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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.
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My guest for Episode 46 is Bernhard Scully, Associate Professor of Horn at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign!
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Isla Verde Bronces International Brass Festival in ArgentinaMusic is subjective!Studying with Kendall Betts in high schoolItâs all about fundamentals.Studying at Northwestern University: Dale Clevenger, Roland Pandolfi, Gail WilliamsAlexander Technique, Feldenkrais MethodPerforming with the Minnesota OrchestraGraduate School at UW-Madison, studying with Douglas HillPerforming with the Canadian BrassAdvice for students on keeping your playing in shape.âYou really donât have time to practice on the road.âTranscendental MeditationâTry to live as healthy as you can.âAgingValue of improvisationCollaborating on a book: Consilience - Learning About Ourselves by Applying Indigenous Traditions to Western Music and TechnologyJoin the International Horn Society! -
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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.
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Starting out on the hornFinnish horn playing traditionAttending the Sibelius AcademyThe path from student to professionalBalancing school and professional workMusical inspirations, legacy of Holger FransmanStudying with Radovan VlatkovicAudition process in FinlandInstruments used in horn sections in Finnish orchestrasThe âFinnish Horn SoundâChamber music workGolden Horns Quartet, performing on television in HelsinkiPop music influencesPlaying from the Core bookWork with PilatesBreathing misconceptionsLieksa Brass Week -
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!
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Starting out as a horn playerAttending Interlochen Arts Academy, studying at University of Michigan with Louis Stout and Lowell GreerMusical inspirationsPerforming in the Midland-Odessa SymphonyPath to teaching, path to FSUâIf you want to play well, playing has to be your hobby.âPlaying in lessons, teaching techniquesâI teach macro to micro.âTeaching tone âStebletonesâSighing through the hornInvolvement with the International Horn SocietyEditing the âTeacher Talkâ column in The Horn Call -
Our next guest on The Horn Call Podcast is James Hampson, of Hampson Horns!
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Deciding to change majors from engineering to musicMozart operas and becoming fascinated with the natural hornRemembering Lowell GreerStudying with Marc Guy at SUNY-FredoniaDick Martz Collection: https://www.rjmartz.com/horns/Moving Hampson Horns from Ohio to New YorkDouglas Lundeen and Rutgers UniversityEarly Music scene in Boston, studying at Boston UniversityShout out to Paul Austin!Brass Witch: https://www.brasswitch.com/Mouthpiece consulting, Alpine Mouthpieces: https://www.alpinemouthpieces.com/On mouthpieces: âOur bodies change.â And âOne mouthpiece isnât going to fix everyoneâs problems.âTake care of your instrument. -
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 â August 2 in Fort Collins, Colorado, USA.
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Planning process for IHCA and IHS Symposium: https://hornsonthehorizon.com/Shout out to Nancy Joy!How competitions can be beneficialVenue: Colorado State University and Fort Collins, CORocky Mountain National ParkWeather, altitude, staying hydrated!Guest Artists for IHCAThe planning team for IHCA/IHS56 -
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.
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How the IHS works; overview of the past yearAllisonâs transition to Interim Executive Director of the IHSWhat 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 positionHow can someoneâs contributions help the IHS?Revamping awards and scholarships programsNew website at hornsociety.orgShout out to Dan Phillips!Fellowship and community are importantReaching out to horn players around the worldBenefits to joining the IHS, how to join, how to help support the IHS: https://www.hornsociety.org/donateStudent advisory councilShout out to the Advisory Council!Shout out to Mike Harcrow and the editors at Horn and More! -
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.
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Graduate school at Wichita State, performing with the Wichita Symphony orchestraDoctoral school at the University of Maryland, Auditioning for military bandsNaval Academy Band in Annapolis, MarylandBand Excerpts to know: American Overture, John WilliamsMoving across the countryAttending Kendall Betts Horn Camp with her fatherHorn and Electronics album: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=557_IZ2_oxQ&list=OLAK5uy_lSjVMkog_4c0mhjBkHOYR4DrpdGnkobUcShout out to the IHS Meir Rimon Commissioning Assistance FundThe Ring Cycle, abridged for Wagner Tuba and Piano with offstage hornMore music for Wagner TubaPerforming with the Lieurance Wind QuintetLife in the Naval Academy BandBalancing work and family lifeUpcoming projectsShout out to Brian KM and Nick Fife! -
Join me in Episode 40 for a conversation with Caiti Beth McKinney, creator of the REPresent Project and Podcast!
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On choosing the horn over violin and other instrumentsMusical influences, horn and otherwiseMost interesting practice spacesShout outs! to Heather Test, Michelle Stebleton, Gina Gillie, Ashley Killam, Lin Foulk Baird, Ken AmisOn loving film music, studying with Richard Todd https://richardtoddmusic.podia.com/REPresent project and podcast: https://www.caitibethmckinney.com/represent-the-podcastBoulanger Initiative https://www.boulangerinitiative.org/Diversify the Stand https://www.diversifythestand.org/https://www.linfoulk.org/index.htmlhttps://www.temresource.com/Resources for performers and teachersUpcoming events, performances, etc.âThereâs so much good music out there.â -
Our guest for Episode 39 is the multi-talented Shanyse Strickland!
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Switching to the horn from fluteAuditioning 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 secondEarly inspirations on the hornRespect for Julius WatkinsâI just like challenging myself.âChanging 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 YorkâThink outside of the box.ââThe industry wants somebody different.âGetting started as a composer, first commission for Lantana Brass Trioâs album, Crossing Barriers: https://www.amazon.com/Crossing-Barriers-Bernofsky-Rodriguez-Strickland/dp/B0BNGHXRT9Shoutout to Margaret McGillivrayInto the Spider-verse Tour with the Broadway Sinfonietta -
We kick off Season 4 and Episode 38 of the Horn Call Podcast with Leelanee Sterrett, a member of the New York Philharmonic!
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Musical influences, early experiences at Interlochen Arts AcademyShout-out to Julie SchleifShout-out to Douglas HillGraduate study at Yale, studying with William PurvisPreparing for competitions and auditionsAdvice for music students todayWomen Composers â repertoire in generalPractice/maintenance routineDaily/Weekly schedule in the NY PhilInvolvement with the IHS -
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 HighlightsDuke 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 to Joanna Ross HerseyTips for commissioning new works: âyour network is bigger than you thinkâŠâShout out to Bryan Doughty of Cimarron Music PressNext steps for the project: recording, presentation at IHS55, creating a non-profithttps://www.margaretmcgillivray.com/ -
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!
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Growing up in Queens, NYShout out to horn teacher Carolyn ClarkImportance of learning to play in multiple stylesMusical inspirations, horn and otherwiseShout out to Valerie ColemanComposition processTeaching philosophyDeciding to leave Broadway work for full time chamber musicHearing the overture to Oberon for the first time, played by Jerome Ashby.How he got started composing, advice for new composersCollaborating with Margaret McGillivray on LIFT: Solos for Horn by Black ComposersCurrent performing, recording, composition projectsUpcoming IHS55 where he is a Featured Artist -
Join me in Episode 35 for a conversation with Nick Fife!
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Nickâs 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-mdUsing the bass trombone to rebuild his horn playing.Balance is important!âThe first step to being good at something is being bad at it.âHow he got into composing. List of compositions on WaveFront Music: https://www.wavefrontmusic.com/nicholas-fife.htmlMusical inspirationsShoutout to J.D. Shaw!Hosting the NC Horn DayMute Making: https://nicholasfife.wixsite.com/nicholasfife/the-mute-peddlerIVASI Network online: https://www.ivasi.net/ -
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.
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Current performing positions, rehearsal schedulesMusical education/trainingPreparing for the ARD competition, advice for other horn players who want to competeFavorite pieces to playInterests outside of horn playingListen to Pascal perform Straussâs Horn Concerto No. 2 in the 2021 ARD Competition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYQMBU9KY9wMunich Opera Horns: https://www.staatsoper.de/en/septemberfest-2022-bios/munich-opera-horns -
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.
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Schools of playing Solo playing developmentsTranspositionIntonationDifficult openingsMax Pottag and Anton HornerPlaying in bands -
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.
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mouthpieces, Conn 8Ds, and Verne Reynoldsmouthpieces, his own playing, and Geyer hornsbore and playing stylesBruno Jaenicke (1887-1946) and famous recordings of the timeplaying style, hand stopping -
Join me in Episode 31 for a conversation with IHS Advisory Council Member and Secretary Allison DeMeulle!
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Working for an arts non-profit in marketingDouble-majoring in music performance and a self-designed major in publishing and editing at Chapman UniversityBeing an orchestra manager while in collegeBeing on the IHS Advisory CouncilHow graphic design training can help you be a better musicianWhy the marketing side of the arts is very importantStarting a business: http://themusicalnotes.com/Getting excited about IHS55 -
Join me for a conversation with the host of IHS55, Louis-Philippe Marsolais!
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Planning for IHS55, July 24-29Involvement with the IHSGuest artists so farMontreal in the summer, weather, etc.University of MontrealReasons to attend IHS55Unique features of Montreal, getting there, lodging, travel in the city, etc.Check out Louis-Philippeâs article in the February 2023 issue of The Horn Call -
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.
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Musical path on the hornPreparing for orchestral auditionsGrowing up in St. Louis, hearing the St. Louis SymphonyLightbulb momentsDifferences between music performance and music educationStudying with Martin HacklemanShoutout to Ryan Gruber!Musical heroesâWhen I need to fix something in my playing, I ask someone else.ââEven professionals have to work on things.âWind Quintet playingProgramming, pops repertoireâHaving an orchestral job is not the only career out there.âShoutout to Chris Castellanos!Career developmentâThereâs more to life than just practicingâŠââIâm not what you would call a traditional soloistâŠâPreparing for solo competitionsPlaying with the Grant Park OrchestraI donât feel the need to compete with other people anymore.âInspirations, musical and otherwiseShoutout to Josh Johnson!âThereâs no reason to be afraid to play.â - Vis mere