The Horn Call Podcast

Episode 54: Nikolette LaBonte

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Our guest for Episode 54 is Nikolette LaBonte, Principal Horn of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and a member of The Horn Call's Editorial Advisory Board.

Episode Highlights

  • Teaching and Performing activities
  • Edith Borroff Horn Sonata: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDb9J2_XtSA
  • On choosing the horn: “the horn looks cooler than the oboe…”
  • Studying with Peter Kurau at the Eastman School of Music
  • Kendall Betts Horn Camp, Music Academy of the West
  • “When we miss notes, there’s always a reason.”
  • Book Recommendation: Bounce, by Matthew Syed
  • Horn playing inspirations
  • Listening to Rochester Philharmonic rehearsals
  • Audition preparation
  • Discipline and Motivation
  • “Say ‘yes’ as much as you can…”
  • Learning how to prioritize
  • Playing and teaching natural horn. Shout out to Anneke Scott!
  • “Yes, and…”

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