Aims
The purpose of the society is to promote musical education with particular reference to the horn. In pursuit of its aims and purposes, the Society and its members:
- Hold and encourage workshops, lectures, and seminars open to the public.
- Publish a Journal consisting of materials appropriate to the horn, as well as periodic newsletters and membership lists.
- Encourage the awarding of grants and scholarships to competition winners.
- Encourage composers and arrangers to write music featuring the horn.
- Foster competitions for and the commissioning of new repertoire featuring the Horn.
- Establish and foster an Archives/Research Facility pertaining to the IHS.
- Establish close working relationships with music teachers.
- Present honors and recognition for distinctive service relating to the horn.
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