News Updates

Summary of Horn Related Events in Louisiana (2009-2010), as submitted to IHS USA Coordinator.

Website created (http://louisiana.hornsociety.org/) to help disseminate news concerning horn related events in Louisiana. Facebook group (Louisiana Horn News) created to allow members to post information quickly on upcoming events.

Several universities throughout the state hosted one day workshops featuring guest artists.

Horn Day at Louisiana Tech University for
Junior and Senior High Horn Players and Band Directors
February 20, 2010
Guest Artist: Dr. Bruce Atwell, Professor of Horn, University of Wisconsin- Oshkosh

Northwestern State University of Louisiana Horn Day
February 6, 2010, from 9:30 to 3:00
Clinician: Dr. Kristine Coreil, Professor of Horn, Northwestern State University

University of Louisiana at Monroe Horn Workshop
March 14, 2010
Guest Artist: Thomas Hundemer, Principal Horn, Shreveport, Longview, South Arkansas Symphonies, Faculty, Centenary College

A number of horn performers in Louisiana participated in solo and chamber music performances as well.

Seth Orgel Performances
On Sunday, October 25, Seth Orgel (Louisiana State University, Atlantic Brass Quintet) will be performied "Traveling Music" by Michael Burritt for
horn and percussion ensemble on the LSU percussion ensemble's recital, at 7:00 pm in at the LSU school of music. Seth will also performed a recital on November 3 at 8:00 pm at the LSU school of music. Program will include music of, Nelhybel, Bitsch, Joseph Bodin de Boismortier, Michael Burritt, and Ives.

James Boldin Performances
On Tuesday, November 24, James Boldin (The University of Louisiana at Monroe) performed Francis Poulenc's Sextet for piano, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and horn with other ULM faculty including Scot Humes, Sandra Lunte, and Richard Seiler. Other performances included concerts with the Monroe Symphony (Oct. 31), Rapides Symphony (Dec. 5), and the annual "Christmas at Biedenharn" concert featuring the ULM brass faculty on Tuesday, December 1 at the Biedenharn Museum and Gardens.

Many horn players from Louisiana attended and performed at the 2010 Midsouth Horn Workshop, held on the campus of Oklahoma State University, March 19-21. Details below.

Regional Artist Performances

Thomas Hundemer (Shreveport, Longview, South Arkansas Symphonies, Centenary College)
Catherine Roche-Wallace (The University of Louisiana at Lafayette)
Kristine Coreil (Northwestern State University of Louisiana)
Craig Pratt (Shreveport, Longview Symphonies)

Horn Choir Performances

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Clinics

“Valuing and Nurturing Our Students Through Personality” with Catherine Roche-Wallace

Many horn players from Louisiana also attended and performed at the 2010 Southeast Horn Workshop, held on the campus of the University of Southern Mississippi in Hattiesburg, March 26-28. Details below.


Regional Artist Performances

James Boldin (The University of Louisiana at Monroe)
Rod Lauderdale (McNeese State University)
Catherine Roche-Wallace (The University of Louisiana at Lafayette)

Horn Choir Performances

Natchitoches-Northwestern Horn Society of Northwestern State University of Louisiana
Louisiana State University

Clinics

“Tools for Practicing” with Seth Orgel (Louisiana State University)
“Valuing and Nurturing Our Students Through Personality” with Catherine Roche-Wallace

Other
During the month of March, Thomas Hundemer (Shreveport, Longview, South Arkansas Symphonies, Centenary College), and pianist Amanda Roberts performed recitals at the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and Centenary College. The program featured music by Hindemith, Ewazen, Glazunoz, Hundemer, and the premier of a new Sonata for Horn and Piano by longtime Monroe resident John Goss.