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.<br />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.

The Horn Call Podcast
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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.<br />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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Recent Episodes

July 15, 2026
Episode 75: Xiao-Ming Han
Join us in Episode 75 for a conversation with 2025 IHS Punto Award Winner Xiao-Ming Han! Xiao-Ming recently retired from the German Radio Philharmonic Orchestra and returned to his native China to teach at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Episode Highlights Growing up in China in the 1960s in a musical family Choosing between music and sports Attending conservatory in Beijing at age 14. Joining the China Philharmonic at age 17. Early meeting with Richard Mackey, replacing Richard Mackey at the last minute on Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony conducted by Seiji Ozawa. Leaving China at 18 to pursue horn at Tanglewood and the New England Conservatory. Studying in Germany and winning an orchestral position at the age of 21. Coming back to his roots in Shanghai as a professor to mentor the next generation of players Promoting the IHS in China

June 15, 2026
Episode 74: Benjamin Lieser
In Episode 74, we speak with Benjamin Lieser, the horn professor at the University of Central Florida and a member of the IHS Advisory council! Episode Highlights Growing up in Florida, getting started in music and on the horn Switching from trumpet to horn Important Early Influences: Dean Cassels, William Robinson, William Capps Tallahassee Symphony Youth Orchestra Studying at Florida State University Interlochen with Randall Faust Graduate School at the University of Cincinnati with Randy Gardner Performing in Mexico Band directing, freelance career, adjunct teaching at Stetson University “There’s no such thing as part-time Middle School Band Directing.” Doctoral School at Florida State with Michelle Stebleton Teaching philosophy Balancing teaching with an active performance career Importance of the IHS/Serving on the Advisory Council IHS Scholarships and Awards: https://www.hornsociety.org/programs/awards-and-competitions Barbara Chinworth Project: https://www.hornsociety.org/programs/awards-and-competitions/barbara-chinworth-project Florida Horn Festival https://www.floridahornfest.com/

May 15, 2026
Episode 73: Elizabeth Freimuth
Our guest for Episode 73 is Elizabeth Freimuth, professor of horn in the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, former principal horn of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and a member of the IHS Advisory Council! Episode Highlights Teaching full time at her Alma Mater, Rice University Differences between teaching full time and performing in an orchestra full time. Changes in teaching philosophy over the years Balancing analytical mindset vs. performance mindset Importance of the IHS International Horn Competition of America Technology and horn playing/teaching “It’s a very distracting world…” Cincinnati Symphony/Pops stories Keeping playing fundamentals in order
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