Horn Day brings together players from area schools, community

KALAMAZOO—Horn Day, an annual festival at Western Michigan University open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the horn, will take place beginning at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, concluding with a final concert at 6:30 p.m. in the Dalton Center Recital Hall. All Horn Day events take place in the Dalton Center.

The fun-filled event offers an entire day of horn activities, including a master class and recital by guest artist John Ericson, horn professor at Arizona State University and co-founder of the online magazine "Horn Matters."

The festival also includes a solo competition for middle and high school participants, a recital by the WMU Horn Choir and WMU student soloists, and a chance for all participants to play in chamber ensembles and the Mass Horn Choir, which rehearses during the day and performs in the final concert.

For more information, visit the Horn Day website or call (269) 387-4667.