Transference Learning for Horn Players

Presenter: Peter Kurau

"What's Up with Low G?"

Presenter: Catherine Roche-Wallace

Is the G below middle C a struggle? Does it lose focus and strength compared to other notes in the mid range?

This presentation will explore the special difficulties horn players face in transitioning from the high to the low range (and back) and some techniques to use to help students including visualization, demonstration, and audiation. Let's come together and figure out what's up!

How to Pick Equipment for the Amateurs

Presenters: Ken Pope & Ion Balu

The American Horn Quartet

Moderator: Andrew Bain

Horn Solos of David Uber

David Uber (1921-2007): Thou Holiest of Rivers, op. 469 (11:00)
Part 1
Part 2

David Uber (1921-2007): A Simple Song (6:45)

David Uber (1921-2007): MOSAIC, op. 100 (6:30)

David Nebel, horn
Aram Arakelyan, piano

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Heinrich Herzogenberg (1843-1900): Trio for Oboe, Horn and Piano Op. 61 (23')

Stephen Lawson, horn
Richard Kravchak, oboe
Henning Vauth, piano

Bring your horn and read for fun! 

The Development of the Double Horn: Makers and Musicians

Presenter: Scott Bacon

J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Partita in A minor, BWV 1013 (12')
Esa-Pekka Salonen (b. 1958): Concert Etude (7')

Johanna Lundy, horn

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MirrorImage on Safari: Commissioned Works for Two Horns and Piano

James Naigus (b. 1987): Journey’s Call (5'50")
*World Premiere – 2014

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Michelle Stebleton, horn
Lisa O. Bontrager, horn
James Naigus, piano


Michael Daugherty (b. 1954): Prayer for Two Horns and Piano (7'35")

Laurence Lowe (b. 1956): The Hunt (12'30")
Prelude
The Chase
The Aftermath
*2008 IHS Composition Contest Prizewinner

Maureen Young (b. 1993): Improvisation (2014) (2'38")
*World Premiere

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Michelle Stebleton, horn
Lisa O. Bontrager, horn
Hui Wu, piano

John Graas' Jazz Symphony: A Tale of Two Cities (and Two Versions)

Presenter: Jeffrey Snedeker