Horn Area NEWS!
Luca Benucci gives Master Class to JSoM Horn Students
March 27, 2013
Luca Benucci is also solo horn with Nuovo Quintetto Italiano, Italian Brass Quintet and the Professor of horn at the Conservatory of Cesena. An energetic personality, Luca Benucci often travels all over the world, playing with some of the most renowned orchestras and festivals including the Berliner Philharmoniker, Chicago Symphony, Filarmonica della Scala and several others. Benucci owes his success not only to his talent, but also to his vibrant personality and dedication. At 18, just after graduating from the Conservatory in Florence, he came to Chicago and studied with Dale Clevenger and Arnold Jacobs. Apart from music, Luca enjoys spending time with his friends
Richard King gives Master Class to JSoM Horn Students
January 23, 2013
Richard King (Principal horn of The Cleveland Orchestra) will be giving a free masterclass to the students of Indiana University on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. The masterclass is open to the public and will be held in Auer Hall from 3:15pm-5:15pm.
A native of Long Island, New York, Richard King briefly attended New York’s Julliard School and subsequently earned a diploma from Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute of Music. He was a student of former Cleveland Orchestra principal horn Myron Bloom. An active chamber musician and recitalist, he is a member of the Center City Brass Quintet. Richard King has been principal horn of The Cleveland Orchestra since 1997.
Neil Kimel gives Master Class to JSoM Horn Students
September 12, 2012
Neil Kimel (Second Horn of the Chicago Lyric Opera) will be doing a master class entitled, The Routine, on September 12, 2012 7:00pm-9:00pm in MC036. This master class is open to the public and all are welcome to attend.
Mr. Kimel will be teaching students psychological and practice techniques to achieve peak performance. His unique path to a fabulous career has given Mr. Kimel insight into what it takes to consistently perform at a high level. Come see this free master class and learn some Peak Performance techniques!
Bill Vermeulen gives Master Class to JSoM Horn Students
October 24, 2011
Bill VerMeulen (Houston Symphony Principal Horn, Rice University) will be doing a master class November 4, 6:30-9:30pm in MA 454. This master class is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend.
He will perform a new piece for horn and piano he commissioned by Tony DiLorenzo titled Phoenix, and he and professor Nelsen will play the last movement of the Haydn Double Concerto.
