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 horn world.
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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 horn world.
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…”
The Horn Call Podcast
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 horn world.