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Peter Schmidt and Directors
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Festival Directors
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Faculty Klarinetten Ensemble
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Austrian Kongress Klarinettenchor
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Mautern, Austria
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Mautern Musikschule
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30 September 2007
Internationaler
Klarinetten-Kongress in Mautern in der Steiermark
Mautern, Austria
Erfolg für 1. Klarinettenkongress in Mautern/Stmk
Von 28.-30. September 2007 fand in der Musikschule und im
Klostertrakt von Mautern/Stmk. der 1. Internationale Klarinettenkongress der
Österreichischen Klarinettengesellschaft statt. Die dreitägige Veranstaltung mit
Klarinettenchor-Kurs, Workshops, Ausstellungen, Vorträgen und Konzerten war die
erste ihrer Art in Österreich. Der Verein „Österreichische
Klarinettengesellschaft - Austrian Clarinet Society (ACS)“, wurde im Oktober
2006 ins Leben gerufen und hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, alle zwei Jahre einen
internationalen Klarinetten-Kongress zu veranstalten. Die erste
Kongressveranstaltung beinhaltete wissenschaftliche Vorträge, Praxisworkshops,
Konzerte, Ausstellungen, Proben u. a. m. Mehr als ein dreiviertel Jahr
Vorbereitungszeit war vom Organisationskomitee unter Leitung von Dr. Friedrich
Pfatschbacher) nötig, um alle Veranstaltungen unter einem Hut zu bringen.Als
Sponsoren konnte man die Kulturabteilung des Landes Steiermark, das
Bundesministerium für Unterricht, Kunst und Kultur, den Steirischen
Blasmusikverband, die Gemeinde Mautern sowie zahlreiche private Sponsoren
gewinnen. Neben Wissensvermittlung war Networking zwischen ExpertInnen und allen
Interessierten (Musikschulpädagogen, Studierende, Amateure…) ein wichtiges
Prinzip bei den zahlreichen Veranstaltungen im Klostergebäude und in der äußerst
funktionell und attraktiv erweiterten neuen Musikschule der Gemeinde Mautern.
Fast hatte man den Eindruck, als wäre die alte theologische Hochschule wieder
zum Leben erwacht. Parallel zu den Kongressesveranstaltungen fand ein
Klarinettenchor-Kurs statt, der von renommierten Orchestermusikern und Lehrenden
verschiedener Musikinstitutionen geleitet wurde. Beim hochkarätigen
Teilnehmerkonzert am Schlusstag des Kongresses in der Klosterkirche Mautern
formierte sich auch der Klarinettenchor offiziell zu einem Projektorchester mit
großen Zielen. Aufmerksamkeit erregte der Soloklarinettist Jörg
Eixelsberger, der bei den „Rossini-Variationen“ in Begleitung des
großen Ensembles brillierte. Der Klarinettenchor setzt sich aus Schülern,
Studenten und Lehrern aus ganz Österreich zusammen. Geleitet wird das Orchester
von Dr. Friedrich Pfatschbacher und Prof. Mag. Franz
Cibulka. Im nächsten Jahr ist die Mitwirkung bei der Mid-Europe in
Schladming sowie ein Austauschkonzert mit dem Slowenischen Klarinettenchor
geplant. Am 30.09.07 wurde im Konzertsaal der Musikschule die
Gründungsversammlung der Österreichischen Klarinettengesellschaft
abgehalten. Folgender Vorstand wurde gewählt: Präsident: Dr. Friedrich
Pfatschbacher, Vizepräsident: Mag. Erhard Koch, Generalsekretär: Bakk.art. Jörg
Eixelsberger, Kassier: Mag. Klaus Mühlthaler. Weiters wurden
Bürgermeister Peter Hölzl und o. Univ. Prof. em. Dr.
Wolfgang Suppan als Ehrenmitglieder aufgenommen. Mauterns Bürgermeister,
Peter Hölzl, brachte sehr herzliche Grußworte und war sichtlich berührt von der
Ernennung zum Ehrenmitglied. Prof. Wolfgang Suppan überbrachte als
Ehrenpräsident im Namen der Internationalen Gesellschaft zur Erforschung und
Förderung der Blasmusik (Igeb) und des Steirischen Blasmusikverbandes ebenfalls
Grußworte und war sichtlich stolz auf die ACS „die es versteht, dem
Österreichischen Klarinettensektor eine internationale Plattform zu bieten“.
Nochmals die Highlights aus dem
Kongress-Programm:
3-tägiger Klarinettenchorkurs (Dirigenten:
F. Pfatschbacher, F. Cibulka)
- Instrumenten-, Bilder- und Notenausstellungen
- Eröffnungskonzert mit „vienna clarinet connection“ in der Klosterkirche
Mautern
- Konzert der Ausbildungsklasse Univ. Prof. Bertram Egger, Musikuniversität
Graz
- Konzert von o. Univ. Prof. Wolfgang Klinser, Klarinette, Musikuniversität
Graz (Exp. Oberschützen)
- Vorträge: Univ. Profs. Drs. Peter Revers & Wolfgang Suppan,
Musikuniversität Graz
- Blätterbaukurs mit Mag. Alexander Pilgerstorfer, Oberösterreich
- Workshop mit o. Univ. Prof. Peter Schmidl, Soloklarinettist der Wiener
Philharmoniker
- Podiumsdiskussion mit Instrumentenbauer Gerold Angerer
- Konzert mit dem Klarinettenensemble „clarinettissimo austria“
- Gründungsversammlung der Österreichischen Klarinettengesellschaft
- Schlusskonzert der Teilnehmer am Klarinettenchorkurs in der Klosterkirche
Mautern
Ein herzliches Dankeschön nochmals an all jene, die diesen Kongress
unterstützt und bereichert haben. Eine fulminante Auftaktveranstaltung der ACS
die in zwei Jahren ihre Fortsetzung finden wird.
Friedrich Pfatschbacher
28 - 30 September 2007
CSN's
6th International
New Music Festival -
College of Southern Nevada - Department of
Fine Arts,
North Las Vegas,
Nevada USA
This
College Contemporary Music Festival, headed by D Gause, faculty Clarinetist at
this Music Department and an avid advocate of the performance of New Music,
performed 3 days of premieres and contingent concerts featuring noted exponents
as Henri Bok, Bass Clarinetist from the Netherlands, Eric Mandat, and F Gerard
Errante, a major performer of New Music and Extended Clarinet. The website
above has specific information about the programs. D Gause and Errante
performed a Premiere Program which is posted below. This is a unique
opportunity for players to explore what is out there with an agenda set to serve
these interests.
CLARION SYNTHESIS
F.
Gerard Errante, clarinet
D. Gause, clarinet, bass clarinet, piano
Ritual
(2000)
Eric Mandat -
two clarinets
Drift
(2005)
Michael Lowenstern -
clarinet, bass
clarinet, and prerecorded electronics
*Grito
del Corazón
(2001;
rev 2007) Judith Shatin, music
Katherine
Aoki, visuals,
clarinet, bass
clarinet, prerecorded electronics, and color video
Twilight
(1990) Mark Carlson -
clarinet
and piano
Clarinet Spiral
(2002) Tokuhide Niimi
-
two clarinets
**Water
Voyage
(2007) Alex Shapiro -
two clarinets and
prerecorded electronics
Jazz
Set
(1992) William O. Smith -
clarinet
and bass clarinet
* premiere
performance in version for clarinet and bass clarinet
** premiere
performance
F.
Gerard Errante
is a clarinetist of international stature whose performances around the world
have received critical acclaim. A native of New York City, he earned the Doctor
of Musical Arts degree from the University of Michigan. Errante has published
two books, composed ten works for clarinet, and has contributed numerous
articles to a wide variety of journals. He has also recorded for nine record
labels and for many national radio stations throughout the world. In addition,
he is a prizewinner in the International Gaudeamus Competition for Interpreters
of Contemporary Music. A former President of the International Clarinet
Association, that organization presented Errante with a Lifetime Achievement
Award at its annual ClarinetFest that was held in Tokyo in July 2005. He lives
in Norfolk, Virginia where he is the Co-Director of the Norfolk Chamber Consort
and a member of the new music ensemble, Creo based at Old Dominion University
where he is serving as Adjunct Professor of Music. F. Gerard Errante is a Yamaha
performing artist and performs on a Custom SE-V clarinet.
D. Gause,
a native of the Washington, D.C., area, has been active as a musician for over
two decades on the Las Vegas Strip as a conductor, synthesist, and clarinetist.
Currently she is playing the clarinet book in the highly acclaimed revised
version of Phantom of the Opera at The Venetian. In addition, she has
demonstrated her versatility by playing keyboards for the hit musicals We Will
Rock You and Mamma Mia. She has earned four academic degrees and has
studied clarinet with distinguished teaches throughout the U.S. A recipient of
the coveted "Who's Who Among American Teachers" Award, Dr. Gause is a Professor
at CSN. Dr. Gause performs regularly as a soloist, chamber musician, and
orchestral player, appearing frequently with distinguished performers such as
Andrea Bocelli, As a member of the duo
Clarion Synthesis,
she has performed in
Tokyo
and at a number of venues throughout the U.S. She is also a member of the CSN
Faculty New Music Ensemble
Synchronix.
Dr. Gause is a multiyear recipient of grants from the Nevada Arts Council, as
well as the National Endowment for the Arts. These grants partially fund CSN's
International New Music Festival, of which she is the Founder and Director.
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Dr Kirk and Dr Sanders
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Clarinet and Sax Sextet faculty
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David Gould in Recital
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Sanders Recital
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Sanders / Kirk Duo
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Faculty Kirk, Montanero, Sanders and 2 Students
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Rodriguez Bass Clarinet Master Class
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Ben Redwine Recital
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Jazz Combo concert
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Lansford Band Lecture
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29 September 2007
2nd
Annual Potsdam Single Reed Summit
State University at Potsdam, New York USA
The 2nd Annual Single Reed Summit took place at this uniquely
spacious campus at the Crane School of Music with an outstanding program
covering Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, and Saxophone, hosted by Clarinet Faculty Dr
Raphael Sanders and Dr Julianne Kirk, Christopher Creviston, Timothy McAllister,
and Patrick Murphy of the Saxophone Faculty. Guest ensembles included the Prism
Saxophone Quartet, well known for their performance of New Music, and performing
World Premieres on their concert here, along with the US Coast Guard Band
Clarinet Quartet, and the Potsdam Clarinet Quartet. Guest faculty included
Donald Montanero, Retired 2nd / Eb Clarinetist in the Philadelphia
Orchestra, Alcides Rodriguez, Bass Clarinetist in the Atlanta Symphony, Gary
Whitman, Professor of Clarinet at Texas Christian University and well known on
the area of Woodwind Doubling, and President of the
International Clarinet Association (ICA), Ben Redwine, Clarinetist in the US
Naval Academy Band and an eclectic Classical. Jazz performer.
Gary Whitman Recital and session
on Woodwind Doubling
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John Flaver, Dr Sanders, and Don Montanero
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Several recitals, featuring the host faculty and guest faculty took place along
with Chamber Concerts held as well by the ensembles. The balance between the
Clarinet and Saxophone offerings was well organized. Master Classes were given
by Mr Rodriguez with outstanding students being publically coached. Don
Montanero gave 2 sessions, one with 2 Potsdam students Nicole Boyle and
Elizabeth Widzinsky covering the Weber 2nd Clarinet Concerto (2nd
movement) and the Mozart Concerto. Emphasis was given to tone and musical
phrasing and carrying lines with a well voiced even tone quality which requires
careful listening and constant attention to it. In the 2nd session
with interested participants, Montanero detailed the concepts behind this and
giving historical perspective of the Philadelphia Orchestra sound and its
evolution dating back 90 years with the Conductor appointment of Leopold
Stokowsky, who reformatted the Orchestra to change the woodwind section from a
German concept to a French concept, resulting in replacing players and bringing
in players such as Marcel Tabateau (Oboe), Daniel Bonade (Clarinet), and
others. The succession from Bonade brought in players as Ralph McClain, Anthony
Gigliotti, to the present Ricardo Morales. Recorded examples were played to
make points about the style. This brought an appreciation of where Montanero ws
coming from, having played with the Orchestra for 47 years. His appearance here
was a certain high point of this conference. Gary Whitman gave a recital and
a seminar about doubling and the importance of it relating to making a living in
a performance venue such as Orchestral playing, Broadway Show flexibility, and
the importance of being open to learning other instruments in order to make a
living no less being effective as a teacher in a Public School situation.
Regarding Music Education, Cynthis Lansford from Texas gave a seminar with
handouts about how to effectively start a Band Program in a school, covering
logistics, dealing with School administrators, parents, and how to build up a
feed-up program leading from the Middle School to the High School programs.
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Prism Sax Quartet Master Class
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Student Sax Quartet coached by Prism
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US Coast Guard Sax-Bass Clarinet Duo
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US Coast Guard Clarinet Quartet
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Potsdam Clarinet Quartet
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The Prism Sax
Quartet gave a master class with 2 Student Quartets covering their work with
suggestion from each of the Prism members. Jazz concerts were presented to
cover all areas of interest.
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Buffet Exhibit
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Redwine Jazz
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Jikebox exhibit
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Redwine table
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Vandoren stand
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Yamaha display
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Orsi-Wier Clarinet stand
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Wojtek Komsta - Clarinet Repair Tech
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Vandoren
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Numerous exhibitors, including the major Clarinet makers Buffet-Crampon,
LeBlanc, Selmer, Yamaha, Orsi-Wier, and other accessory providers were in attendance to serve the
participants numbering in the hundreds. The above
galleries give a comprehensive look at this successful workshop and should bring
attention to the work of one of the best Clarinet Studios in the USA. Unique
about Potsdam is its location, rather isolated and close to the Canadian border
near Montreal and Ottawa. In one way, this makes it feasible for students to
better concentrate on their work at hand, and with facilities almost unmatched,
all is available in-house. Everyone is encouraged to check this school.
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Mr Kloc and Steve Baughman
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25 September 2007
Buffet-Crampon / Vandoren Clarinet / Mouthpiece /
Reed Workshop at Dillon Music
Woodbridge, New Jersey USA
In this very modest town just outside of the New York Metropolitan area inside
this very modest Music Store (divided in 2 buildings, one for Brass and the
other for Woodwinds), a very informative high profile workshop event took place
for students, teachers, and professionals, many from New York.
Two major figures in the Industry, Francois Kloc from Buffet-Crampon, and Steve
Baughman from Vandoren, makers of Mouthpieces, Reeds, and accessories to improve
performance of reeds. Buffet brought their whole inventory of Clarinets in the
latest models for everyone to audition and discover the differences between
them, including the R13, Prestige, RC, Vintage, and the Tosca.
Explanation in the Clarinet session included noting the design differences, and
all proved to clarify reasons for these models. Of interest, the legendary
R13 which was brought into the USA in the 50's and what made them the staple for
many years, used by over 90% of the professional players, was brought to the
fore after being tried and tested by two of the finest players, those being
Stanley Drucker of the New York Philharmonic, and David Weber.
Steve Baughman gave a computer presentation of the entire reed making process
practiced by Vandoren in France. In order to appreciate the 2 presentations, you
had to be there and be lectured by two of the best in the field. Very
impressive about this meeting is the location of the workshop, in a modest small
music store run by dedicated professionals who are not even noticeable outside
the store. Dillon Music is to be commended for making this event possible,
especially Elaine Schlatter, the Woodwind Manager who organized this exclusive
event.
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Ted Lane and Dr MacDowell
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22 September 2007
Major
Clarinet Master Class with Professor Richard MacDowell
Pharr, Texas USA
Richard MacDowell, Professor of Clarinet at the University of Texas, Austin gave
a major Master Class for High School Students. Ted Lane sponsored this event.
This master class was to help high school clarinet students prepare for the
Texas All State Auditions which will be held in October, November and January.
Of interest, Texas has probably the strongest High School and College band
programs in the United States. The annual Texas Bandmasters Association
Conference represents the largest membership of Band Directors and
organizations, and their convention is the largest in the US. Given these
factors, music education is taken very seriously and this Master Class is an
indicator of support to develop students in furtherance of this commitment. Many
students develop and are well prepared to enter both the teaching and
performance professions. Mr. Lane maintains a studio of 35 clarinet students
at PSJA High School in Pharr, Texas, and was responsible for the event held
here.
9 September 2007
Siato Kinen Orchestra Festival
Matsumoto, Japan
This renowned Orchestra, with its festival held every year under
Seiji Ozawa, former conductor of the Boston Symphony, and one of the great
conductors of our time. many of the great artist orchestral stars
worldwide perform with this special ensemble, 3 of whom are posted above:
Karl Leister, Stephen Williamson, and Ayo Neidich. Information is posted
on their website, and commentary from Maestro Ozawa below.
"The SAITO KINEN ORCHESTRA is my invaluable treasure, entrusted to
me by the late Mr. Saito. It is no exaggeration to say that
Mr.Saito made me what I am by sowing the seeds of western music in
the Japanese soil and nurturing their growth. I am quite sure that
all the members of the orchestra feel the same way and this
concerted thought of each member makes up the Saito Kinen
Orchestra. We thought that it was our mission to pass the will of
our special mentor to future generations, in our own way. So, it
was decided that we would hold the music festival in Japan, and
that is how the SAITO KINEN FESTIVAL MATSUMOTO came into being."
That was Seiji Ozawa's greeting in the first program in 1992.
In September of 1992, the Saito Kinen Festival was born in the
beautiful natural surroundings of Japan Alps Matsumoto, with Seiji
Ozawa and the Saito Kinen Orchestra as the formal nucleus and the
orchestra's concerts and operas serving as twin pillars.
The
SAITO KINEN ORCHESTRA was founded in September of 1984, when Hideo
Saito's former students came from around the world to organize a
special concert series to commemorate the 10th anniversary of
Hideo Saito's death. After this series of concerts, the Saito
Kinen Orchestra received invitations from around the world, and as
a result of these tours it was acclaimed as being of the highest
caliber.
Based on the reaction in Europe, the birth place of western
classical music, there developed a dream until now unimaginable
--"Japanese people one day transmitting western music back to its
European homeland."
An annual summer festival was a natural out growth of this unique
creation, to be known as the Saito Kinen Festival Matsumoto.
Seiji Ozawa
Director
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