The Horn Call Podcast

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!