2026 ICA Officer Election

2026 ICA Officer Elections

The ICA election will be held online from March 15 to May 1, 2026, and will be administered by Jessica Harrie, ICA executive director. All ICA members in good standing will be emailed a link for online voting. Refer to www.clarinet.org and follow the link on the home page to vote online.

Please review the candidate statements and biographies for the offices of president-elect, secretary, and treasurer. All ICA members in good standing are encouraged to participate in the election by casting a vote for the candidate of their choice in each of the open positions.

Special thanks to the Officer Election Committee for their tireless work in this nomination process: Keith Koons, (Chair), Brian Corbin, Denise Gainey, Natalie Szabo, and Gary Whitman with Diane Barger (Coordinator and past president).

PRESIDENT ELECT

SCOT HUMES

Scot Humes is Professor of Clarinet and Saxophone at the University of Louisiana Monroe. He performs as Principal Clarinet of the Monroe Symphony and frequently performs in the Shreveport and South Arkansas Symphony Orchestras, with solo appearances with the Monroe Symphony, Peconic Chamber Orchestra, South Arkansas, and Shreveport Symphony Orchestras. As clarinetist of duo per se, with Steinway Spirio Recording Artist Tania Tachkova, he has performed recitals and presented master classes throughout the USA, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Their duo’s debut album was released in 2023 containing works composed for and commissioned by them. Two additional CDs are in production that contain the works of female composers and composers from under-represented communities. In June of 2025, he made his solo Carnegie Hall debut performing Scott McAllister’s Black Dog with the University of Louisiana Monroe Wind Ensemble. Humes is an Henri Selmer Artist and performs on Selmer Seles Presence clarinets.

STATEMENT
As an active member of the International Clarinet Association, I am honored to accept the nomination for President Elect. My activity in our organization has extended well beyond performance and participation in the annual ClarinetFest® conferences with committee membership service and activities, serving as Coordinator of the Orchestral Audition Competition, and as an adjudicator for the Young Artist Competition. I  am proud of the initiatives already implemented that make the ICA a more diverse and inclusive organization and believe that we can continue to expand our efforts of accessibility, education, and inclusion. Some qualities that I would bring to this role include strong organizational skills, as well as experience with membership on executive boards of arts organizations that required collaborative work as well as individual responsibilities. It would be an honor to serve the global clarinet community as we grow and celebrate all that we can build from our common love of the clarinet.

CECILIA KANG

Cecilia Kang is an internationally acclaimed clarinetist, educator, scholar, and curator, celebrated for her “ethereal colors” and “effortless” playing (The Clarinet Journal). She has performed worldwide as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player, collaborating with members of  the Berlin Philharmonic and St. Lawrence String Quartet. Her artistry has earned prestigious honors from the Canadian Music Competition, New Music USA, the Canada Council for the Arts, and the Louisiana Board of Regents. A committed advocate for clarinet performance and pedagogy, Kang has presented over 100 masterclasses at leading institutions including the Milan Conservatory (Italy), Penderecki Academy of Music (Poland), Central Conservatory (Beijing), Yonsei University (South Korea), and Eastman School of Music (USA). She regularly appears at ClarinetFest® and the Midwest Clinic and serves as a juror for the ICA, Vandoren, and National Endowment for the Arts. Her award-winning research on inclusive pedagogy won first prize at the 2023 ICA Research Competition. Kang has commissioned over a dozen new works and curated community initiatives like the Silver Linings Initiative and Han and Heung Festival. She is Associate Professor of Clarinet at Indiana University and a Vandoren and Buffet Crampon Artist.

STATEMENT
With over a decade of dedicated service, I bring a deep understanding of the ICA’s mission and operations. My background—rooted in both North America and Asia—combined with experience commissioning new works and curating inclusive initiatives such as the Han and Heung Festival and the Silver Linings Initiative (a 25-panel virtual series), equips me to help expand ICA’s global reach and foster meaningful cross-cultural dialogue. If elected, I am committed to expanding programming for amateur clarinetists, increasing international membership, and amplifying underrepresented voices, including neurodiverse musicians and interdisciplinary artists. I believe in preserving the clarinet’s rich traditions while supporting innovation and inclusive growth. It would be a privilege to serve and contribute to ICA’s continued artistic vitality.

JEREMY REYNOLDS

Jeremy Reynolds is a renowned clarinetist whose career spans the globe as a soloist, chamber musician, educator, and advocate for contemporary music. As Professor of Clarinet and Chamber Music at the University of Denver Lamont School of Music and Associate Principal Clarinet of the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, he has performed on six continents, including a 2015 Carnegie Hall debut. Reynolds recently released an album entitled “Songs of Sea and Stone” which features Jenni Brandon’s clarinet concerto Fin de la Tierra: Land’s End, that he premiered at the 50th Anniversary of the ICA’s ClarinetFest®. His extensive performance credits encompass orchestras such as the Colorado Symphony, Tucson Symphony, Des Moines Metro Opera, and New World Symphony, as well as festivals like Aspen, National Repertory Orchestra, and the National Orchestral Institute. A passionate educator, Reynolds has taught at renowned institutions worldwide, including the Buffet Clarinet Academy, Sibelius Academy of Music, Grieg Academy of Music, Prague Academy of Performing Arts, Seoul National University, and Sydney Conservatorium of Music. Reynolds is a Buffet Crampon and Lomax Classic Mouthpiece Performing Artist.

STATEMENT
It is an honor to be nominated to serve as President of this remarkable organization, which has achieved tremendous growth and impact over the years. And as the former Orchestral Competition Coordinator and current Artist Team member for the Salt Lake ClarinetFest®, I am constantly inspired by the incredible musicians who make up our clarinet community. As a future member of the leadership team, one of my top priorities is to continue fostering a diverse and inclusive environment by engaging more international colleagues, adult enthusiasts, and students to broaden our membership. Additionally, I believe it is important to develop innovative strategies to strengthen our financial foundation, support new initiatives, and ensure the ICA’s long-term stability. The creation of subcommittees in recent years has been integral to strengthening our community by encouraging wider participation and ensuring all voices are valued, driving sustainable growth and resilience. Even more work can be done in these areas to advance the organization’s future. Thank you for your consideration and for the opportunity to collaborate with such dedicated colleagues. Together, we can continue to inspire innovation and remain forward-looking, guided by our shared mission and values, as we strengthen the ICA for years to come.

SECRETARY

CHRISTY BANKS

Christy Banks is Professor of Clarinet and Assistant Chair of the Tell School of Music at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. She has appeared as a soloist/recitalist throughout the US as well as in Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, and New Zealand, and has presented at conferences of the College Music Society, International Clarinet Association, National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors, New Music Gathering, the Beijing Modern Music Festival, and the International Music by Women Festival. Passionate about new music, Banks is a member of NakedEye Ensemble and Spatial Forces Duo. Additional current affiliations include Lincoln’s Symphony Orchestra, Allegro Orchestra, and Manor Woodwind Quintet. Banks received degrees from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the Florida State University where her clarinet teachers were Diane Cawein Barger, Frank Kowalsky, and Eric Ginsberg. Banks served as Artistic Director of the International Clarinet Association’s 2022 ClarinetFest® in Reno, Nevada.

STATEMENT
The greatest honor of my professional life was being asked to serve as Artistic Director for the 2022 ClarinetFest®. The ICA’s first in-person conference coming out of the physical isolation of the pandemic. Our theme was “Connecting People, Ideas, and Cultures,” and never had the idea of connection been so urgent to me personally. I believe the clarinet is a wonderful vehicle for connection and that the ICA is uniquely poised to facilitate that connection. My vision is that the ICA is a home for all clarinetists — professional performers, college professors, music educators, pre-professional students, enthusiasts, and complete beginners — where members are empowered to be ambassadors for the clarinet in their communities. I want to expand our work with outreach and visibility, especially in tandem with ICA events. As society changes, the ICA will continue to foster a community where creativity, collaboration, and “humanness” is valued and nurtured.

VANESSA DAVIS

Vanessa Davis is a clarinetist, teacher, and writer in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. She performs with the Longview Symphony, Mesquite Symphony, and Lone Star Wind Orchestra. Dr. Davis teaches at McLennan College and North Central Texas College and has held positions at Stephen F. Austin State University, East Texas A&M, and Laredo College. Dr. Davis writes reviews for The Clarinet Magazine and is the Audio Editor for the NACWPI Journal. Prior to that, she was the Audio Reviews Editor of the Symposium Journal of the College Music Society. Dr. Davis holds a DMA in Clarinet Performance and Literature from the University of North Texas, where she studied with Dr. Kimberly Cole Luevano and Professor Daryl Coad. Dr. Davis’s teachers include Richard MacDowell, Richard Faria, Elizabeth Gunlogson, and David Seiler. She currently resides in Cedar Hill, Texas, with her husband, Kyle, and their dogs Charlie and Penelope.

STATEMENT
The ICA has been steadily moving forward as an organization through the hard work of its Board, Committees, and membership. ClarinetFest® and Low ClarinetFest® are wonderful community-building events that we all look forward to each year but can be difficult for many to attend as often as they would like, or without financial burden. The ICA could continue its work on accessibility and inclusion through the creation of regional, state, and local events. To begin, events could be coordinated by the state chairs and a state artistic committee, followed by the establishment of regional chapters of the ICA. It would be wonderful to be able to gather and create events and clinics geared to the particular needs of the membership in a specific region or state while also encouraging clarinetists who wouldn’t normally attend ClarinetFest® to attend these smaller meetings. Community building is everything in music.

JULIANNE DOYLE

Julianne Doyle is Professor of Clarinet, Admissions Coordinator, and recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence at the Crane School of Music-SUNY Potsdam. She performs with the Aria Reed Trio, Potsdam Reed Quintet, Potsdam Woodwind Quintet, and is Principal Clarinet of the Orchestra of Northern New York and Northern Symphonic Winds. Active in ICA, she serves as New York State Chair, on the pedagogy committee, chairs the Clareidoscope program committee and was a ClarinetFest® 2025 Headlining Artist. Dr. Doyle has served as ICA Pedagogy Coordinator, on the College and Pre-Professional Engagement committee and adjudicated the ICA Young Artist, Research and Clareidoscope Performance Competitions. Her articles on alleviation and prevention of the soft palate air leak assist clarinetists internationally. She  earned the DMA, MM and Arts Leadership Certificate from the Eastman School of Music and BM from the University of Oklahoma. She is an artist with Backun Musical Services and DANSR/Vandoren.

STATEMENT
ICA’s Secretary serves a vital role in ensuring continuity and organizational effectiveness. In my 20 years at the Crane School of Music, I have honed and refined strong organizational and communication skills through extensive service work, including faculty searches, directing a summer music camp, coordinating music admissions, and leading collaborative events. I consistently demonstrate clear, timely communication and collaborative decision-making respecting all voices. My current service as ICA’s New York State Chair, Pedagogy Committee member, and previous roles as Pedagogy Coordinator and member of the College and Pre-Professional Engagement Committee have prepared me for this increased responsibility. I am inspired by the ICA’s commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and hope we can further engage the next generation of clarinetists through expanded youth offerings. I would be honored to serve the ICA membership and contribute meaningfully to its mission of learning, growing and creating in an inclusive global community.

OSIRIS J. MOLINA

Osiris J. Molina is Woodwind Area Coordinator and Professor of Clarinet at the University of Alabama. A native of Elizabeth, New Jersey, he serves as Principal Clarinet of the Tuscaloosa Symphony Orchestra, Assistant Principal Clarinet with the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, and has performed with numerous regional orchestras throughout the United States. As a guest teacher and clinician, Dr. Molina was on the faculty of the Selmer Paris Summer Clarinet Academy at Michigan State University and is the Clarinet Mentor at the Ozark Music Festival. Dr. Molina’s chamber work includes his membership in the Vuorovesi Trio, a flute, oboe, and clarinet trio. In addition to Vuorovesi, he is a member of the Capstone Wind Quintet, the University of Alabama faculty quintet, and the Cavell Reed Trio. Dr. Molina attended Rutgers, Yale, and Michigan State, and is an endorsing artist for Selmer Paris, Silverstein, Gonzalez, and D’Addario, and performs on Wodkowski mouthpieces.

STATEMENT
Our association’s future lies in continued growth. ICA’s membership fees are generous, and our offerings are impressive, wide-ranging, and inclusive of every level of musician. Regarding inclusivity, the proliferation of subcommittees has been a welcome expansion for our association. When more people are involved, there is a greater sense of ownership and responsibility for maintaining our organization’s mission, as well as increased transparency in the workings of the ICA. A continued growth in this regard would be welcome. Now that we have created new opportunities for our domestic members, the ICA should make a concerted effort to reach out to our international colleagues and strengthen our relationships with foreign clarinet associations. The ICA could consider nation-specific themed events at ClarinetFest®, where there is a sense of international camaraderie, with the national chair assisting this process. This will foster more interest in our association and, hopefully, increase attendance at our events.

TREASURER

COREY MACKEY

Dr. Corey Mackey enjoys a multifaceted career as an educator, orchestral musician, soloist, and chamber musician. He serves as Associate Professor of Clarinet at Texas Christian University’s School of Music in Fort Worth, Texas. Mackey performs regularly across the United States and abroad and has appeared with leading ensembles including the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Opera, and Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. As Principal Clarinet of the Dubuque  Symphony Orchestra (2009–2020), he was featured as soloist in concertos by Mozart and Copland. A dedicated advocate for new music, he has premiered and commissioned works by several composers including Paul Schoenfeld, Theresa Martin, and Brian Nabors, including two concertos written for him by William Neil and Till Meyn. Mackey can be heard on Escape (2018), featuring new works for clarinet and percussion, with a forthcoming 2026 release showcasing new works for two clarinets and piano.

STATEMENT

I am honored to be nominated for Treasurer of the International Clarinet Association. My time as Wisconsin State Chair and member of the Pedagogy Committee has deepened my commitment to the ICA’s mission of fostering community, collaboration, and  artistic growth. Through my committee work, I have co-authored articles for The Clarinet and performed and presented at multiple ICA events, helping to advance clarinet performance and pedagogy. As part of the Artistic Leadership Team for ClarinetFest® 2025 in Fort Worth, I gained firsthand experience in the organizational and financial coordination required to host a successful international event. I bring strong administrative skills, fiscal responsibility, and creative ideas to enhance efficiency and enrich the experience for all members.  If elected, I will work closely with the Board to ensure ICA’s resources are used effectively to support innovation, communication, and inclusivity – giving a voice to every member of our diverse clarinet community.

VANGUEL TANGAROV

Dr. Vanguel Tangarov is an Associate Professor of Clarinet at Texas State University and serves as Principal Clarinetist for the Austin Opera, Mid-Texas Symphony, and Victoria Symphony Orchestras. He previously held the position of Principal Clarinet with the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra, Accademia Chigiana Symphony Orchestra, Jeunesses Musicales World Symphony Orchestra, and the Monterrey Symphony Orchestra. Tangarov has appeared as a soloist with the Györ Symphony, Mid-Texas Symphony, Symphony of the Hills, Plovdiv Philharmonic, Pazardzhik Philharmonic, Rousse Philharmonic, Varna Philharmonic, Sofia Philharmonic, Constanta Philharmonic, Monterrey Chamber Orchestra, and Monterrey Symphony. He earned his Master of Music in Clarinet Performance studying with Petko Radev, former Principal Clarinet of Teatro alla Scala, and completed his DMA under the direction of Richard MacDowell. Tangarov has recorded for Bulgarian National Radio and Television, Radio Nuevo León (Mexico), and the labels Naxos, Harmonia Mundi, and Mark Records. He is a Buffet Crampon & Vandoren Performing Artist.

STATEMENT
I am deeply honored to be nominated for Treasurer of the International Clarinet Association, where I have served as an active member since  2006. My contributions include work as Orchestral Audition Competition Coordinator and as a member of the ClarinetFest® 2019 Artistic Leadership Team, where our efforts earned a Guinness World Record for assembling the Largest Clarinet Ensemble. I was also honored to receive nominations for ICA President Elect (2017) and Treasurer (2021), affirming my long-term commitment to the Association. As a Professor at Texas State University, I founded the international Clarinet Fiesta, coordinating global events that require precise financial planning, logistical oversight, and transparent communication. If elected Treasurer, I will apply my compounded experience to ensure financial transparency, budgetary efficiency, and responsible stewardship, safeguarding the ICA’s integrity and stability while advancing its mission of excellence in the clarinet community.

ANDREA VOS-ROCHEFORT

An engaging and accomplished clarinetist, Dr. Andrea Vos-Rochefort regularly premieres new works in recital and at ClarinetFest® and has performed with the Dayton Philharmonic, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, West Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Fort Worth Symphony, Corpus Christi Symphony, West Texas Symphony, Victoria Symphony, Mid-Texas Symphony, and San Antonio Symphony. Dr. Vos-Rochefort is the Associate Professor of Clarinet at Texas A&M University-Kingsville and previously served as Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet at University of Dayton and Stivers School for the Arts. Andrea studies include a DMA from Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with Ben Freimuth, MM from Manhattan School of Music with Mark Nuccio, Diplômes Supérieurs in Clarinet and Chamber Music from L’Ecole Normale de Musique de Paris with Guy Deplus, and a BM from Ithaca College with Michael Galvan. She is a proud ReedGeek Artist, Buffet Crampon Performing Artist and Clinician, and Vandoren Artist Clinician.

STATEMENT
ICA’s mission is to be a safe and inspiring place for all clarinetists to share techniques, inspirations, pedagogy, culture, and personal clarinet journey. My experience as a teaching artist, orchestral player, and university teacher has proven representation matters and that we emulate and aspire to what we see and that is how we grow as a community. It is our task to shape that growth. My undergraduate professor served as ICA president and that instilled in me the importance of service. I see the potential for more platforms for dialogue between young and more experienced clarinetists and hope to work with the Executive Team to distribute funding between established collaborations while also creating space for new paths of creativity. I successfully budgeted for over 70 school performances reaching over 1,000 students in Cincinnati public schools 2015-2018 and helped my studio fundraise and budget $7,000 for each of our ClarinetFest® performances.

LUCAS WILLSIE

Described as a clarinetist with a gift for “accentuated juxtaposition of lyrical lines and passage work” (The Clarinet [Online]), Lucas Willsie has established himself as a dynamic performer and educator. Dr. Willsie is currently a faculty member at Central Methodist University in Fayette,  Missouri, where he teaches woodwinds and music theory. As a soloist, Dr. Willsie has performed across North America and Europe, captivating audiences with his artistry and versatility. Additionally, he regularly performs at the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre and has been a featured soloist with the Columbia Jazz Orchestra, the Marshall Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Truman State University Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Willsie’s principal teachers include Dr. Kimberly Cole Luevano, Dr. Diane Barger, and Dr. Jesse Krebs. Dr. Willsie is an Artist with Henri Selmer Paris and performs on Présence clarinets.

STATEMENT
My vision for the ICA is to continue building a community where every clarinetist feels represented, supported, and inspired. I believe the strength of our organization lies in its diversity—of people, perspectives, and musical traditions—and I want to help make ICA programs and opportunities accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. As Treasurer, I would focus on keeping our financial practices transparent and easy to understand, ensuring that members can clearly see how their involvement supports our shared goals. I also hope to contribute to initiatives that amplify underrepresented voices, connect clarinetists across generations, and create more equitable pathways to participation. Above all, I want to help the ICA remain financially strong while continuing to grow as an inclusive, welcoming organization that celebrates the full range of our global clarinet community.