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St Thomas Orchestra of White Plains, New York Concert 18 May 2013 with Soloists and Senior VIP's Naomi and Stanley Drucker Performing Krommer Double Clarinet Concerto Op 35 - Bernard Tamosaitis, Conductor

VIP's Julia Heinen, Robert Spring, Helen - Goode-Castro, Margaret Thornhill, and William Powell

2nd Annual California Clarinet Day - California State University Northridge - 11 May 2013 - VIP Julia Heinen, Director

BURT HARA WINS POSITION WITH LOS ANGELES PHILHARMONIC

Today, we congratulate Burt Hara, one of the great orchestral clarinetists of our time, as he prepares to accept the position of Associate Principal Clarinet in the Los Angeles Philharmonic. In his 25 years as Principal Clarinet, Burt has been one of the shining stars of the Minnesota Orchestra. Last week in St. Paul, a packed house thrilled to his peerless performance of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto. More than a musician, his influence has been felt throughout the Twin Cities as a devoted teacher, generous donor, and community leader. Words cannot convey how much we will miss our beloved colleague and friend. He is truly irreplaceable. (Photo by NateRyan.com)

Clarinet Octet with the Quatuor Vendome and VIP David Gould, Liam Burke, VIP's Pascual Martinez-Forteza and Jon Manasse

David Gould Introducing the Quatuor Vendome at Concert

Quator Vendor with VIP's Pascual Martinez-Forteza (New York Philharmonic) and Francois Kloc, Vice President of the Buffet Group USA

Vandoren and Buffet Group USA Studios and New Showroom - 25 - 27 April 2013

The 2013 Masterclass Series - Quatuor Vendôme

Three of the best Eb players ever! — with John Yeh, Christie Miller and Jorge Montilla at Northeastern Illinois University

Chicago Clarinet Ensemble Director Dr Rose Sperrazza and Jorge Montilla

Chicago Clarinet Ensemble Venezuelen Virtuosity Weekend at Northeastern University with VIP's Jorge Montilla, former Solo Clarinetist in the Simon Bolivar Orchestra, and Directors VIP's Rose Sperrazza and John Bruce Yeh, Associate Solo Clarinetist and Eb in the Chicago Symphony held 19 - 20 April 2013

Stanley and Naomi Drucker, Marilyn Lehman, Pianist, Andrew Cooper, French Hornist, and Pianist Blanche Abram

Stanley and Naomi Drucker and Mike Getzin after Performance

American Chamber Ensemble April Concert at Hofstra University with Senior VIP's Stanley Drucker, Naomi Drucker and Artist Ensemble - 7 April 2013 Program included:

Bohuslav Martinu Serenade: 2 clarinets, violin, viola and cello
Gabriel Faure Quartet No. 1, Op. 15: piano, violin, viola and cello
Ernst von Dohnanyi Sextet in C Major: piano, viola, viola, cello, clarinet and French horn

Performers Blanche Abram, Naomi Drucker and Marilyn Lehman, with violinist Eriko Sato, violist Lois Martin and cellist Chris Finckel. Guest artists will be Andrew Cooper, French horn and Stanley Drucker, clarinet

David John Davani, a Freshman Clarinetist and student of Senior VIP Naomi Drucker and Alan R Kay at Stony Brook State University of New York honored by national arts organization 7 April 2013

Michael Wayne, Solo Clarinetist in the Boston Symphony Master Class - VIP David Gould, Director

Vandoren Artist Studio, 250 W 54th St, New York City - 4 April 2013

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