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The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 63: Randy Gardner 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 awarded the title of Professor Emeritus. Episode Highlights Early career and inspirations, musical and otherwise Studying with Philip Farkas, Chris Leuba, Bill Adam Leuba, A Study of Musical Intonation 50 years of service with Phil...2025-07-151h 13

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 62: Richard Todd 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 with Gunther Schuller Jazz Influences John Graas Entry into LA Studio Recording and Changes in the LA Studio Industry Teaching Philosophy https://www.richardtoddmusic.com/the-art-of-practicing Longevity in Horn Playing: "The one...2025-06-1552 min

The Horn Call PodcastSummer 2025 Bonus Episode 4Welcome 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 presenters and topics are: Jeffrey Agrell: Ego and the horn player Jonathan Stoneman: Practice routines and his online survey. Douglas Lundeen: "Toward a Bel Canto Approach to the Horn" Bruno Schneider: European Conservatories Audience Q&A with Bruno Schneider, Douglas...2025-06-0949 min

The Horn Call PodcastSummer 2025 Bonus Episode 3Welcome 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, speaking about "Assessment in the Horn Studio," followed by William Scharnberg, who discusses "Dealing With Failure." For more archived audio from past symposiums, visit Symposium Highlights on the IHS website. 2025-06-0217 min

The Horn Call PodcastSummer 2025 Bonus Episode 2Welcome 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. She discusses the book The Courage to Teach by Parker Palmer. Next, Patrick Hughes talks about the book Don't Shoot the Dog as it relates to teaching the horn. The episode closes with an excerpt from...2025-05-2628 min

The Horn Call PodcastSummer 2025 Bonus Episode 1Welcome 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, Richard Chenoweth, and Douglas Hill. For more archived audio from past symposiums, visit Symposium Highlights on the IHS website. 2025-05-1926 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 61: Vidhurinda Samaraweera 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/watch?v=cFfiaNHuyFY Orchestras in Sri Lanka Importance of Perseverance and Collaboration Involvement with the International Horn Society 2025-05-1545 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 60: Steven Juliani 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 Relationships with fellow musicians Recent Commission and Performance with Chicago Symphony Horn Section "I think my story is about being able to adapt and change gears and see new opportunities. And I I think...2025-04-1559 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 59: Gabriel Radford 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 The Horn Call “Every case of embouchure syndrome is unique.” “If there’s a problem, you’re going to know it.” “If you can feel it you can fix it.” Horn Teaching The Embouchure Proje...2025-04-0146 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 58: Lisa Bontrager 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 professional musicians and/or college teachers Brass band, brass quintet Chamber Music Brass Band of Battle Creek, tenor horn Millenium Brass MirrorImage Duo Importance of the IHS, serving in the Advisory Council 2025-03-1550 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 57: Christoph Eß 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.germanhornsound.de/product-page/hornbasics-and-daily-warm-ups International Horn Society, Activities as Country Representative for Germany christophess.de germanhornsound.de 2025-03-0150 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 56: Mars Gelfo 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 memories Intrinsic practice “Focus on the ingredients!” “Have you tried easier?” Victor Wooten https://www.victorwooten.com/ https://marsgelfo.com/ Role of the tongue; playing the horn with your tongue? https://www.highrangemagic.com/ 2025-02-1544 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 55: Brian KM 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://diebrasserie.com https://www.brassdelirium.com Conan Cl...2025-01-1549 min

The Horn Call PodcastJanuary 2025 Bonus Episode: Emma Brown 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 include David Griffin, Greg Flint, Mark Almond, Corbin Wagner, Dr. Denise Root-Pierce, Janine Gaboury, and Dr. Caroline Steiger. Emma was a charter member of the International Horn Society’s Studen...2025-01-0147 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 54: Nikolette LaBonte 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 Music Kendall Betts Horn Camp, Music Academy of the West “When we miss notes, there’s always a reason.” Book Recommendation: Bounce, by Matthew Syed Horn playing inspirations Listening to Rochester Philharmonic...2024-12-1552 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 53: Libby Ando 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 Smyth’s Cello Sonata John Burroughs quote, “Leap and the net will appear.” Research on orchestral excerpts by women composers: Alice Mary Smith, Augusta Holmès, Amy Beach, Ethel Smyth Advice for those who want to start a chamber group. 2024-11-1554 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 52: Ian Zook and IHS57 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 horn playing around the world Czech School of Horn Playing, Tylšar brothers Horn and More Column, Horn on Record, ianzook.com IHS 57 planning, June 24-28, 2025: www.heritage-horns.com How to get to...2024-10-1555 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 51: Aliyah Danielle 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 grew up listening to anything and everything…” Creating a structure for myself as an artist. Kendall Betts Horn Camp Learning work/life balance Moving to New York Advice for younger musicians “You can do more...2024-09-1551 min

The Horn Call PodcastBonus Episode: Injury Recovery with Nick Fife and Joey JohnsonJoin 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. 2024-09-0150 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 50: Kate Warren 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: katewarrenmusic Advice for navigating social media “Just good enough is ok!” Learning to be better at time management Learning to edit audio and video content Learning to take time off “Music...2024-08-1543 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 49: Monica Martinez 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 Majoring in music education and music performance Work ethic, persistence “You have to work hard for everything.” Studying with Patrick Hughes at the University of Texas-Austin Balancing a teaching job with pract...2024-07-1551 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 48: Marshall Sealy 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 scholarships! Studying with John Covert Studying brass instrument repair Meeting Julius Watkins and studying with him Importance of being a well rounded player Friendship with Jerome Ashby Performing in Mexico Performing multiple styles Importance...2024-06-151h 02

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 47: Hermann Baumann Panel Discussion 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. 2024-05-1558 min

The Horn Call PodcastBonus Episode: Horn and More Interview with Richard King and Daniel Grabois 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. 2024-05-0126 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 46:Bernhard Scully 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, Feldenkrais Method Performing with the Minnesota Orchestra Graduate School at UW-Madison, studying with Douglas Hill Performing with the Canadian Brass Advice for students on keeping your playing in shape. “You really don’t have time to practice on the road.” Transcen...2024-04-151h 19

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 45: Tommi Hyytinen 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 inspirations, legacy of Holger Fransman Studying with Radovan Vlatkovic Audition process in Finland Instruments used in horn sections in Finnish orchestras The “Finnish Horn Sound” Chamber music work Golden Horns Quartet, performing on television in H...2024-03-1543 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 44: Michelle Stebleton 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 “If you want to play well, playing has to be your hobby.” Playing in lessons, teaching techniques “I teach macro to micro.” Teaching tone “Stebletones” Sighing through the horn Involvement with the International Horn Society...2024-02-1547 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 43: James Hampson 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 University Early Music scene in Boston, studying at Boston University Shout out to Paul Austin! Brass Witch: https://www.brasswitch.com/ Mouthpiece consulting, Alpine Mouthpieces: https://www.alpinemouthpieces.com/ On mouthpieces: “Our bo...2024-01-1556 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 42: John McGuire – IHCA and IHS56 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 competitions can be beneficial Venue: Colorado State University and Fort Collins, CO Rocky Mountain National Park Weather, altitude, staying hydrated! Guest Artists for IHCA The planning team for IHCA/IHS56 2023-12-1545 min

The Horn Call PodcastHoliday Bonus Episode: Allison DeMeulle and Johanna Lundy 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 contributions help fund?) Role of social media, Social Media Coordinator position How can someone’s contributions help the IHS? Revamping awards and scholarships programs New websi...2023-12-0125 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 41: Erika Loke 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 Excerpts to know: American Overture, John Williams Moving across the country Attending Kendall Betts Horn Camp with her father Horn and Electronics album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=557_IZ2_oxQ&list=OLAK5...2023-11-151h 04

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 40: Caiti Beth McKinney 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 Richard Todd https://richardtoddmusic.podia.com/ REPresent project and podcast: https://www.caitibethmckinney.com/represent-the-podcast Boulanger Initiative https://www.boulangerinitiative.org/ Diversify the Stand https://www.diversifythestand.org/ https://www.linfoulk.org/index.html ...2023-10-1546 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 39: Shanyse Strickland 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 myself.” Changing in undergrad from being a flute performance major to horn! Shoutout to Stacie Mickens! How a mouthpiece change was lifechanging. Freelancing, performing on Broadway in New York “Think outside of the box.” “The industry w...2023-09-1547 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 38: Leelanee Sterrett 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 Composers – repertoire in general Practice/maintenance routine Daily/Weekly schedule in the NY Phil Involvement with the IHS 2023-08-1550 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 37: Margaret McGillivray 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://www.ellingtonschool.org/ Freelancing in the DMV (Washington DC, Maryland, Virginia) area. Background on the project LIFT: Solos for Horn by Black Composers https://www.cimarronmusic.com/liftsolosforhornbyblackcomposers Shout out...2023-07-1537 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 36: Jeff Scott 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 Teaching philosophy Deciding to leave Broadway work for full time chamber music Hearing the overture to Oberon for the first time, played by Jerome Ashby. How he got started composing, advice for...2023-07-0143 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 35: Nick Fife 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 compositions on WaveFront Music: https://www.wavefrontmusic.com/nicholas-fife.html Musical inspirations Shoutout to J.D. Shaw! Hosting the NC Horn Day Mute Making: https://nicholasfife.wixsite.com/nichol...2023-06-1549 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 34: Pascal Deuber 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 Favorite pieces to play Interests outside of horn playing Listen to Pascal perform Strauss’s Horn Concerto No. 2 in the 2021 ARD Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYQMBU9KY9w Munich Opera Horns: https://ww...2023-05-1541 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 33: Panel Discussion at IHS1In 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 playing Solo playing developments Transposition Intonation Difficult openings Max Pottag and Anton Horner Playing in bands 2023-04-1529 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 32: John Barrows at IHS1 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 bore and playing styles Bruno Jaenicke (1887-1946) and famous recordings of the time playing style, hand stopping 2023-03-1529 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 31: Allison DeMeulle 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 be a better musician Why the marketing side of the arts is very important Starting a business: http://themusicalnotes.com/ Getting excited about IHS55 2023-02-1543 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 30: Louis-Philippe MarsolaisJoin 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 of The Horn Call 2023-01-1537 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 29: Brett Hodge 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 Hackleman Shoutout to Ryan Gruber! Musical heroes “When I need to fix something in my playing, I ask someone else.” “Even professionals have to work on things.” Wind Quintet playing Programming, pops repertoire “Having an orchest...2022-12-1544 min

The Horn Call Podcast2022 Holiday Bonus Episode: Alan Civil 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 quality is spotty in a few places. I've done what I can to clean it up, and it is pretty clear overall. Mr. Civil's personality and playing come through nicely, which is...2022-12-011h 02

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 28: Nancy Joy 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 Ohio to New Mexico Service to the IHS, being International Symposium Coordinator Planning for an IHS Symposium A sense of family in the IHS Memories from past symposiums Full chronology of IHS...2022-11-1547 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 27: Anneke Scott 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 are just where you are…you are right here right now. Be rigorous about establishing that you are in that time zone. Eat at the usual times in your current time zone, even if you a...2022-10-1551 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 26: Isaac Shieh 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 Discrimination Getting interested in historical performance, natural horn Studying with Anneke Scott, Roger Montgomery Gallay Caprices Switching back and forth between period and modern instruments Video Projects Viennese Rotary Horn “Br...2022-09-1551 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 25: Gabriella Ibarra 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 Venezuelan composer for horn: Inocente Carreño Latin American Compositions for the Horn: Composition Contest 2022-08-1538 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 24: American Horn Quartet at the 2021 Northeast Horn Workshop 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 the members came to live/study/work in Europe Anecdotes from tours over the past few decades The equipment they play How they developed a group sound How do they approach learning/rehearsing new r...2022-07-1549 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 23: Randall Faust and the IHS Composition Contest 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. Who can participate? What are the awards? For even more details about the history of the competition, get the IHS 50th Anniversary Book: https://www.hornsociety.org/257-uncategorised/1665-the-international-horn-society-the-first-50-years Hornist, composer, author, and professor, Randall Faust has contributed to th...2022-06-1549 min

The Horn Call PodcastSummer 2022 Bonus Episode: Equipment Talk with John EricsonWith 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://www.laskey.com/ What do the numbers on mouthpieces mean? What does it feel like to play on a larger inner diameter? “Thousandths of an inch really matter.” Old school mouthpieces and consistency/qualit...2022-06-0133 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 22: Julia Burtscher 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 be the new executive director of the IHS! Episode Highlights Julia’s path to becoming Executive Director of the IHS Working for the Cincinnati Symphony Rai...2022-05-1540 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 21: Mike Harcrow 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-Newsletter: Making the IHS more international “I’m a gear head!” “There’s something really lovely about the Kruspe horn” Shoutout to Dan Phillips! Shoutout to Pat Hughes! Bring back the Horn Call Annual “We can take oursel...2022-04-1541 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 20: Jennifer Sholtis 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 aspects of this year’s symposium King Ranch COVID Protocols during IHS54 Please register for IHS54! Social areas during IHS54 - Lobby Cafe and Veranda After Dark IHS Competitions – watch fo...2022-03-1557 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 19: Johanna Lundy 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. Episode Highlights Studying with Richard Deane in high school Studying at Oberlin Aspen and Brevard Music Festivals in the summer Grad study at New...2022-02-1537 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 18: Larry Williams 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 Quintet, and Rodney Marsalis Philadelphia Big Brass. Williams formerly served as Principal Horn of The New World Symphony Orchestra and has performed with the Baltimore, Pittsburgh, and San Francisco Symphony Orchestras, among others. His wide r...2022-01-1554 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 17: Daren RobbinsMy 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 Woodwind quintet, and the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. He is also an active member of the International Horn Society where he serves as Regional Coordinator for Thailand. For ten years, he served as Editor of the...2021-12-1554 min

The Horn Call Podcast2021 Holiday Bonus Episode: Gail WilliamsJoin 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. 2021-12-0133 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 16: J. Bernardo SilvaMy 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 presenting more IHS content in other languages Why he got involved with the IHS - being part of the “club!" What do you see as the future of the IHS? “There will always be...2021-11-1546 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 15: Radegundis Tavares 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 improvisation on the Horn by a Brazilian player, entitled “Radegundis Tavares”. Radegundis hosted the first two Brazilian Horn Meetings and the first International Horn Symposium in Latin America – IHS49. He has been premiering many works for H...2021-10-1543 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 14: Catherine Likhuta 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/Perelman Stage), Glyndebourne Opera House (Organ Room), five International Horn Symposiums and two World Saxophone Congresses, as well as many festivals and conferences. Her works have enjoyed performances by prominent symphony orchestras (such as Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra of...2021-09-151h 02

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 13: Yasmeen Richards 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 “Lead with what you love.” Studying at UCLA Graduate study at Peabody and Denise Tryon Working at IHS 47 in Los Angeles Founding Chromatic Brass Collective: https://www.chromaticbrass.org/ Shoutouts to Annie Bosler...2021-08-2739 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 12: Robert Watt 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 to the West Coast and Southern California Studio playing in the early 1970s Sidelining stories His books: The Black Horn and French Horn Tips and Tricks https://www.robertleewatt.com/ F...2021-07-151h 01

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 11: Douglas Hill 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 recovery Past and current compositions for the horn, available online at https://hornsociety.org/marketplace/oms Article on unaccompanied horn music in the May 2021 issue of The Horn Call The only constant is change… Much love for Nancy Becknell! His passion fo...2021-06-1556 min

The Horn Call PodcastBonus Episode: IHS 50th Anniversary Book 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 Anniversary volume Discussion of the planning, creation process Chapters Anticipated release date Where can someone buy the bo...2021-06-0151 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 10: Katy Ambrose 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 Rodenbostel Horn Check out her article “Unlocking the Past: William Lee and The Rodenbostel Horn at Mount Vernon” in the February 2021 issue of The Horn Call. Recording concer...2021-05-1541 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 9: James Naigus and Drew Phillips 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 Professor Jeffry Agrell! Why it’s good to “borrow” literature from other instruments How they stay motivated and creative. Their podcasts, The Complete Musician and James and Drew...2021-04-1554 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 8: Jeffrey Agrell In Episode 8, I sit down with Professor Jeffrey Agrell from the University of Iowa. Jeff is one of the most creative people I know, and he has brilliant ideas on improvisation, music education, and much more! Episode Highlights Why “limitations are a creative person’s best friend.” Limitations force us to discover something new. We are hardwired to not like change Serial duets “I go, you go.” We need aural training on our instrument(s). Benefits of playing without notation. Improv games How improvisation “ties it all together.” Recommended book: Cut the Knot, Alexander Bogomolny Look...2021-03-1553 min

The Horn Call PodcastBonus Episode: 2021 Northeast Horn Workshop Hosts Jonas Thoms and Albert HoudeIn this Bonus Episode, I speak with the hosts of the 2021 Northeast Horn Workshop, Jonas Thoms and Albert Houde. The 2021 NEHW will take place March 25-28, and features an impressive list of guest artists as well as numerous collaborating artists, presentations, and more. Episode Highlights Making the transition from an in-person workshop to a virtual one Advantages to the virtual format Biggest challenges of the format and what they are doing to address them When it comes to virtual workshops, “Don’t just observe, engage.” Horn Teaching Project Albert will be premiering a new...2021-03-0241 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 7: John Ericson Join us in Episode 7 of The Horn Call Podcast for a discussion about "Innovation in Horn Teaching and Performance" with Dr. John Ericson, Professor of Music at Arizona State University, and co-founder of Horn Matters. Episode Highlights John's 30 Modern Preparatory Etudes book How he wrote his own etudes Self-publishing Challenging conventional wisdom in brass pedagogy Mouthpiece pressure Tonguing A mouthpiece change can help! Stainless steel and brass mouthpieces Metal allergies Now is a “Golden Age” for equipment Innovation in chamber music Dr. Ericson takes a sabbatical! 2021-02-1532 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 6: Frøydis Ree Wekre Our very special guest for Episode 6 ofThe Horn Call Podcast is renowned performer and pedagogue Frøydis Ree Wekre. She is an Honorary Member and past President of the IHS. Episode Highlights Her new book, Collected Writings Developing your teaching, learning how to get to the point quickly Benefit of having a group of pedagogues sharing ideas, recording your teaching How to stay positive in your career Aging and horn playing Staying motivated and helping your students stay motivated Different types of intonation: tempered, melodic (expressive or horizontal), harmonic (just) Join the IHS...2021-01-1544 min

The Horn Call PodcastNew Year Bonus Episode: Ib Lanzky-Otto (1940-2020) Happy New Year! In this New Year Bonus Episode, we share archival recordings in memory of Honorary Member Ib Lanzky-Otto (1940-2020). The first is from a lecture recital at the 1970 IHS Workshop in Tallahassee, Florida, USA, and the second is from a presentation at the 1972 IHS Workshop in Bloomington, Indiana, USA. 2021-01-011h 06

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 5: Jena GardnerDr. Jena Gardner is the Assistant Professor of Horn at Western Illinois University. Join us for a conversation about teaching, performing, and avoiding online teaching fatigue. Episode Highlights Shoutout to Gail Williams! Growing up in California, studying with Jim Winter and David Krehbiel We crave interaction as teachers Self-care and avoiding “Zoom fatigue” Yay for Alexander Technique! Fundamentals and self-awareness are important. 2020 Western Horn Festival Group Warmup - https://youtu.be/naP8Uus1ld8 Sing, Buzz, Play! Shoutout to Bill Caballero! Networks, relationships are important to your career and well being. We meet Jena’s cat! IHS Co...2020-12-1558 min

The Horn Call PodcastHoliday Bonus Episode: David Krehbiel We hope you enjoy this special Holiday Bonus Episode of The Horn Call Podcast. Join me for a conversation with David Krehbiel, retired Principal Horn of the San Francisco Symphony, and author of Through the Door: A Horn Player's Journey. Episode Highlights His new book, Through the Door: A Horn Player’s Journey Creative Not Caring Spiritual journey through music and horn playing. His audition for the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Memorable moments from his career, including a performance with the San Francisco Symphony following 9/11 and an improvised duet with Dale Clevenger at the 1971 International Ho...2020-12-011h 01

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 4: Margaret TungJoin me in Episode 4 of The Horn Call Podcast for a conversation with Dr. Margaret Tung, Visiting Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Kentucky. Episode Highlights Benefits of having a university horn ensemble as a class Balancing personal and professional life Interviewing for a college teaching job and playing a recital while nine months pregnant. Shoutout to Elizabeth Freimuth, Principal Horn of the Cincinnati Symphony! “Quality over Quantity” IHS Social Media strategy Shoutout to Julia Burtscher, IHS Executive Director! Mentoring that happens in a horn ensemble. IHS Online Music Sales! 2020-11-1544 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 3: Gina GillieJoin us in Episode 3 for a conversation with Dr. Gina Gillie. Gina is an Associate Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where she teaches horn, composition, and aural skills, conducts a horn choir, and performs frequently with faculty groups and in solo and chamber recitals. As an orchestral player, she played Assistant Principal with Symphony Tacoma for 10 years and has also played with the Northwest Sinfonietta, the Seattle Soundtrack Orchestra, and the Auburn Symphony. She has soloed on natural horn with the Everett Philharmonic and Rainier Symphony. She is a member of two faculty chamber ensembles at PLU...2020-10-151h 03

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 2: Ricardo MatosinhosIn Episode 2 of The Horn Call Podcast I talk to award-winning hornist and composer Ricardo Matosinhos. Ricardo is currently teaching at the Academia de Música de Costa Cabral and attending the PhD program in Music and Musicology at the University of Évora. He is a member of the International Horn Society, the Portuguese Society of Authors and the GDA. Episode Highlights Overview of Ricardo's etudes and other compositions for horn How he came to incorporate jazz influences into his compositions Mutual respect and admiration for Douglas Hill! How the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in Port...2020-09-1346 min

The Horn Call PodcastEpisode 1: Andrew PelletierIn Episode 1, I speak with Grammy Award winning hornist Andrew Pelletier, Professor of Horn at Bowling Green State University and current President of the International Horn Society. Episode Highlights What has Andrew been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do you get to be the President of the International Horn Society? How did he end up moving to Southern California from Maine? What was it like studying with James Decker at USC? What do you do if you are about to hit a moose with your car? Thoughts on motivation, horn playing, and "the big...2020-08-0955 min