by Susan McCullough, IHS Executive Director
I am happy to introduce Colby Monroe, the winner of the 2026 International Horn Society Barry Tuckwell Award. This prestigious award was established in 1997 to honor the IHS Founding President and is designed to encourage and support worthy horn students age 18-24 as they pursue education and performance opportunities by attending and participating in masterclasses and workshops throughout the world. The award of up to $500 will be used to help pay the registration, room and board, and travel costs to attend any masterclass, workshop, or symposium he selects where Colby will perform and study with master hornists. He will also receive a one-year IHS membership. Applications for this important award are due in January every year.
Colby is a sophomore horn performance major at Oklahoma State University, studying under Lanette López-Compton. An Arkansas native, he is an active member and participant in the horn community, regularly attending workshops and the International Symposium. He is grateful for the support of the International Horn Society.
