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compliments of the
Austrian Clarinet Society
compliments of Celeste Zewald - Amsterdam
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Karl Leister in Baden-Baden, Germany
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Buffet Clarinet Academy- August
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Indiana University Clarinet Workshop
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Clariperu Competition
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Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium
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Clarinet & Klezmer in the Galilee Festival- Israel
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Helmut Eisel and Clarinetists in Safed
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Giora Feidman in Performance in Safed
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Stockholm Clarinet Summit 07
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Yeh Clarinet Residency
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New Jersey Clarinet Symposium 07
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NEWSLETTER - JANUARY - MARCH
2007
The New Year, as one can see below
with at least 21 major Clarinet Workshop/Festival events posted, from
all over the world with more coming in as
they become known, is a wealth of opportunity for advancement and inspiration
for everyone serious about music and the
Clarinet. Although some events are short lived, maybe a day,
weekend, or a full
week, it is vitally important to participate
and grow as many of the great world-class players and teachers are actively
involved. Many are first-time
conferences as one will notice.
Of sad news this February is the passing of American composer Gian Carlo
Menotti, 95 years old, and passed away
1 February. Also, another figure who
passed away 14 February is Kenneth Domer, a past associate and Jazz soloist with
The US Army Band. Tributes and articles on the
In Memoriam page. Of interest, 4 February is
Stanley Drucker's birthday, and going
strong at the New York Philharmonic after 57
years as the senior member of the Orchestra, having served since 1960 as Solo
Clarinetist and renowned Clarinet soloist.
These are the role models Clarinetists can look up to.
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Bellison Clarinet Ensemble
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University of Florida Clarinet Ensemble
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Eastman Clarinet Choir under Robert DiLutis
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Harvey Hermann, Mike Getzin, Mitchell Estrin
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Hermann in rehearsal
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Eastman Mass Clarinet Choir
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Hermann, Estrin, Sexton
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Over the last year, there have been two Clarinet
Choir Festivals sponsored by
Buffet-Crampon
USA under the distinguished
Directorship of Mitchell Estrin, Professor of
Clarinet at the
University of Florida in Gainesville, one of the very best Clarinet
Departments in the USA. Estrin is a member of
the Buffet team as Creative and Educational Manager, and also a performing
member of the New York Philharmonic as needed
and on tour, a position status he has carried for over 20 years. His connection
with Stanley Drucker, probably the most
important Clarinet soloist of the last 50 years, makes his performance and
teaching position
unique and a matter of critical interest for
any serious upcoming college Clarinet student. Professor Estrin is also
Performing
Organization Chairman with WKA. Over
the last few months, a new CD Recording of the University of Florida Clarinet
Ensemble
was released, and made available at the
MidWest Band and Orchestra Clinic; entitled 'Wind in the Reed', the music
entails
standard and new music, with emphasis on
quality repertoire. The entire stock of CD's were sold out in less than 3
hours. For
more information, contact
Professor Estrin to order. More
information about Mr Estrin on the
Performing Organization
Page.
Of interest, a new name on the Clarinet Jazz scene is an Israeli born performer
Anat Cohen, working in New York with
various bands and ensembles as outlined
below.
Cohen Jazz Quartet performance in
Monmouth, New Jersey 18 March 2007
Originally from Tel-Aviv, Israel,
Anat Cohen
has been performing around the world sharing her astounding musicianship
and becoming a major force on the global
world music and Jazz scene. Aside from her extraordinary instrumental
abilities
on soprano and tenor saxophones, clarinet
and flute, she has a natural ability to absorb the music of different
cultures,
process it and interpret it with her own
special take.
Clariperu is organizing a "virtual competition",
called:
"Musical Marathon - Prize for Most Creative
Interpretation". This is open to everyone, is free,
the music can be performed in any clarinet, and
hopefully it will be fun - everything will happen on
the Internet.
All the details are here:
http://www.clariperu.org/maraton_musical.html
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Buffet Clarinet Clinic
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Buffet Clarinet
Clinic
January 23, 2007
5:00PM to 9:00PM
Crawford Hall,
Langley AFB, VA
featuring
Buffet Clarinet
Artists
also featuring
David Gould,
Vandoren
Schedule of Events
5:00 - 6:00 PM
Instrument Trials/Free Repairs
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Opening Recital
7:00 - 7:45 PM
Master Class - Making and Adjusting Reeds - Robert DiLutis
8:00 - 9:00 PM
Master Class - 5 Performers play for Patti DiLutis
For more
information, contact
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Heritage of America Band |
86 Hickory Street |
Langley AFB, VA 23665 |
Concert Information Line: (757) 764-2934 |
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December 8, 2006 |
Klarinettistendag - 27 Januari
2007
De Klarinettistendag Midden-Nederland vindt plaats op zaterdag 27 januari
2007 in het gebouw van de SKVR Muziekschool aan de Pieter de Hoochweg 125 in
Rotterdam. Klarinettisten van alle leeftijden en niveaus kunnen deze dag in
verschillende ensembles samenspelen, of deelnemen aan een workshop. Voor
kinderen en jongeren zijn er speciale ensembles, maar zij kunnen ook voor één
van de andere workshops kiezen.
's Middags is er om 15.30 uur een afsluitende presentatie in de grote zaal,
waar het klinkende resultaat van een dag lang samen musiceren te horen zal
zijn.
Kortom, een dag die geen klarinettist mag missen!
Inschrijven
Deelnemers schrijven zich in voor één workshop. Het is verstandig een
tweede en derde keuze op het inschrijfformulier kenbaar te maken, voor het
geval dat de gekozen workshop vol is. Op basis van leeftijd en niveau maakt de
organisatie de indeling.
Na 13 januari 2007 krijgt u bericht over plaatsing, en wordt de eventuele
bladmuziek ter voorbereiding toegezonden.
Omdat er de hele dag naar de eindpresentatie wordt toegewerkt, is het niet
wenselijk om vroegtijdig te vertrekken.
Programma
Kids-ensemble
Wanneer je een jaar of langer klarinet speelt kun je meedoen in dit
ensemble voor jonge klarinettisten (tot 12 jaar). Er zijn eenvoudige en ook
wat moeilijkere partijen zodat er altijd wat voor je bij is! De muziek, krijg
je van tevoren thuisgestuurd zodat je die alvast kunt voorbereiden.
niveau: A
docent: Andrea Slabbekoorn
'Groove' orkest voor jongeren
Lekker een dag 'grooven' voor klarinettisten(tes) tussen de 13 en 18 jaar.
We hebben een docent gevonden die helemaal thuis is in deze muziek!
niveau: vanaf B
docent: Marc Winder
Workshop improviseren
Deelnemers kunnen een liedje of instrumentaal stuk uit de jazz, pop of
klassieke periode aanleveren. Stuur je idee per mail! Michel selecteert
daaruit drie items, waar we mee gaan improviseren. Tijdens de workshop wordt
er ook een arrangement gemaakt. Max. 12 deelnemers.
niveau: B/C
docent: Michel Duijves
Klezmer workshop
Klezmer, wie kan er stil blijven zitten bij het horen van deze Joodse
feestmuziek waarin de klarinet meestal de boventoon voert? Tijdens deze
workshop wordt kennisgemaakt met prachtige melodieën en wordt men wegwijs in
de gebruikelijke versieringstechnieken. Bladmuziek wordt na inschrijving
toegestuurd.
Niveau: B/C
docent: Hans Witteman
Workshop Ensemblespel
Samenspelen is leuker dan alleen spelen. Veel klarinettisten spelen dan ook
regelmatig samen in kwartetten of trio's. Op de klarinettistendag kun je je
eigen ensemble laten coachen door ervaren docenten. Maar ook als je niet in
een vast ensemble speelt kun je je voor deze workshop opgeven. De organisatie
stelt dan op basis van leeftijd, niveau en ervaring ensembles samen.
niveau: C/D
docenten: Lianne Vreugdenhil en Marten Hemminga
Clarinetchoir
Het 'clarinetchoir' is een groot klarinetorkest waarin alle klarinetten,
van es-klarinet tot bas-klarinet, hun partij meeblazen. Er wordt de gehele dag
onder leiding van een dirigent gewerkt aan een aantal bijzondere stukken. Er
is een beginnerschoir en een gevorderden choir. De partijen worden vooraf
toegestuurd.
niveau: A t/m D
dirigenten: Josje de Regt en Coen Wolfgram
Docenten
Alle workshops en ensembles worden geleid door klarinettisten die als
docent werkzaam zijn aan verschillende muziekscholen en conservatoria in
Nederland. Naast hun werk als docent zijn de meeste ook actief in orkesten en
ensembles of treden op als solist.
Niveauaanduiding
niveau A : beginnend (nog geen A-diploma (HaFaBra-opleiding)) niveau B :
enigszins gevorderd (vanaf A-diploma) niveau C: gevorderd (vanaf B-diploma)
niveau D: vergevorderd (vanaf C-diploma)
Kosten
Inschrijfgeld E 17.50 per deelnemer.
NERV-leden en cursisten van de SKVR en het Koorenhuis betalen E 15,- Het
inschrijfgeld moet voor 13 januari 2007 worden overgemaakt op
girorekeningnummer: 6821404 t.n.v. NERV, Heemstede onder vermelding van:
Klarinettistendag Midden-Nederland. Er is geen restitutie mogelijk.
Locatie
SKVR Muziekschool
Pieter de Hoochweg 125
3024 BP Rotterdam
(routebeschrijving wordt toegestuurd)
On-Line
Inschrijfformulier
Inlichtingen:
Michel Duijves
michel@maalstroom.nl
023 528 3226
www.nerv.nl
CLARINET CONVENTION - 28th January 2007
This year the clarinet Convention at the Royal Welsh
College of Music and Drama will be on 28th
January with special guest Maximilano Martin,
internationally acclaimed soloist and Scottish
Chamber Orchestra Principal Clarinettist.
He will be joined by the usual team of Myself, Peter Fielding,
Alistair Logan plus guest tutor Andrew Roberts
(courtesy of Vincent Bach International).
The day will provide recitals by the guest tutors and resident tutors plus
ensembles master classes
and a host of activites including trade stands
from Vandoren,John Packer LTD, Marca, Woodwind and
Co, V.B.I.,Selmer/Leblanc, Providence Music,
Music@Site plus sales of my new concerto C.D. of
Christopher
Ball's music - clarinet concerto/flute concerto.
TEAM FOR CLARINET AND VACATION GIVEAWAY!
Buffet Crampon USA,
the worldwide leader in woodwind manufacturing of
student and professional woodwind instruments,
and Music and Arts Center, one of the
nation’s leading musical instrument retailers, are
teaming to offer a once-in-a-lifetime
opportunity for a lucky clarinetist.
“Enter to Win a Buffet Crampon Clarinet and Qualify
for the Grand Prize of a Trip for Two (2) to Paris
-- Including a Buffet Crampon Factory Tour!”
Music and Arts Center, with locations nationwide,
will send out a direct mail postcard to its almost
16,000 clarinet rental customers, detailing this
unique
opportunity. Between February 15 and March 31,
2007, the Music and Arts website will have the
Enter-to-Win page on their website, providing
information
where recipients of the direct mail postcard may
submit their information to enter the contest.
After all the submissions have been received for the
contest, seven (7) lucky entries will be selected
as the winners of a brand new Buffet Crampon
E-11 Clarinet. From those seven winners, one
entry will be chosen as the Grand Prize Winner!
The Grand Prize Winner will receive a 2007 trip for
two (2) to Paris, France for five days and four
nights.
The trip includes round-trip coach airfare
for the winner and one eligible guest from the major
US gateway closest to the Grand Prize Winner’s
residence (as determined by Music and Arts), hotel
accommodations for two (double occupancy) for five
days and four nights, and an in-country trip to
the Buffet Crampon Factory in Mantes la Ville,
France!
The trip will also include a concert, scheduled by
Buffet Crampon.
For more information about the Buffet Crampon
USA/Music and Arts Contest, please visit
Music and Arts Center’s website.
Vanaf nu kun je opnieuw online inschrijven!
Welkom op de website van Guido's 18e Klarinetstage!
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Media Contact:
Shannon Thomason
(205) 975-8858
E-mail:
thomason@uab.eduBIRMINGHAM, AL —The University of Alabama
at Birmingham (UAB) Department of Music
presents the Clarinet Retreat, directed by
Professor Denise Gainey and featuring:
Dr Diane Barger-
Clarinet Professor at the University of
Nebraska
Charles Willett -
Clarinetist in the United States Marine Band
(President's Own)
Judy Donaldson -
Clarinetist in the Alabama Symphony
Osiris Molina -
Clarinet Professor at the University of
Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Three concerts will be held as part of the
retreat. All concerts are open to the public
and admission to the concerts is free. All
events will be held at the UAB Mary Culp
Hulsey Music Center, 950 13th Street South.
Students and clarinetists of all ages and
abilities are invited to UAB to perform and
discuss topics concerning clarinetists.
Clinics range from instrument maintenance to
literature to contemporary techniques for
today’s clarinetists. Gainey and other retreat staff are
included. Call (205) 975-0558 for more
information or to register.
The weekend promises to be an enriching
event and a must-attend for all clarinetists,
said Gainey, UAB associate professor of
clarinet and instrumental music education. All
attendees should bring their instrument.
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3 March
2007
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D. Ray McClellan
Masterclass and Recital - Spring 2007
This spring, we will
have the honor of hosting Dr. D. Ray McClellan for a
masterclass and concert. Acclaimed for "a remarkable
technique, tone and lyricism", clarinetist D. Ray
McClellan is currently Associate Professor of Clarinet
at The University of Georgia and a member of the Georgia
Woodwind Quintet. He earned his bachelor, Master and
Doctorate of Music degrees from The Juilliard School in
New York City where he studied with the internationally
renowned clarinet pedagogue, David Weber.
He is an Artist for Buffet Crampon clarinets and is
Co-Artistic Director and Host of ClarinetFest 2006 in
Atlanta, Georgia. Details are to be announced.
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Click here
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John Bruce Yeh
Residency
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John Bruce Yeh Residency
March 19-24, 2007
CSU Wind Ensemble Activities
Items in bold are open
to the public.
updated July 29, 2006
Monday, March 19
2:30 p.m. Yeh rehearses with CSU Wind Symphony (Legacy Hall)
4:00 p.m. Rehearsal Concludes
7:30 p.m. Regional Masterclass with John Bruce Yeh
(Studio Theatre)
9:30 p.m. Masterclass Concludes
Tuesday, March 20
3:00 p.m. Yeh rehearses with CSU Wind Symphony (Legacy
Hall)
4:00 p.m. Rehearsal Concludes
7:30 p.m. Concert Performance - CSU WS with John Bruce
Yeh (Legacy Hall)
9:00 p.m. Concert Concludes
Contact Dottie McMichael for ticket information at
mcmichael_dorothy@colstate.edu or 706-649-7287
Ticket price for this event is only $5!
Wednesday, March 21
2:30 p.m. Set Levels / Record (closed to the public)
4:00 p.m. Session Concludes
6:30 p.m. Recording Session 1 (Transfiguration)
(closed to the public)
9:30 p.m. Session Concludes
Thursday, March 22
3:00 p.m. Recording Session 2 (Black Dog) (closed to
the public)
4:00 p.m. Session Concludes
6:30 p.m. Recording Session 3 (Black Dog) (closed
to the public)
9:30 p.m. Session Concludes
Friday, March 23
9:30 a.m. Recording Session 4 (Brooklyn Bridge) (closed
to the public)
12:30 p.m. Session Concludes
3:00 p.m. Recording Session 5 (Brooklyn Bridge) (closed
to the public)
6:00 p.m. Session Concludes
Saturday, March 24
9:00 a.m. Recording Session 6 (Duo Concertante)
12:00 p.m. Session Concludes
John Bruce Yeh exclusively plays
Yamaha Clarinets and Vandoren
Reeds
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Cornucopia faculty
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Russell Dagon and Student
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Cornucopia Clarinet Choir
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Walter Grabner faculty
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Student and Clarinet Choir conductor Harvey Hermann
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Clarinet Cornucopia
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Dr Gregory Barrett,
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The
Operatic Clarinet
March 24,
2007, 9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Northern Illinois University faculty host Gregory Barrett, Lyric Opera of
Chicago principal clarinetist Charlene Zimmerman, and other guests will lead
the day in recitals, classes and the popular Cornucopia Clarinet Choir
Please watch this site for updated
information or contact Renee Page at
rpage@niu.edu to placed on the event mailing list.
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Midwest ClariFest 2007 - University of Nebraska
Friday,
March 30, 2007
Featured Artist -
Michael Lowenstern, clarinet & bass clarinet
Michael
Lowenstern, considered one of the finest bass clarinetists in the world, has
performed,
recorded and
toured the U.S. and abroad as a soloist and with ensembles of every variety.
His career
has traveled
across equally diverse territory, and Lowenstern has enjoyed performing with
musicians
and groups
such as The Klezmatics, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, Steve Reich and Musicians,
The
Chamber Music
Society of Lincoln Center and John Zorn.
As a composer, Michael has written music for concert, film, dance and the
other new media. Actively
involved with
new technology in sound and music, Michael is one of this country's leading
producers
of creative
electro-acoustic music, both for his own works and in collaboration with other
composers.
To date he
can be heard on over forty recordings, including three solo discs: the
critically acclaimed
Spasm, 1985,
and his newest Ten Children, which garnered a "Parenting Pick" award in
Parenting
Magazine's
music listing for 2004.
In 1989, Michael was the recipient of a Fulbright grant to study in Amsterdam,
and in 1991 was the
top
prizewinner at the International Gaudeamus Competition in Rotterdam, The
Netherlands. A graduate
of the
Interlochen Arts Academy, he received further training from the Eastman School
of Music
(BM,
Performer's Certificate), the Sweelinck Conservatorium Amsterdam (Artist's
Certificate), and the State
University of
New York at Stony Brook (MM, DMA), studying clarinet and bass clarinet with
Charles Neidich,
Harry
Sparnaay, Richard MacDowell and John Bruce Yeh, and composition with Daniel
Weymouth. Michael
has served on
the faculties of the Juilliard School and New York University, and travels
regularly as a guest
lecturer at
universities around the country.
Lowenstern is also an award-winning designer and enjoys a second career as an
web developer and animator
for McCann
Erickson in New York City, having designed and produced both online and
offline advertising for
clients such
as Maybelline, Warner Brothers, Intel and Wendy's, among many others. He lives
in Brooklyn with
his wife,
clarinetist Katherine Cooke, and daughter Ariel.
The UNL
clarinet studio is looking forward to the eleventh annual Midwest ClariFest on
Friday,
March
30, 2007. All events will take place in Kimball Recital Hall on the UNL campus.
There is
no
registration fee for the festival or for the recitals, and clarinetists of all
ages are encouraged to
attend.
For further information, please contact:
Dr. Diane
Barger at
dbarger1@unl.edu
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