Oct 15, 2025 3056 Our guest for Episode 66 is Christopher Brigham! Chris is an American horn player and educator who is currently living in Cologne, Germany, with an active freelance career and private teaching studio. He is the author of "Olga’s Last Call: The Horns of Auschwitz" in the April 2025 issue of The Horn Call. Episode Highlights Early studies with Mike Harcrow, Karen Houghton Studying at West Texas A

Episode 65: Kristina Mascher-Turner Sep 15, 2025 2681 Join me in Episode 65 for a conversation with the amazing Kristina Mascher-Turner! Episode Highlights Early inspirations, musical and otherwise Early training on the horn Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and studying with Douglas Hill “You have to fall in love with fundamentals.” Studying/Working/Living in Europe Advice for horn players looking to study/work abroad Gustav Mahler Yo

Episode 64: Ken Pope Aug 15, 2025 3101 Our guest for Episode 64 is the amazing Ken Pope! Ken is the owner of Pope Horns and has been a member of the IHS Advisory Council. Episode Highlights Early Musical Journey and Transition to Horn Repair Career in Instrument Repair and Sales Instrument Maintenance and Repair: The single most important maintenance tip for brass instruments is to oil the valves. Balancing Performance and Business A

Episode 63: Randy Gardner Jul 15, 2025 4439 Join us in Episode 63 for a conversation with the great Randy Gardner! A member of the IHS Advisory Council, Gardner is currently Artist-In-Residence at Temple University’s Boyer College of Music and Dance. Following a distinguished tenure as Professor of Horn and Chair of the Winds, Brass, and Percussion Department at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), he was awar

Episode 62: Richard Todd Jun 15, 2025 3131 Our guest for Episode 62 is the one and only Richard Todd, a veteran of the Los Angeles recording studios, professor at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, and member of the IHS Advisory Council. Episode Highlights Early Musical Exposure Early Influences and Mentors Transition from Orchestral to Studio Work Studying with Waldemar Linder Studying with Vince DeRosa Collaboration

Summer 2025 Bonus Episode 4 Jun 9, 2025 2972 Welcome to the fourth and final installment of our Summer 2025 series of short Bonus Episodes! At IHS40 (2008), hosted by Susan McCullough and Jesse McCormick at the Lamont School of Music in Denver, Colorado, Honorary Member Douglas Hill organized a series of four panel discussions, entitled "Pedagogical Pearls." The theme of this session was "Performance Needs; Specific Approaches." The presente

Summer 2025 Bonus Episode 3 Jun 2, 2025 1059 Welcome to Part 3 of our Summer 2025 series of short Bonus Episodes! At IHS40 (2008), hosted by Susan McCullough and Jesse McCormick at the Lamont School of Music in Denver, Colorado, Honorary Member Douglas Hill organized a series of four panel discussions, entitled "Pedagogical Pearls." The theme of this third session was "Studio Concerns in Specific Situations." The first guest is Marian Hesse,

Summer 2025 Bonus Episode 2 May 26, 2025 1718 Welcome to the second in our 2025 series of short Bonus Epsiodes! At IHS40 (2008), hosted by Susan McCullough and Jesse McCormick at the Lamont School of Music in Denver, Colorado, Honorary Member Douglas Hill organized a series of four panel discussions, entitled "Pedagogical Pearls." The first presenters are Douglas Hill and Lin Foulk. The handout referred to by Lin Foulk may be downloaded here.

Summer 2025 Bonus Episode 1 May 19, 2025 1579 Welcome to the first in our 2025 series of short Bonus Epsiodes! At IHS40 (2008), hosted by Susan McCullough and Jesse McCormick at the Lamont School of Music in Denver, Colorado, Honorary Member Douglas Hill organized a series of four panel discussions, entitled "Pedagogical Pearls." This installment includes Professor Hill's introduction and excerpts from presentations by Jennifer Montone, Richa

Episode 61: Vidhurinda Samaraweera May 15, 2025 2704 Join us in Episode 61 for a conversation with Vidhurinda Samaraweera, IHS Country Representative for India and Sri Lanka, and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of The Horn Call. Episode Highlights Western Classical Music and Horn Playing in Sri Lanka Personal Journey into Horn Playing Challenges and Opportunities for Musicians in Sri Lanka A Team Horns Sri Lanka https://www.youtube.com/wa

Episode 60: Steven Juliani Apr 15, 2025 3542 In this episode, we sit down with composer, horn player, and music preparer Steven Juliani! Episode Highlights Early Horn Studies Studies at Curtis Institute of Music Graduate studies at USC: studying with Vincent DeRosa Professional Playing in Los Angeles Transition to Music Copying Starting His Own Copying Business Law School (In His 40s) Practicing Law Return to Music and Composition Relation

Episode 59: Gabriel Radford Apr 1, 2025 2787 Join us in Episode 59 for a conversation with Gabriel Radford, Third Horn of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Co-founder of The Embouchure Project. Episode Highlights Studying with Fred Rizner at the University of Toronto and Danny Katzen in Boston Thoughts on playing third horn in the Toronto Symphony Orchestra: “listen to the soloists” Coping with injury and article in January 2025 issue of

Episode 58: Lisa Bontrager Mar 15, 2025 3053 Our guest for Episode 58 is the fabulous Lisa Bontrager, Emeritus Professor of Horn at Pennsylvania State University, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council and the Brass Band of Battle Creek, among many other engagements! Episode Highlights Musical Inspirations Teaching philosophy, other pedagogical ideas Studying with Louis Stout at the University of Michigan Advice for new or aspiring profe

Episode 57: Christoph Eß Mar 1, 2025 3003 Our guest for Episode 57 is the amazing Christoph Eß, Principal Horn of the Bamberg Symphony and the IHS Country Representative for Germany. Episode Highlights Current playing and teaching activities Important influences on horn playing Auditioning for orchestral positions in Germany New Strauss Recording German Horn Sound Quartet YouTube Channel and publications (warmups and others) https://www

Episode 56: Mars Gelfo Feb 15, 2025 2681 Our guest for Episode 56 is Mars Gelfo! Episode Highlights Being rejected from music school 7 times Application of cognitive science to horn playing Practicing differently Performing with the Macau Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Audition preparation Importance of wellness, whole person teaching Modacity Music practice app Using software to change the embouchure Kendall Betts Horn Camp memorie

Episode 55: Brian KM Jan 15, 2025 2984 Happy 2025! Our guest for Episode 55 is the amazing Brian KM! Show Notes Brian's Website: briankm.com Brian's Socials: IG: @imbriankm YT: @imbriankm TikTok: @imbriankm The AI Code of Ethics for Artists: https://www.briankm.com/ai.html Musical Influences: https://juliakent.com https://danielherskedal.com https://www.rachelkcollier.com https://www.daftpunk.com Brass Bands: https://diebrasseri

January 2025 Bonus Episode: Emma Brown Jan 1, 2025 2831 Join us for a discussion with IHS Advisory Council member Emma Brown in this special New Year Bonus Episode! Emma Brown is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Orchestral Studies from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. In 2023, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Horn Performance and a minor in Spanish from Michigan State University. Her major teachers includ

Episode 54: Nikolette LaBonte Dec 15, 2024 3135 Our guest for Episode 54 is Nikolette LaBonte, Principal Horn of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and a member of The Horn Call's Editorial Advisory Board. Episode Highlights Teaching and Performing activities Edith Borroff Horn Sonata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDb9J2_XtSA On choosing the horn: “the horn looks cooler than the oboe…” Studying with Peter Kurau at the Eastman School of Mus

Episode 53: Libby Ando Nov 15, 2024 3293 Our guest for Episode 53 is Dr. Libby Ando! Episode Highlights Congratulations to Dr. Ando! Coda Brass Quintet: https://www.codabrassquintet.com/ Working with the Rowan University Marching Band, Drum Corps Studying with Lyndsie Wilson at Rowan University, Elizabeth Pfaffle at West Chester University, and Leelanee Sterrett at Rutgers University Attending college during COVID Transcribing Ethel Smy

Episode 52: Ian Zook and IHS57 Oct 15, 2024 3327 Join us in Episode 52 for a conversation with Ian Zook, Professor of Horn at James Madison University and the host of IHS57! Episode Highlights Growing up in North Carolina, attending UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Michigan. Studying with Sören Hermansson and natural horn with Lowell Greer Trading North Carolina stories Favorite horn recordings Celebrating the differences and subtleties in

Episode 51: Aliyah Danielle Sep 15, 2024 3078 Join us in Episode 51 for a conversation with the amazing Aliyah Danielle! Episode Highlights Growing up around music. Studying music education at Arizona State University Graduate school at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain Growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Shoutout to Dr. John Ericson “I didn’t have a lot of free time in undergrad…” Musical inspirations Shoutout to Darcy Hamlin “I gr

Bonus Episode: Injury Recovery with Nick Fife and Joey Johnson Sep 1, 2024 3021 Join us for a special bonus episode of The Horn Call Podcast on Injury Recovery with Nick Fife and Joey Johnson. Nick and Joey are both active performers and teachers in the Southeastern United States, and they have created a new column focused on injury recovery for The Horn Call.

Episode 50: Kate Warren Aug 15, 2024 2612 Join us in Episode 50 for a discussion with the creative and talented Kate Warren! Episode Highlights On choosing the horn and majoring in music Coming from a small high school band program Choosing a life in the arts Shoutout to Michelle Stebleton Postgraduate study at The New School and Yale University Shoutout to John Ericson and Horn Matters Website: https://www.katewarrenmusic.com/ Instagram

Episode 49: Monica Martinez Jul 15, 2024 3097 Our guest for Episode 49 is Dr. Monica Martinez, Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council! Episode Highlights Full circle moments On choosing the horn Playing the horn right-handed Growing up in South Texas “Change is not instant…” Pursuing music as a career. Studying with Jennifer Sholtis at Texas A&M Kingsville Majori

Episode 48: Marshall Sealy Jun 15, 2024 3734 Our guest for Episode 48 is Marshall Sealy, a multi-talented artist who has performed all over the world, including the 54th International Horn Symposium as a Featured Artist. Episode Highlights Starting out as a horn player Kinhaven Music Camp: https://kinhaven.org/ Singing in Bach cantatas Touring with the Long Island Youth Orchestra Attending Ithaca College on both music and soccer scholarship

Episode 47: Hermann Baumann Panel Discussion May 15, 2024 3529 Join us for this special panel discussion on IHS Honorary Member Hermann Baumann (1934-2023). Guests include Ab Koster, Joseph Ognibene, Justin Sharp, and J. Bernardo Silva. *Above image provided by Justin Sharp, courtesy of the Baumann Family.

Bonus Episode: Horn and More Interview with Richard King and Daniel Grabois May 1, 2024 1565 Join us for a special Bonus Episode, featuring Richard King and Daniel Grabois. This interview was originally published as part of Dan's Pedagogy Column in Horn and More.

Episode 46:Bernhard Scully Apr 15, 2024 4747 My guest for Episode 46 is Bernhard Scully, Associate Professor of Horn at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign! Episode Highlights Isla Verde Bronces International Brass Festival in Argentina Music is subjective! Studying with Kendall Betts in high school It’s all about fundamentals. Studying at Northwestern University: Dale Clevenger, Roland Pandolfi, Gail Williams Alexander Technique, F

Episode 45: Tommi Hyytinen Mar 15, 2024 2614 Episode 45 of The Horn Call Podcast features Tommi Hyytinen, a member of the Finnish Radio Orchestra and horn and natural horn faculty at the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki. Episode Highlights Starting out on the horn Finnish horn playing tradition Attending the Sibelius Academy The path from student to professional Balancing school and professional work Musical inspirati

Episode 44: Michelle Stebleton Feb 15, 2024 2871 Join us in Episode 44 for a discussion with Michelle Stebleton, Professor of Horn at Florida State University and a member of the IHS Advisory Council! Episode Highlights Starting out as a horn player Attending Interlochen Arts Academy, studying at University of Michigan with Louis Stout and Lowell Greer Musical inspirations Performing in the Midland-Odessa Symphony Path to teaching, path to FSU

Episode 43: James Hampson Jan 15, 2024 3387 Our next guest on The Horn Call Podcast is James Hampson, of Hampson Horns! Episode Highlights Deciding to change majors from engineering to music Mozart operas and becoming fascinated with the natural horn Remembering Lowell Greer Studying with Marc Guy at SUNY-Fredonia Dick Martz Collection: https://www.rjmartz.com/horns/ Moving Hampson Horns from Ohio to New York Douglas Lundeen and Rutgers Un

Episode 42: John McGuire – IHCA and IHS56 Dec 15, 2023 2729 Join us in Episode 42 for a chat with John McGuire, Associate Professor of Horn at Colorado State University, and the host of the 2024 International Horn Competition of America AND the 56th International Horn Symposium, July 26 – August 2 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA. Episode Highlights Planning process for IHCA and IHS Symposium: https://hornsonthehorizon.com/ Shout out to Nancy Joy! How comp

Holiday Bonus Episode: Allison DeMeulle and Johanna Lundy Dec 1, 2023 1529 Join me in the 2023 Holiday Bonus Episode for a chat with Allison DeMeulle, IHS Interim Executive Director, and Johanna Lundy, IHS Treasurer and member of the Advisory Council. Episode Highlights How the IHS works; overview of the past year Allison’s transition to Interim Executive Director of the IHS What does the IHS Treasurer do? Overview of IHS programs (what do membership dues and other c

Episode 41: Erika Loke Nov 15, 2023 3881 Our guest for Episode 41 is Musician 1st Class Erika Loke, a member of the United States Naval Academy Band and Editor of the Military Matters column in The Horn Call. Episode Highlights Graduate school at Wichita State, performing with the Wichita Symphony orchestra Doctoral school at the University of Maryland, Auditioning for military bands Naval Academy Band in Annapolis, Maryland Band Excerp

Episode 40: Caiti Beth McKinney Oct 15, 2023 2804 Join me in Episode 40 for a conversation with Caiti Beth McKinney, creator of the REPresent Project and Podcast! Episode Highlights On choosing the horn over violin and other instruments Musical influences, horn and otherwise Most interesting practice spaces Shout outs! to Heather Test, Michelle Stebleton, Gina Gillie, Ashley Killam, Lin Foulk Baird, Ken Amis On loving film music, studying with R

Episode 39: Shanyse Strickland Sep 15, 2023 2847 Our guest for Episode 39 is the multi-talented Shanyse Strickland! Episode Highlights Switching to the horn from flute Auditioning for college on flute, horn, and euphonium! Studying with Bill Slocum and Stacie Mickens at Youngstown State University. Be a good musician first, and a good instrumentalist second Early inspirations on the horn Respect for Julius Watkins “I just like challenging mysel

Episode 38: Leelanee Sterrett Aug 15, 2023 3021 We kick off Season 4 and Episode 38 of the Horn Call Podcast with Leelanee Sterrett, a member of the New York Philharmonic! Episode Highlights Musical influences, early experiences at Interlochen Arts Academy Shout-out to Julie Schleif Shout-out to Douglas Hill Graduate study at Yale, studying with William Purvis Preparing for competitions and auditions Advice for music students today Women Comp

Episode 37: Margaret McGillivray Jul 15, 2023 2266 My guest for Episode 37 is Dr. Margaret McGillivray! Dr. McGillivray is on the faculty of the Duke Ellington School of the Arts in the Washington, DC, an active freelance musician, and the organizer/initiator of the new solo collection LIFT: Solos for Horn by Black Composers, available from Cimarron Music Press. Episode Highlights Duke Ellington School of the Arts in the Washington, DC https:/

Episode 36: Jeff Scott Jul 1, 2023 2613 My guest in Episode 36 is the amazing Jeff Scott, Associate Professor of Horn at Oberlin Conservatory, member of the IHS Advisory Council, and a Featured Artist at IHS55! Episode Highlights Growing up in Queens, NY Shout out to horn teacher Carolyn Clark Importance of learning to play in multiple styles Musical inspirations, horn and otherwise Shout out to Valerie Coleman Composition process Teac

Episode 35: Nick Fife Jun 15, 2023 2944 Join me in Episode 35 for a conversation with Nick Fife! Episode Highlights Nick’s article(s) in the May 2023 Horn Call and injury recovery. Craig Vander Kolk, M.D. https://mdmercy.com/find-a-doctor/craig-vander-kolk-md Using the bass trombone to rebuild his horn playing. Balance is important! “The first step to being good at something is being bad at it.” How he got into composing. List of compo

Episode 34: Pascal Deuber May 15, 2023 2486 Join us in Episode 34 of The Horn Call Podcast for a conversation with Pascal Deuber, Principal Horn in the Bavarian State Orchestra at the Bavarian State Opera, and First Prize winner in the 2021 ARD Competition. Episode Highlights Current performing positions, rehearsal schedules Musical education/training Preparing for the ARD competition, advice for other horn players who want to compete Favo

Episode 33: Panel Discussion at IHS1 Apr 15, 2023 1775 In Episode 33 we have more archival audio from the First Annual French Horn Workshop held at Florida State University in 1969. This is a panel discussion with Philip Farkas, Barry Tuckwell, James Chambers, Anton Horner, Wendell Hoss, and Max Pottag. The panel (which appears to be moderated by James Chambers) took written questions, and questions from the floor. Episode Highlights Schools of playin

Episode 32: John Barrows at IHS1 Mar 15, 2023 1768 In the first of this multi-part series featuring audio from past IHS symposia, John Barrows (1913-1974) gave what sounds like a masterclass at The First Annual French Horn Workshop, held at Florida State University in 1969. At some point during the session he took questions from the floor. Episode Highlights mouthpieces, Conn 8Ds, and Verne Reynolds mouthpieces, his own playing, and Geyer horns

Episode 31: Allison DeMeulle Feb 15, 2023 2580 Join me in Episode 31 for a conversation with IHS Advisory Council Member and Secretary Allison DeMeulle! Episode Highlights Working for an arts non-profit in marketing Double-majoring in music performance and a self-designed major in publishing and editing at Chapman University Being an orchestra manager while in college Being on the IHS Advisory Council How graphic design training can help you

Episode 30: Louis-Philippe Marsolais Jan 15, 2023 2224 Join me for a conversation with the host of IHS55, Louis-Philippe Marsolais! Episode Highlights Planning for IHS55, July 24-29 Involvement with the IHS Guest artists so far Montreal in the summer, weather, etc. University of Montreal Reasons to attend IHS55 Unique features of Montreal, getting there, lodging, travel in the city, etc. Check out Louis-Philippe’s article in the February 2023 issue o

Episode 29: Brett Hodge Dec 15, 2022 2663 Join us in Episode 29 for a conversation with the amazing Brett Hodge, Principal Horn of the Omaha Symphony and 3rd Horn of the Grant Park Festival Orchestra. Episode Highlights Musical path on the horn Preparing for orchestral auditions Growing up in St. Louis, hearing the St. Louis Symphony Lightbulb moments Differences between music performance and music education Studying with Martin Hacklema

2022 Holiday Bonus Episode: Alan Civil Dec 1, 2022 3779 I'm excited to share another Holiday Bonus Episode of The Horn Call Podcast! This one features a lecture given by IHS Honorary Member Alan Civil at the 4th International Horn Symposium in 1972 at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. A few editorial notes about this archival audio: Thanks to Dan Phillips for providing the audio file! This recording is 50 years old, and while adequate, the q

Episode 28: Nancy Joy Nov 15, 2022 2877 My fantastic guest for Episode 28 is Nancy Joy, horn professor at New Mexico State University, and International Symposiums Coordinator for the IHS. Episode Highlights Her very first Horn Symposium in 1980 Musical journey, impact of Miller's Blackhawks Musical Corps Studying with Richard Chenoweth Growing up on a (wal)nut farm! Falling in love with New Mexico Working at a music store Moving from

Episode 27: Anneke Scott Oct 15, 2022 3067 My amazing guest for Episode 27 is Anneke Scott! Anneke is at the forefront of the historically informed performance field, and recently performed as a Featured Artist at IHS54 in Kingsville, TX. Episode Highlights Working in Australia, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Australian Romantic and Classical Orchestra IHS54 in Kingsville, TX Prince Regents Band Dealing with jet lag, traveling, etc: “You a

Episode 26: Isaac Shieh Sep 15, 2022 3069 My guest for Episode 26 is Isaac Shieh, a brilliant hornist based in the UK, by way of Australia. Be sure to follow Isaac on Instagram for some amazing natural horn playing! Episode Highlights PhD Music Programs in the UK Moving from Australia to the UK The Associate in Music, Australia (AMusA) Annemarie Federle Musical life in London Working with Don Greene, studying performance psychology Discr

Episode 25: Gabriella Ibarra Aug 15, 2022 2331 Join us in Episode 25 for a conversation with Gabriella Ibarra. Gabriella is an active performer, teacher, and musicologist, and serves on the editorial board of Horn and More, the IHS E-newsletter. Episode Highlights Connecting horn players around the world El Sistema University system in Venezuela Musicological research, history of the horn in Venezuela Musical inspirations and role models Vene

Episode 24: American Horn Quartet at the 2021 Northeast Horn Workshop Jul 15, 2022 2979 Join us for a rebroadcast of a live podcast on March 27, 2021 from the Northeast Horn Workshop hosted by Jonas Thoms and Albert Houde from West Virginia University. American Horn Quartet members joined from the Philharmonie Luxembourg: Kerry Turner, Geoffrey Winter, Kristina Mascher-Turner, and Guest Frank Lloyd https://www.hornquartet.com/ Episode Highlights The origin of the AHQ How each of th

Episode 23: Randall Faust and the IHS Composition Contest Jun 15, 2022 2980 Join me for in Episode 23 for a conversation with Randall Faust about the IHS Composition Contest. Episode Highlights Brief history of the composition contest: https://www.hornsociety.org/about-the-ihs/composition-projects/composition-contest How things have changed. Structure/Divisions Reasons why composers should participate. Advice for composers, and what makes a good composition for horn. W

Summer 2022 Bonus Episode: Equipment Talk with John Ericson Jun 1, 2022 2039 With https://ihs54.com/ coming up, I thought it would be a great time to talk about equipment! Join Arizona State University's Professor of Horn, John Ericson, and me for a deep dive into mouthpieces and more! Check out the Horn Notes Podcast: https://hornnotes.libsyn.com/ Inner Diameter can make a big difference! Buying mouthpieces, then versus now. Laskey mouthpieces and inner diameter. https:/

Episode 22: Julia Burtscher May 15, 2022 2421 My very special guest for Episode 22 is Julia Burtscher, Executive Director of the International Horn Society! Julia Burtscher has been playing the horn for over 30 years and lives in Toledo, Ohio. She earned a BA in Music from the University of Cincinnati and later earned her MBA from the same institution. Julia has spent most of her career in the railroad software industry, and is delighted to

Episode 21: Mike Harcrow Apr 15, 2022 2511 Episode 21 features Dr. Mike Harcrow, Professor of Horn at Messiah College, and the new editor of the IHS E-newsletter Horn and More. Episode Highlights Performing and teaching in Korea Auditioning for the Korean Symphony Orchestra “Those are all the things I love: horn, brass choir, and theory.” Playing injury Jeju Brass competition Kruspe Horns http://edkruspe.com/horn.html Horn and More E-Ne

Episode 20: Jennifer Sholtis Mar 15, 2022 3432 My very special guest for Episode 20 is Dr. Jennifer Sholtis, Professor of Horn at Texas A&M University Kingsville, and the Host of IHS54. Join us for a conversation all about IHS54! Episode Highlights About Dr. Sholtis and Texas A&M Kingsville “Never close any doors.” An introduction to South Texas. IHS54 facilities: https://youtu.be/2nIOpCWx6EU What attendees can expect at IHS54. Unique aspect

Episode 19: Johanna Lundy Feb 15, 2022 2273 My guest for this episode of The Horn Call Podcast is Johanna Lundy, Assistant Professor of Horn in the Fred Fox School of Music at The University of Arizona, and Principal Horn of the Tucson Symphony. Johanna is also a member of the IHS Advisory Council and IHS Treasurer. Join us for a conversation about careers in (and out of) music, and the amazing skills that musical training teaches you. Epi

Episode 18: Larry Williams Jan 15, 2022 3245 Welcome to 2022 everyone! My guest for the first episode of the New Year is Larry Williams! Hornist Larry Williams has distinguished himself as a multifaceted performing and recording artist, teacher and administrator. Williams is currently Principal Horn of American Studio Orchestra, Black Pearl Chamber Orchestra, Sphinx Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the Lyric Brass Quintet, Rooftop Wind Q

Episode 17: Daren Robbins Dec 15, 2021 3259 My guest for the final episode of 2021 is Dr. Daren Robbins, Instructor of Horn at Mahidol University in Thailand, and the creator of hornexcerpts.org Daren Robbins has been on the faculty of the College of Music at Mahidol University (Bangkok, Thailand) since 2008, where he teaches horn, brass literature and pedagogy, coaches chamber music, and performs with BrassArts Bangkok, the Mahidol Faculty

2021 Holiday Bonus Episode: Gail Williams Dec 1, 2021 2015 Join us for a very special Holiday Bonus Edition of The Horn Call Podcast! This interview with Gail Williams was recorded at the 2019 Western Horn Festival hosted by Dr. Jena Gardner at Western Illinois University.

Episode 16: J. Bernardo Silva Nov 15, 2021 2809 My guest for Episode 16 is J. Bernardo Silva, a member of the Orquestra Sinfónica do Porto Casa da Música, horn professor at the University of Aveiro and at Espinho’s Professional Music School, and Vice-President of the International Horn Society! Episode Highlights Trompas Lusas Horn Quartet Balancing work and family life IHS 53 presentations in English, Portuguese, and Spanish! Goal of presenti

Episode 15: Radegundis Tavares Oct 15, 2021 2628 Join me for a conversation with Radegundis Tavares, President of The International Horn Society! Radegundis Tavares has been developing a career of important accomplishments. He was the first president of the Brazilian Horn Association and has recorded the first CD of a Brazilian brass player playing standard European classical repertoire, entitled “Universal”, as much as the first CD featuring i

Episode 14: Catherine Likhuta Sep 15, 2021 3729 Join me in Episode 2 of Season 2 for a discussion with composer and pianist Catherine Likhuta! Catherine is an Australian-based composer, pianist and recording artist. Her music exhibits high emotional charge, programmatic nature and rhythmic complexity. Catherine’s pieces have been played extensively around the world, including highly prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall (Stern Auditorium/

Episode 13: Yasmeen Richards Aug 27, 2021 2385 We kick off Season 2 of the Horn Call Podcast with Yasmeen Richards, a free-lance musician based in Washington DC, Maryland, and Virginia, and teacher of horn at the Peabody Preparatory and Baltimore Symphony’s OrchKids. Yasmeen is also acting president and co-founder of the Chromatic Brass Collective. Episode Highlights Growing up in Southern California Early study on the horn with Annie Bosler

Episode 12: Robert Watt Jul 15, 2021 3681 Join us in Episode 12 for a conversation with Robert Lee Watt, who was a member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic horn section for 37 years and an active studio musician. Bob was the first African-American hornist hired by a major symphony orchestra in the United States. Episode Highlights Musicians supporting one another during COVID-19 The invention of the Watt Lifter Moving from the East Coast

Episode 11: Douglas Hill Jun 15, 2021 3380 Join me in Episode 11 for a conversation with Douglas Hill, Emeritus Professor of Music-Horn at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, past President of the IHS, and former member of the IHS Advisory Council. Episode Highlights Retiring from UW-Madison, remaining musically active post-retirement (Professor Hill retired from UW-Madison in 2011) Activities during COVID-19 Lung surgery, cancer recover

Bonus Episode: IHS 50th Anniversary Book Jun 1, 2021 3064 Join us for a discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Snedeker, Editor of a forthcoming special volume dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the IHS. Jeff is Professor of Horn at Central Washington University, and is a member of the IHS Advisory Council, Past President of the IHS, past Editor of The Horn Call, and was awarded the IHS Service Medal of Honor in 2020. Episode Highlights Overview of the 50th A

Episode 10: Katy Ambrose May 15, 2021 2460 In Episode 10 of The Horn Call Podcast I speak with Dr. Katy Ambrose, Visiting Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Iowa, and author of the article "Unlocking the Past: William Lee and The Rodenbostel Horn at Mount Vernon” in the February 2021 issue of The Horn Call. *This episode was recorded on January 20, 2021. Episode Highlights What led Katy to her research on William Lee and the

Episode 9: James Naigus and Drew Phillips Apr 15, 2021 3255 Join me for an educational (and fun!) discussion with Dr. James Naigus and Dr. Drew Phillips, Editors of the "Creative Hornist" and "Technique Tips" columns in The Horn Call. In addition to their work in The Horn Call, James and Drew are both active performers and full time college teachers. Episode Highlights James and Drew’s Horn Call Columns: Creative Hornist and Technique Tips Shoutout to Pr

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