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…”