The Horn Call Podcast

• Episode 58: Lisa Bontrager

  Our guest for Episode 58 is the fabulous Lisa Bontrager, Emeritus Professor of Horn at Pennsylvania State University, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council and the Brass Band of Battle Creek, among many other engagements! Episode Highlights Musical Inspirations Teaching philosophy, other pedagogical ideas Studying with Louis Stout at the University of Michigan Advice for new or aspiring professional musicians and/or college teachers Brass band, brass quintet Chamber Music Brass Band of Battle Creek, tenor horn Millenium Brass MirrorImage Duo Importance of the IHS, serving in the Advisory Council    

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• Episode 57: Christoph Eß

  Our guest for Episode 57 is the amazing Christoph Eß, Principal Horn of the Bamberg Symphony and the IHS Country Representative for Germany. Episode Highlights Current playing and teaching activities Important influences on horn playing Auditioning for orchestral positions in Germany New Strauss Recording German Horn Sound Quartet YouTube Channel and publications (warmups and others) https://www.germanhornsound.de/product-page/hornbasics-and-daily-warm-ups International Horn Society, Activities as Country Representative for Germany christophess.de germanhornsound.de

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• Episode 56: Mars Gelfo

  Our guest for Episode 56 is Mars Gelfo! Episode Highlights Being rejected from music school 7 times Application of cognitive science to horn playing Practicing differently Performing with the Macau Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Audition preparation Importance of wellness, whole person teaching Modacity Music practice app Using software to change the embouchure Kendall Betts Horn Camp memories Intrinsic practice “Focus on the ingredients!” “Have you tried easier?” Victor Wooten https://www.victorwooten.com/ https://marsgelfo.com/ Role of the tongue; playing the horn with your tongue? https://www.highrangemagic.com/

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• 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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• January 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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