Horn Intensive
Why Take Horn Intensive
Bold and resonant yet melodious and mysterious, the horn is rich in both tone and history. The Horn Intensive is your opportunity to delve deeper into this complex instrument. You'll master its unique techniques under the guidance of exceptional mentors and forge friendships with the next generation of horn players.
What You'll Learn
In this program, you will explore every aspect of horn technique and playing, preparing you for the rigors of advanced study in high school and beyond. You'll enjoy an accelerated schedule of classes, rehearsals, and master classes, and present a public performance with other passionate horn students.
Topics covered in the intensive include:
- Chamber and large ensemble performance
- Etudes by Kopprasch, Maxime-Alphonse, and Concone
- Instrument history
- Music business and ethics
- Practice techniques
- Solo literature and performance
Program Highlights
Horn Ensemble
Each day, you'll collaborate with your peers and explore diverse, challenging, and enjoyable repertoire through the Horn Ensemble. The ensemble will present a public performance at the end of the session.
Faculty Recitals
One of the best ways to learn about music is to listen to the masters. That's why our faculty present regular solo and chamber recitals. On nights when your faculty aren't performing, you're welcome to attend recitals by the faculty of other institutes.
Master Classes
In the horn intensive, master classes aren't special events—they're daily occurrences. Each day, you'll enjoy a master class with a member of the faculty or an acclaimed guest artist, giving you one-on-one access to some of the world's greatest horn players.
Additional Opportunities
We also offer a six-week summer Orchestra & Wind Ensemble program, which begins immediately following the Horn Intensive. Interlochen is also home to Interlochen Arts Academy, a college-preparatory boarding high school that offers six music majors for students in grades 9-12, plus a postgraduate option.
The Music Center
The Horn Intensive is based in Interlochen's state-of-the-art Music Center. Completed in 2019, the Music Center features advanced sound isolation technology, twin large ensemble rehearsal rooms, 25 teaching studios, and much more.
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