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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. 87 Likes

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Symposium Day 3 Events with a special highlight at the end of the day you do not want to miss!
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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

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 67 Likes

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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.
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Goodluck! 😊📯Jay Ballares ありがとうございます😊

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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

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 94 Likes

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A message from IHS Vice President and IHS 58 Featured Artist Bernardo Silva! 27 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! 18 Likes

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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

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 👇 15 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’re most excited about ⬇️
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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 Music at Rice University, former principal horn of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council!
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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 5 Likes

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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 21 Likes

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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 27 Likes

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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!

***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!
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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 10 Likes

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Happy International Women's Day! Today we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and artistry of all the women who lead on the horn. 1 Comments

Happy International Women's Day, dear Ladies📯

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Six days to go for 2026 Advisory Council elections. IHS members - go to , log in and click the

Six days to go for 2026 Advisory Council elections. IHS members - go to https://www.hornsociety.org, log in and click the "Vote Online" button on the front page to make your selection for leadership of the Society.

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Elections 2026 are now underway for seats on the IHS Advisory Council. All current members of the IHS are eligible to vote. To vote, go to https://www.hornsociety.org, log in, and click the "Vote Online" button near the Read More 2 Likes

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Remembering Spike Shaw (1930-2025)
The April issue of The Horn Call will include a tribute article for Lowell “Spike” Shaw, beloved friend, composer of Fripperies, IHS Honorary Member, and longtime fixture at horn workshops and symposia. His late-night reading sessions were Read More 5 Comments

I talked to him about my uncle John Graas's horn he had...he was nice to me.He left me a voicemail concerning my order once. I saved it in my phone!RIP.

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Our guest for Episode 67 is the incredible Scott Schiffer Leger! Widely known for his fun and educational videos, Scott is a member of the Louisville Orchestra and is in high demand as clinician, teacher, and soloist. We also welcome Read More 1 Comments

International Horn Society There is NO LOGICAL REASON as to why the IHS should host the 2027 symposium in the Read More

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Applications are now open for the 2026 Barry Tuckwell Award!
The Barry Tuckwell Award was established in 1997 to honor the IHS Founding President and is designed to encourage and support worthy horn students as they pursue education and performance opportunities Read More 1 Comments

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1 Week left to apply!
Interested in being more involved with the IHS? We’re currently looking to fill two part-time paid positions: Executive Administrative Assistant and Marketing Manager
Applications are due October 13th - find more information on our website www.hornsociety.org
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The October 2025 issue of the Horn Call takes a deep dive into horn repertoire featuring the music of Jane Vignery, Mozart, Douglas Hill, and much more! SWIPE for an index of the articles and columns you’ll find in this Read More 1 Comments

I'd like to read this copy. ??

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The October 2025 issue of the Horn Call takes a deep dive into horn repertoire featuring the music of Jane Vignery, Mozart, Douglas Hill, and much more! SWIPE for an index of the articles and columns you’ll find in this Read More 1 Comments

Sehr Interesiert!!! As ever,
John Philip Owen

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