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 horn world. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the International Horn Society.

  1. Oct 15

    Episode 78: The Alphorn Project with Stasia Forsythe Siena and Katy Ambrose

    Join us in Episode 78 for a discussion with Stasia Forsythe Siena and Katy Ambrose about The Alphorn Project! Episode Highlights Background on Katy and Stasia Benefits of playing the alphorn for horn players Cormont Horn Camp Sean Slatter’s The Alphorn Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alphorn-podcast/id1562357417 Alphorn Association of North America: Alphorn Project: https://www.alphornassociation.org/ Sadie Glass, Natalie Douglass Grana, Stasia Siena, Katy Ambrose, Hazel Dean Davis, Anne Ellsworth Shoutout to Jena Gardner “The primary instrument is the player…” Alphorn Events in October Silver and Brass, Carson City, NV: https://silverandbrassmusic.com/alphorns.html Mouthpiece Adapter for Horn Mouthpiece Alpensong: https://www.alpensong.com/ “This is a tube…let’s make music on a tube.”

  2. Sep 15

    Episode 77: Peter Luff

    Our guest for this episode is Peter Luff, President of the International Horn Society! Episode Highlights Schooling, early influences Switching from Trumpet to Horn Queensland Symphony Important influences on Australian horn playing Hector MacDonald Conducting experience Importance of chamber music Gunther Schuller “If you need an injection of enthusiasm, attend a conference.” Teaching Philosophy Shout out to Ysolt Clark “Be a musician that plays the horn.”

  3. Aug 15

    Episode 76: Layan Atieh

    Our guest for Episode 76 is Layan Atieh, hornist with Seraph Brass, and the newly appointed horn professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison! Episode Highlights Studying with Robert Rearden at Peabody Conservatory and Nathaniel Silberschlag at the Cleveland Institute of Music “There’s a bigger goal beyond getting good at the instrument…” Music as a means of creating cross-cultural connections “The way you walk on stage is part of the performance…be intentional about it.” Rehearsals/Programming for Seraph Brass Audition process for Seraph Brass Tour hacks "Endurance is one of the hardest things about playing in a brass quintet." “Thread and Chord: A Dialogue Between Fashion and Music” Advice for students and early career professionals on balancing a busy career with life and other commitments. “You have to be ok with not being great at everything all the time…” Role of the International Horn Society, International Women’s Brass Conference, other organizations Upcoming projects: Recordings, Tours, Lemon Stick Trio: Voice, Horn, and Piano recording

  4. Jul 15

    Episode 75: Xiao-Ming Han

    Join us in Episode 75 for a conversation with 2025 IHS Punto Award Winner Xiao-Ming Han! Xiao-Ming recently retired from the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and returned to his native China to teach at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Episode Highlights Growing up in China in the 1960s in a musical family Choosing between music and sports Attending conservatory in Beijing at age 14. Joining the China Philharmonic at age 17. Early meeting with Richard Mackey, replacing Richard Mackey at the last minute on Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony conducted by Seiji Ozawa. Leaving China at 18 to pursue horn at Tanglewood and the New England Conservatory. Studying in Germany and winning an orchestral position at the age of 21. Coming back to his roots in Shanghai as a professor to mentor the next generation of players Promoting the IHS in China

  5. Jun 15

    Episode 74: Benjamin Lieser

    In Episode 74, we speak with Benjamin Lieser, the horn professor at the University of Central Florida and a member of the IHS Advisory council! Episode Highlights Growing up in Florida, getting started in music and on the horn Switching from trumpet to horn Important Early Influences: Dean Cassels, William Robinson, William Capps Tallahassee Symphony Youth Orchestra Studying at Florida State University Interlochen with Randall Faust Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati with Randy Gardner Performing in Mexico Band directing, freelance career, adjunct teaching at Stetson University “There’s no such thing as part-time Middle School Band Directing.” Doctoral School at Florida State with Michelle Stebleton Teaching philosophy Balancing teaching with an active performance career Importance of the IHS/Serving on the Advisory Council IHS Scholarships and Awards: https://www.hornsociety.org/programs/awards-and-competitions Barbara Chinworth Project: https://www.hornsociety.org/programs/awards-and-competitions/barbara-chinworth-project Florida Horn Festival https://www.floridahornfest.com/

  6. May 15

    Episode 73: Elizabeth Freimuth

    Our guest for Episode 73 is Elizabeth Freimuth, professor of horn in the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, former principal horn of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council! Episode Highlights   Teaching full time at her Alma Mater, Rice University Differences between teaching full time and performing in an orchestra full time. Changes in teaching philosophy over the years Balancing analytical mindset vs. performance mindset Importance of the IHS International Horn Competition of America Technology and horn playing/teaching “It’s a very distracting world…” Cincinnati Symphony/Pops stories Keeping playing fundamentals in order

  7. Apr 15

    Episode 72: Matias Piñera

    Join us in Episode 72 for a conversation with Matias Piñera, Solo horn of the Munich Philharmonic Orchestra! Episode Highlights Important influences Preparing for the Munich Philharmonic audition, audition process Living and working in Germany, and what he misses most about Chile Teaching position at the Mozarteum Academy. Balancing teaching and performing Latin Band Los Pitutos https://youtu.be/4EgTgsDeZww?si=6wHp40i6HM9ZZkGm developed new instrument How the International Horn Society been important in his career.

  8. Mar 15

    Episode 71: Kate Caliendo

    Our guest for Episode 71 is Kate Caliendo! Kate enjoys a diverse musical career of symphonic playing, chamber music, recording, soloing and teaching. She is currently Second Horn of the Jacksonville Symphony and has also held Fourth Horn positions with the Houston Symphony and San Antonio Symphony. Episode Highlights Getting started on the horn Neurodivergence as a musician New teaching position: University of North Florida Round Top Music Festival A multi-faceted approach to modern careers: gigging, teaching, playing, social media “If you are making music, you are a musician.” New project: Moonflower, for unaccompanied solo Horn Charleston Horn Camp Maintaining Inspiration as an artist IHS importance Social Media: Kate Caliendo or Kate Caliendo Horn Katecaliendo.com Kateplayshorn@gmail.com

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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. Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the International Horn Society.

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  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
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