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Published: 18 July 2010

A new series of podcasts taken from a lecture given at the 2008 Denver symposium began on July 16. Bernhard Scully's lecture is entitled "Becoming a Better Horn Player By Becoming a Better Musician." The series will run for seven weeks, with a new installment every Friday. To subscribe, select Multimedia-->Podcasts from the main menu and then click the "subscribe" button in the upper right corner. The IHS Podcast is also iTunes enabled.

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Published: 17 July 2010

The 43rd International Horn Symposium will be held June 20-25, 2011 at San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California, USA, hosted by Wendell Rider.

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Published: 02 July 2010

IHS42 proudly announces the IHS42 solo competition.

Awards:

First prize: Atkinson Erfurt Model #NR501
Second prize: Reimbursement of IHS42 registration fee
Third prize: 1 ticket to each the banquet lunch and final gala concert (or reimbursement if already purchased)

Read more: IHS42 Solo Competition

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Published: 25 May 2010

You are invited “Down Under” to Brisbane, Australia for the 42nd International Horn Symposium 18–23 July 2010. Come to Queensland at the most beautiful time of the year for a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Australia and hear some of the world’s greatest horn players featuring:

The American Horn Quartet: (Kerry Turner, Charles Putnam, Geoffrey Winter, Kristina Mascher)
Andrew Bain
Sarah Barrett Nicole Cash
David Evans
Ben Jacks
Rob Johnson
Frank Lloyd
Hiroshi Matsuzaki
Hector McDonald
Stephen Morley
Jeff Nelsen
Wendy Page
J D Shaw
Kostas Siskos
David Thompson
William VerMeulen
Virtuoso Horn Duo (Kristina Mascher and Kerry Turner)

…and a host of contributing artists and ensembles.

Join us in the subtropical surroundings of Brisbane’s South Bank, where you will meet with colleagues from all over the world to celebrate our common love of all things horn!

While you’re here…

You can take advantage of our many attractions, including whale watching in Moreton Bay or visiting Steve Irwin’s Australia Zoo, both of which are within easy travel of Brisbane city. One thing is certain … if you come to the 42nd International Horn Symposium, you WILL have a great time!

Visit the website… ihs42brisbane.com for all of the event and registration details. I look forward to seeing you all in Australia this year! Peter Luff – Your Host for the 42nd International Horn Symposium.

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Published: 14 May 2010

Winner receives a 3 year IHS membership and a free t-shirt. Entry Deadline: December 1, 2010

1. All t-shirt designs must be original designs created by the entrant.
2. T-shirt designs should have a Horn or Music theme. We encourage, but do not require, the use of the IHS logo and the words “International Horn Society” in multiple languages in the design.
3. Do not include a date or a location in the design as these shirts will be sold over several years and are not event shirts.
4. Your design may include from one to four colors, including black (the color of the t-shirt doesn’t count as a color.) We are not limited to white shirts, but the shirt color will be limited by availability from the printer.
5. The maximum size for designs is 8" by 10" (20.3 cm by 25.5 cm). Designs may be submitted either as electronic files or as original artwork. Designs which are mailed in, should not be folded. If you want your artwork returned you must include a self addressed stamped envelope.
6. The International Horn Society receives all rights to the winning design, including, but not limited to, complete exclusive ownership of the design, the right to use and display the design in any media and any format, and the right to modify the design as needed to adapt to various printing formats. The creating artist will be consulted before any such changes are finalized to ensure that the original theme and intent is captured accurately. The International Horn Society will not retain rights to designs that do not win the contest.
7. You may enter more than one t-shirt design, but no more than three.
8. Deadline: T-shirt designs must be received by the Executive Secretary before December 1, 2010. Entries must include your name, address, phone number and email address (if available). Mail entries to:
        Heidi Vogel, Executive Secretary
        International Horn Society
        PO Box 630158
        Lanai City, HI 96763
9. The winning entrant will receive a three year IHS membership (in any name) and a free T-shirt.

The judging will be done by the Executive Secretary and a committee from the Advisory Council. The winning designer will be notified by March 1, 2011 and the shirts will be available at the 2011 International Horn Workshop and at future workshops.

Electronic designs submitted by email should have an image size of 216 pixels wide by 264 pixels high (3 inches by 3 2/3 inches at 72 dpi). The winner must submit a final high quality version of up to 8 inches wide by up to 10 inches high at 300 dpi (up to 2700 pixels wide by up to 3300 pixels high) in TIFF file format (RGB with PC Compatible byte ordering) or as vector art in either CorelDraw or Photoshop. Submit emails to: exec-secretary@hornsociety.org

T-shirt printers have indicated that successful t-shirt designs use fresh, clean and clear colors with good contrast, and avoid earth tones and muddy tones. Keep your design simple and stay away from small details that might get lost in the final printed tshirt.

Not all of the canvas space need be used and the outline (shape) of the design need not be rectangular.

For those who are interested in the techniques used to screen-print t-shirts, check out this excellent guide to Screen-Printing.

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Published: 17 February 2010

As you review the nominees below, please consider the duties and responsibilities of the position. The Advisory Council (AC) is responsible for carrying out the aims and purposes of the Society, determines the policies and budget allocations for IHS programs, and elects additional AC members. AC members work via email, phone, and fax throughout the year and attend annual meetings at the international symposium.

The following individuals (listed alphabetically) have been nominated to serve a term on the IHS Advisory Council beginning after the 2010 international symposium. Send the postcard found in this journal (stamp required) to vote for up to three nominees. Votes submitted by any other means, including email, will not be accepted. Ballots must be received by April 15, 2010.

Gene Berger is an active educator and performer, Instructor of Horn at Interlochen Arts Academy, and principal horn of the Southwest Florida Symphony in Ft. Myers FL. Previously, he was a member with the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, and The Florida Orchestra. He has performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Sun Valley Summer Symphony, Colorado Music Festival, and Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra. Berger holds a BM from Florida State University and an MM from Southern Methodist University. (Berger has not previously served on the Advisory Council.)

John Ericson is Associate Professor of horn at Arizona State University and currently serves on the Advisory Council of the International Horn Society, having also served the IHS as Website Editor for the IHS Online. Prior to joining the ASU faculty, Ericson was Third Horn in the Nashville Symphony, performed as Principal Horn in the Brevard Music Center Orchestra, and taught at the Crane School of Music, SUNY Potsdam. Ericson has performed and presented sessions at five international horn symposiums and has performed concerts with the Indianapolis Symphony, the Phoenix Symphony, and the Rochester Philharmonic. Author of over 25 published articles and four recent books, Ericson is one of the most visible hornists online today with over 700 articles posted in the websites Horn Matters and Horn Articles Online. A native of Emporia KS, Ericson holds degrees from Indiana University, the Eastman School of Music, and Emporia State University. (Ericson has served one term on the Advisory Council: 2007-2010)

Leighton Jones writes: "At Llanelli Boys Grammar School, I was told to play the 'French horn,' and I immediately fell in love with the instrument. Six months later I became first horn of the Carmarthenshire County Youth Orchestra, and within a year solo horn of the National Youth Orchestra of Wales. At nineteen, he began to play and broadcast with the BBC Orchestra of Wales. He studied with Keith Whitmore (principal horn of the LPO) and Alan Civil. Due to family commitments, he returned to West Wales and is a freelance hornist with chamber and orchestral groups, including The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, City of Birmingham, The National Symphony Orchestra, BBC National Orchestra of Wales, and The Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. "I would deem it a great honour to be elected to the Advisory Council of the IHS. If successful, I will work to further the name, objectives, and successes of this illustrious society." (Jones has not previously served on the Advisory Council.)

Frank Lloyd took up the trombone at the age of 13, and at 15 joined the Royal Marines Band Service, subsequently changing to the horn. He left the services in 1975 to embark on a course at the Royal Academy of Music studying under Ifor James. Within three months however, Frank was appointed principal horn with the Scottish National Orchestra. After four and-a-half years, he took up a post with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London. During the next 18 years in London, Frank was a member of the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble, the Nash Ensemble, and principal with the English Chamber Orchestra in addition to regularly recording in the film music studios. In 1998 he was appointed Professor for Horn at the Folkwang-Hochschule in Essen, Germany. From 2004-2006 he was President of the International Horn Society. He travels extensively as a soloist and chamber musician. (Lloyd has served two terms on the Advisory Council: 2000-07.)

Joseph Ognibene began his studies in Los Angeles with Ralph Pyle and Vincent DeRosa. Later he went to Germany where he studied with Hermann Baumann and won third Prize at the 1978 Prague Spring Competition. He has been principal horn of the Iceland Symphony Orchestra since 1981 and is also a founding member of the Reykjavik Wind Quintet. With these groups he can be heard in countless CD recordings on Chandos, BIS, and Naxos labels. As a soloist, he has performed and recorded several works with the ISO and attended numerous IHS workshops. Ognibene has taught at the Reykjavik College of Music for over 25 years, where he has produced some of the most recent members to the Iceland Symphony Orchestra. As Artistic Director of the Icelandic Horn Club he helped host and organize the 2008 Nordic Horn Workshop. (Ognibene has served one partial term on the Advisory Council: 2008-2010.)

Karl Pituch was named principal horn of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra in 2000. He was the grand prize winner at the 1989 American Solo Horn Competition and appears frequently as a soloist. Before joining the DSO, Pituch was associate prin cipal horn with the Dallas Symphony, principal horn with the Honolulu Symphony, the Jacksonville Symphony, the Colorado Music Festival, and the Chautauqua Festival. He served as a guest principal horn for the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He also served as guest principal horn with the Cincinnati Symphony on their European Tour in 2004 and the Grand Teton Festival Orchestra. Pituch can be heard on many recordings with the Detroit, Dallas, San Francisco, and Honolulu Symphony Orchestras. He is a frequent guest artist at horn conferences and serves as a judge in the American Horn Competition. An active chamber musician, Pituch was a member of the Spring Wind Quintet for 11 years. (Pituch has not previously served on the Advisory Council.)

Jennifer Ratchford Sholtis is Associate Professor of Horn at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. She earned a BM in Horn Performance at University of Arkansas; BA in German at Hochschule für Musik Detmold, Germany as a Fulbright Scholar; and MFA and DMA at University of Iowa. Sholtis is adamant about exposing her students to world-class players and teachers at regional and international symposia. Her students have consistently qualified for the finals of IHS solo and orchestral competitions. Two quartets and the TAMUK Horn Ensemble qualified for the finals of the 2009 Ensemble Com petition. Sholtis regularly presents at international and regional workshops, including at the 2005, 2007, and 2008 IHS symposia plus a performance at the 2009 symposium. Sholtis hosts an annual South Texas Regional Workshop. Performing experience includes Cedar Rapids Symphony, Victoria Symphony, San Antonio Symphony (sub), and Corpus Christi Symphony. Teachers: Kristin Thelander, Michael Höltzel, Frøydis Ree Wekre, and Timothy Thompson. (Sholtis has not previously served on the Advisory Council.)

Geoffrey Winter is a member of the American Horn Quartet as well as principal horn of the Beethoven Orchestra Bonn. He has won solo prizes at the International Horn Competition in Markneukirchen and at the ARD Music Competition in Munich. As a member of the AHQ, Winter has also won first prizes at chamber music competitions in Japan, Belgium, and Hungary. Winter began playing the horn at the age of seven and studied with such leading hornists as Vince DeRosa, James Decker, and Christopher Leuba. After holding the position of principal horn in the Municipal Symphonic Orchestra of Caracas, Venezuela, he moved to Europe upon being engaged as third horn with the Philharmonia Hungarica in Marl, West Germany. (Winter has served one partial term on the Advisory Council: 2008-2010.)