An alphorn is 12 feet of pure wonder. Made of spruce and rattan, an alphorn was used by Shepards for conversions in the Alps. The Rhinemaidens and their alphorns are not only mesmerizing to listen to but inspire absolute awe and amazement to see this majestic instrument in action.

Dr. Natalie Grana is a professional French horn performer and Fulbright scholar in the field of Solfège. She is the director of Alphorn outreach with the Utah based company Alpensong and is on staff with the Alphorn Institute of America. She resides in Chicago where she teaches at DePaul University, Loyola University and Lake Forest College.

Dr. Laura Whisler is a physician and French horn musician who has made alphorn an integral part of her life.