UGA doctor of musical arts student Lauren Hunt took first prize Sept. 1 in the International Horn Competition of America’s university division. Hunt, who began her studies this fall in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music, competed against 53 other hornists for the title.
The International Horn Competition of America was founded in 1975 to promote higher performance standards for domestic hornists. In time, its mission expanded to include international artists who compete every other year in the event’s professional and university divisions. This year’s competition, held on campus at Kentucky’s University of Louisville, included performers from 21 states and 10 countries.
