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Winter (January - March) 2010 Newsletter
PRIORITY CLARINET AND MUSIC EVENTS
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Raphael Severe Prodigal 15 Year Old Clarinetist
« Classical Music Awards 2010 ». Make possible this victory dedicated to all young people, let us vote for Raphaël Sévère !
It is the first time that such a celebration is nominating a young clarinet player aged of 15 years in the category « Instrumental soloist discovery ». Through Raphaël Sevère’s talent, one of the greatest musical event pays homage to the clarinet, its repertoire and its future.
From December 22th to January 30th, everybody can vote for one of the three artists nominated.
Dear friends, clarinetists, musicians, music fans, for this victory to be that of the clarinet and of all the youths
http://www.lesvictoires.com/classique/vote.htm
Saturday, January 16, 2009
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1. Day , FridayArriving (proposed time until 12 a.m)
Lunch in a special Hungarian restaurant
Course – from 2 p.m. until 5. p.m.
Evening programme: Dinner - Tasting Hungarian Culinary and Wine accompaniing music played by Jozsef Balogh
2. Day, Saturday9 a.m Visiting Hungarian music places, for example Opera House,
Bartok Museum, Liszt Museum, Kodaly Memorial Museum with sight-seeing.
Lunch
Course - from 2 p.m. until 5. p.m.
Dinner
Evening programme: Going to a concert
3. Day, Sunday
9. a.m. Course with Lunch Concert
After lunch and concert free programme on your choice or departure
Experience one of Europe's most fascinating cultures, The course will give you the opportunity to experience the culture of Hungary, traditional Hungarian music and participate in clarinet or guitar course. Spend some days in Budapest walking around in the city, develop your skills in clarinet and guitar playing. Get some insight into Hungarian culture and cuisine.
Clarinet Cornucopia is a festival for clarinetists who enjoy playing and learning about their favorite instrument and its extended world. Founded in 2002, Clarinet Cornucopia focuses on a different theme each year. This year's theme is Finnish Modern. Information and photographs from past Clarinet Cornucopias can be found at Gregory Barrett's website. All events take place in the Music Building on the campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF THE DAY
Clarinet Cornucopia Choir
All participants are invited to join the Clarinet
Cornucopia Choir, which has become a popular tradition. Conductor
Patrick Sheehan returns to lead rehearsals throughout the day and to
conduct the group’s 8 p.m. concert. One large piece, Vento
by Jukka Tiensuu, will be on the concert. It is for a clarinet choir
of full instrumentation (except no E-flat sopranino clarinet).
Assigned parts will be sent to you in advance as a pdf via email.
Please let us know your preference for B-flat, basset horn, alto,
bass, E-flat contra, or B-flat contra. Note your instrument on the
registration form.
Performances
Recital: Mikko Raasakka, from Helsinki, Finland,
performs a recital of modern Finnish clarinet music. Joining him is
clarinetist Gregory Barrett, Associate Professor at NIU.
Concert: The Clarinet Cornucopia Choir, along with additional clarinet ensembles, will perform at 8 p.m.
Guest Ensembles: If your ensemble would like to be considered for performance at the 8 p.m. concert, contact Dr. Barrett by December 1.
Clarinet Duets – A COMPETITION!
Clarinet duos are invited to compete and perform. To compete, you
must perform two selections:
Groups may enter in one of two categories, High School Age and Open (college-age and adult). There is an entry fee of $5 for each person in the duo. Winners receive a trophy and/or prize. The deadline to enter the competition is December 20, 2009.
Prizes have been donated by Rico Reeds.
Master Classes
Gain new insights into the art of the clarinet with
Mikko Raasakka and Gregory Barrett. If you would like to perform in
Dr. Barrett’s master class, send a CD, mp3 file, or cassette tape of
you playing the repertoire you would like to play in the class. Send
to Dr. Barrett by December 1.
Talk
Clarinet Reeds: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know,
a talk by Mike Zucek, Rico Reeds.
Vendors
Beginning at 10 a.m., clarinet vendors will be on hand
to answer questions and sell clarinet equipment and music.
Lunch
Box lunches with a choice of turkey or cheese sandwich,
piece of fruit, cookie, chips, and bottle of water will be available
for $8. Indicate your sandwich preference and the number of lunches
you want to order on the registration form. A list of restaurants
will be available at the registration table for those who prefer to
make other plans.
A list of restaurants will be available at the registration table for those who prefer to make other plans.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Hotel: A block of rooms has been reserved for the nights of January 22 and 23 for participants at the Holmes Student Center Guest Rooms on the campus of Northern Illinois University. The rooms cost about $65 (not including tax) for a single or double and may be reserved by calling (815) 753-1444 by January 15. Mention the name of the event to the desk clerk for this rate. For a list of other DeKalb and area hotels, call (815) 753-1450.
Registration: Print and complete the registration form and mail with your payment to: Office of External Programs, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Your form must be accompanied by your payment. You may pay by check (payable to Northern Illinois University) or credit card. A campus map is available on our website.
Questions? Call (815) 753-1450 or e-mail rpage@niu.edu.
FEES
Early Bird Fees (must be postmarked by
December 20)
$50 per person
$40 per person for groups of five or more who register at the same
time (each person must complete a registration form)
After December 20
$61 per person
$51 per person for groups of five or more who register at the same
time (each person must complete a registration form)
Optional extras
$8 per box lunch
$5 per person for those competing in the Duet Competition
Note to people registering as a group: We need a completed registration form for each participant. Photocopy the form as needed for each person.
Note to those registering for the Duet Competition: Each individual is expected to register for the day. Be sure to list the name of the duet and/or the other members on the form and add an additional $5 to the registration fee when you are registering as a member of a competing ensemble.
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