The Horn Call Podcast

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 University Interlochen with Randall Faust Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati with Randy Gardner Performing in Mexico Band directing, freelance career, adjunct teaching at Stetson University “There’s no such thing as part-time Middle School Band Directing.” Doctoral School at Florida State with Michelle Stebleton Teaching philosophy Balancing teaching with an active performance career Importance of the IHS/Serving on the Advisory Council IHS Scholarships and Awards: https://www.hornsociety.org/programs/awards-and-competitions Barbara Chinworth Project: https://www.hornsociety.org/programs/awards-and-competitions/barbara-chinworth-project Florida Horn Festival https://www.floridahornfest.com/

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 thing that will never let you down physically in your playing career... is your air. Your air never has a bad day." Collaboration with Hoyer Horns Involvement with the International Horn Society

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, 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.

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, Richard Chenoweth, and Douglas Hill. For more archived audio from past symposiums, visit Symposium Highlights on the IHS website.

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 that's an important skill to have for any musician."

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

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/

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 Student Advisory Council, serving from 2020 to 2023. She now serves on the Advisory Council. Emma has contributed multiple articles to the Horn Call, which have mainly focused on navigating musicianship as a student. She is passionate about providing resources, mentorship and connection to a musical community for young players. Episode Highlights Studying with Corbin Wagner at Michigan State University Graduate school at Roosevelt University (Chicago College of Performing Arts) Inspiration from The Art of French Horn Playing by Philip Farkas Studying privately in high school before attending college Equipment talk! Deciding to pursue music as a career “I just like the way the horn sounds…” On being mentally flexible Transitioning from undergrad to grad school, prescreening auditions IHS Advisory Council and Student Advisory Council *SAC applications open January 6, 2025 at hornsociety.org Reasons to join the IHS! Anyone can join the IHS!