The youngest university professor is Alia Sabur (USA, b. 22 February 1989). She was appointed as a full-time faculty Professor at Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea as Research Liaison with Stony Brook University (New York, USA) with effect from 19 February 2008, aged 18 years 362 days.

24 April 2008

The youngest University Professor on world record is Alia Sabur (USA, b. 22 February 1989). She was appointed as a full-time faculty Professor at Konkuk University, Seoul, South Korea as Research Liaison (with Stony Brook New York, USA) with effect from 19 February 2008, the youngest on record in the Guiness World Book of Records. Recognition presented on the MSNBC Today Show 24 April 2008

New York City USA

An incredible honor was recognized on the MSNBC Today Show with the appointment of 19 year old Dr. Alia Sabur to the Science and Engineering Department at Konkuk University in Korea. As her website will indicate, she is a prodigal Clarinetist and performance active, and has studied with David Weber and Ricardo Morales. She is a WKA member and has attended many Clarinet Workshops, Master Classes, and Festivals. A background summary is below.

Alia has been setting records and making history starting with reading at 8 months old. Her IQ was determined off the charts. She went from 4th grade to college, earning a B.S. in Applied Mathematics summa cum laude from Stony Brook University at age 14, the youngest female in American history. She then earned an M.S. and Ph.D. (ABD) in Materials Science and Engineering from Drexel University. Alia is the youngest ever to receive fellowships and awards from the Dept of Defense, NASA, GAANN and NSF.

Also multi-talented, Alia has been performing with orchestras since her solo debut at 11 with the Mozart Concerto where she was billed a music prodigy. She has also performed with musicians as diverse as Lang Lang and Smash Mouth. She enjoys performing as an orchestral member, chamber musician and soloist equally and is venturing into crossover, jazz and fusion. As a Juilliard School student she was mentored by some of the world's greatest musicians and is the winner of several celebrated awards.

Alia has done groundbreaking work towards developing nanotube-based cellular probes for use in medical research. This will allow the ability to measure the reaction of nano-materials injected into individual cells. She is also interested in a venue to develop non-invasive optical blood glucose meters for people with diabetics. Alia tries to be a role model for young people, especially girls by breaking the stereotype that scientists are nerdy. She is also passionately interested in helping improve the quality of STEM education in this country.

Alia wanted to help the relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina, so when she learned that Southern University at New Orleans, a historically Black public college, was the only college still operating out of trailers, she accepted a temporary position there as her way of giving back. While continuing her research efforts long distance with Konkuk and SBU, she has been teaching four courses at SUNO and living at the Mount Carmel Motherhouse, also devastated by Katrina. In May Alia will head for South Korea.

Alia Sabur began her clarinet studies with Ricardo Morales at age ten. She has been performing with orchestras since she was 11 when she made her orchestral debut and was billed a clarinet prodigy performing Mozart's Clarinet Concerto. In a New York Times column about Alia, Mr. Morales recalled preparing her. "It requires a beautiful sound, beautiful phrasing, a solid technical foundation. You must sing through the instrument. She does! It was child's play for her."

In a front page story in the Philadelphia Inquirer about Alia, Mr. Morales said he wants to be "one of the guardians who help develop her unusual gifts." She is most noted for her beautiful tone and sensitivity. A versatile artist, Alia is at ease as an orchestra member, a chamber artist and soloist. Mostly classical she is now taking advantage of the full range of the clarinet venturing into jazz, cross-over, fusion and popular. She has performed with pianist Lang Lang and rock band Smash Mouth.

Primary Clarinet Teachers

Ricardo Morales (1999 - 2007)
David Weber (2002 - 2003)

Additional Studies (Alphabetical)

Ben Armato, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra (retired), Larry Combs, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Paul Demers, Philadelphia Orchestra, Elaine Douvas, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Laura Flax, American Symphony Orchestra, N.Y.C. Opera, Claude Frank, piano pedagogue, Daniel Gilbert, Cleveland Orchestra, Bil Jackson, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Alan Kay, Juilliard School, Anthony McGill, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Donald Montanaro, Philadelphia Orchestra (retired), Mark Nuccio, New York Philharmonic, Kalmen Opperman, clarinet pedagogue, Joaquin Valdepenas, Toronto Symphony Orchestra

Selected Activities and Awards

·        First Place Winner, Greenwich Village Orchestra, Concerto Competition, 2007

·        2005 Yamaha Young Performing Artist, Youngest Ever

·        First Place Winner, Oklahoma University Clarinet Symposium Young Artist Competition

·        Featured on WQXR Young Artists Showcase with Robert Sherman

·        Organized "World Peace" event at Drexel performing "Jerusalem" (by D.K. Arrington) with Ohad Bar David, cello, Philadelphia Orchestra and Keiko Sato, piano Curtis Institute

·        CW Post Tilles Scholar, youngest ever, at 9, performing Weber Concerto No. 1

Selected Performances and Ensembles

·        Special Event: Guest Artist Recital, West Chester University

·        Performances with Lang Lang (at 14) and Smash Mouth (at 15)

·        Mozart Concerto (at 11), Weber Concertino (at 13) with Rockland Symphony Orchestra

·        Mozart Clarinet Quintet with Bannerman String Quartet

·        New York Youth Symphony, (3 years) principal clarinet, and E-flat clarinet

·        Attended Juilliard School, featured wind quintet (at 16)

·        Attended Mannes School of Music, principal clarinet (at 17)

·        Inter School Orchestra, first clarinet at 14

·        Stony Brook University Orchestra, first clarinet at 11

Performance Recordings

Rabaud Solo de Concours 2005

"Jerusalem" at Drexel Concert for World Peace 2005

Messager Solo de Concours 2004

Saine-Seans Sonata 1st Mvt 2004

Mozart Concerto at 11 2000

Concert Programs and Flyers

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Music Photos (15 photos) image image image image image image image image image image image image image image

Music People (18 photos) image image image image image image image image image image image image image image image image image

Featured Articles

Philadelphia Inquirer, New York Times, New York Post, Newsday, Star Ledger, Glamour, Teen People, Washington Post, El Diario, N.Y. Times Upfront, Spot On, Time Out N.Y., Time for Kids, AP, NY Daily News, La Nacion, ASEE, NSPE, Innovation Philadelphia. Numerous additional articles nationally and internationally

Media Appearances/Public Performances

Jimmy Kimmel Live, Today Show, Fox and Friends, Fox News, CNN, Headline News, NewsNight with Aaron Brown, Lou Dobbs Tonight, Today in New York, Good Morning America, The View, Montel Show, Deborah Norville Tonight, Japan TV, Teen Kid News, Inside Edition, Rosie (Rosie O'Donnell Show)
Numerous additional appearances/performances on local television.

16 - 18 April 2008

Major Master Class and Reed/Mouthpiece Seminar by Michael Lomax hosted by Sergio Bosi, Professor of Clarinete at the G Rossini Conservatory in Pesaro, Italy

Pesaro, Italy

       A major 3 day Seminar, with Master Classes held at the G. Rossini Conservatory hosted by Professor Sergio Bosi, a major Soloist and teacher here.  Students and several Professors from 8 Conservatories throughout Italy attended for this event.  Mike Lomax, a major Mouthpiece maker and artisan and Solo Clarinetist in the Springfield, Missouri Symphony, brought with him the resources and tools and knowledge that made this a meaningful time for all involved. Several students participated in lesson classes covering fundamentals, Solo literature, etude studies, and in addition, sessions on mouthpiece design, characteristics and how tone and color is determined by critical dimensions, and more.  As the galleries above will indicate, there is much to learn about how to pick and be satisfied with the equipment one uses to maximize performance and feel effective about playing.  The social atmosphere surely was inspiring and informal.   Due credit is due to Sergio Bosi and Mike Lomax for this successful meeting.

Calvin Falwell, Bass Clarinetist	Composer Todd Goodman	Falwell and Goodman	Conductor Lauffer, Falwell, and Goodman

 17 April 2008

World Premiere Performance of Todd Goodman's Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Orchestra performed by Calvin Falwell and the Beaver Valley Philharmonic in Midland, Pennsylvania conducted by Bruce Lauffer

Midland, Pennsylvania USA

In the third and final concert of its 2007-08 season, the Beaver Valley Philharmonic Orchestra premiered a new work by composer-in-residence Todd Goodman. Hence the concert’s theme: “Premiere and Finale”. Also on the program was the Mozart Requiem.

The Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Orchestra was commissioned by Maestro Bruce Lauffer and the Beaver Valley Philharmonic to conclude the 2008-09 season. The work, in two movements, takes the orchestra and soloist through a passionate journey of the relationship between a child and a parent. Goodman said the first movement, Promenade Comique, translated as “funny walk,” is an argument between the orchestra, acting as the parent, and a jocular bass clarinet soloist, representing the child.

The second movement, A Berceuse et Rêve, which means “a lullaby and dream,” reverses the roles of the two characters and tells the story of a parent, this time represented by the bass clarinet, who is trying to put the child (the orchestra) to sleep. Performance with Calvin Falwell was well covered with skill and virtuosity. Complete information about this premiere on the Clarinet Premiere Page.

 

13 April 2008

 

Harold Wright Merit Clarinet Competition

 

Boston, Massachusetts USA

           This annual Merit Competition is earmarked to honor the artistic accomplishment of Mr Wright, former Solo Clarinetist in the Boston Symphony sponsored by the Boston Woodwind Society, which has Merit Competitions representing each of the Woodwind Instruments and honoring the Principal players.  First Prize winners receive a Prize of $1000. Below is information about the Dedicated artists and the winners.

       

                                                                                  

                                                                                         Harold Wright

Harold Wright was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania and began playing the clarinet at age twelve. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied clarinet with the Philadelphia Orchestra’s principal clarinetist,  Ralph McLane, and chamber music with that orchestra’s principal oboist, Marcel Tabuteau.
Upon graduating from Curtis, Mr. Wright joined the Houston Symphony and a year later became principal clarinetist of the Dallas Symphony. For many summers he participated in the Marlboro Music Festival and the Casals Festival Orchestra and was a frequent guest artist with the Lincoln Center Chamber Concerts, the Mostly Mozart Festival, and the chamber music concerts at the 92nd Street “Y” in New York.
He also appeared frequently with such leading string quartets as the Budapest, Guarneri, Vermeer, and Juilliard. In 1970 he joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra as principal clarinet and taught at New England Conservatory, Boston University, and the Tanglewood Music Center until his untimely death in August 1993. He has left a legacy of memorable recordings.

Rebecca Doggett - Harold Wright Clarinet Merit Award - 2008 Originally from Brookline, MA, Rebecca Doggett is currently a student of David Shifrin at the Yale School of Music where she is pursuing a Masters of Music in clarinet performance. Rebecca completed her undergraduate studies at Yale, graduating magna cum laude with a double major in psychology and music. While at Yale, Rebecca served as principal clarinetist of the Yale Symphony Orchestra and was awarded the Seymour L. Lustman prize for artistic and cultural contributions to the Yale community. In 2001, Rebecca made her Boston debut with the Boston Pops Orchestra under the direction of Keith Lockhart as winner of the Boston Symphony Orchestra High School Concerto Competition. She is the recipient of an achievement award from the Harvard Musical Association and received the woodwind department award and the Eugene Lehner chamber music award upon graduating from the New England Conservatory Preparatory School where she was a student of William Wrzesien. During the summers, Rebecca is a faculty member at Jr. Greenwood Music Camp, a small chamber music camp in the Berkshires which she attended for many years. In the fall of 2008, she will be starting her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology at UC Santa Barbara, researching behavioral intervention techniques for children with autism.

Yuan Gao - Harold Wright Clarinet Merit Award - 2007 Yuan Gao started studying at the Central University of Nationalities College of Music in Beijing at the age of 13. He won the First Prize at The Second National Clarinet Competition of China when he was 16. A year later, he was the top prizewinner at Jeunesses Musicales International Music Competition in Romania. He is currently a member of Trio Diamante (clarinet, violin and piano), which was recently one of only twelve groups in the country invited to the quarterfinal round of the National Fischoff Chamber Music Competition in the Senior Division String category. Last year, Trio Diamante won First Prize at the International Chamber Music Ensemble Competition (sponsored by the Chamber Music Foundation of New England) and performed at Carnegie Hall. He has studied in Vienna, Belgium and Paris with Peter Schmidl (Principal Clarinetist of the Vienna Philharmonic), Eddy Vanoosthuyse (Principal Clarinetist of the Flemish National Radio Orchestra) at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Ghent, and Michel Lethiec (Professor at the Paris Conservatory). In the fall of 2007, Yuan will continue studying with Jonathan Cohler, with whom he has worked since 2005, and complete the requirements for an Artist Diploma at the Longy School of Music in Cambridge, Massachusetts,

Danielle Occhipinti - Harold Wright Clarinet Merit Award - 2006 Originally from New York, Danielle studied with David Dworkin and Ben Amato, both formerly of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, and continued her studies at New England Conservatory with Thomas Martin of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as well as with Jonathan Cohler, well know recitalist and soloist. As a Harold Wright was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania and began playing the clarinet at age twelve. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied clarinet with the Philadelphia Orchestra’s principal clarinetist,  Ralph McLane, and chamber music with that orchestra’s principal oboist, Marcel Tabuteau.
Upon graduating from Curtis, Mr. Wright joined the Houston Symphony and a year later became principal clarinetist of the Dallas Symphony. For many summers he participated in the Marlboro Music Festival and the Casals Festival Orchestra and was a frequent guest artist with the Lincoln Center Chamber Concerts, the Mostly Mozart Festival, and the chamber music concerts at the 92nd Street “Y” in New York.
He also appeared frequently with such leading string quartets as the Budapest, Guarneri, Vermeer, and Juilliard. In 1970 he joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra as principal clarinet and taught at New England Conservatory, Boston University, and the Tanglewood Music Center until his untimely death in August 1993. He has left a legacy of memorable recordings. Harold Wright was born in Wayne, Pennsylvania and began playing the clarinet at age twelve. He attended the Curtis Institute of Music, where he studied clarinet with the Philadelphia Orchestra’s principal clarinetist,  Ralph McLane, and chamber music with that orchestra’s principal oboist, Marcel Tabuteau.
Upon graduating from Curtis, Mr. Wright joined the Houston Symphony and a year later became principal clarinetist of the Dallas Symphony. For many summers he participated in the Marlboro Music Festival and the Casals Festival Orchestra and was a frequent guest artist with the Lincoln Center Chamber Concerts, the Mostly Mozart Festival, and the chamber music concerts at the 92nd Street “Y” in New York.
He also appeared frequently with such leading string quartets as the Budapest, Guarneri, Vermeer, and Juilliard. In 1970 he joined the Boston Symphony Orchestra as principal clarinet and taught at New England Conservatory, Boston University, and the Tanglewood Music Center until his untimely death in August 1993. He has left a legacy of memorable recordings.clarinet performance major, Danielle received her Bachelor of Music degree in 2005, and her Master of Music degree in May 2007. An active orchestral musician, Danielle has played with several professional orchestras, including the Boston Philharmonic, Nashua Symphony and Granite State Symphony. In the summer of 2007, Danielle attended the American Institute of Musical Musical Studies in Graz, Austria

Amy Advocat - Harold Wright Clarinet Merit Award - 2005 Completing her studies at New England Conservatory, Amy received her Bachelor of Music degree with Distinction in Performance in May 2004. She went on to continue her studies at that same institution and received a Master of Music degree in May 2006. Amy's motivation, dedication, and level of accomplishment typify the high standards required of recipients of the Harold Wright Clarinet Merit Award. She was chosen unanimously by a panel of judges comprised of two members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra's clarinet section, Thomas Martin and Craig Nordstrom; world-renowned clarinet soloist and recording artist, Richard Stoltzman; and William Wrzesien, chair of New England Conservatory's Woodwind Department. All are members of New England Conservatory's clarinet faculty. We congratulate Amy and wish her continued success.

 

		Rick Sowash. Composer

12 April 2008

World Premiere of Rick Sowash  Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra, recorded live at Mt. Auburn Presbyterian Church, Clermont Philharmonic Orchestra, Jamie Morales Matos conducting, Angelo Santoro, Clarinetist

  http://www.sowash.com/recordings/concerto.html

 Cincinnati, Ohio USA

   Allegro Moderato, 11:36.

    Moderato "The View from Carew", 9:20.

    Allegro, 10:20.

                The Concerto for Clarinet and Orchestra is Rick Sowash’s newest major work, completed in December of 2007. This work was written in response to almost seven years of gracious but tireless pestering on the part of Rick’s friend Angelo Santoro, to whom the concerto is dedicated. Back in 2000 Angelo asked Rick to write for him a one-movement Romance for clarinet and orchestra. Rick complied with a work evoking the view from Cincinnati’s highest building, entitled “The View from Carew.” Angelo loved the piece and duly premiered it with the Cincinnati Community Orchestra. Angelo felt, however, that the Romance would serve best as the slow, middle movement of a full-length three-movement concerto. In the summer of ‘07, Rick finally accepted the challenge of writing the substantive outer movements that such an expansive middle movement would require. This proved to be a major challenge, requiring several months of demanding but very exciting work. After the April 12, 2008 premiere, Rick has come to feel that this concerto is one of his finest works to date.

 

                                                         Nathan Williams Master Classes

 

                                                    Kimberley Cole Luevano Master Class

12 April 2008

Eastern Michigan University Clarinet Day, Dr Kimberley Cole Luevano, Director

Ypsilanti, Michigan USA

East Michigan State University held a first Clarinet Day under Professor Kimberley Cole Luevano with Guest Artist Dr Nathan Williams, teacher of Clarinet at the Interlochen Arts Academy. The day was intense with a 2 hour Master Class with students working on repertoire and Orchestral Studies. Program posted in the above galleries. A guest recital of regional professional Clarinetists and Orchestral players performed also that afternoon.

                                   Sam Merciers Clarinet Repair/Maintenance Class Presentation

          

           The afternoon had 2 sessions, one on Clarinet Repair given by Sam Merciers of Meridian Winds, with an in depth presentation of what is needed to properly quick fix a clarinet such as springs, pads, key alignment, checking and correcting leaks, and how to test a horn after repairs. Care of the instrument emphasized, especially looking out to prevent cracking and how to repair it. Presentation slides and instrument demonstrations were done to make the class informative and interesting. Proper care with a professional shop was encouraged. Meridian Winds offered displays of Clarinets, accessories, and offered repair service for the participants.

                            Nathan Williams Recital and with Director Kimberley Cole Luevano

          A Master Class for students with Dr Cole Luevano convened with coaching of solo works including the Osborne Rhapsody with 2 students with different approaches to the piece. The students had common issues such as confidence, breath support, and taking control of their horns as a means toward the musical end. The session was highly optimistic and supportive of the students and humorous.

Nathan Williams gave an incredible recital showing unstoppable technical strength and sensitive musical interpretation. Program included contemporary music, Brahms 2nd Sonata, the Debussy Rhapsody, and with Dr Cole Luevano, the Ponchiali Duo with 2 Clarinets and Piano. Performance was incredible technically and musical.

The success of this day owes to Dr Cole and surely will repeat again.

 Director Stefan Harg in Master Classes and Recital

Kjell-Inge Stevennson in Master Classes and Clarinet Ensemble

 

6 April 2008

Stockholm Clarinet Summit, Stefan Harg, Director, Guest Artist Kjell-Inge Stevensson Principal Clarinettist of the Swedish Radio Orchestra

Stockholm, Sweden

The Clarinet Summit was held at the Nordic Music Gymnasium Stockholm and this time we had the fortune to have Professor Kjell-Inge Stevensson Principal Clarinettist of the Swedish Radio orchestra and well known for a leading interpretation of the Nielsen concerto with us for master classes. Furthermore the Clarinet summit also had the artistic director Stefan Harg conducting master classes and a concert with music by Chausson Andante –Allegro berio sequenza ixa and Weber grand duo Concertante. master technician Jonas Näslund held a much-appreciated seminar about material ’’does it make any difference ’’ it was titled. As usual the day ended with all the participants joining in a concert. the event was sponsored by Vandoren, Paris.

The clarinet summit will be back in October 2008

5 April 2008

Troy University Clarinet Day, Timothy Phillips, Director

Troy, Alabama USA

On Saturday, April 5, 2008, Troy University Clarinet Day was held at the John M. Long School of Music at Troy University in Troy, Alabama. The event was hosted by Dr. Timothy Phillips, Assistant Professor of Clarinet at Troy University. Mrs. Katrina Phillips presented a lecture on practicing techniques.

High school students from Alabama and Florida attended the event. During the day, high school students played in a clarinet choir with members of the Troy University Clarinet Studio. At the end of the day, a concert was held which featured performances by both the Troy University Clarinet Choir and the combined clarinet choir.

Jim Darby of Capitol Music, from Montgomery, Alabama, was in attendance at the event and many clarinets were on hand for the students to try.

The day’s events were as follows:

9:00 – 9:30 a.m. Registration

10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Clarinet Choir Rehearsal

11:00 – Noon Clinic: How to Practice Like a Pro (Mrs. Katrina Phillips)

Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Clarinet Choir Rehearsal

2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Clinic: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About

Clarinet Reeds (Dr. Timothy Phillips)

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Clarinet Choir Rehearsal

5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Final Concert

Troy University Clarinet Day

Final Concert

Saturday, April 5, 2008, 5:30 P.M.

John Maloy Long Hall

Trois Pièces Brèves Pierre Bigot

I. Prelude (b. 1931)

II. Berceuse

III. Rengaine

Hungarian Dance No. 5 Johannes Brahms

(1833-1897)

arr. M. Mazzini

Troy University Clarinet Choir

Timothy Phillips, conductor

Program selected from

Canon in D Johann Pachelbel

(1653-1706)

arr. J. Gai

Siciliana Ottorino Resphigi

(1879-1836)

arr. K. Koda

Pizzicato Polka Josef Strauss

(1827-1870)

arr. D. Hotz

Washington Post March John Philip Sousa

(1854-1932)

arr. K. Abeling

Troy University Clarinet Day Clarinet Choir

Timothy Phillips, conductor

Troy University Clarinet Studio

Abby Adams, Spanish Fort, AL Haley Jackson, Troy, AL

Andy Anderson, Mobile, AL Jonathan Kelly, Bainbridge, GA

Joseph R. Austin, Daleville, AL Carrie Kennedy, Chelsea, AL

Christina Banks, Panama City, FL Caitlin Lancaster, Smyrna, GA

Rebecca Brown, Baker, FL Kristle Lawrence, Deatsville, AL

Jamie DeFord, Geneva, AL Kaley MacFadyen, Fort Walton Beach, FL

Bonita Dungan, Bayou La Batre, AL Melissa Mikul, Tuscumbia, AL

Lauren Edwards, Crestview, FL Kimberly Owens, Montgomery, AL

Casey Fariss, Daleville, AL Tiffany Reeves, Baker, FL

Donna Flowers, Jack, AL Jennifer Wyatt, Verbena, AL

Mary-Anne Gillis, Enid, OK Kathryn Zehner, Lynn Haven, FL

Keith Hermeling, Luverne, AL

High School Students

Abbey Anderson, Wetumpka, AL Mykal Leigh-Ann McCall, Ozark, AL

Sara Austin, East Palatka, FL Desrick Mitchell, Luverne, AL

Kathryn Bailey, Ozark, AL Kindal Moody, Belleview, FL

Amanda Banks, Panama City, FL Courtney M. Napper, Jack, AL

Heather Burke, Daleville, AL Johntravius Oliver, Luverne, AL

Ariel Edwards, Wetumpka, AL Heather Ralson, Decatur, AL

Haley Ellis, Brundidge, AL Scott Reed, Cottondale, FL

Hannah Ellis, Tallassee, AL Charlotte Smith, Troy, AL

Cassie Farr, Enterprise, AL Ashlee Taylor, Ozark, AL

Casey Greget, Ozark, AL Sarah Thompson, Enterprise, AL

Kristen Hopkins, Lynn Haven, FL Nicole Velez, Enterprise, AL

April Jackson, Brewton, AL Tyler Winston, Spanish Fort, AL

Becky Lester, Glenwood, AL

Special Thanks to the Following Supportive Schools and their Band Directors

Austin High School (AL)

Bay High School (FL)

Belleview High School (FL)

Brantley High School (AL)

Carroll High School (AL)

Charles Henderson High School (AL)

Daleville High School (AL)

Elmore County High School (AL)

Enterprise High School (AL)

Luverne High School (AL)

Marianna High School (FL)

Palatka High School (FL)

Spanish Fort High School (AL)

Zion Chapel High School (AL)

Special Thanks to the Following for Making this Event Possible

John M. Long School of Music (Larry Blocher, Director; Rhonda Taylor, Administrative Assistant

Troy University Bands (Ralph Ford, Director of Bands; Mark Walker, Associate Director of Bands; Monique Crawley, Administrative Assistant)

Members of the Troy University Clarinet Studio

Charlotte Smith, Charles Henderson High School Student, for her Poster Design!

Each and every member of the faculty at the John M. Long School of Music

Timothy Phillips is Assistant Professor of Clarinet at Troy University and co-principal clarinetist of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra. At Troy University, he teaches applied clarinet, Woodwind Techniques, Music History I and II, and conducts the Clarinet Choir. He completed the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in clarinet performance at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned the Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder. His principal teachers include: J. David Harris, Daniel Silver, Bil Jackson, and Philip Aaholm. In 2004, he presented a lecture titled “The Longing Voice: Schubert’s Der Hirt auf dem Felsen” at the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest in College Park, Maryland. In 2006 and 2007, he participated in two consortiums to commission new works from Canadian-born composer, Bill Douglas. An active proponent of music by living composers, Phillips has premiered works by Carl Vollrath and Don Bowyer. This summer, he will perform at the International ClarinetFest in Kansas City, Missouri.

Katrina Phillips, clarinetist, is currently a Doctoral candidate in clarinet performance and musicology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign where she also completed her master’s degree. She teaches Adjunct Applied Clarinet at Troy University, and at Okaloosa-Walton College in Niceville, Florida, as well as serving as a full-time instructor at Alabama State University where she teaches Music Appreciation. Currently she performs as co-principal clarinetist in the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra. While in Illinois she performed with the University Symphony Orchestra, Opera Orchestra, Wind Symphony, as well as the Champaign-Urbana Symphony, Sinfonia da Camera, and the Danville Symphony. As winner of the University of Illinois Concerto Competition in 2005, she performed the Clarinet Concerto by Carl Nielsen. She has taught at the Illinois Summer Youth Music Camp, Allerton Chamber Music Camp and the Champaign School of Music. Katrina received her bachelor’s degree in music education at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

 

4-6 April 2008

 

1st International Clarinet Competition

 

Krško - Slovenia

 

This competition took place from 4^th to 6^th April 2008 in the Krško Musical School.

The jury was constituted from acknowledged clarinet soloists and professors:

·        BÉLA KOVÁCS ( Hungary )

·        JOŽE KOTAR (Slovenia)

·        MILAN ŘEŘICHA (Czech Republic)

·        MILKO PRAVDIĆ (Croatia)

·        NIKOLA SRDIĆ ( Serbia)

95 clarinetists from 15 different Countries entered.

They were grouped into four categories:

·        Category A: age up to 15 (born in 1993 or later)

·        Category B: age up to 19 (born in 1989 or later)

·        Category C: age up to 35 (born in 1973 or later)

·        Clarinet quartets: age of individual musicians up to 15 (born in 1993 or later)

In the A category participants had to play Rose etude No.1 and a piece of their own choice.

Results for this category:

1. KALIN KANTE Aljaž Slovenia 1. prize

(Messsager: Solo de Concours)

2. VRABEC Julija Slovenia 2. prize

(Milhaud: Dou Concertant)

3. KESER Milena Slovenia 3. prize

(Cowles: Locomotive suite)

3. KUJUNDŽIĆ Đorđe Serbia 3. prize

(Barat: Piece en sol mineur)

B category – J. Pucihar: Sonata No. 1 (very nice sonata by young Slovenian composer – Eddie Daniels Style)

1. KOSEC Miha Slovenia 1. prize

(Spohr: Concerto No. 2 – Allegro)

2. MOROZ Oleg Ukraine 2. prize

(I. Olenchyk: Caprice No.18 “Spanish sketches”)

3. PURZHASH Danilo Ukraine 3. prize

(I. Olenchyk: Caprice No. 12 “In Slavonic Rhythms”)

3. HORVATIĆ Darko Serbia 3. prize

(C.M. Weber: Concertino)

C category was divided into two phases. In eliminatory round 35 clarinetists played Weber F minor Concerto – 1. movement.

6 of them made to the finals where Allegro from Mozart Concerto and Jeux# 2 by a Slovenian composer had to be played. And one solo piece chosen among:

·        L. Berio: Sequenza IXa

·        V. Bucchi: Concerto

·        E. Denisov: Sonata

·        L. Lebič: Chalumeau

·        U. Pompe: Kolor

·        Stravinski: Three Pieces

Final order:

1. FELICJAN Rok Slovenia 1. prize

2. GORENC Uroš Slovenia 2. prize

3. GYŐRFFY Zsófia Hungary 3. prize

4. HERMAN Nejc Slovenia

5. LI Cong China

6. DE SOUZA Thiago Ancelmo Brazil

 

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