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Welcome to IHS 54

I am thrilled to be the host for the upcoming IN-PERSON symposium!

IHS54 takes place at the Texas A&M University Kingsville Music Education Complex, a beautiful and spacious facility completed in January 2020. The University is located in the historic town of Kingsville, Texas, built on the donated lands of the world-famous King Ranch.

Ranching traditions continue to be a way of life here and one needs to only venture a short distance to encounter abundant wildlife. This area inspires the symposium theme Untamed Horn. Let it also inspire your presentations, performances, and compositions for the symposium.

I invite all of you to unleash your inner cowboy and join us August 1-6, 2022 for the 54th International Horn Symposium!

Jennifer Ratchford Sholtis, IHS54 Host

Review the IHS 54 COVID-19 Policy

Our COVID Policy
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Registration

Shop the IHS54 Marketplace Store to register for the symposium*, submit proposals, register for IHS54-sponsored competitions, and all additional offerings and products that will enhance your IHS54 experience.

*See PROMOCODE page for details on adjusted pricing registrations.

Registration

Full Registration $400
Full Student Registration $325
Single Day Registration (18+) $75/Day
IHS54 Youth Days Registration is per person, either purchased online or onsite. Previous Youth Days packages are no longer available. Purchase includes entry to all events on August 5-6. $100
Accompanying Adult Pass $210
Competition Registration N/C

Please review the IHS54 Covid Policy

No Registration Refunds after July 1 unless cancellation is due to catastrophic event and not COVID-related

Additional Items

Competition Registration --
On-Campus Meals (RFoC Javelina Dining Hall) $24 + tax/day
On-Campus Parking $6/day
IHS54 Texas BBQ Roundup (Friday, Aug 5, Deadline July 5) $27 + tax
Celebration of Kingsville & S. Texas Heritage (Sat. Aug 6) $45 + Tax
IHS54 T-Shirt (Deadline July 11) $18 + tax
Single Event Featured Artist Concert Ticket $20 + tax
Airport Shuttle Service $60/one-way
Full Week LIVESTREAM Evening Concert $100

IHS 54 Artists

A fantastic lineup of Featured Artists, representing countries from around the globe, will be announced as soon as possible. Please stay tuned!

Featured Artists

Guest Artists

Contributing Artists

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IHS Awards and Performance Contests

  • Barry Tuckwell Award
  • The Jon Hawkins Memorial Award
  • Paul Mansur Award
  • IHS Premier Soloist Competition
  • Frizelle Orchestral Audition Contest
View IHS Awards and Contests

Schedule

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IHS 54 Schedule Overview
Monday, Aug 1 Tuesday, Aug 2 Wednesday, Aug 3 Thursday, Aug 4 Friday, Aug 5 Saturday, Aug 6
Registration Guided Warmup Guided Warmup Guided Warmup Guided Warmup Youth Day &
King Ranch Tour
Presentations
Performances
Exhibits
Masterclasses
Clinics
Competitions
Lobby Café
Presentations
Performances
Exhibits
Masterclasses
Clinics
Competitions
Lobby Café
Presentations
Performances
Exhibits
Masterclasses
Clinics
Lobby Café
Presentations
Performances
Exhibits
Masterclasses
Clinics
Lobby Café
Exhibits
Presentations
Performances
Masterclasses
Clinics
Lobby Café
Presentations
Compteition Winner Performances
Exhibits
Masterclasses
Clinics
Lobby Café
IHS54 Texas BBQ Roundup
IHS54 Opening Concert IHS54 Pre Concert Performance IHS54 Pre Concert Performance IHS54 Pre Concert Performance IHS54 Pre Concert Performance IHS54 Closing Concert
Featured Artist Concert Featured Artist Concert Featured Artist Concert Featured Artist Concert Featured Artist Concert Featured Artist Concert
Veranda After Dark Veranda After Dark Veranda After Dark Veranda After Dark Veranda After Dark Veranda After Dark
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Social Events

Lobby Café

Sit and chat at the Lobby Café located in the Music Building lobby. Beverages and light refreshments offered for purchase daily.

Veranda After Dark

Mix and mingle every evening post-Featured Artist Concert. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and light refreshments offered for purchase nightly.

IHS 54 Texas BBQ Roundup

Hang up your spurs and enjoy a traditional Texas BBQ plate. The event will take place in the beautiful Cesar Kleberg Wildlife Center, a Spanish-style gathering place with large veranda surrounded by the Native Plant Garden exhibiting a variety of Texas flora. BBQ tickets are $27.

Celebration of Kingsville and South Texas Heritage

A special symposium-organized tour will be Saturday August 6. Register and reserve your seat in one easy package of $45 per person. Tour includes visits to King Ranch, Ranch Museum, Ranch Saddle Shop, Wild Horse Distillery, and Historic Downtown.

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The Grand Staircase of the School of Music
Train Depot

Travel/Lodging/Food

On-Campus Dorms will be available. Price is $280-360, plus tax for the week. More details will be coming soon

Travel/Lodging/Food

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Exhibitor Information

Learn about becoming an exhibitor for IHS 54

Exhibitor Rules and Registration

Please note this information is subject to change