Northwest Horn Symposium 2012
Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, Washington
March 30 - April 1, 2012
Host: Gina Gillie
Host: Gina Gillie
The 2012 NW Horn Symposium, March 30-April 1, was held at Pacific Lutheran University and was hosted by Gina Gillie. The featured artists included Douglas Hill and Mark Robbins. Douglas Hill shared his expertise regarding teaching, learning and extended techniques, while Mark Robbins brought his experience as an orchestral and solo player to the discussion. Mark Robbins and Lydia Van Dreel also led two warm-up sessions during the weekend.
Horn choir performances were given by the University of Oregon under the direction of Lydia Van Dreel, Central Washington University under the direction of Jeffrey Snedeker, and The Redmond Horn Choir under the direction of Paulette Altman and Matthew Kruse.
Feature concerts included the music of Douglas Hill on Friday evening as well as a focus on Mark Robbins on Saturday evening. Performers included Mark Robbins, Gina Gillie, Jeffrey Snedeker, Lydia Van Dreel and other collaborating musicians. Regional artists, including Stacey Elaison, Jennifer Scriggins Brummett, Lydia Van Dreel, Jeffrey Snedeker, students from Central Washington University and the Redmond Horn Quartet presented wonderful musical selections at the Regional Artists concert on Saturday afternoon.
A mock audition with a preliminary and final round was held in which 14 players participated: Congratulations to Damon Kirk for winning the high horn category and to John Geiger for winning the low horn category. Jennifer Scriggins Brummett, Steve Denroche and Jeffrey Bell-Hanson judged the competition.
Vendors included Ted Brown Music, Yamaha Instruments, Wichita Band Instruments, and "The Balanced Embouchure" Method. The iVasi system was represented by Adrian Dunker and was available throughout the weekend for horn players to play along with their favorite symphonies.
Horn choir performances were given by the University of Oregon under the direction of Lydia Van Dreel, Central Washington University under the direction of Jeffrey Snedeker, and The Redmond Horn Choir under the direction of Paulette Altman and Matthew Kruse.
Feature concerts included the music of Douglas Hill on Friday evening as well as a focus on Mark Robbins on Saturday evening. Performers included Mark Robbins, Gina Gillie, Jeffrey Snedeker, Lydia Van Dreel and other collaborating musicians. Regional artists, including Stacey Elaison, Jennifer Scriggins Brummett, Lydia Van Dreel, Jeffrey Snedeker, students from Central Washington University and the Redmond Horn Quartet presented wonderful musical selections at the Regional Artists concert on Saturday afternoon.
A mock audition with a preliminary and final round was held in which 14 players participated: Congratulations to Damon Kirk for winning the high horn category and to John Geiger for winning the low horn category. Jennifer Scriggins Brummett, Steve Denroche and Jeffrey Bell-Hanson judged the competition.
Vendors included Ted Brown Music, Yamaha Instruments, Wichita Band Instruments, and "The Balanced Embouchure" Method. The iVasi system was represented by Adrian Dunker and was available throughout the weekend for horn players to play along with their favorite symphonies.
Douglas Hill guest conducts the Central Washington University Horn Choir during their performance.
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