Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school offers student horn players a program of pre-professional music training and college preparatory academics. Horn students graduate well-prepared for the rigors of study at the university and conservatory level.
The horn major requirements include:
- Private lesson and studio participation (see below)
- Music theory and musicianship (one year)
- Appropriate ensembles
- Academic requirements
Horn Private Lesson and Studio
This course focuses on the fundamental basic technique of the instrument, development of expression and musicality, solo and ensemble performance skills, knowledge of genres and musical styles and life skills necessary for future musical development. Students are expected to practice a minimum of two hours a day on the assigned lesson materials. Progress within the student’s potential is demonstrated in private lessons, studio class performance and the semester jury. The student and instructor work towards specific short and long term goals including recitals, college auditions and career choices.
Text/materials needed:
Kopprasch, 60 Selected Studies for Horn (books 1 + 2)
Mueller, 34 Studies (books 1 + 2)
Rochut, Melodious Etudes for Trombone (book 1)
Kling, 40 Characteristic Etudes
Thompson Edition, The Orchestral Audition Repertoire for Horn: Comprehensive and Unabridged