The French Horn is an instrument with a unique sound and a rich history. Its tone can touch the hearts of listeners and transport them into a world of beauty and emotion. For many musicians, playing the horn is both a technical and artistic challenge. That is why regular skill development through masterclasses is so important—offering valuable insights from experienced teachers.
Prof. Dariusz Mikulski invites you to:
International Horn Masterclass Pabianice 2025
6-12 July 2025 - Municipal Cultural Center in Pabianice
The course will be led by outstanding professors and horn educators
prof. Peter Arnold (Musikhochschule Mannheim)
dr hab. Tomasz Bińkowski (Fryderyk Chopin University of Music in Warsaw)
prof. dr hab. Dariusz Mikulski (Academy of Music in Łódź)
prof. Raimund Zell (Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz)
These are true masters of their craft, who passionately share their knowledge and experience with course participants. This is a unique opportunity to grow under the guidance of internationally respected professionals
Topics of the classes:
- warm-up, technique, flexibility, scale connections, lip trills, double and triple staccato, stopping technique, breathing technique
- working on repertoire
- preparing for orchestra auditions
Apply today and join us in Pabianice!
The program includes individual and group lessons, as well as lectures, presentations, and concerts. Participants will have the chance to expand their musical knowledge and experience the beauty of the horn repertoire performed by masters. Joanna Kowalewska, an experienced pianist who regularly collaborates with horn players at the Academy of Music in Łódź, will accompany participants throughout the course.
The course will cover a wide range of topics, including breathing techniques, embouchure work, lip trills, double and triple tonguing, legato playing, repertoire selection, and audition preparation for orchestras.
Daily Schedule:
9:30 – 11:00 group warm-up
11:00 – 13:30 individual lessons
13:30 – 14:30 lunch
14:30 – 17:00 individual lessons
The number of places is limited, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible to ensure your participation in this exceptional event.
The French Horn Masterclass 2025 is not only a chance to develop your technical and artistic skills, but also an unforgettable meeting of horn enthusiasts from across Poland and abroad
Registration form
Regulations International Horn Masterclass 2025
The organizer of the International Horn Masterclass 2025 (hereinafter: IHM 2025) is the MikulskiART Foundation (hereinafter: the Foundation), in cooperation with the Zbigniew Herbert Municipal Cultural Center in Pabianice. The organizational and artistic director of the masterclass is Prof. Dr. habil. Dariusz Mikulski.
The masterclass focuses on the French horn.
Participants under the age of 18 may attend only with the written consent of a legal guardian, which must be attached to the registration form.
The masterclass will be held from July 6 to 12, 2025, at the Zbigniew Herbert Municipal Cultural Center, located at ul. Tadeusza Kościuszki 14, Pabianice.
Each active participant is guaranteed five individual lessons (45 minutes each), which will include repertoire work as well as technical and workshop instruction.
All lessons are conducted in an open class format.
A daily joint warm-up session for horn players will be held.
Additional activities include work on orchestral excerpts, chamber music, sessions with an accompanist, and mini-recitals and musical presentations.
Masterclass Schedule
July 6, 2025, 4:00 PM (concert hall): Organizational meeting, joint warm-up, and short participant recitals.
July 7–12, 2025, 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Daily joint horn warm-up.
July 7–11, 2025, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Individual and group lessons with instructors.
July 12, 2025, 6:00 PM: Final concert by participants and conclusion of the masterclass.
Important Information for Participants
Participants must provide sheet music for the accompanying pianist at their own expense.
Participants consent to free recording (photo, audio, and video) of classes and concerts for promotional and archival purposes of the Foundation. They also consent to the use of their image on the Foundation’s social media channels. All participants will receive a certificate of participation.
Participation is conditional on submitting a completed registration form by July 5, 2025. The form is available at: www.mikulskiart.com. A confirmation of payment must be attached to the registration form.
Participation Fees
Professionals: EUR 240
Students: EUR 190
Passive participants / Teachers: EUR 145
Payment details:
Payments must be made by July 5, 2025 to the following account:
IBAN: PL55 1140 2004 0000 3812 1834 9536
BIC/SWIFT: BREXPLPWMBK
For further information, contact:
info@mikulskiart.com
+48 507 222 558
Personal Data Protection
The Foundation processes personal data in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its privacy policy, available on the website.
Submitting a completed and signed registration form (with a guardian’s signature for minors) constitutes voluntary consent to the processing of personal data and to the use of participants’ images on the Foundation’s social media platforms for the promotion of IHM 2025.
The data controller is the MikulskiART Foundation. Data will be used solely for the organization and execution of the masterclass.
Additional Provisions
a) The participation fee must match the amounts specified above.
b) The fee covers only participation in the masterclass sessions.
c) All bank transfer costs are the responsibility of the participant.
d) The Foundation does not cover travel, accommodation, or meals.
e) The Foundation does not assist with travel, accommodation, or meal arrangements.
f) In the event of cancellation due to circumstances beyond the organizer’s control, the fee will be fully refunded.
g) If a participant withdraws from the masterclass, the fee is non-refundable.
h) The number of places for active participants is limited. Participation is granted in the order of correctly submitted applications.
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