Horn
Faculty
Dr. Joe Neisler, Professor of Horn
Elizabeth Jones, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Megan Starrett, Graduate Teaching Assistant
Horn Studio
The Horn Studio at Illinois State is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students majoring in performance, music education, music business and music therapy. The horn studio at Illinois State is a community of mutual support, friendship and respect. I PERSONALLY TEACH ALL HORN MUSIC MAJORS. Illinois State Horn Students receive 15 weekly horn lessons each semester and meet for Horn Choir or Horn Class twice per week. In addition horn students perform in wind ensembles, orchestras, brass quintets, woodwind quintets, horn quartets and perform solo recitals. The mission of the Horn Studio at Illinois State University is to empower and inspire students in their lifelong pursuit of excellence in performance, teaching, learning, research and creative activities, to enhance campus life, to complete degrees and become employed in their chosen field.
Admissions
Horn Students are admitted to the Horn Studio based upon their academic admission to Illinois State University and their acceptance by the School of Music. First, submit your University Admission Application. Next, download and submit your School of Music Audition Application and your School of Music Recommendation Form. You can find suggestions for your audition on the Repertoire Recommendations Form.
Campus Visits
Prospective students are encouraged to contact Dr. Neisler to schedule a campus visit. A weekday campus visit to Illinois State will offer the opportunity to have a complimentary lesson with Dr. Neisler, observe other ISU horn lessons, join our ensembles for rehearsals, meet with horn students and visit Financial Aid, University Housing or other campus offices. Please check your calendar and contact me, in advance, to schedule a Monday, Wednesday or Friday campus visit.
Auditions
Horn Students are admitted to the Horn Studio based upon academic admission to Illinois State University and acceptance by the School of Music based on these Horn Studio Audition Policies.
Ensembles
There are numerous ensembles and chamber groups at Illinois State in which the horn students perform.
Guest Artists
Every year, the horn studio hosts at least one special guest artist. Previous guest artists include Hermann Baumann, Barry Tuckwell, Gail Williams, Eric Ruske, Jeff Nelsen, Martin Hackleman, Froydis Wekre, Jesse McCormick, hornists from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Paris Opera, and the St. Louis, Houston, Baltimore and National Symphonies and hornists with the U.S. Marine, Air Force, Army, and Navy Bands.
Successful Alumni
Illinois State Horn Studio Alumni perform in professional orchestras, military bands and chamber groups
, teach and perform at universities and public and private schools. Recent former students have pursued advanced studies at CCM and Boston University.
Facebook
Be sure to visit the Illinois State University Horn Studio Facebook Page which includes new mp3s and a schedule of upcoming events.
Resources
iCampus
Blackboard
Milner Library
Illinois State University Bands
Illinois State University Orchestra
International Horn Society
International Horn Competition of America
hornexcerpts.org
