Welcome to The Horn Signal, brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass, where the horn takes center stage. In each episode, you'll hear from acclaimed horn players from around the world as they share their experiences and insights. Discover valuable advice on finding influential teachers, auditioning for college and graduate programs, building a successful career, and excelling in studio recordings. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply a fan of the instrument, The Horn Signal offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration straight from the hearts of the world's finest horn players.
The Horn Signal
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Welcome to The Horn Signal, brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass, where the horn takes center stage. In each episode, you'll hear from acclaimed horn players from around the world as they share their experiences and insights. Discover valuable advice on finding influential teachers, auditioning for college and graduate programs, building a successful career, and excelling in studio recordings. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply a fan of the instrument, The Horn Signal offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration straight from the hearts of the world's finest horn players.
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June 12, 2026
Episode #17 - David Cooper
<p>The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by <a href= "https://bobreeves.com/"><span class="s2">Bob Reeves Brass</span></a>. Join hosts <a href= "mailto:john.snell@bobreeves.com"><span class="s2">John Snell</span></a> and <a href= "mailto:preston@bobreeves.com"><span class="s2">Preston Shepard</span></a> as they interview horn players around the world. Today's episode features <a href= "https://cooperhorn.com/">David Cooper</a>, associate principal horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.</p> <p><strong>About David:</strong></p> <p class="p1"><a href="https://cooperhorn.com/"><strong>David Cooper</strong></a> is recognized as one of the best horn players of his generation, known for his lyrical phrasing and exceptional technique. He was appointed Principal Horn of the New York Philharmonic in May 2026 by Music and Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel.</p> <p class="p1">Cooper's orchestral career began as Acting Principal Horn with the Victoria Symphony and Co-Associate Principal Horn of the Fort Worth Symphony. He then served as Principal Horn of the Dallas Symphony (joining as Third Horn in 2011 and becoming Principal Horn in 2013), Solo Horn of the Berlin Philharmonic,<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> Principal Horn of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Associate Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.</p> <p class="p1">He has won Principal Horn positions with the National Symphony Orchestra (2013) and the San Francisco Symphony (2023), and has been guest Principal Horn with numerous orchestras worldwide, including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic, Seoul Philharmonic, Sinfónica de Minería in Mexico, Liceu Opera in Barcelona, London Symphony Orchestra, Utopia Orchestra, Philadelphia Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Baltimore Symphony, Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, Baltimore Symphony and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He joined the Oslo Philharmonic on its 2024 European Tour as Principal Horn under Chief Conductor Klaus Mäkelä.</p> <p class="p1">Cooper maintains an active schedule as an international soloist, recitalist, chamber musician, and festival orchestra performer. He has also participated in numerous film and TV soundtracks, including the most recent Superman, Moana 2, Hoppers, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and The Mandalorian and Grogu.</p> <p class="p1">Dedicated to inspiring and cultivating the next generation of musicians, Cooper coaches and presents masterclasses internationally. He founded <a href= "https://www.hornsforhope.com/">Horns for Hope, Inc.</a>, a non-profit supporting young musicians in underserved communities, and served as Artist Faculty at Roosevelt University and the Civic Orchestra of Chicago.</p> <p class="p1">Born in Lansing, Michigan, into a musical family, Cooper began horn studies with Dr. Dale Bartlett and joined the Michigan State University Orchestra while in high school. He received his Bachelor's degree from The Curtis Institute of Music, where he received a Tanglewood Fellowship, and spent three summers at Marlboro Music Festival. His primary instructors are Jerome Ashby and Eric Ruske.</p> <p class="p1">Cooper's discography includes the album "Berkeley, Brahms, Leshnoff: Horn Trios" with violinist Alexander Kerr and pianist Orion Weiss, and two solo albums, "Impressions" and "A French Horn and Piano Collaboration" with pianist Cary Chow. These are available on all streaming platforms.</p>
May 8, 2026
Episode #16 - Laura Brenes
<p>The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by <a href= "https://bobreeves.com/"><span class="s2">Bob Reeves Brass</span></a>. Join hosts <a href= "mailto:john.snell@bobreeves.com"><span class="s2">John Snell</span></a> and <a href= "mailto:preston@bobreeves.com"><span class="s2">Preston Shepard</span></a> as they interview horn players around the world. Today's episode features LA/Hollywood Studio Hornist, <a href="https://connselmer.com/artists/laura-brenes">Laura Brenes</a>.</p> <p><strong style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> About Laura:</strong></p> <p>French Horn player, Laura Brenes began playing horn when she was 9 years old. She decided to give life as a professional musician a shot after being a part of the "Disney Collegiate All-Star Band" in 1999. After that, she studied with the legendary Vince DeRosa while obtaining her master's degree at the University of Southern California. While still in school, she began performing with local orchestras and various ensembles. She has been able to perform in numerous diverse musical situations. Some highlights include being a part of the orchestra for the academy awards, touring the world with groups including the Los Angeles Philharmonic, performing concerts with Danny Elfman at the Coachella music festival, and becoming a Guiness Book of World Records Record holder for being a part of the largest ever orchestra for a hip-hop concert. Over the years, the majority of her work has been in the recording studio where she can be heard on hundreds of soundtracks for all types of media. Among the titles are "Star Wars," "Oppenheimer," "West Side Story (2021)," "Frozen," "The Fablemans," "Turning Red," "Disenchanted," "Jungle Cruise," "Free Guy," "Encanto," "Avatar," "SpongeBob," "Inside Out," and many more. Laura has been solo principal horn for many projects including John Williams' series "Obi Wan (2022)." She released a solo album in 2015 entitled "a Time and a Place" which can be found on all platforms.</p>
April 8, 2026
Episode #15 - John Little
<p>The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by <a href= "https://bobreeves.com/"><span class="s2">Bob Reeves Brass</span></a>. Join hosts <a href= "mailto:john.snell@bobreeves.com"><span class="s2">John Snell</span></a> and <a href= "mailto:preston@bobreeves.com"><span class="s2">Preston Shepard</span></a> as they interview horn players around the world. Today's episode features <a href= "https://www.johnlittlewunderhorn.com/">John Little</a>, horn soloist, and teacher.</p> <p><strong>About John:</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.johnlittlewunderhorn.com/">John Little</a> has been a touring member of the Starlight Horn Duo, been a featured artist at the Northeast Horn Workshop, a teaching clinician for the Northeast Horn Workshop, performed as a featured soloist at the KMEA, KMTA, Southern Indiana Mozart Festival, with the Jewish Community Orchestra, The Kentuckiana Philharmonic, The Christian Academy of Louisville Wind Ensemble, Featured artist/clinician at the Ohio University Horn Weekend, and most recently at Murray State University, and Campbellsville University, The University of Kentucky, Valdosta State University, The University of Illinois, and The University of Missouri at Kansas City Conservatory.<br /> <br /> His latest solo album, Horn Evolution is on the Parma label, and can be heard on tidal, Spotify, Apple Music, and others. His previous release "Hornistic" can be heard on Spotify, and all streaming services.<br /> <br /> Mr. Little has taught horn at Centre College, the University of Louisville Community Music Program, and has twice been artist in residence at Bellarmine University, as well as being Instructor of horn at Campbellsville University.<br /> In 2008 he was awarded the MTNA STaR award for outstanding teaching, and is an MTNA certified Master Teacher. His former students have won positions with the orchestras of Richmond (VA), Louisville, Fort Wayne, Annapolis, Santiago Chile, The Chicago Civic, and a professorship of horn position at Campbellsville University.<br /> <br /> John Little is a representative of Buffet Crampon USA, and is a <a href="https://www.hans-hoyer.com/en/artist/john-little/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl= "https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.hans-hoyer.com/en/artist/john-little/&source=gmail&ust=1775682729825000&usg=AOvVaw3x-PyytHoWgDlRHriUXPIT">Hans Hoyer concert artist</a>, performing on a Meister Hans Hoyer horn, and is a Parma recording artist. He teaches modern horn, hand horn, baroque horn, peak performance, and performance practice. </p>
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