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19 March 2016
Clarinet Gala 2016 - Dr Rebecca Rischen, Director
Athens, Ohio USA
On Saturday, March 19, 2016, Ohio University hosted its thirteenth clarinet gala, a full day of clarinet events for all ages and interests, in collaboration with Flute Fest and Double-Reed Extravaganza. Teachers, students, parents, amateurs, and professionals attended. In its fourth year was the Honors Clarinet Choir, featuring outstanding high school and college students selected competitively from schools from all over Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. All events took place in Robert Glidden Hall, the School of Music, on the campus of Ohio University in Athens.
The featured guest artist was Oskar Espina-Ruiz, Artist/Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts. He presented a wonderful master class featuring Ohio University students and members of the Honors Clarinet Choir, and a fantastic recital with OU faculty pianist Youmee Kim along with the visiting artist for Flute Fest, Amara Guitry, a specialist in the Baroque flute. The recital featured works by Locatelli, Popp, Maggio, Debussy, Weymouth and Lovreglio.
In addition to Espina-Ruiz's recital and master class, the day included a master class with Rebecca Rischin, Professor of Clarinet at Ohio University, featuring students from the Honors Clarinet Choir, and a host recital featuring Rischin and Alison Brown Sincoff, Associate Professor of Flute; Michele Fiala, Associate Professor of Oboe; and Matthew Morris, Lecturer of Bassoon. They performed works by Flowers, Birnstein, Mirco, Thompson and Grau. The Honors Clarinet Choir and Honors Flute Choirs presented a super grand finale concert performing works by Mancini, Yoder, Cardon, Vivaldi, Lombardo, Louke and Lutz. Current Ohio University students also performed in the clarinet choir. The day also featured a pizza lunch, and members of the Honors Clarinet Choir received gift bags full of useful and fun paraphernalia.
25 - 27 March 2016
VIP Ricardo Morales Soloist with Mito (Japan) Chamber Orchestra in Mozart Clarinet Concerto K622 with Seiji Ozawa
Mita, Japan
24 March 2016
VIP Guy Yehuda Soloist in Frank Ticeli's Clarinet Concerto with Wind Ensemble at Michigan State University
East Lansing, Michigan USA
23 March 2016
VIP and Solo Klarinettist in the Radio Sinfonie Orchestre Stuttgart Dirk Altmann Performs Copland Clarinet Concerto
Stuttgart, Germany
March 19 - 22 2016
Faculty Radovon Cavallin, Davon Reba, Ognjen Popovic, and Nicholas Cox, and Clarinet Choir led by Radovan Cavallin with D'Addario presentations
21 - 22 March 2016
Internationally Renowned Clarinetist David Shifrin Gives Master Classes and Recitals at the Beijing and Central Conservatory in - Christina Hu, Host
Beijing, China
15 March 2016
VIP Andre Moisan (Bass Clarinetist in Montreal Symphony) Gives Master Class at Buffet New York Showroom
14 March 2016
VIP Nathan Williams Conducts Advanced Master Class at Buffet New York Showroom
13 March 2016
New York Philharmonic Chamber Concert Performing Messiean Quartet for the End of Time with Conductor Alan Gilbert, and members including VIP Anthony McGill at the Metropolitan Gallery of Art
New York City USA
12 March 2016
MidWest ClariFest at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln with Artist Guest Dr Denise Gainey - VIP Diane Barger, Director
Lincoln, Nebraska USA
Following the recital was the Morning Master Class with Dr. Gainey.
This master class featured performers from surrounding Nebraska high schools of
Blair, Millard, Creighton, and one performer from the Eastman School of Music.
Dr. Gainey’s energy and enthusiasm for teaching was captivating as she
worked with each of these students. It was an informative hour and a half filled
with fun catch phrases for basic fundamentals such as, “engage the cage, avoid
the sexy shoulder,” and a quote by Sabine Meyer to “think downstairs to play
upstairs.”
After the Morning Master Class, local instrument repair technician,
Rob Dickason, offered complimentary adjustments and repairs to any participants
throughout the rest of the day. Soon after Dr. Gainey gave a special
presentation about Kalmen Opperman entitled, “Kalmen Opperman: A legacy of
Excellence.” Indeed this was an
excellent presentation about Dr. Gainey’s experiences as a student with Opperman,
as well as an in-depth look into his intense teaching style. The presentation
included pictures of Opperman in action with his students, videos of his
playing, and even included a video of him lecturing in a master class.
This presentation revealed Opperman as a force of nature as a teacher
and added a personal touch with valuable quotes from him such as, “Practice and
hope, but never hope more than you practice.”
Soon after the presentation Dr. Gainey began the afternoon Master
Class featuring student performers from the surrounding Nebraska universities of
Nebraska-Lincoln, Nebraska-Omaha, and one performer from Waverly High School.
Once again Dr. Gainey kept audience members and performers on the edge of their
seats with her quick wit and stellar pedagogical explanations.
Following the Master Class, a Round Table Discussion was held to
answer any participant questions. Dr. Diane Barger was the moderator, and the
panel included, Professor Micah Crochet, Central Community College; Dr.
Gainey, University of Alabama-Birmingham; Professor Cindy Nichols,
Univsersity of Nebraska-Omaha, and Dr. Alan Stanek, Professor Emeritus,
Idaho State University. The topics
discussed included: how to structure your practice time; the audition process
and how to prepare for a college audition; performance anxiety and strategies to
combat nerves; and different career paths in music besides teaching and
performing. Overall this was a very
informative discussion that was applicable and engaging to audience members of
all ages and levels of aptitude on the clarinet.
The 2016 Midwest ClariFest ended with a delightful Potpourri Recital
from any attendees that wished to perform and included both solo and chamber
performances. Many of the performances given were from students of the
University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Creighton University.
Next year’s Midwest ClariFest will celebrate 20 years of clarinet fun
and will feature guest artist Dr. Stephanie Zelnick from the University of
Kansas. The 20th annual 2017 Midwest ClariFest will take place
Saturday, February 11, 2017, and will include a similar variety of master class
sessions, lecture presentations, and performances by area clarinetists. The
event is free to all participants and includes a boxed luncheon provided by the
host. All events will take place in Westbrook Music Recital Hall, #119, 9am-6pm.
Anyone is welcome to attend!
6 March 2016
Tennessee Tech University, VIP Wonkak KIm, Professor Clarinet Studio in Master Class at the Buffet New York Showroom with VIP Boris Allakhverdyan while on Tour
5 March 2016
VIP Mary Alice Druhan and Director Victor Drescher, and Reeks Bass Clarinet Quartet
Southeastern Louisiana University (Hammond) Clarinet Day - Victor Drescher, Director
5 March 2016
Director Rie Suzuki and Colleague with Jose Franch-Ballester and the Cherokee Clarinet Quartet
4th Annual Rowan University (New Jersey) Clarinet Day with International Soloist Jose Franch-Ballester - Dr Rie Suzuki, Director
Rowan, New Jersey USA
4 March 2016
Franklin Cohen with Cleveland Student Bora Yoon performing Ponchielli El Covigno
Senior VIP Franklin Cohen in Recital with the Chagrin Arts
Chagrin Falls, Ohio USA
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