Tom Hiebert

Tom Hiebert is Professor of Music at California State University, Fresno within the College of Arts and Humanities, Department of Music. He has taught at the institution since 1987 and maintains an active profile as a horn performer and scholar specializing in historical brass repertoire.

Education:

• D.M.A., Horn Performance, Theory Minor, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1989
• M.M., Horn Performance and Literature, Eastman School of Music, 1980
• Staatliche Hochschule für Musik Rheinland-Köln (1976-1977)
• B.A., Music, Bethel College, North Newton, KS, 1978

Research Focus: Dr. Hiebert's scholarly work centers on historical horn performance practice, with emphasis on Baroque and Classical period repertoire and the recovery of obscure historical works. His research bridges performance and academic analysis, particularly through studies of natural horn techniques and historical context. Publications span journals like The Horn Call and Early Music, alongside contributions to The Cambridge Companion to Brass Instruments and The New Grove Dictionary.

Professional Engagement: He serves as principal horn of Fresno's Orpheus Chamber Ensemble since 1987 and has performed with the Boston Lyric Opera, Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra, and Fresno Philharmonic. Administrative roles include Department of Music Chair (2006-2010) and participation in the London Semester program (Spring 2005). His lecture-demonstrations at international conferences in Germany and Switzerland highlight interdisciplinary scholarship connecting performance practice with historical research.