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29 July 2007
The 2nd Brevard Conference was
held in collaboration with the above Music Festival engaging professionals who
are interested in building arts and music programs, including the business
aspects, the legal aspects including non profit registration under the IRS 501
(c)(3) status to operate such organizations. Of utmost importance was promoting
amongst professionals the administrative tools needed to effectively run such
organizations, including fundraising skills, community interactions, and
logistical skills. Michael Drapkin, Director, ran this Conference
effectively attracting many from all over the USA, with guest speakers and
experts as posted on the BCOME site linked above. It takes more in this
arts environment than to be only a skilled performer; this course is a must for
all musicians and should take advantage of the chance to engage these programs.
Three more conferences are planned within the next 7 months, at Cal Arts in
California, the University of South Carolina, and Northwestern University.
27 July 2007
The
Clarinet Summer School, Andrew Roberts, Director
Liverpool Hope University College, Everton Campus, Liverpool, UK
Thanks are overdue to the wonderful team of tutors that we were lucky to have on
board this year for The Clarinet Summer School 2007.
First and foremost all my thanks and best wishes go to David Walters, who has
been with the course from the beginning. David has given up much of his time
before and during the course in planning and administering, as well as tutoring
and accompanying, so many clarinettists over the last ten years. His wonderfully
calm and charming manner have always helped me to stay in control when things
did not go according to plan. He is always friendly and supportive to everyone
he comes in contact with, no mean achievement!
After ten years of helping me to run the course David has decided that he needs
to have a rest from what is quite an additional burden on his already busy
schedule at Hope University. On behalf of all the past course members and
tutors, we thank him and wish him well with the Hope that he will return to the
course as an accompanist in the future, no pun intended.
Dr Chris
Mimnagh
has also been involved with the course from the beginning, offering advice on
how not to end up like me! With his very full schedule as Head of the Knowsley
Primary Healthcare Trust, and his continuing GP practice and family life, I am
indebted to him for his help and support for the course and in assisting many
musicians to avoid and deal with the problems that can arise from instrument
abuse!
Further thanks go to
Fabio Di Càsola, Kevin Murphy and John Wilson, for their friendly and supportive
approach to teaching the clarinet and greater musicianship skills. So many of
you commented on the great atmosphere on the course and much of this is due to
the help and support that they all freely offer.
We also had
excellent feedback from the Intermediate course students who all enjoyed working
with Janet Crossley and Caroline Wheeler. As ex-students of mine they have been
invaluable help to me in running both courses for a very long time, my sincere
thanks go to them both.
This course simply
cannot happen without the continued financial support of its sponsors, Packers
and Vandoren, who have been in from the start of the course 10 years ago. The
have provided help and advice to me over the years – all gratefully received.
Wolfgang Lohff is one of my closest friends and for quite a number of years he
has supported the course both financially and by sharing his extraordinary
knowledge and skills with us all in his completely unflappable manner. My
heartfelt thanks go them all.
This year we were able to
attract further sponsorship from Leblanc/VBI and Rico Reeds/Barnes & Mullins for
which I am most grateful.It only remains for me to thank you all, the students
of 2007. It was a pleasure for us all to meet and work with such a friendly and
talented group of musicians and friends, I hope you will all stay in touch with
each other as communication has always been the most important aspect of this
course.
I will being updating the website in the near future and hope to include more
sections which will cover many of the things we have discussed and presented to
you during the Summer School. You will also find details of the 2008 Clarinet
Summer School at http://www.theclarinet.co.uk/sschool.shtml.
You will also find details of my Overhaul Service, which works in conjunction
with Lohff & Pfeiffer (Wolfgang) in Denmark. If you have any problems with your
instruments I will try to help solve them and offer practical and balanced
advice.
We are looking forward to hearing from you all and hope to see some of you again
in Liverpool in 2008.
14 July 2007
Académie d'été clarinette Buffet Crampon 2007 -
Lliria (Valence), Espagne
Parallel to the US Buffet Clarinet Academy in Jacksonville, Florida, this
extensive week was held with artists of distinction giving the full array of
lessons, Master Classes, and Performances. Below are archives from the
events and an insight into the excitement in working with world-class artists.
Technical Direction: Erwan NEDELEC
A report by
Carlos J. Casadó
I.C.A. Chair for
Spain
Spain is a good
place for doing master classes in summer. A proof of this is the great number of
them that take place in the country. Whatever area of the country offers to
students and teachers a width range of chances for having a special stay. If you
want a mild weather you could choose the Canaries Islands, if you prefer a cool
weather you could go to the north of the country, where green fields, high
mountains and wild beaches will be for you the perfect combination for working
in a relaxed way. But if what you need is hot, sun, a histrionic city with an
international big projection and superb paella, do not hesitate in going
to Valencia. However, not only the city but their villages, as Lliria and
others, are the soul of this Mediterranean way of life.
Last July, Buffet
Crampon decided to give a jump to the top of quality arranging this Academy in
cooperation with the Council of Lliria and the Unió Musical Society of this
village. The Academy has offered to the students master classes, chamber music
with piano and ensembles of clarinets, orchestral repertory and different
recitals between students and teachers. The cartel of professors has been
relevant, with the assistance of renowned clarinettist, excellent performers and
teachers, soloist or members of important ensembles and orchestras as the
National Orchestra of Spain, the Ensemble Intercontemporain of France, the
Comunidad Valenciana Orchestra or the Galicia Symphony, or teachers at the
Trinity College of London, Superior Music School of Catalunya, Amsterdam
Conservatory and Superior Music Schools of Porto, San Sebastian and Seville. We
are talking of Enrique Pérez, Alain Damiens, Joan Enric Lluna, Juan Ferrer,
Harry Sparnaay, Antonio Saiote, César Martín and Antonio Salguero.
The number of
students was near 35 and everybody showed his satisfaction with the work did
that week. Each one received lessons from three or four professors, what it was
an interesting dynamic in order to contribute different approach to the pieces
pupils played. At same time, expert mechanic of the staff of Buffet Crampon
attended requests of students, what it was an attraction for the pupils and an
inestimable help.
The final concert
celebrated at the Unió Musical Theatre was an attraction too, so we could listen
to the expertises artists with an incredible repertory, not only for the quality
of it but for the meaningful value. Enrique Pérez played the Sonata 1963
for clarinet and piano, a piece written by his predecessor as a soloist in the
National Orchestra of Spain, Mr. Penyarrocha, now with a serious illness. Alain
Damiens, a specialist in contemporary music did an introspective performance of
the Messiaen’s L’abime des oiseaux; Antonio Saiote showed an interesting
piece of Z. Lampard, Fragment H, the movement called April Afternoon;
César Martín offered the 2nd movement of the Phil Woods’s Sonata
and Antonio Salguero closed the first part with the beautiful 2nd
movement of Horovitz’s Sonata. The pianist Tim Lissimore was a thorough
player and his accompaniment was delightful. The second part of this recital was
played by the Clarinet Ensemble of the Academy. Conducted by Antonio Saiote,
César Martín and Harry Sparnaay, at same time playing as soloists, the ensemble
performed in carefree style joyful pieces to delight the audience, as they were
the Spanish Prelude for Las Bodas de Luis Alonso or the well-known
Bozza’s Ballade for Bass Clarinet, arranged for the soloist and three Bb
clarinets and two bass clarinets.
Both, Buffet Crampon
and the Technical Director
of the Academy, Erwan Nedelec were very grateful to Manuel Izquierdo, Mayor of
the Council of Lliria and to José Vicente Alcalde, president of the Unió
Musical, by the efforts in carrying the events out. We hope this Academy has
continuity in the future and it had been an injection of enthusiasm into the
students, teachers and authorities.
These kinds of
meetings are very appreciated for everybody, not only the students but all of
teachers. The musical education, I would mean, to contribute resources to the
students in order to be better musicians and persons through the clarinet is a
task of many of us, not only is a work that the teacher and the student have to
do isolated in the classroom, so if we receive fresh air through this proposals,
they are welcomed. Thanks for it!
Bravo à tous les participants et
aux professeurs : Alain Damiens, Juan Ferrer, Joan Enric Lluna, Andrew
Marriner, Cèsar Martin, Enrique Pérez i Piquer, Antonio Saiote, António
Salguero, Harry Sparnaay. Rendez-vous en 2008!
Master Classes, Lessons, and workshop sessions were what made this program
a success. The next Buffet-Crampon Academy was held in Jacksonville,
Florida in August 2007.
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Brucker Hall at Fort Myer
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Clarinetists in rehearsal
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LTC Clayton and Colonel Rotondi
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Band rehearsal
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Mike Knight, Solo Clarinetist
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Colonel Rotondi rehearsal
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Alumni Group
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Band with Alumni
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Colonel Rotondi conducting Anthem
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Announcer at Concert beginning
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Colonel Shelburne bow
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13 July 2007
The United
States Army Band (Pershing's Own) 5th Alumni Reunion Weekend and Major
Concert
Arlington, Virginia USA
The 5th Alumni Reunion Concert weekend was held with an enthusiastic return of
several Band veterans, all of whom were in this Band in earlier years, reaching
back as far as the 40's when several served during World War II. An interesting
aspect of this reunion is the inter-reach between the present Band members and
the vets. During this year, 3 Band and former members have passed away,
one of whom is listed on the In Memoriam Page- Kenneth Domer, a former
Clarinetist, and only the last week, Herman Tessman, saxophonist and section
leader, retired, who passed away from Cancer. This is just one reason
people get together and reflect on old friends and times. Three conductors
participated including Commander Colonel Thomas Rotondi, LTC Clancy, and former
Commander Bryan Shelburne, with performance at the Kenmore Middle School
Auditorium, a major concert site in Arlington. Two major rehearsals, and
social activities, and full house concert took place this week. The Alumni
Association is interested in reaching former Band members to 'enlist' in the
Association and become active with their former colleagues. This is an
incredible opportunity to get back into the Band and be part of a special group
of people.
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Gage Residence for ClarinetFest
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Chan Performing Arts Center
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UBC Music Building
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UBC Union
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Chan Entrance
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Michele Gingras, David Campbell, Francois Bescond, and Mike Getzin
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Behn and mouthpiece client
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Errantes and Elsa Ludwig-Verdehr
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Caroline Hartig and Dr Verdehr
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Francois Kloc, Dominik Vidal, Mark Nuccio, and Mike Getzin
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Mrs,Mr Zukovsky, Michele Zukovsky and Morrie Backun
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Performer at Buffet
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Ricardo Morales and MOBA Clarinet
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Dominik Vidal in Music Courtyard by Fork
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John McCall at Rossi
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8 July 2007
ClarinetFest
- Vancouver, University of British Columbia, Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The latest annual ClarinetFest was held with an array of events and artists,
many of whom are world-class and also included, as the below list indicates,
Professors and Professionals from all over the globe. Events included
recitals, major concerts including all venues of music, many held simultaneously
in many locations, which made it impossible to attend all the events. The
facilities at this University were excellent, especially the Chan Performing
Arts Center which is a world-class hall. Many of the top artists gave programs
covering Concertos, Chamber Music, and gave Master Classes, and seminars.
Exhibitions came from all the major instrument firms Internationally, and was a
very busy area for participants to view and decide. More detailed information to
follow up in the next few days.
Of special interest is the honoring of 3 major icons in the Clarinet world:
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Elsa Ludwig-Verdehr ICA Honor Membership
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Verdehr and Students
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Joan Tower's Fanfare for an Uncommon Woman
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Verdehr Students
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Verdehr amongst students
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Verdehr and colleagues
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Mike Getzin and Dr Verdehr
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Harlequin
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Harliquen
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Elsa Ludwig-Verdehr from
Michigan State University and proponent of new music through the Verdehr Trio
William O Smith,
honoring his 80th year and well known as a Contemporary Music Jazz and as a
great Clarinetist
Keith Wilson, from Yale
University and major teacher
On all 3 honorees, special programs were
performed by past associates and former and present students, many of whom have
established themselves in their own right.
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Cohler Master Class session
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Ken Puwaski Master Class on Klezmer
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Phillips Reed Class
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Picard Bass Clarinet Class
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Michele Zulovsky and student
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David Campbell performing Bliss Quintet
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Campbell concert bow
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Brahms Quintet with Ricardo Morales
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Mark Nuccio in recital
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Nuccio in Benny's Gig
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Texas Clarinet Consort bow
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Texas Consort
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Lisbon Clarinet Quartet
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Los Angeles Clarinet Choir
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Los Angeles Choir
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Zukovsky Recital
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Chadwick Concerto with Verdehrs
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Chadwick
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Verdehr bows
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Finzi Concerto with Rusinek
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Rusinek performance of Finzi
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Jan van der Roost Concerto Doppio
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Eddie Vanooshyse and Robert Spring
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Soloist's bow
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David Shifrin on Copland Concerto
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Copland performance
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Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble
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Eddie Daniels as soloist
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Daniels with Solo performance
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College Clarinet Choir
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Conductor of Choir
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Festival Clarinet Choir
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Festival Choir
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There were 5 days of round the clock performances from the performers listed
below in many programs, many of which are pictured in the galleries. A
high percentage were first class concerts especially recitals of early music
with period instruments, several Contemporary music performances, standard
repertoire recitals, and several ensembles including trios, Clarinet Quartets
and Quintets, 3 Clarinet Choirs, including the Los Angeles Choir under Margaret
Thornhill premiering a new work. 2 Clarinet Choirs, including the College
Clarinet Choir and the Festival Choir, both having played in the Chan Center.
A special Choir of students of Elsa Ludwig-Verdehr along with a recital of her
students took place honoring her longstanding contribution to the field, and
publically honored by the ICA with a special life membership.
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Ben Armato -Reed Wizard and Ted Lane
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Clements
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Clarinet Duo playing at Buffet
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Luigi Magistrelli, Getzin, and Luis Rossi
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Northwest Publishers
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Andino Clarinets
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Long & McQuade
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Orsi & Wier Clarinets
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Selmer Clarinets
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Yamaha Clarinets
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Omar Henderson and Forte Clarinets
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Buffet Exhibit
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Hodge Reed Accesories
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Rico Reed Seminar with Jessica Phillips
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Industry exhibitions showed a large array of products all players visit with
artists interacting with participants.
The galleries posted throughout this summary intangibly tell the story of the
success of this convention. Due credit is owing to the Directors of this
event, Wes Foster, Cris Iguante, and Patricia Kostek, and the
International
Clarinet Association and sponsors.
Artist Roster
(as of June 27, 2007)
Arkadiusz Adamski, National Polish Radio
Symphony, Poland
Ricardo Alves, Vintage Quartet, Portugal
Mary Backun, Vancouver Opera Orchestra, Canada
Diane Barger, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, I.C.A. Treasurer, U.S.A.
Gregory Barrett, Northern Illinois University, U.S.A.
Linda Bartley, University of Wisconsin-Madison, U.S.A.
David Bellman, Indianapolis Symphony, U.S.A.
Derek Bermel, American Composers Orchestra, U.S.A.
Deborah Bish, Florida State University, U.S.A.
Kalman Bloch, pedagogue, U.S.A.
Lawrie Bloom, Chicago Symphony, U.S.A.
Jean Guy Boisvert, Moncton University, Canada
David Bourque, Toronto Symphony, Canada
Brigid Burke, soloist/composer, Australia
Chad Burrow, Oklahoma City University, U.S.A.
Bonnie Campbell, Merit School of Music, Chicago, U.S.A.
David Campbell, soloist, England
James Campbell, soloist, Indiana University, U.S.A.
Marie-Julie Chagnon, Montreal, Canada
Florent Charpentier, France
Yi-Chuan Chen, soloist, New York City, U.S.A.
Jonathan Cohler, soloist, Boston, U.S.A.
Simon Cole, Prince George (BC) Symphony, Canada
Kimberly Cole Luevano, Eastern Michigan University, U.S.A.
Elizabeth Crawford, Ball State University, U.S.A.
Kathryn Curran, U.S. Coast Guard Band Woodwind Trio, U.S.A.
Tamara Cuypers, Taman Trio, Music Conservatory of Ostend, Belgium
Russ Dagon, Milwaukee Symphony (former principal), Northwestern University
(retired), U.S.A.
Karen Dannessa, West Chester University, U.S.A.
Eddie Daniels, soloist, U.S.A.
Pat Daniels, Winnipeg, Canada
SamDavidson, jazz soloist, Vancouver, Canada
Ron de Kant, former principal, Vancouver Symphony, Canada
Laurie DeLuca, Seattle Symphony, U.S.A.
Gary Dranch, New York City, U.S.A.
Ros Dunlop, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Australia
Joseph Eller, University of South Carolina, U.S.A.
F. Gerard Errante, Clarion Synthesis, U.S.A.
Richard Faria, Ithaca College, U.S.A.
Stan Fisher, Acadia University, Canada
Antonio Fraioli, Stark Quartet, Conservatoire of Salerno, Italy
Lori Freedman, bass clarinet soloist, Montreal, Canada
Mark Gallagher, Alexander Technique Expert, U.S.A.
James Gillespie, University of North Texas, Denton, U.S.A.
Michèle Gingras, Miami University of Ohio, U.S.A.
Connie Gitlin, University of Winnipeg, Canada
Michael-Beit Halachmi, Jerusalem Symphony, Israel
Russell Harlow, Utah Symphony, U.S.A.
Caroline Hartig, Michigan State University, U.S.A.
William Helmers, Milwaukee Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, U.S.A.
Jaren Hinckley, Orpheus Winds, U.S.A.
François Houle, soloist, Vancouver, Canada
Maureen Hurd, Rutgers University, U.S.A.
Cris Inguanti, Vancouver Symphony, University of British Columbia, Canada
Kevin John Hurst, soloist, England
Kelly Johnson, Arkansas Symphony, University of Central Arkansas, U.S.A.
Kathy Jones, Puerto Rico Symphony, Puerto Rico
Jeanette Jonquil, Vancouver Symphony, U.S.A.
Gene Kavaldo, Charlotte Symphony, U.S.A.
Frankie Kelly, University of New Orleans, U.S.A.
Howard Klug, Indiana University, U.S.A.
Tilly Kooyman, soloist, Canada
Patricia Kostek, University of Victoria, Canada
Lisbon Clarinet Quartet, Portugal
Lee Livengood, Utah Symphony, I.C.A. President, U.S.A.
Los Angeles Clarinet Choir, U.S.A.
Michael Lowenstern, bass clarinetist, New York City, U.S.A.
Elsa Ludewig Verdehr, Michigan State University, U.S.A.
Madeira de Vento, clarinet quintet, Brazil
Luigi Magistrelli, Milan Conservatory, Italy
Eric Mandat, Southern Carbondale University, U.S.A.
Katarzyna Marczak, Trio Strega, Poland
D. Ray McClellan, University of Georgia, U.S.A.
Keith McCleod, Victoria Symphony, Canada
Mexico National Clarinet Quartet, Mexico
Ricardo Morales, Philadelphia Orchestra, U.S.A.
Jennifer Nelson, Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra, U.S.A.
Michael Norsworthy, Harvard University, U.S.A.
Mark Nuccio, New York Philharmonic, U.S.A.
Marie Picard, Quebec Symphony, Canada
Thomas Piercy, soloist, New York City, U.S.A.
Tom Puwalski, Klezmer specialist, U.S.A.
John Reeks, Loyola University, U.S.A.
Rebecca Rischin, Ohio University, U.S.A.
Antonio Rosa, Oporta Orchestra, Portugal
Michael Rowlett, University of Mississippi, U.S.A.
Joris Rühl, Selmer Artist
Michael Rusinek, Pittsburgh Symphony, U.S.A.
Antonio Saiote, Portugal
Justo Sanz, Conservatorio Superior de Madrid, Spain
Chris Sereque, Seattle Symphony, U.S.A.
Peter Shackleton, Tafelmusik Baroque Orchestra, Canada
David Shifrin, soloist, U.S.A.
David Singer, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, U.S.A.
William O. Smith, University of Washington (retired), U.S.A.
Robert Spring, Arizona State University, U.S.A.
Jana Starling, Mount Allison University, Canada
Peter Stoll, University of Toronto, Toronto Philharmonia, Canada
Richard Stoltzman, soloist, U.S.A.
Allison Storochuck, Missouri State University, U.S.A.
Suzanne Tirk, Wichita State University, U.S.A.
Matic Titovsek, Selmer Artist
Eddy Vanoosthuyse, soloist, Belgium
Stephan Vermeersch, Rajhans Ensemble, Ebony-Kwartet, Belgium
Dominique Vidal, France
Javier Vinasco, soloist, chamber musician, Mexico
Robert Walzel, University of Utah, I.C.A. Immediate Past President, U.S.A.
Michael Webster, Rice University, U.S.A.
Keith Wilson, Yale University, U.S.A.
Gary Whitman, Texas Christian University, Fort Worth Symphony, I.C.A.
President-Elect, U.S.A.
Floyd Williams, Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Australia
Bradley Wong, Western Michigan University, U.S.A.
Peter Wright, Jacksonville Symphony, U.S.A.
Michele Zukovsky, Los Angeles Philharmonic, U.S.A.
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