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NEWSLETTER - JULY - AUGUST 2007
A new event announcement method is now implemented to assist WKA members in their pursual of events. In each quarterly
Newsletter segment, the events are posted in date order on those month pages only to avoid repeated postings and possible
confusion. Newsletters are constantly updated like the Hot News Pages as events and news is variable and it is important to
be as up to date as possible.
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Buffet Academy student Jenny MaClay with faculty members Laurie Bloom, Pascual Martinez Forteza, Francois Kloc, and Director Mitchell Estrin
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WKA member Ali Khassaf, Solo Clarinetist in the Baghdad Symphony in Iraq
Looking at the numerous Clarinet and Music Festivals throughout the world, clarinetists have opportunities like never before, and
WKA is active in making them known and supporting them. In checking all the News Pages and Link Pages, especially the Music Festivals
and Competitions, the picture is clear in how students and professionals alike can focus on the priorities of self-development and means to
meet and re-meet colleagues, teachers, and peers who have moved up the clarinet ladder to professional and teaching success. As mentioned
many times before, keeping in touch with the profession through Festivals and Workshops cannot be emphasized enough in importance.
Many Festivals posted such as Orchestral Training Festivals, Chamber Music Festivals have incredible opportunities to advance professional goals.
Articles recently showcased Military Band organizations, which represent some of the best musicians in the USA, and periodically offer openings
and opportunities for interested players looking to have a professional chance. Many of these players are recent college graduates who have
here the opportunity to play and advance further their training and even pay off their past college bills and loans. Anyone in this category should
look at the Military Band sites on the Performing Organization List Page for information and vacancies.
All WKA members are encouraged to contact us about important events, premieres, workshops and points of interest to share with their clarinet
friends who constantly check in for new information. There is no other website with as much incoming information and open-source response supporting
all music and clarinet organizations. WKA has reached a large following from all over the world as it reaches out to many in areas where the Internet
may be the only way to connect to the world, such as Iraq. Everyone is invited to be a major part of this endeavor.
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For those of you who have never had the opportunity to visit Vancouver, British Columbia, it is easy to envision what makes it an exciting place. The mountains, the ocean, the wonderful weather, some of the freshest sushi you will find anywhere—what more could you ask for? Well, if you are a clarinet aficionado, it is the
added bonus of ClarinetFest® 2007! of British Columbia. Co-sponsored by the UBC School of Music, ClarinetFest® 2007 will be presented in the world-renowned Chan Center for the Performing Arts. The spectacular UBC campus is a ‘must-see’ for any visitor to Vancouver—where snow-capped mountains
meet the ocean, and breathtaking vistas greet you around every corner. is being represented, from the most traditional to the most avant-garde; a renowned group of teachers/performers is giving master classes; lectures and research papers are being
presented; and then, of course—the equipment shopping! The BC Ferries can take you to Vancouver Island and the small islands in between (the Gulf Islands), or you can drive up the Sea-to-Sky Highway to Whistler (the site of the 2010 Olympic skiing events and a wonderful village unto itself). And of course, whale-watching expeditions are always highlights! For more information on how you may spend your free time while in Vancouver,
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7 - 16 July 2007 - Pre-Registration 31 May 2007
Ludmila Peterkova Clarinet Workshop - Prague, Czech Republic
As a student I participated in a number of
master classes and
workshops in this country and abroad. I always profited greatly from these
courses, not only as an aspiring clarinet player, but also as a person;
I found it an important source of inspiration to get to know and to become
friends with musicians from other countries and cultures. Soon after
having accomplished my own studies I started receiving invitations to give
masterclasses in Japan, South Korea and in Prague and other places in
the Czech Republic.
In 2005 I
was staying with my family in the city of Nagoya in Japan.
I enjoyed my stay in Japan greatly, also because it brought about a lot of
opportunities to perform and teach. It was then I realized it was time
to start my own workshop for young clarinettists.
We shall meet for the first time this summer in the town of
Domažlice. The music school management and the city representatives
have been most obliging during the preparations and I am happy the
workshop can take place in this small, but very pleasant, welcoming
historical town.
Irina Kondratěnko
and I are very much looking forward to meeting
you all and we are sure this will be a wonderful week for all of us.
Why do I Open a New Clarinet Workshop?
7 July 2007 9 a.m.– 12 a.m. workshop for children (with company)
2 p.m. – 6 p.m. workshop for children (with company)
8 July 2007 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. workshop for children (with company)
arrival of participants
7.30 p.m. Opening Concert of Ludmila Peterková a Irina Kondratěnko
9 July 2007 9 a.m. Opening
Ceremony at the Music School
10 a.m. – 12 a.m., 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. classes
10 July 2007 9 a.m. – 12 a.m., 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. classes
4 p.m. presentation of Buffet Crampon instruments
11 July 2007 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. classes
classes + after lunch a trip with barbecue
12 July 2007 9 a.m. – 12 a.m., 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. classes
13 July 2007 9 a.m. – 12 a.m., 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. classes
14 July 2007 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. classes
7.30 p.m. Gala concert of participants
after concert dinner and Closing Ceremony
15 July 2007 departure of participants
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The Clarinet Summer School Now celebrating its tenth year! Saturday 21st – Friday 27th
July 2007 Course tutors PROPOSED COURSE TUTORS
Andrew Roberts Chris will be on hand once again to help alleviate and, in some cases, suggest ways to prevent many of the problems that musicians at all levels can suffer. " Musicians can be their own worst
enemies, they love what they do, live life to the full, practise to
achieve perfection, then wonder why the guarantee expires on their body
parts. My advice is ‘give up now’! However, for those of you hell bent
on the masochistic life of a clarinet slave, my practical alternative
advice will be available during The Clarinet Summer School!"
INTRODUCTION The following is a list of the International Tutors who have worked on the course during the last ten years: Andrew Roberts Course founder and Director The 2007 Clarinet Summer School will be celebrating 10 successful years and retains a fresh approach each year by considering different aspects of clarinet playing. The course provides excellent tuition in advanced clarinet playing from top European specialist teachers. This year the emphasis will be on ensemble playing, from duo’s to full clarinet choir, with the chance to play on all of the clarinets including the contra bass!.
The Intermediate CourseJanet Crossley will be leading a two-day course for students of Grade 4-7 on Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th July 2007. All students have the opportunity to play in ensembles and workshops which introduce some technique and performance related ideas. Students on the Intermediate Course are invited to attend the Tutors concert on the Monday evening free of charge. During the course the students have a chance to hear some of the most popular pieces from the Associated Board list for the relevant Grades given by the tutors. A great opportunity to hear live performances of the set works, with advice on presentation and preparation for Grade Exams. Students on the advanced course will be given the opportunity to try out their teaching skills. Several full-time teachers have found this to be just what they needed as a refresher A draft timetable for the 2007 course will be available in February 2007. Students interested in attending may contact Andrew Roberts via this website to suggest the areas they would like to see covered on the course. The Advanced courseTHE BASICS! The well established and successful structure of the course will cover all aspects of technique, including everything from forming an embouchure to style of performance through workshops, presentations and masterclasses. One of the most successful parts of the course is the opportunity to listen to live and recorded performances by many and varied players to students develop their own keen ear and concept of style and tone. Students have brought some interesting recordings along for others to hear and found that there is a wealth of performers and styles still waiting to be discovered.
TIME TO LEARN & TIME TO PLAY
This year the emphasis will be on encouraging quartets, trios and duos to play together regularly. Practice rooms are available in addition to the use of your private en-suite bedroom, this is one of the few courses to offer the luxury of single rooms with private facilities. Special diets can be catered for with advance notice. Every effort will be made to give everyone on the course some one-to-one tuition. Classes on the harmony clarinets, like the Bass, E-flat and Basset Horn, are included in small groups, broadening the appeal of the course to the tutors and students. PERFORMANCES Communication skills are central to performance success. Experienced
tutors and accompanists will be on hand to encourage players to develop
these skills in an enjoyable and relaxed environment. The course tutors present an Informal Concert during the week, when non-playing friends and family can visit and perhaps take time to visit Liverpool in the exciting build up to its year as the European Capital of Culture 2008 www.liverpool08.com
Performers often take the accompanist for granted, but learning to fully appreciate how much this specialist is able to help a performer is a valuable lesson. Test new skills learnt during the course in the informal midday concerts. Join in the fun of ensemble playing, in both large and small groups. Budding conductors, composers and arrangers all actively encouraged! INSTRUMENTS & REPAIRS
Wolfgang Lohff will be on hand to give demonstrations of his work and to undertake some repairs and overhauls. Wolfgang Lohff can offer customised tuning for any clarinet players during the course, when booked in advance. The Clarinet Overhaul Service will also available after the course. There is currently a waiting list so advance booking is required.
REED ADJUSTING This is perhaps the most vital part of any player’s equipment. Learning to fix reeds that don’t work will not only save money, but will improve consistency as a player more than anyone would believe possible. Playing on properly balanced reeds is essential to any clarinet player. During the course this essential aspect is covered to give players the confidence to go away and use many of your rejected reeds! To get you started check out this link
HOW OTHERS SEE US? Past students have enjoyed past courses, here is what they have to say... I attended The Clarinet Summer School in
2000. Then, I had some fundamental embouchure and technical problems.
Now I am training with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra. The
course speaks for itself- START SAVING. “ Please click here to read the report on The Clarinet Summer School 2005 by Julia Middleton Please click here to read the report on The Clarinet Summer School 2004 by Joanna Brown LOCATION The course is held on a site just one mile (15 minutes walk) from the city centre of Liverpool, designated to become the European Capital of Culture in 2008. The city is changing fast, and is a vibrant centre for the arts, shopping and other entertainment. Hope at Everton is just 3 miles from the end of the M62 motorway, or just a few minutes from Lime Street rail station or 20 minutes by taxi from Liverpool John Lennon Airport. For a full road map refer to the website http://www.hope.ac.uk/MAPS/ColmapEverton.pdf (447Kb) International students attending can also fly into Manchester International Airport (35 miles), just 45 minutes away by taxi. 2007 course feesAdvanced Course £369 inclusive (Full board accommodation and tuition). Intermediate Course £75.00 inclusive of meals (non-residential) Payment can be made by credit card. APPLICATION FORMS
For further information please contact: Andrew Roberts
aroberts@theclarinet.co.uk
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You are cordially invited to attend
the
14th International Clarinet and Saxophone Festival and Course
The Clarinet Course was founded by Josef Balogh in 1994, and since than the music camp has visited different towns,
and places of Hungary. This year festival will be held between July 24-30, and hosted by town Eger, not so far from Budapest,
in a very nice historic place, near to the hills.
The course offers master classes and
private lessons. You'll have many opportunities
to work one-on-one with the international faculty.
There'll be lots of chances to perform in small ensembles and in clarinet
and saxophone orchetras, participate in recitals,
and visit concerts.
Instruments: clarinet,
saxophone, tarogato
Duos, trios, clarinet ensemble, teachers and students recitals, concerts
Courses:
- Instrumental courses: clarinet, saxophone, tarogato
- Clarinet course for hard of hearing students
- Music School Camp / other instruments: guitar, flute, violin, piano,
percussion instruments
- Klezmer Orchestra Training
- Teachers Training Course
There will be the 10th anniversary of the first EuroCass Conference which was hosted by the Hungarian Clarinet Society
in Budapest 1997. We plan a celebrity concert and meeting. If you would like to join, please write us.
International Faculty:
Paolo De Gaspari - Italy
John De Beer - Netherland
Jozsef Balogh, Istvan Kohan, Tibor Dittrich, - Hungary
And many more distinguished guest artists-teachers from different countries
Participation Fee: 300
€ /person (education, accommodation, meal, concerts and programmes)
Registration fee: 50 € (non refundable)
Information and
registration:
Windland Music
Foundation, Beatrix Balogh
Tel./fax: (36 1) 388 6689 Postal address: 1054 Budapest, Hold utca 23. fszt.
6.
E-mail:
info@windland.org
www.windland.org
The Brevard Conference on Music Entrepreneurship (BCOME) explores exciting career tracks beyond
the traditional job pathways. Workshops, lectures and instruction will help you envision and forge a career as a
music entrepreneur as well as help you design college curricula in entrepreneurship. The three-day conference
offers unique tracks specifically tailored for performers, college faculty and music industry professionals.
This year's keynote speakers will be Bill Ivey, Chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts under
President Clinton and Director of the Curb Center for Art, Enterprise, and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University,
and Arlene Shrut, Founder and Artistic Director of New Triad for Collaborative Arts.
Also new this year is presentations of academic papers on entrepreneurship. All of this takes place under the
backdrop of the Brevard Music Center in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. Conference
registration includes tickets to all BMC concerts and meals.
Please visit our website for further information and registration: www.bcome.org Limited scholarships are
available. Early registration is encouraged as last year's conference sold out in advance.
Michael
Drapkin,
Executive Director
August 4 ~August 15, 2007
© 2006 All Rights Ayako Oshima
Buffet Clarinet Academy - 6 - 10 August 2007
Buffet Crampon
proudly announces the 2007
intensive five-day seminar for clarinetists 18 to 25 years of age, scheduled for August 4 - 10, 2007 at the University of North
Florida in Jacksonville, Florida. Selected participants will have the opportunity to study with a distinguished international faculty
of Buffet Crampon
orchestral and solo artists. Attendees will also enjoy a
student/teacher ratio of 4 to 1!
The Academy curriculum will offer students daily private lessons, master classes, audition preparation, reed making and
adjustment, quick-fix clarinet adjustments, E-flat clarinet and bass clarinet instruction, recitals by the Academy Artist
Faculty and a
Buffet Crampon USA Headquarters visit.
For more information on the Buffet Crampon 2007 Summer Clarinet Academy, please follow this link, contact
Mary Marshall, Marketing Assistant or call 866.434.9240.
Print ©2006 Buffet Crampon
The Fourth annual Clarinet & Klezmer in the Galilee
6 - 13 August 2007 - Safed, Israel
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The fourth annual Clarinet & Klezmer in the Galilee under Meastro Giora Feidman takes place in the historic
Israel City of Safed, home of Klezmer and Kabbala. Above gallery information detail arrangements and listing of artist
faculty and Performers including: Franklin Cohen - Solo Clarinetist in the Cleveland Orchestra
Giora Feidman- King of Klezmer and worldwide artist
Helmut Eisel - Klezmer artist and Assistant to Meastro Feidman
Professor Ilan Schul - Professor at the Jerusalem Academy of Music
Eva-Margolis Wasserman - noted Artist and Pedagogue
Mario Solan - Major Israeli Clarinetist and Pedagogue
Mosha Berlin - Major Klezmer Clarinetist and major influence on Giora Feidman
The week will include Master Classes, concerts in several historic sites in Safed, lessons, seminars, and tours to ancient
historic sites which showcase the history of Klezmer and its contribution to folk music and traditions. It is highly recommended
for all players to broaden their horizons and be part of this great event.
Please notice that the Clarinet Summer Course in Melchsee-Frutt in August 2007 will take place for the fourth time.
Last year there were professionals and students from Russia, Iceland, Germany and Switzerland. This year the event will be
exclusiv for professionals and students from different conservatories again.
We enjoy excellent conditions in our hotel, and we will focus either on clarinet and on bassclarinet playing, preparing
competitions (together with a professional pianist), concerts, or we discover some new pieces. Thanks to our sponsors we
may offer this week all inclusive for a very reasonable fee!
Please let your students, friends etc. know about.
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Peter
Fielding Principal Bass Clarinet Welsh National Opera
Scheduled
time for private practising provides space to evaluate the new
information that flows during the week, and to give further
opportunities to create music together in ensemble groups. ![[Image: Sarah and David performing]](ss2007_4.jpg)
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During
the week, the trade stands will have one of the largest
collections of clarinets available in the UK including models from
