The International Horn Competition of America

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Congratulations to all of the participants in the 2011 International Horn Competition of America!! This year's event had a great turnout, with 48 competitors in the University Division and 17 in the Professional Division. 6 nations were represented.

The University of Louisville Horn Studio is honored to have had the opportunity to serve as the host institution this year. Here is the list of 2011 IHCA competitors who are award recipients:

UNIVERSITY DIVISION
First Prize: ($500, Hans Hoyer horn, Ion Balu mute) - Austin Larson (Gliere Horn Concerto)
Second Prize: ($250) - Young Kim (Strauss Horn Concerto No.2)

PROFESSIONAL DIVISION
First Prize: ($2500) - NOT AWARDED in 2011
Second Prize: ($1000) - Anthony Delivanis (Strauss Horn Concerto No.2)
Certificate of Honor - Valerie Whitney (Salonen, Concert Etude)
Other Finalists of the Professional Division
Gene Berger (Strauss Horn Concerto No.2)
David Goldklang (Strauss Horn Concerto No.2)
Johanna Lundy (Strauss Horn Concerto No.2)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION - presented to Elliott Higgins by Steve Gross, Jeff Powers and Bruce Heim. The inscription read:
"This Certificate is awarded to honor your vision, foresight, and perseverance in establishing and maintaining 35 years of solo horn competitions in North America. Through your dedication and insight, hornists here and elsewhere have been inspired to perform solo literature and opportunities at an ever higher standard. The careers and skills of the horn playing world continue to be enhanced and broadened, and we are immeasurably grateful for your ongoing vision and musical counsel."

CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION - presented to Christopher Doane, Dean of the University of Louisville School of Music. The inscription read:
"This Certificate is awarded to honor your support for the 2011 International Horn Competition of America. The members of the Board of Directors of the International Horn Society of America, Inc. are grateful to the University of Louisville School of Music for helping ensure the success of the 2011 competition."

EXHIBITORS
Hornstuff.com, Rob Cole
Balu Musik
Faust Music

COLLABORATIVE PIANTISTS
Dr. Krista Wallace-Boaz (chair)
Dr. Valerie Trujillo
Jessica Dorman
Meme Tunnell
Grace Baugh-Bennett

LEADERS OF THE VOLUNTEER GROUPS
Nancy Waring (Assistant Host)
Jennifer Pope
Matthew Williams

THE 2011 IHCA JUDGES
Cynthia Carr, Indianapolis
Steve Causey, Louisville Orchestra
Kelly Drifmeyer, SUNY-Potsdam
Randall Faust, Western Illinois University
Janine Gaboury, Michigan State University
Marian Hesse, University of Northern Colorado
Elliott Higgins, IHCA Director Emeritus
Patrick Hughes, University of Texas-Austin
Jean Martin-Williams, University of Georgia
Eldon Matlick, University of Oklahoma
Alan Mattingly, University of Nebraska
Joe Neisler, Illinois State University
Jeff Nelsen, Indiana University
Karl Pituch, Detroit Symphony Orchestra
Jeffery Powers, Baylor University
Brent Shires, University of Central Arkansas
Jennifer Sholtis, Texas A&M University-Kingsville
William VerMeulen, Houston Symphony