Daniel Bourgue 1937-2023
The International Horn Society is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Honorary Member Daniel Bourgue (1937-2023). "Who must surely be the last representative of the old school of French playing," has been acclaimed as one of the finest soloists of his generation, praised for his virtuosity, his tone quality, and the elegance of purity of his style. We are grateful to him for his service on the IHS Advisory Council and for hosting the 1982 International Horn Symposium in Avignon, France.
Get the Book!

This volume commemorating the 50th anniversary of the International Horn Society is presented in a format befitting such a celebration. The book combines photos and other visual aspects found in coffee table books with narrative historical accounts of the formation of the society and its activities over its first half-century. The book has a faux leather cover and 256 full color pages, covering all workshops and symposia, publications, commissioning programs and projects, scholarships and other programs, and a look at the people that make up the IHS community. A special section for our business supporters is also included.
This wonderful celebration of the IHS has a price of $75 and is available for shipment to U.S. addresses in the IHS Online Music Sales. International shipping charges will be added based on location/address, and you'll receive an invoice directly from the IHS for payment when ordering through this form.
New IHS Member Benefit!
The IHS is delighted to bring to our members a new benefit! Log into your account and select 'Special Members Only Discounts' found under the 'Market' tab. Here you will find special offers and discounts from our supporters with information on how to take advantage of the offered discounts. If you represent a horn-oriented business and would like to make special offers to IHS members, please let us know! Contact Radegundis Tavares at president@hornsociety.org.
Membership Card Update
IHS is going a little greener! We are no longer automatically sending out physical membership cards, because you can now print your own if you would like. Log into your account and click on MY PROFILE in the gray menu bar at the top of the screen, then scroll down and click on the IHS INFORMATION tab. You should see a blue button, "Click this button to receive an email with a link to a downloadable pdf membership card." Or, if you would like us to send you a physical card, contact Membership Coordinator Elaine Braun.
2023 Elections
Elections 2023 are now underway for seats on the Advisory Council and for three proposed changes the the IHS bylaws. All current members of the IHS are eligible to vote, either online OR by the postcard that is enclosed in the February issue of The Horn Call, but NOT both. Members must log in to their IHS account to vote online. For assistance with logging in or voting, contact manager@hornsociety.org