Hello all!
I hope this message finds you all well, having enjoyed a wonderful holiday season and ready to jump into the second half your academic year and/or performing season with renewed energy!
This month, I want to draw your attention to the some of the competitions that will be featured this year. The most obvious competition is the IHS collaboration with the International Horn Competition of America (IHCA), which recently announced the repertoire lists for both the University and Professional Divisions. These lists have been significantly updated to include more diverse repertoire than ever before, and I believe that you will find several exciting works never before seen at IHCA. The lists can be found at www.ihcamerica.org.
Additionally, IHS 56 is proud to announce that we will be hosting University Horn Quartet and University Horn Ensemble competitions. Details are still being finalized, but we should have everything (repertoire, rules and regulations, etc.) announced by the beginning of February, if not earlier. We will also be announcing a Competitions Coordinator whose sole job will be to oversee these competitions and help us run them smoothly and efficiently. (P.S. I know you will all LOVE the person who will serving in this role. Stay tuned!)
Lastly, though there have been some unforeseen delays, registration for IHS 56 and IHCA will be opening on January 2, 2024. The link to the registration site will be found at www.hornsonthehorizon.com (as well as ihcamerica.org), and on both the IHS 56 Facebook and Instagram pages.
We hope to see you in Colorado!
John McGuire, Host
