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On this episode of 'Exposition: An Arts + Culture Podcast', we speak with Dr. Nicholas Kenney, Chair of the Department of Music at Southeast Missouri State University. He previews the International Horn Competition of America (IHCA) at the SEMO River Campus. The competition features over 100 performers across two divisions: university and professional, with live streaming of the semifinals and finals on the IHCA YouTube channel, and takes place every two years. Performances are from August 27th to 30th.
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