The Horn Call Podcast

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The official podcast of the International Horn Society. This is a monthly podcast featuring interviews with Horn Call authors, archived audio from past IHS symposia, and other news and updates in the ... more

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January 15, 2025 Episode 55: Brian KM
Happy 2025! Our guest for Episode 55 is the amazing Brian KM!
Show Notes
Brian's Website:
briankm.com
Brian's Socials:
IG: @imbriankm
YT: @imbriankm
TikTok: @imbriankm
The AI Code of Ethics for Artists:
https://www.briankm.com/ai.html
Musical Influences:
https://juliakent.com
https://danielherskedal.com
https://www.rachelkcollier.com
https://www.daftpunk.com
Brass Bands:
https://diebrasserie.com
https://www.brassdelirium.com
Conan Clip: What an Audience Wants
https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxx87HaDx1VlpAwqqZvAIqPZbF1s84LaAK?si=SNQhXuA2zDu14WEK
Ableton Live: Brian's Software
https://www.ableton.com
Musical Entrepreneurship Advice:
http://meganihnen.com
Brian's Audio Setup (See below)

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50min
January 01, 2025January 2025 Bonus Episode: Emma Brown
Join us for a discussion with IHS Advisory Council member Emma Brown in this special New Year Bonus Episode!
Emma Brown is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Orchestral Studies from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University. In 2023, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Horn Performance and a minor in Spanish from Michigan State University. Her major teachers include David Griffin, Greg Flint, Mark Almond, Corbin Wagner, Dr. Denise Root-Pierce, Janine Gaboury, and Dr. Caroline Steiger.
Emma was a charter member of the International Horn Society’s Student Advisory Council, serving from 2020 to 2023. She now serves on the Advisory Council. Emma has contributed multiple articles to the Horn Call, which have mainly focused on navigating musicianship as a student. She is passionate about providing resources, mentorship and connection to a musical community for young players.
Episode Highlights
Studying with Corbin Wagner at Michigan State University
Graduate school at Roosevelt University (Chicago College of Performing Arts)
Inspiration from The Art of French Horn Playing by Philip Farkas
Studying privately in high school before attending college
Equipment talk!
Deciding to pursue music as a career
“I just like the way the horn sounds…”
On being mentally flexible
Transitioning from undergrad to grad school, prescreening auditions
IHS Advisory Council and Student Advisory Council *SAC applications open January 6, 2025 at hornsociety.org
Reasons to join the IHS!
Anyone can join the IHS!
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48min
December 15, 2024Episode 54: Nikolette LaBonte
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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53min
November 15, 2024Episode 53: Libby Ando
Our guest for Episode 53 is Dr. Libby Ando!
Episode Highlights
Congratulations to Dr. Ando!
Coda Brass Quintet: https://www.codabrassquintet.com/
Working with the Rowan University Marching Band, Drum Corps
Studying with Lyndsie Wilson at Rowan University, Elizabeth Pfaffle at West Chester University, and Leelanee Sterrett at Rutgers University
Attending college during COVID
Transcribing Ethel Smyth’s Cello Sonata
John Burroughs quote, “Leap and the net will appear.”
Research on orchestral excerpts by women composers: Alice Mary Smith, Augusta Holmès, Amy Beach, Ethel Smyth
Advice for those who want to start a chamber group.
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55min
October 15, 2024Episode 52: Ian Zook and IHS57
Join us in Episode 52 for a conversation with Ian Zook, Professor of Horn at James Madison University and the host of IHS57!
Episode Highlights
Growing up in North Carolina, attending UNC Chapel Hill and the University of Michigan.
Studying with Sören Hermansson and natural horn with Lowell Greer
Trading North Carolina stories
Favorite horn recordings
Celebrating the differences and subtleties in horn playing around the world
Czech School of Horn Playing, Tylšar brothers
Horn and More Column, Horn on Record, ianzook.com
IHS 57 planning, June 24-28, 2025: www.heritage-horns.com
How to get to Harrisonburg, Virginia
Join the IHS!
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56min
September 15, 2024Episode 51: Aliyah Danielle
Join us in Episode 51 for a conversation with the amazing Aliyah Danielle!
Episode Highlights
Growing up around music.
Studying music education at Arizona State University
Graduate school at Berklee College of Music in Valencia, Spain
Growing up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Shoutout to Dr. John Ericson
“I didn’t have a lot of free time in undergrad…”
Musical inspirations
Shoutout to Darcy Hamlin
“I grew up listening to anything and everything…”
Creating a structure for myself as an artist.
Kendall Betts Horn Camp
Learning work/life balance
Moving to New York
Advice for younger musicians
“You can do more than one thing…”
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52min
September 01, 2024 Bonus Episode: Injury Recovery with Nick Fife and Joey Johnson
Join us for a special bonus episode of The Horn Call Podcast on Injury Recovery with Nick Fife and Joey Johnson. Nick and Joey are both active performers and teachers in the Southeastern United States, and they have created a new column focused on injury recovery for The Horn Call.
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51min
August 15, 2024Episode 50: Kate Warren
Join us in Episode 50 for a discussion with the creative and talented Kate Warren!
Episode Highlights
On choosing the horn and majoring in music
Coming from a small high school band program
Choosing a life in the arts
Shoutout to Michelle Stebleton
Postgraduate study at The New School and Yale University
Shoutout to John Ericson and Horn Matters
Website: https://www.katewarrenmusic.com/
Instagram: katewarrenmusic
Advice for navigating social media
“Just good enough is ok!”
Learning to be better at time management
Learning to edit audio and video content
Learning to take time off
“Music takes time.”
Drum Corps and playing the mellophone
Touring with Blast!
Improving access to music education
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44min
July 15, 2024Episode 49: Monica Martinez
Our guest for Episode 49 is Dr. Monica Martinez, Assistant Professor of Horn at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council!
Episode Highlights
Full circle moments
On choosing the horn
Playing the horn right-handed
Growing up in South Texas
“Change is not instant…”
Pursuing music as a career.
Studying with Jennifer Sholtis at Texas A&M Kingsville
Majoring in music education and music performance
Work ethic, persistence
“You have to work hard for everything.”
Studying with Patrick Hughes at the University of Texas-Austin
Balancing a teaching job with practicing the horn
Working for a music store
“I never had just one job…”
Dealing with imposter syndrome
Building a culture in a horn studio: “It’s never about me.”
“You have to be mindful…”
Serving on the IHS Advisory Council
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52min
June 15, 2024Episode 48: Marshall Sealy
Our guest for Episode 48 is Marshall Sealy, a multi-talented artist who has performed all over the world, including the 54th International Horn Symposium as a Featured Artist.
Episode Highlights
Starting out as a horn player
Kinhaven Music Camp: https://kinhaven.org/
Singing in Bach cantatas
Touring with the Long Island Youth Orchestra
Attending Ithaca College on both music and soccer scholarships!
Studying with John Covert
Studying brass instrument repair
Meeting Julius Watkins and studying with him
Importance of being a well rounded player
Friendship with Jerome Ashby
Performing in Mexico
Performing multiple styles
Importance of warming up, equipment
Advice for young horn players
Willie Ruff
Importance of sound
Have a really great practice mute and stop mute.
Instrument maintenance advice
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