International Horn Society Military Liaison
Volunteer Leadership Position
Position Summary
The Military Liaison serves as the primary connection between the International Horn Society (IHS) and horn players serving in military bands. The liaison works to strengthen relationships with military musicians, increase awareness of IHS programs and opportunities, and ensure that the interests and perspectives of military horn players are represented within the Society.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the principal point of contact between IHS and active-duty, reserve, retired, and civilian horn players affiliated with military bands.
- Promote IHS membership, programs, conferences, competitions, publications, and educational opportunities within military music communities.
- Identify and communicate opportunities for collaboration between IHS and military music organizations.
- Assist in recruiting military horn players to participate in IHS events, presentations, performances, and committees.
- Provide periodic updates to the IHS Executive Director and Advisory Council regarding military music activities and issues relevant to horn players.
- Maintain awareness of military band programs and personnel changes that may affect IHS outreach efforts.
- Help recognize and highlight the accomplishments of military horn players through IHS publications, social media, and other communications.
- Serve as an advocate for military horn players and provide feedback on how IHS can better serve this constituency.
- Attend periodic virtual meetings with IHS leadership as requested.
Join Us in Kraków, Poland for the 58th International Horn Symposium
Registration is now open
The 58th International Horn Symposium will take place July 7-12, 2026 at the Krysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków, Poland, hosted by Wojciech Kamionka. ihs58info@gmail.com
