Horn Faculty History
Indiana University Jacobs School of Music horn students enjoy a variety of teachers, with their unique pedagogical approaches. The horn faculty, past and present, have come from very diverse backgrounds and offer a myriad of experience and knowledge. In particular, we remember our Distinguished Professor Philip Farkas, whose legacy is so important and influenced so many players.
Chronological List of Faculty Members Since 1954
1954-1959: Verne Reynolds
1960: Ethel Merker
1960-1982, 1983-1984: Philip Farkas (Distinguished Professor)
1961-1971: Abe Kniaz
1978-1984: Robert Elworthy
1982-1983: Michael Hatfield (Visiting Professor)
1982-1983, 2005-2006: Michael Höltzel
1982-1983: Frøydis Ree Wekre (Visiting Professor)
1982-1983: Herman Baumann (Visiting Professor)
1984-1985: Meir Rimon
1984-2006: Michael Hatfield
1985-2014: Myron Bloom
1986-Present: Richard Seraphinoff
1998-1999: Randy Gardner (Adjunct Professor)
1999-2000: Tom Sherwood (Adjunct Professor)
- 2006-Present: Jeff Nelsen
- 2010-Present: Dale Clevenger