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National Nonprofit Day commemorates this day in 1894 when legislation was signed into law that l....

National Nonprofit Day commemorates this day in 1894 when legislation was signed into law that led to modern tax exempt organizations in the United States.
Without the workers, volunteers, student council, educators and enthusiasts who give their time to IHS, we Read More 10 Likes

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The B The Horn Call Podcast Ep 76

The B The Horn Call Podcast Ep 76

Our guest for Episode 76 is Layan Atieh, hornist with Seraph Brass, and the newly appointed horn professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison!
Episode Highlights:
- Studying with Robert Rearden at Peabody Conservatory and Nathaniel Silberschlag at the Cleveland Institute of Music
- Read More 2 Comments

Bring back the 8D! There’s no sound like it, except maybe the Vienna horn.Oh wow

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Subscribe to Horn and More

Subscribe to Horn and More

Horn and More is the free, monthly IHS newsletter that gives you bonus content not found in the Horn Call.
The short form content includes:
📯highlighting lesser known composers
📯chamber music reviews and recommendations
📯student perspectives and advice
📯Symposium videos+photos
📯Pedagogy and Read More 18 Likes

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Photos from Akademia Muzyczna im. Krzysztofa Pendereckiego w Krakowie's post

Photos from Akademia Muzyczna im. Krzysztofa Pendereckiego w Krakowie's post

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What an incredible week.

What an incredible week.

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Tina Harr😎✨️👌

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Jeff Snedeker, 2026 Honorary Member Inductee

Jeff Snedeker, 2026 Honorary Member Inductee

We are thrilled to share that the Advisory Council voted to name Jeff Snedeker, former AC member IHS President, Horn Call editor, and Book and Music Review editor the distinguished title of Honorary Member for 2026.
Jeff epitomizes service to Read More 19 Comments

Bravo and thank you for all of the work and sweat you have given to the IHS!!!Congratulations Jeffrey Snedeker!!👏👏 Well deserved! I'm so happy for you! Thank you so much for everything you do for IHS. Read MoreGreat news! Congratulations Jeffrey Snedeker!

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⏰ 8:30am Kraków/2:30am New York/ 4:30 Tokyo
In additions to our last full day of masterclasses, exhibitions, and concerts, the IHS General Meeting will take place HERE on Facebook live with exciting announcements and awards! If you are unable to Read More 8 Likes

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Friday, 10 July, is going to an exciting day of lectures, masterclasses, and recitals! 9 Likes

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Symposium Day 3 Esa Tapani Masterclass

Symposium Day 3 Esa Tapani Masterclass

Esa Tapani, professor, renowned soloist, former IHS 34 host, and previous Vice President, gives a wonderful class and expert advice in using your voice to guide your performance. 4 Comments

Very much like Earl Saxton's singing method (1960's) (courtesy of Victor Kress of the SF Symphony cc. 1950's) We had Read MoreEse ÁlvaroAlvaro Barbancho Gutierrez

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Symposium Day 3 Events with a special highlight at the end of the day you do not want to miss!
#hornsymposium #ihs #ihs58 #krakow 14 Likes

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July 8 Schedule of Events for the 2nd day of events in Kraków!
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IHS 58 Featured Artist Kristina Mascher-Turner

IHS 58 Featured Artist Kristina Mascher-Turner

Kristina Mascher-Turner, former principal horn of the Brussels Philharmonic, is an internationally acclaimed hornist whose career spans six continents and over 30 countries. Originally from Albany, Oregon, and now based in Brussels, she holds dual US-Luxembourg citizenship and maintains an Read More 1 Comments

Oh I wish I could be there at this performance! I grew up in Corvallis- just 11 miles from Albany,Oregon. Read More

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IHS 58 Featured Artist Takeshi Hidaka

IHS 58 Featured Artist Takeshi Hidaka

Since April 2013, Hidaka has served as Associate Professor at the Tokyo University of the Arts. He also serves as Guest Professor at Nagoya College of Music, and teaches at Kunitachi College of Music and Showa University of Music.
Come here Read More 1 Comments

Goodluck! 😊📯Jay Ballares ありがとうございます😊

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IHS 58 Featured Artist Gabriel Betancur

IHS 58 Featured Artist Gabriel Betancur

Gabriel Betancur is a Professor of French Horn at the National University of Colombia and the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá. He is currently a horn player with the Bogotá Philharmonic Orchestra. He is a founding member of the Qiru Read More 2 Comments

Excelente amigo Felicitaciones

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Know your Polish Part 2 🇵🇱
We’re less than a week away from a spectacular and musical week in Kraków 📯 1 Comments

Dziękuję!

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Featured Artist Anneke Scott

Featured Artist Anneke Scott

IHS 58 Featured Artist Anneke Scott is a leading exponent of historical horn playing. Her work takes her throughout the globe and throughout the centuries of music with a repertoire incorporating music and instruments from the late seventeenth century through Read More 98 Likes

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A message from IHS Vice President and IHS 58 Featured Artist Bernardo Silva!

A message from IHS Vice President and IHS 58 Featured Artist Bernardo Silva! 28 Likes

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Cześć 👋
We know that our smartphones can do all the translating… but why not start practicing your Polish now for the symposium! 19 Likes

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Horn Call Horn Call Pod Ep. 74

Horn Call Horn Call Pod Ep. 74

In Episode 74, we speak with Benjamin Lieser, the horn professor at the University of Central Florida and a member of the IHS Advisory council!
Episode Highlights
- Growing up in Florida, getting started in music and on the horn
- Switching from Read More 1 Comments

Benjamin and I have many things in common! My undergraduate horn professor was Dr Randell Faust, Masters at FSU taking Read More

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1 month to go ‘til IHS58

1 month to go ‘til IHS58

IHS 58 Kraków 2026
We are officially 1 month away from IHS 58 in Kraków at the Penderecki Academy of Music!
Let us know if you’re coming below 👇 16 Likes

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IHS 58 is getting closer every day! Let us know in the comments if you’re coming and what you....

IHS 58 is getting closer every day! Let us know in the comments if you’re coming and what you’re most excited about ⬇️
IHS 58 Kraków 2026 1 Comments

To send registration money through WISE I need postal code for recipient address. I have Sw. Tomasza 43, 31-027 Krakow, Read More

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Our guest for Episode 73 is Elizabeth Freimuth, professor of horn in the Shepherd School of Musi....

Our guest for Episode 73 is Elizabeth Freimuth, professor of horn in the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, former principal horn of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council!
Episode Highlights
- Teaching full time Read More 2 Comments

Sandra G. KingSébastien Beaulac Germain Poirier

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AWARD DEADLINE EXTENDED to MAY 11!
Two awards go to students who have contributed in service to the horn community!
🏆Awards include $500 towards symposium costs
🏆A private lesson with an Advisory Council Member.
Details below ⬇️
If you have Read More 6 Likes

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IHS 58 in Kraków is getting closer! The full registration period is open until May 20.This is t....

IHS 58 in Kraków is getting closer! The full registration period is open until May 20.
This is the best time to secure your spot to our first European symposium since 2019.
Over the next few weeks, we will be Read More 22 Likes

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Horn Call Pod Ep 72

Horn Call Pod Ep 72

Join us in Episode 72 for a conversation with Matias Piñera, Solo horn of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra!
Episode Highlights
* Important influences
* Preparing for the Munich Philharmonic audition & the audition process
* Living and working in Germany, and what he misses Read More 28 Likes

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International Horn Society

IHS has learned of the passing of Bedřich Tylšar. We send our condolences to his family, stude....

IHS has learned of the passing of Bedřich Tylšar. We send our condolences to his family, students, and all the horn players he impacted through his playing and teaching.
Bedřich Tylšar, a Czech horn player and pedagogue, was a long-time Read More 24 Comments

Truly one of the great "SINGERS" of the Horn. A noble and nimble musician in the incomparable Bohemian tradition. We Read MoreI remember being a young player listening to his recordings of the Reicha trios. What a legend… RIP…What a trove of beautiful recordings he leaves behind, sure to continue to inspire future generations of horn players and Read More

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100 days until IHS 58!

100 days until IHS 58!

***Edit*** We know sound is not working — Facebook likes to flag orchestral music for copyright very easily. The video minus music is in the comments
We are officially 100 days until the 58th Symposium in Kraków!
Check out this stunning Read More 1 Comments

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International Horn Society For those who are unable to hear the sound —- video without music!

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It’s in the States! Drop a photo of your dog listening to you practice! 🐶📯👇

It’s #NationalPuppyDay in the States! Drop a photo of your dog listening to you practice! 🐶📯👇 8 Comments

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Early registration for the Kraków Symposium is OPEN!
Registering early gives you
📯Best price
📯First access to on-site housing
📯Housing block and rates at Hotel Campanile, right next door to the Penderecki Academy of Music
Register now and learn more Read More 11 Likes

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