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26 February 2017
Senior VIP David Shifrin, Renowned Soloist and former Director of Chamber Music Northwest, and Professor at Yale University, Soloist performing Weber's Clarinet Concertino and Rossini's Introduction, Theme & Variations with the Vancouver (Washington) Symphony -
Vancouver, Washington USA
25 February 2017
VIP Stephanie Zelnick Soloist performing Gerald Finzi Five Bagatelles for Clarinet with the Longmont Symphony
Longmont, Colorado USA
22 February 2017
VIP
Charles Neidich
Master Class and Seminar
- BEYOND THE CLARINET,
at the State University of New York at Stony Brook, VIP
Alan R Kay, Host
a multi-faceted
clarinet master class with international renowned virtuoso, composer and
conductor Charles Neidich
Stony Brook, New York USA
Internationally renowned clarinetist Charles Neidich brought to our Graduate Department’s clarinet and wind students his considerable gifts as one of the finest clarinetists and musical thinkers in the world today. Though the class was organized in a master class format, Mr. Neidich applied not only his extreme knowledge of the instrument and his exceptional teaching, but a highly educational and historical context to repertoire presented as well as a scholarly approach to music making for clarinetists. This will no doubt was a fascinating and inspiring class for wind players and for all musicians and audience alike.
11 - 24 February 2017
VIP Radovan Cavallin USA Master Class/Recital Tour
Principal Clarinet, Orquesta
Filarmonica de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas
Professor of Clarinet, Academia de Orquestra Filharmonica de Gran Canaria
Artistic Director, Agaete Clarinet Festival
Artistic Director, VIMM Clarinet Festival in Virovitica, Croatia
February 11 - 14: CSU, Northridge (Northridge, CA)
February 15 - 17: Arizona State University (Tempe, AZ)
February 18: Betty Blay Clarinet Studio (Fairfax, VA)
February 19 - 20: George Mason University (Fairfax, VA)
February 22 - 23: Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO)
February 24: University of Maryland, (College Park, MD)
20 February 2017
VIP Alcides Rodriguez (Bass Clarinetist in the Atlanta Symphony) Master Class at Columbus State University - Dr Lisa Oberlander, Host -
Columbus, Georgia USA
February 2017
VIP Jonathan Cohler Master Class Tour at Four Universities in Ohio with VIP Professors presiding
Akron, Columbus, Bowling Green, and Athens, Ohio USA
Had a fabulous time touring Ohio performing and teaching at Ohio State University, Bowling Green State University, University of Akron, and Ohio University. Thanks to Caroline Hartig, Kevin Schempf, Kristina Jones, and Rebecca Rischin, and all their wonderful students for a great time!
12 February 2017
Florida Southern College Clarinet Day - Stacey McColley, Director
Lakeland, Florida USA
11 - 12 February 2017
Texas State University Clarinet Fiesta, with VIP's David Gould, Stephen Girko, Matt Vance, Andre Moisan, and Vanguel Tangarov
San Marcos, Texas USA
11 February 2017
University of Nebraska MidWest ClariFest - VIP Diane Barger, Director, with VIP Stephanie Zelnick
Lincoln, Nebraska USA
A Review by Adam Jones
On Saturday, February 11, 2017, the 20th annual Midwest ClariFest was hosted at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by Dr. Diane Barger, with over 70 registered participants. This year’s guest artist was Dr. Stephanie Zelnick, Associate Professor of Clarinet at University of Kansas and principal clarinetist of the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. The day was packed full of recitals, presentations, and masterclasses. Zelnick kicked off ClariFest 2017 with a wonderful opening program including the works of Shulman, Finzi, Brahms, and Kovacs. Following the opening recital was a morning masterclass featuring performers of secondary school-aged students and undergraduate Laura Guenther, a senior Music Education major at Wayne State University. When asked about her masterclass experience, Laura said “I was very comfortable playing in front of Dr. Zelnick. She knew how to relate to students using fun references, such as Darth Vader as a breathing example.” Dr. Zelnick left these students with a new perspective and deeper understanding of their pieces.
After the morning sessions, participants enjoyed fellowship during the luncheon and visited the exhibit area, which featured D’Addario, Lisa’s Clarinet Shop, Robert Dickason Repair, and Judi’s Woodwind Shop. The afternoon sessions began with an informative presentation by Dr. Larkin Sanders, a D’Addario Method Artist, about the creation of Reserve mouthpieces, the process of turning raw cane into reeds, and the differences between the many wonderful products sold by D’Addario. Lisa Canning, of Lisa’s Clarinet Shop, then gave an in-depth presentation on “How to think about clarinet selection to develop your voicing, concept of sound production, and ultimately your unique musical voice.” Owning her own clarinet shop for over 34 years, Mrs. Canning has an undeniable love and talent for helping clarinetists achieve their musical goals.
Zelnick started the second master class of the day with explaining the basics of klezmer clarinet playing as was featured in her morning recital. Cayla Cuba, a senior Music Education major at University of Nebraska-Kearney and masterclass participant, “was very excited to be a part of a day that was just about clarinets. It was a lot of fun to learn from someone I'd never met before, and to get a different view on playing the clarinet. I also loved getting more experience with playing in front of peers, most of whom I'd also never met before!”
A potpourri recital was staged for the final event of Midwest ClariFest featuring performers Lisa Canning, Cayla Cuba, Elizabeth Johnson, Elisabeth Stimpert, Gene Williams, Pance Zaev, Ed Love, and Larkin Sanders. The UNL Clarinet Studio concluded the program with Tod Kerstetter’s delightful arrangement of Bohemian Rhapsody for clarinet choir.
Of her experience as guest artist, Zelnick stated that “it was a pleasure to perform and teach at Midwest ClariFest. Dr. Barger hosts such an amazing event and I was so happy to work with so many great clarinetist and vendors! My thanks go to Buffet Crampon, Dr. Barger, and University of Nebraska for their generous support.”
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln clarinet studio is excited to announce the guest artist for Midwest ClariFest 2018, Dr. Jesse Krebs, Associate Professor of Clarinet at Truman State University, tentatively scheduled for April 7, 2018.. Please join us for a clarinet-filled day of learning, playing, and inspiration!
2 - 7 February 2017
Vinetertoner Kammermusik Festival - with VIP Charles Neidich, guest artist
Struer, Denmark
4 - 6 February 2017
Master Classes and Performance of Leshnoff Clarinet Concerto with VIP Ricardo Morales with the Frost Wind Ensemble at The University of Miami
Miami, Florida USA
4 - 5 February 2017
University of Alabama (UAB) 15th Clarinet Symposium with VIP's Richard Stoltzman and Daniel Gilbert - Dr Denise Gainey, Director
Birmingham, Alabama USA
3 February 2017
VIP Anthony McGill, Solo Clarinetist in the New York Philharmonic, featured on the Orchestra's February Cover of their Musicians
New York City USA
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