University of Louisville Horn Studio
The University of Louisville (UofL) Horn Studio consists of dynamic students from various degree programs at the graduate and undergraduate level. UofL prides itself on creating a goal-oriented environment tailored to meet the needs of our students. UofL is a nationally accredited university and is known for exceptional retention and graduation rates. In the horn studio, students will be given the necessary tools to tackle the working world as a musician, complimented with a wide variety of course offerings and working with exceptional faculty. Get in touch for a prospective lesson or questions about our program.
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PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
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Participate in the all-new Louisville Youth Wind Symphony.
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Attend our yearly All-State Help Workshop hosted yearly in September.
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​Attend our Invitational Honor Bands, hosted yearly in January.
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​Attend our annual Summer Wind Band Institute for middle and high school musicians.
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Attend our annual Band Day, hosted yearly in the fall season.
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​Contact me for prospective lessons or spend a day on campus!
Courses (2024-2025)
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Horn Lessons: Lessons are individual and tailored to meet the students career goals. Open to all majors and degrees.
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Weekly Studio Class: How to build a life in the arts, and hone your craft.
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Weekly Horn Ensemble: Refine your ensemble skills, endurance, and efficiency by exploring what the horn is truly capable of. Students are encouraged to compose and arrange a works, and education majors are given podium time to conduct and rehearse the ensemble.
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Horn Literature: Take a deep dive into repertoire for the horn from diverse time periods and composers from all walks of life. Offered every other year.
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Horn Pedagogy: Develop your teaching style by learning to further understand the intricacies of the horn. Offered every other year.
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Special Topics in Horn- Excerpts and Auditions: With a subject changing yearly, 2023-2024 is focused on graduate and professional preparation for auditions. Offered every other year.
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Chamber Music- Wind and Brass: Prepare and perform works from various instrumentation, eras, and genres. Regular coaching with faculty are included. Students have performed works such as Janacek's M'ladi, Milhaud's La cheminée du roi René, Taffanel and Nielsen Quintet's, and various premiers.
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Recitals: This is a degree requirement for performance and education majors. Programs are formed by the student and teacher, showcasing your dedication to your craft. Various genres, eras, and representation are required. Non-degree recitals are encouraged.
School of Music Resources
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Work with grammy award-winning, nationally renowned faculty.
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Engage with in masterclasses from leading artists in the field.
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Explore our extensive Music Library, that includes access to microphones, recording devices, and more.
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Our School of Music Peer Mentor Program is designed to foster a stronger sense of community.
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Explore our growing number of state of the art facilities.
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Engage with active Faculty Ensembles that are involved in various yearly performances and tours.
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Gain access to our School of Music Career Development Center.
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Access specialty instruments such as the natural horn, descant horn, and more.
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Live a short distance from the Louisville Orchestra.
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Attend our New Music Festival, hosted yearly on our campus.
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Explore world renowned composers and their submissions for the prestigious Grawemeyer Award.
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