The Clarinet is the official journal of the International Clarinet Association, and we welcome contributions from ICA members for possible inclusion in our quarterly journal.
We are always looking for quality content, including article proposals; feature article submissions; audio reviews; music and book reviews; event reports; international submissions; and meet the clarinet section. Below is a detailed explanation of what you should know about each submission and how to format and submit content.
Important things to know before submitting content for submission in The Clarinet:
The Clarinet is an educational publication of the ICA and is intended to be solely for the benefit of its members. Accordingly, the ICA does not publish any articles, statements, or materials that are political, controversial, or objectionable in nature. In addition, any submission of a work for publication in The Clarinet containing statements considered to be defamatory and/or libelous, in the sole discretion of the ICA Board of Directors, will not be published. All decisions regarding content to be published in The Clarinet, are in the sole and absolute discretion of the ICA Board of Directors.
By submitting a work for publication, you acknowledge and understand that you will be required to execute a license agreement in favor of the ICA prior to its publication.
Submitting an article does not guarantee publication. Final publication decisions are made by The Clarinet editorial board. All manuscripts are subject to editing for length and style. The article must not have been previously published elsewhere, and any subsequent publication should include a citation of its original publication in The Clarinet.
Articles that have been previously published in print or online, or have been submitted or accepted for future publication are ineligible for publication in The Clarinet.
If you wish to submit an article proposal, a completed article, or audio/print materials for review, please reference the following information and deadlines:
Feature Article Submission Deadlines
| Issue | December | March | June | September |
| Deadline | August 1 | November 1 | February 1 | May 1 |
News, Event Reports, and Department Submission Deadlines
| Issue | December | March | June | September |
| Deadline | September 1 | December 1 | March 1 | June 1 |
ARTICLE PROPOSALS
Send an email to [email protected] and include:
– Abstract (brief summary) of the proposed article
– Estimated word count
– List of your primary research sources (main works consulted or interviewees), as well as any previous articles in The Clarinet relating to your topic (refer to the James Gillespie Online Research Library)
After the proposal is received, the writer will receive feedback; while feedback may be provided regarding publication, it does not guarantee publication of the resulting article.
FEATURE ARTICLE SUBMISSIONS
You do not need to submit a proposal before submitting a completed article. Upload the following items to our Dropbox submission folder at:
https://www.dropbox.com/request/IBv4QNvPPSb2ehEguIo7
– Article in Word or text format (DOC, RTF, TXT)
-Your high-resolution headshot
-High-resolution image(s) to accompany the article
– Information sheet with:
- Name
- Email address
- Mailing address
- Brief biography (2-3 sentences)
- File name, photographer credit and caption for each photo
INTERNATIONAL SUBMISSIONS
The ICA welcomes non-English articles to be published along with English translations at The Clarinet Online. English translations may also be considered for publication in The Clarinet, with a version online in the original language.
MEET THE CLARINET SECTION
Would you like the clarinet section of your orchestra or band to be featured in The Clarinet journal or online at www.clarinet.org? Submit a photo along with the following information to [email protected], and we may include it in a new series!
- Name of ensemble
- Photo of clarinet section with names of clarinetists
- Where each clarinetist is from
- What equipment the section uses (clarinets, mouthpieces, reeds, etc.)
- Other details you wish to share (favorite repertoire to perform, how long you have been members of the ICA, etc.)
MUSIC/BOOK REVIEWS
Send to:
Gregory Barrett, ICA Music Reviews Editor
School of Music
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb, Illinois 60115
+1 815 753-8004; [email protected]
AUDIO REVIEWS TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Due to spatial constraints, the International Clarinet Association is unable to include every disc received in the quarterly print edition of The Clarinet, so some reviews may appear in the expanded audio reviews section of The Clarinet Online.
- The International Clarinet Association requests that artists not contact reviewers regarding published reviews. Violation of this policy may jeopardize publication of future reviews. The Clarinet does not publish commentary received concerning published reviews.
- Professional reviewers thoughtfully evaluate all submissions, but the International Clarinet Association cannot guarantee strictly positive reviews or retract commentary.
- Once a review is scheduled for publication, the International Clarinet Association will contact the artist regardless of the medium.
Those submitting a recording for review must confirm their acceptance of the above terms and conditions as outlined above.
Send submissions to:
Kip Franklin
Attn: ICA Audio Reviews
Laidlaw Performing Arts Center #1123
University of South Alabama
5751 USA Drive S.
Mobile, Alabama 36688
[email protected]
EVENT REPORTS
Upload the following items to our Dropbox submission folder at: https://www.dropbox.com/request/IBv4QNvPPSb2ehEguIo7
– Article, 100 to 300 words in Word or text format (DOC, RTF, TXT)
– High-resolution image(s) to accompany the article
– Information sheet with:
- Name
- Email Address
- File name, photographer credit and caption for each photo
For specific guidelines on formatting, document and file sizes, and writing style, please visit our submission guidelines page.
