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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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Sep 13, 2020
Sep 13, 2020
46 min
In Episode 2 of The Horn Call Podcast I talk to award-winning hornist and composer Ricardo Matosinhos. Ricardo is currently teaching at the Academia de Música de Costa Cabral and attending the PhD program in Music and Musicology at the University of Évora. He is a member of the International Horn Society, the Portuguese Society of Authors and the GDA.
Episode Highlights
- Overview of Ricardo's etudes and other compositions for horn
- How he came to incorporate jazz influences into his compositions
- Mutual respect and admiration for Douglas Hill!
- How the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded in Portugal
- Tips for and experiences from online teaching
- What happens if you speak Spanish in Portugal, and what happens if you speak Portuguese in Spain.
Aug 9, 2020
Aug 9, 2020
55 min
In Episode 1, I speak with Grammy Award winning hornist Andrew Pelletier, Professor of Horn at Bowling Green State University and current President of the International Horn Society.
Episode Highlights
- What has Andrew been up to during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- How do you get to be the President of the International Horn Society?
- How did he end up moving to Southern California from Maine?
- What was it like studying with James Decker at USC?
- What do you do if you are about to hit a moose with your car?
- Thoughts on motivation, horn playing, and "the big picture."