2014 Composition Contest Results
Por Randall Faust, Coordinador del concurso de composición
En 2014, la International HornSociety, celebró el 35 Aniversario de su Concurso deComposición. Para este año especial de Aniversario, hubo dos categorías en la competición
1. El Concurso “Categoría normal”: Obras de dificultad moderada para trompa sola o con acompañamiento de cualquier instrumento de teclado
2. El Concurso “Categoría virtuoso”, sin limitaciones de dificultad y con las siguientes categorías de instrumentación:
- Trompa sola
- Grupo de trompas (desde dos intérpretes y solo con trompas)
- Trompa y grupo de cámara, desde cuatro o más instrumentistas , solo con una trompa.
- Trompa y grupo de cámara de gran formato
Las instrumentaciones par alas categorías irán rotando en años sucesivos
El concurso de composición de 2014 recibió 59 inscripciones de 13 países, 22 en la “Categoría normal” y 37 en la “Categoría Virtuoso”
El Ganador de la “Categoría normal” fue Mountain Sketches para trompa y piano de Paul Johnston de Charleston, Illinois, USA. Los jueces también seleccionaron una mención de honor para esta categoría para la obra Miniaturespara trompa y piano deSyBrandon de Cottonwood, Arizona, USA.
El vencedor de la “Categoría Virtuoso” fue HardtoArgue (A Concertino forFiveHorns) deCatherine Likhutade Brisbane, Australia. Los jurados seleccionaron para menciones honoríficas dos obras en la “Categoría Virtuoso”, 15 LowHornEtudes para trompa sola de Ricardo Matosinhosde Ermesinde, Portugal yDancingonthe Hillpara grupo de trompas de Patrick Hughes de Austin Texas, USA.
El jurado para la Competición de 2014estaba compuesto por tres grandes compositores y trompistas: David Stanhope (vencedor de la edición del concurso de 1979) de Australia, Andrew Boysen (ganador de la edición de 1999)de la Universidad de New Hampshire, USA, y Jeffrey Snedeker (Ex-presidente de la HIS)de la Central Washington University, USA.
Más información sobre las obras ganadoras aparece en la edición de Mayo del HornCall. Sobre las menciones honoríficas tendrá información adicional en la próxima edición del HornCall. Los planes son tocar estas obras en algún concierto del International HornSymposium en Los Ángeles en Agosto.
2014 Composition Contest Results
作曲コンクール委員、ランダル・ファウスト
２０１４年に、国際ホルン協会は、作曲コンクール創設３５周年を迎えました。この特別な年に、コンクールを２つの部門に分けました。
1. 主要作品部門: この部門は、ホルンソロと鍵盤楽器による中難度演奏レベルの作品
2. ヴィルトーゾ作品部門: この部門の作品は、演奏技術レベルの制限がなく、以下の楽器編成からいずれかが、コンクールの年によって順番に指定されます。
- ホルンソロ (無伴奏)
- ホルンアンサンブル (２本以上の、ホルンのみのアンサンブル)
- ホルンと４人以上の室内楽 (ホルンパートは１人)
- ソロのホルンと大編成のアンサンブル
Incorporating Technology into Teaching of Non-Traditional Idioms
by Lydia Van Dreel, Associate Professor, Unversity of Oregon
Most young horn players, while loving the tradition of western music, also love popular music. Therefore, encouraging them to experiment with non-traditional idioms is a logical step in helping them to use the horn creatively. Interesting things can happen when students are given non-traditional performance parameters. Some students flourish at the opportunity to be expressive in a non-traditional genre, and they can bring that freedom and versatility back to their more traditional performance genres. Technological tools can help a student better understand musical structures and form in application, and can help them gain versatility in musical expression.
There are innumerable technologies currently being developed for music making. To experiment with non-traditional idioms, you can explore the technologies of sound manipulation and recording. Hardware technology uses tools like a mic, a mouthpiece pick-up, or a silent brass mute (with a mini plug) as a source signal sent into devices that process and change the signal. The mics or pick-ups then go directly into a variety of stomp boxes, pedals, or mixers that are designed to create effects like reverb, delay, and distortion. A more modern device such as an iRig guitar interface can take the horn signal into a smartphone, tablet or computer, and from there, you can use all sorts of software (apps, computer programs) to create the sounds you want. The stomp box effects that electric guitarists use can be found in apps such as Amplitube. A variety of settings can manipulate reverb, delay, distortion, etc.
May Tidbit #1 (2)
We are looking forward to seeing you in Los Angeles for the 2015 International Horn Symposium, August 2-8, 2015! The web site: http://www.ihsla2015.com/ has the list of featured artists, a daily schedule and the current list of over 40 exhibitors. This is going to be an exciting and packed event, make sure to register now so we can all meet this summer. See you there!May Tidbit #2
Election Results! The members have elected Elaine Braun, Patrick Hughes, and Andrew Pelletier to three year terms on the IHS Advisory Council (AC). Their terms will begin after the LA Symposium is completed. Congratulations and Welcome to the newest AC members! The members also passed both amendments to the IHS Bylaws. Thank you to all who voted.
Welcome from Ab Koster
Welcome friends and anyone interested in our beautiful instrument!
It is my great pleasure to announce that in this issue we are drawing attention to some Scandinavian horn players. Of course we cannot feature all the great and important players of these four countries so we had to make a choice. We chose those players who influenced and still influence many horn players in the world should be mentioned. Frøydis Ree Wekre, Wilhelm Lanzky-Otto, Esa Tapani and Tone Sundgård Anker are or were players with careers performing in first class orchestras, playing as soloists, making recordings, and teaching many students around the world. As the IHS wants to advance the connection between all countries in the world, we will start with these excellent Scandinavian players who have influenced all continents.
I have been a member of the IHS since 1975. Since then, I have attended many International Horn Symposia in the U.S. and Europe. The contacts you make there and the players and horn makers from all over the world you will meet there are experiences never to forget. Please become a member!
Best regards from Hamburg, Germany,
Ab Koster, IHS Advisory Council
Frøydis Plays Buyanovsky
When most of us hear the words “horn” and “Scandinavia,” the next thing that comes to mind is “Frøydis!” No feature on Nordic horn playing would be complete without her. Frøydis Ree Wekre has been an inspiration to generations of musicians worldwide through her exquisite musicianship and pedagogy. Among Frøydis’ own teachers was the great Vitaly Buyanovsky. Here is her live recording of Buyanovsky’s “España” from the Avignon, France IHS symposium in 1982, an interpretation straight from the source. Tusen takk!
