The Horn Call Podcast

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The official podcast of the International Horn Society. This is a monthly podcast featuring interviews with Horn Call authors, archived audio from past IHS symposia, and other news and updates in the horn world.Disclaimer: The views, information, or opinions expressed during this series are solely those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent those of the International Horn Society.
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Episode 70: Dr. Derek J. Wright
Episode 79
Sunday, 1 February, 2026

Join us in Episode 70 for a conversation with Dr. Derek J. Wright! Derek plays 3rd horn with the award-winning Dallas Winds and in the West Texas Symphony. He has performed with several major orchestras including the Fort Worth Symphony and the Dallas Symphony. Dr. Wright is also a co-owner of Houghton Horns. He has contributed to the design of horns and mouthpieces for the Verus brand and frequently speaks on instrument design and acoustics at various educational institutions. Episode Highlights Horn playing journey, education, influences, etc. Studying with Kazimierz Machala at the University of Illinois, followed by Masters at University of Minnesota, Doctorate at Arizona State University Moving to Texas, getting started with Houghton Horns, and eventually becoming a co-owner Houghton Horns Retail Shop and Repair Shop are two different businesses “Bad practice is worse than no practice…” Horn/mouthpiece design Marketing, communication, and other aspects of the business Skills learned as a musician that have been helpful in business, and vice-versa Upcoming projects/developments New Houghton Horns building with concert hall Importance of the IHS to you and Houghton Horns “I need to always learn…” National Association of Music Merchandisers National Association of School Music Dealers, Inc Molly Gebrian, Learn Faster, Perform Better: A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing The Savvy Musician by David Cutler