New Horn and More team member
Hi everyone! My name is Serina Turrieta, and I am a sophomore at New Mexico State University. I was born and raised in Silver City, New Mexico. Silver City is a very small town where I had very little exposure to the world of horn. Even getting lessons from my horn professor was a four-hour round trip.
The International Horn Society opened my eyes to how vast and extraordinary the horn world is. My introduction to IHS was in high school with the incredible opportunity to attend the 50th International Horn Symposium in Muncie, Indiana. Stepping onto the beautiful Ball State campus and seeing so many great musicians, all with horn cases, was unreal. I was completely astounded by all of the wonderful horn players, and getting to hear their performances is something I will never forget. It’s one of my most valuable experiences because it cemented my choice to pursue a career in horn.
My favorite part about the IHS is the accessibility. The website has so much information and so many valuable resources to help horn players of any level. Through social media and this network of horn players we’ve created, even young students in small towns can communicate and learn so much more than was possible ever before. I love finding warmups, technical exercises, and new and different ways to improve. Because of the IHS publications, we’re all able to stay connected. Not feeling alone as a musician is crucial, especially in the current situation. This is why I’m so appreciative to be a part of this community and so excited about becoming the newest member of the Horn and More team! I look forward to helping share information and new ideas in this newsletter to benefit horn players like myself.
