Our guest for this episode of The Horn Call Podcast is the ebullient Heidi Oros!
Heidi professional freelance hornist in the Finger Lakes area and is a former second hornist with La Orquesta Sinfónica del Estado de México. Heidi is a founding member (2006) of the woodwind ensemble, “i venti dementi,” and has been the hornist with the Swamp College Brass Quintet since 2007. Most recently, she joined the Lake Effect Winds, a woodwind quintet situated in Ithaca. Heidi earned her BM and MM at Ithaca College. She teaches private horn lessons in Trumansburg.
Episode Highlights
Personal journey on the horn, important teachers/inspirations along the way
Keys to Transposition Book: https://www.keystotransposition.com/
Performing in Mexico
Organizing performances of Lionheart's Call by James Naigus to honor healthcare workers: jamesnaigus.com
Taking time off and coming back to the horn
High Range Magic: https://marsgelfo.com/hrm-overview/
Zoom Meetings with Jack Covert/Memorial Concert
Importance of the IHS, symposiums, community, etc.
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Episode 67: Scott Schiffer Leger
Our guest for Episode 67 is the incredible Scott Schiffer Leger! Widely known for his fun and educational videos, Scott is a member of the Louisville Orchestra and is in high demand as clinician, teacher, and soloist.
Episode Highlights
Balancing a career and lots of other obligations
Performing in the New World Symphony
Early video work, getting into social media
Learning new skills, saying yes!
“Experience is valuable”
Shoutout to Jennifer Montone!
Having fun playing the horn, taking away the stigma of high and low range
How has content creation changed over the last few years
“AI has changed the name of the game.”
Importance of not taking yourself too seriously
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Episode 66: Christopher Brigham
Our guest for Episode 66 is Christopher Brigham! Chris is an American horn player and educator who is currently living in Cologne, Germany, with an active freelance career and private teaching studio. He is the author of "Olga’s Last Call: The Horns of Auschwitz" in the April 2025 issue of The Horn Call.
Episode Highlights
Early studies with Mike Harcrow, Karen Houghton
Studying at West Texas A&M University, then Hartt School (David Wakefield)
Studying in Germany (Essen, Detmold)
Recovering from focal dystonia
Auditions in Germany
Switching to an Alexander 103 horn
Klaus Fehr Horns: https://fehr-frenchhorns.com/
Teaching/Freelancing in Germany
https://www.muvac.com
Article in The Horn Call, Olga’s Last Call: The Horns of Auschwitz
Conducting an enthusiast horn ensemble at IHS symposia
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Episode 65: Kristina Mascher-Turner
Join me in Episode 65 for a conversation with the amazing Kristina Mascher-Turner!
Episode Highlights
Early inspirations, musical and otherwise
Early training on the horn
Attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison and studying with Douglas Hill
“You have to fall in love with fundamentals.”
Studying/Working/Living in Europe
Advice for horn players looking to study/work abroad
Gustav Mahler Youth Orchestra
Work with the American Horn Quartet (hornquartet.com), chamber music
AHQ Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBz4drOokaM
New teaching position in Ghent, Belgium: KASK & Conservatorium School of Arts in Ghent schoolofartsgent.be
Favorite exercises for the horn, teaching philosophy, etc.
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Episode 64: Ken Pope
Our guest for Episode 64 is the amazing Ken Pope! Ken is the owner of Pope Horns and has been a member of the IHS Advisory Council.
Episode Highlights
Early Musical Journey and Transition to Horn Repair
Career in Instrument Repair and Sales
Instrument Maintenance and Repair: The single most important maintenance tip for brass instruments is to oil the valves.
Balancing Performance and Business
Advice for Aspiring Repairers/Retailers
Current State of the Business and Future
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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.