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The Horn SignalAuthor: Bob Reeves Brass
Welcome to The Horn Signal, brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass, where the horn takes center stage. In each episode, you'll hear from acclaimed horn players from around the world as they share their experiences and insights. Discover valuable advice on finding influential teachers, auditioning for college and graduate programs, building a successful career, and excelling in studio recordings. Whether you're a student, professional, or simply a fan of the instrument, The Horn Signal offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration straight from the hearts of the world's finest horn players. Language: en Genres: Arts, Music, Performing Arts Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode #13 - Preston Shepard
Wednesday, 28 January, 2026
The Horn Signal is proudly brought to you by Bob Reeves Brass and the Colburn School Summer Brass Institute. Join hosts John Snell and Preston Shepard as they interview horn players around the world. Today's episode features Preston Shepard, Los Angeles freelance horn player and podcast host. About Preston Shepard: Preston Shepard is an active free-lance hornist in the Los Angeles area. A student of Joseph Meyer, he studied at Cal State University Northridge and Azusa Pacific University. Preston has performed with the San Diego Symphony, the Los Angeles Opera, Pacific Symphony, Los Angeles Master Chorale, Long Beach Symphony, Santa Barbara Symphony, Opera Santa Barbara, San Bernardino Symphony, New West Symphony, Redlands Symphony, Riverside Philharmonic, Santa Maria Symphony, Los Angeles Jewish Symphony, and many others around the Greater Los Angeles area. He has also recorded on numerous feature films, television shows and specials such as Avatar 2, Zootopia 2, Hocus Pocus 2, Aquaman 2, Wish, Encanto : Live at the Hollywood Bowl, The Game Awards, Big City Greens, The Nun, The Boogeyman, Geostorm, Inhumans, The Orville, Blood and Treasure, Homecoming Season 2, Star Trek : Lower Decks, Picard, Discovery, Strange New Worlds, Solar Opposites, and Presumed Innocent as well as for video game projects such as Fortnite, Overwatch and League of Legends. He has also recorded on albums for artists such as Avenged Sevenfold and Deadmau5. Preston is the adjunct professor of horn at Westmont College and The Master's University.










