Mission, Vision, Values and Goals

Mission:

To connect artists of all ages and backgrounds across the world, and to promote horn playing, education and fellowship through events, publications, awards, and new compositions.

Vision:

A connected and vibrant community of hornists worldwide.

Our Values:

Community
Respect
Diversity
Inclusion
Equity
Collaboration

Goals:

Hold and encourage workshops, lectures, and seminars open to the public (i.e., members and non-members) for instruction in the art, science, and techniques of horn playing and teaching.
Publish a Journal consisting of materials appropriate to the horn as well as periodic newsletters and membership lists.
Encourage the awarding of grants and scholarships to competition winners and other worthy applicants, members and non-members being eligible for such awards.
Encourage composers and arrangers to write and make available to or for the benefit of the public at large music featuring the horn.
Foster competitions for and the commissioning of new repertoire featuring the horn which may be made available to or for the benefit of the public at large.
Establish and foster an Archives/Research Facility open to the public for the purpose of providing an extensive collection of materials pertaining to the horn and horn playing.
Establish close working relationships with music teachers for the purpose of assisting in the identification and instruction of musicians as horn players.
Present honors and recognition for distinctive service relating to the horn.