What is the IHS?
taken from the IHS membership flyer, provided by Ellen Powley, powleye@ucs.byu.edu The International Horn Society [IHS] was formed in June of 1970 for the purpose of furthering knowledge about the Horn and its literature, as well as to promote communications among its players. These goals now extend into virtually every aspect of the instrument itself, its literature, and the techniques by which we can better communicate as musicians. The Society has something to offer every player or Horn enthusiast. For those interested in technique, there are articles in the HORN CALL (the IHS Journal), and lectures, master classes, and clinics at its workshops. For those interested in literature and performance, there are music and record reviews in the HORN CALL plus recitals and exhibits at the workshops. If you are someone interested in knowing more about the physical aspects of the instrument, there have been several major acoustical studies reported in the HORN CALL, and it is possible to spea
