January 31, 2009 by John Ericson

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Photo: IHCA Judges


I just noted an interesting horn news item on the newly rebuilt horn blog of Julia Rose, that the 2009 International Horn Competition of America will be held August 13-16, 2009 on the campus of Columbus State University in Georgia, hosted by Kristen Hansen.

2001StoogeBand Photo: IHCA JudgesThis is a great event to check into. I was a second prize winner in the university division way back in 1989. At that time it was known as the American Horn Competition.

So what is does this photo have to do with the event? It is an image on the IHCA website in the section of 2001 photos. They caption it “Three of the judges after the competition!!!” Is that Steven Gross on the left?

Also, be sure to check out Julia’s site, it is full of great info even if she is a Steelers fan, with photos in her site to prove it!

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Photo: IHCA Judges
Published on January 31, 2009 by John Ericson

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