Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: June 2024 RECORDINGS Mosaicos. Trío Musicalis: Eduardo Raimundo, clarinet, bass clarinet;... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews: June 2024 BOOKS Mike Vaccaro. Music and Life: Thoughts... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Etude Recurso didáctico para el registro sobreagudo del clarinete a través del juego... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Etude Teaching the Altissimo Register of the Clarinet With a Musikalisches Würfelspiel (Musical... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Jazz Scene Top Jazz/Global Music Clarinet Recordings, Part 2 by Timothy Bonenfant... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Taming the Tongue In this collaborative article from the ICA Pedagogy Committee, adapted... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. EFX CLARINET: PERFORMING WITH GUITAR EFFECT PEDALS Chris Mothersole demystifies the art of... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Spotlight on ICA Instrument Donation Program Recipients by Jessica Harrie During the height... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/3 (June 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2024 by Jason Adler Grab your passports and get ready for ClarinetFest®... read more →
TCO Audio Reviews: May 2024 Voices of the Land. Celine Ferro, bass clarinet; Juventas New Music Ensemble: Oliver Caplan, artistic director; Ryan Shannon, violin; Mina Lavcheva, violin; Sho Kato, flute;... read more →
The ICA is delighted to announce the first recipients of the Loren Kitt Memorial Scholarship award. Two ensembles were selected to receive the award this year: Chaos Incarné Trio... read more →
ICA Composer of the Month April 2024 Daniel Dorff Feature: Links to the upcoming premiere of Daniel Dorff’s Concerto No. 2 for B-flat Clarinet and Orchestra. Christopher Hill will be the... read more →
TCO Audio Reviews: March 2024 Looking Back, Moving On. Richard Stoltzman, clarinet; Warsaw Philharmonic, George Manahan, conductor; Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Alexander Jiménez, conductor. A. Iannaccone: Night Rivers, Symphony No.... read more →
Clarinetist and Teacher William E. Powell Has Passed Away The ICA is saddened to learn of the passing of William E. Powell. A tribute will appear in a future issue... read more →
Osiris J. Molina Named Publication Reviews Editor for The Clarinet The ICA is pleased to announce that Osiris J. Molina has joined the editorial staff of The Clarinet as publication... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews March 2023 Two of a Kind. Radovan Cavallin, clarinet; Kristine Dizon,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. BOOKS Charlotte Kennedy. Manuel Gómez: “The Best Clarinet Player in the World.” Published... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Clarinet Choir by Margaret Thornhill An Interview with Alexis Ciesla French Version... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight Intervista: Salvatore Schembari, Primo Clarinetto della Banda dell’Esercito Italiano by Luca... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight Interview: Salvatore Schembari, First Clarinet of the Italian Army Band by... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Jazz Scene by Tim Bonenfant and the ICA Jazz and World Music... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Clarinet Choir by Margaret Thornhill An Interview with Alexis Ciesla English Version... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. 100% Studio Enrollment March 2024 The ICA’s 100% enrollment challenge for clarinet studios... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/2 (March 2024). Copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2024 ClarinetFest® 2024 will... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/1 (December 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: December 2023 Vienna 1913. Kilian Herold, clarinet; Hansjacob... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/1 (December 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews: December 2023 BOOKS Manuel Gangl. The E-flat... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/1 (December 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. 2022 ICA Research Competition Winner MPINGO: A CLOSER LOOK The wood most... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/1 (December 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2023 Report by Sarah Manasreh ClarinetFest® 2023 in Denver, Colorado, celebrating... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/1 (December 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2024 by Jason Alder, Peter Cigleris, and Sarah Watts éad míle... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 51/1 (December 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. From the Editor's Desk by Rachel Yoder Welcome to the first issue... read more →
TCO Audio Reviews: November 2023 Wind in the Reeds. University of Florida Clarinet Ensemble, Mitchell Estrin, music director and conductor. G. Rossini: “Overture” to The Barber of Seville. P. Richards: A... read more →
ICA Composer of the Month: October 2023 - SHULAMIT RAN Interviewed by Thomas Piercy Shulamit Ran’s music has been praised as “gloriously... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. In Memoriam: Richard Shanley Richard Adrian Shanley, DMA, passed away on March... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews September 2023 Aspire. Seunghee Lee, clarinet; JP Jofre, bandoneon; Steven... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews September 2023 Books Paul Harris. The Clarinet: The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Jazz Scene by Samantha Wright The Early Clarinetists of the Duke... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reprints from Early Years of The Clarinet: Pedagogy This special reprint section... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA Low Clarinet Festival 2023 This report from the Low Clarinet Festival... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The ICA at 50 Challenges, Resilience, and Growth, 2012–2023 by Jane Ellsworth... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/4 (September 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2024 Dublin, Ireland Tá gach clairinéadóir nascatha — Every clarinetist... read more →
TCO Audio Reviews: August/September 2023 Psycho. Julian Bliss, clarinet; Tippett Quartet: John Mills, violin; Jeremy Isaac, violin; Julia O’Riordan, viola; Bozidar Vukotic, cello. B. Herrmann: Echoes; Souvenirs de Voyage; Psycho... read more →
The ICA has received a 2024 ArtSTART Grant from the Ohio Arts Council in support of the Instrument Donation Program. This grant will be used to... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 Getting the Most Out of Your Degree by Sarah Manasreh ClarinetFest® 2023 featured many new and exciting presentations and lectures that targeted... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 5 Tarjama Ensemble by Joanna Wiltshire The Tarjama Ensemble, led by clarinetist Meg York, put on the ClarinetFest® 2023 closing concert at 2:15... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 5 A Solo Recital by Alexander Bedenko by Angelina Gibson Upon the final morning of the 2023 ClarinetFest®, a stirringly memorable recital took... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 5 Health and Wellness Expert Somatic Masterclass 4 by Julia Lougheed This masterclass was the third in a series of somatic-focused clinics. In... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 5 Wellness Class - Zumba Class with Aileen Razey by Joanna Wiltshire “There’s no Mozart concerto on this playlist!” Dr. Aileen Razey exclaimed... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 Evening Orchestra Concert with Jeremy Reynolds, Taig Egan, Maria Du Toit, Bharat Chandra, Wenzel Fuchs, and the Fort Collins Symphony by Kelsey... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 ClarinetFest® ICA Choir Performances by Angelina Gibson A staple of the ICA and ClarinetFest®, the clarinet choir concerts on Saturday, July 8th... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 ICA Past Presidents Round-Table Discussion by Joanna Wiltshire On Saturday at 1 PM, eleven past Presidents of the ICA gathered for a... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 ClarinetFest® @ Noon: Brazilian Choro Music Lucas Andrade by Angelina Gibson Choro music is a genre of Brazilian instrumental music that is... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 ICA Composition Competition Winning Compositions by Nancy Williams Tasha Warren welcomed the audience and introduced the piece “Snapshots” (Chamber Music Category Winner)... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 The First Denver Clarinet Conferences - Celebratory Session by Charlotte MacDonald Despite the early hour, on July 8th Salon D at the... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 Masterclass with Ecesu Sertesen by Season Cowley Turkish clarinetist Ecesu Sertesen led a masterclass on Saturday, July 8th at 10:45 A.M. at... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 Health and Wellness Expert Somatic Masterclass 3 by Nancy Williams This masterclass was part of a somatic series presented at ClarinetFest® this... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 4 Wellness Class: Constructive Rest with Shawn Copeland by Julia Lougheed At 8:00 am on Saturday morning, masterclass participants arrived sleepy-eyed to Salon... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 Evening Jazz Concert Tad Calcara, Virginia MacDonald, and Todd Marcus by Season Cowley The 8:00 pm evening concert on Friday, July 7th... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 ClarinetFest® @ 5 Mark Nuccio, Maria du Toit by Chastine Hofmeister The Friday edition of ClarinetFest® at 5 was held at the... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 Expanding and Diversifying the Standard Clarinet Repertoire Palelists: Stacey DiPaolo, Colleen White, Olivia Meadows, Vanessa Davis, Jean-Guy Boisvert by Alyssa Powell In... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 Celebrating Our Global Community with Renowned Chinese Composers Xiaoting Ma by Charlotte MacDonald A headliner concert was presented on July 7th by... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 Masterclass - Wenzel Fuchs by Vanessa Davis Wenzel Fuchs is a member of both the Berlin Philharmonic Winds Soloists as well as... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 ClarinetFest® @ Noon - The Clarinet Family Members Shine Jaren Hinckley, Sarah Watts, Jeff Anderle, Jason Alder, Tzuying Huang by Shannon McDonald... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 Masterclass - Yehuda Gilad by Chastine Hofmeister Yehuda Gilad gave a masterclass to a packed room in the Meadowbrook at Westin on... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 Stockhausen's Harlekin Barbara Borowicz by Charlotte MacDonald Barbara Borowicz presented a performance of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s Harlekin in a headlining concert on July... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 Health and Wellness Expert Somatic Masterclass 2 by Amy Guffey As an introduction to this masterclass, Shawn Copland shared, “The thing [Alexander... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 3 Wellness Class - Sulliman Stability Training for Clarinetists By Kelsey Paquin Dr. Meghan Merciers, Interim Assistant Dean for the School of the... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 1 ICA 50th Anniversary Banquet by Jessica Harrie The ICA held its first ever ClarinetFest® Gala Dinner on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 Pedagogy Pathways An Hour with Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr by Margaret Donaghue and Michael Walsh Salon D was packed, and the room was buzzing... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 Evening Band Concert Nadia Sofokleous, Ecesu Sertesen, Alcides Rodriguez, USAF Academy Band by Chastine Hofmeister The Thursday evening band concert was held... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 ClarinetFest® @ 5 Mary Alice Druhan, James Campbell & Carlos Ferreira by Nancy Williams This new type of recital, one that includes... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 Masterclass with Virginia MacDonald by Joanna Wiltshire Virginia MacDonald, Canadian jazz clarinet virtuoso and ClarinetFest® 2023 headliner, inspired with a workshop/masterclass at... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 Masterclass with Maria Du Toit by Vanessa Davis South African born clarinettist Maria Du Toit is a well-known throughout the world with... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 Masterclass and Demonstration, Natalie Szabo by Julia Lougheed On Thursday afternoon, I walked out to the South Courtyard of the Westin hotel... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 Robert Spring Tribute Concert by Vanessa Davis The program notes for this recital read: “This recital is a tribute to our teacher,... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 2 Health and Wellness Expert Somatic Masterclass #1 by Season Cowley Dr. Shawn Copeland, Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of Idaho,... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 1 Boris Allakhverdyan by Season Cowley The first headliner concert, ClarinetFest® at 5, featured clarinetist Boris Allakhverdyan, principal clarinetist of the Los Angeles... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2023 in Review ClarinetFest® 2023 Day 1 Evening Clarinet Quintet Concert by Kelsey Paquin The Evening Clarinet Quintet Concert was the opening evening concert of Clarinetfest® 2023. Before the... read more →
TCO Audio Reviews: June 2023 Ask of Me What the Birds Sang. Jennifer Tscheulin, clarinet; Emily Robinson, clarinet; Kühn Choir of Prague, Lenka Navrátilová, conductor; Linda Sitková, organ; Katie Procell,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The ICA at 50: The First Two Decades, 1973–1992 This article is... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews June 2023 halfway home. Andy Hudson, clarinet; Anthony Taylor, clarinet;... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews June 2023 BOOKS Daniel Bangham. Woodwind Instruments: A... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. THE ICA AT 50: Continuity and Change, 2002–2012 This article is... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reprints from Early Years of The Clarinet: Jazz This issue’s special... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. STANLEY DRUCKER (1929-2022) by Mitchell Estrin, with François Kloc Clarinet virtuoso and... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight 如何用单簧管演奏腔音 by Di Xiaoyan and Zhai Xingxing For the English... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight How to Play “Pitch Bending Tones” on the Clarinet by... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Remembering David Atkins by Mary Kantor, with Jane Ellsworth and Peter Christ... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. CLARINETFEST® 2023: “OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY: PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE” ClarinetFest® 2023,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/3 (June 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Charles Brooks: Architecture in Music Each image in this series by Charles... read more →
The Scandinavian International Instrumental Music Competition – 2023 2023 Online Edition is open to participants of all nationalities. For more information and application, please visit https://www.jsfestcompetition.com/instrumental-music-competition RULES and REGULATION ... read more →
Music for Clarinet by Women Composers A listing of works ranging from unaccompanied clarinet to large ensemble works using clarinet By Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr and Jean Raines Please click here for... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/2 (March 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reprints from Early Years of The Clarinet: Repertoire This issue’s special reprint... read more →
3-D Printed Bass Clarinet Reinventing Technology An Interview with Jared De Leon by Maryanne Lacaille I had the good fortune to speak with Jared about his 3-D printed bass clarinet... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/2 (March 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: March 2023 RECORDINGS Gyre. Joanna Nicholson, clarinet. J. Nicholson: Gyre;... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/2 (March 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Music Reviews: March 2023 CORRECTION Please note an important correction to my... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/2 (March 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Nouvelles de France par Jean-Marie Paul The English version of this article... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/2 (March 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. News from France by Jean-Marie Paul The French version of this article... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/2 (March 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The ICA at 50: Refining the Mission, 1992–2002 This article is the... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/2 (March 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. SPOTLIGHT ON ICA INSTRUMENT DONATION PROGRAM RECIPIENTS by Jessica Harrie During the... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/2 (March 2023). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA 100% ENROLLMENT CHALLENGE In honor of our 50th anniversary year, we... read more →
TCO Audio Reviews: February 2023 Origin Unknown: Original Compositions II, Chamber Guitar Vol. 1. Kevin Cope, guitar; Paula Campbell, flute; Christopher Nichols, clarinet; Brendan Evans, guitar; Benjamin Goldman, percussion; Rachael... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: December 2022 From Jewish Life. Yevgeny Dokshansky, clarinet; Richard Masters,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. CLARINETFEST® 2022 This report from ClarinetFest® 2022 in Reno, Nevada, offers a... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. 2022 ICA Honorary Member: Ted Johnson ... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reprints from Early Years of The Clarinet Over the next four issues,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Music Reviews: December 2022 Steven Klimowski. Clarinet Workout, a framework for practicing.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book Reviews: December 2022 Joshua Anderson and Ellen Breakfield-Glick. The Clarinet Studio... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Clarinet Chronicles REPERTOIRE AS REPRESENTATION By Hailey Cornell ... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA 100% ENROLLMENT CHALLENGE This fall, the ICA continues its 100% enrollment... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reprints from Early Years of The Clarinet Over the next four issues,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 50/1 (December 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. MEET MURMURI Jason Alder interviews the six Icelandic clarinetists on Björk’s new... read more →
2023 ICA Low Clarinet Festival Composition Competition Winners 1st place: circuitbreaker for bass clarinet and marimba by Dalton Ringey $1000 (sponsored by Dr. Glenn Deibert) - featured world premiere performance... read more →
TCO Audio Reviews: November 2022 Dr. Diego. Diego Vásquez, clarinet; Melissa Grey, electronics; David Morneau, electronics. Flower Cat: Fluorescence, Inflorescence. Flower Cat Digital Release. Total Time: 11:54. Dr. Diego is... read more →
Creative Musicianship Experiences in the Private Studio By Eric Papa When I was an undergraduate student, and even a graduate student, one aspect of performance that my colleagues and I... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ... read more →
My First ClarinetFest® by Riley Braase In Summer of 2022 on a country road in the middle of Nevada, a bored small-town cop pulled over a suspicious looking car full... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ICA... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/4 (September 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Clarinet Chronicles Clarinet and Community by Berginald Rash and Sarah Manasreh ... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/4 (September 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews September 2022 Neoteric. Andreas Hermanski, clarinet; Valère Burnon, piano. F.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/4 (September 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Music Reviews September 2022 MUSIC Orchestral Excerpts Mara Plotkin and Steven... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/4 (September 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Letter from the UK Victoria Samek: A Musical Polymath for Our Time... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/4 (September 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Luca Saracca intervista Andrea Greganti by Luca Saracca English version can be found... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/4 (September 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Etude and Method Books for Bass Clarinet by Jason Alder I am... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/4 (September 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2023 ClarinetFest® 2023 celebrates the 50th anniversary of the International Clarinet... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/4 (September 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. A Panorama of Clarinet History Andrea Greganti and His Clarinet Collection by... read more →
Audio Reviews August 2022 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Clarinet Opera Divertimentos. David Arenas, clarinet; Iván García Redondo, clarinet; Eduardo del Río , cello. W. A. Mozart: Divertimento Le nozza di... read more →
Letter to the Editor: Mystery Clarinetist by Peter Stoll Hi everyone, In going through some old mini-discs, I re-discovered dubs of a cassette tape a university student in the... read more →
Performances Are Postcards by Andy Hudson My first trip overseas was to Paris, France. I remember how shocking it was for me, a young undergrad who’d spent my entire life... read more →
The Rise and Fall of the Metal Clarinet: A Brief History by Aleah Fitzwater Last summer,... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 4 Felix Peikli Masterclass by Sam Kopec Kicking off his masterclass with a jazz tune, Felix Peikli shared his energetic and fresh perspective with the performers and... read more →
REGULATIONS ON JEAN SIBELIUS COMPOSITION COMPETITION ONLINE 25. - 28.11.2022 Turku, Finland GENERAL TERMS Organizer: International Cultural Association of the city of Turku (Turun kansainväliset kulttuurimarkkinat yhdistys ry) in cooperation... read more →
Please note, due to Covid-19, the Organizing committee made decision that the JSFest: Instrumental music Competition will be held ON-LINE this year (25. - 28.11.2022). REGULATIONS FOR HOLDING JEAN SIBELIUS INTERNATIONAL... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 4 Stephen Williamson Masterclass by Kelsey Pequin Stephen Williamson Masterclass took place Saturday, July 2 at 1pm. In this masterclass Stephen Williamson, principal clarinet of the Chicago Symphony... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 3 Joshua & Stefanie Gardner Masterclass by Kelsey Pequin Joshua & Stefanie Gardner Masterclass took placeo on Friday, July 1 at 2:30pm. Joshua Gardner, Clinical Associate Professor of... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 3 Deborah Chodacki Masterclass by Kelsey Paquin The Deborah Chodacki Masterclass took place on Friday, July 1 at 1pm. In this masterclass, Deborah Chodacki, renowned pedagogue who has... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 5 Clarinet Choir Concert by Heather Gering This year's ClarinetFest® closed out the week with a final recital given by four conference clarinet choirs, the Festival Clarinet Choir,... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 5 Composition Competition Winners Concert by Erin Cameron The ICA Composition Competition Winners Concert was held Saturday, 7/3/22 at 9am The ICA Composition Competition Winners Concert took... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 3 Jazz Concert by Vanessa Klassen Day 3 of ClarinetFest® culminated with a remarkable jazz concert featuring 3 phenomenal headlining clarinetists: Felix Peikli, Gregory Tardy, and Doreen Ketchens.... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 4 Award Ceremony by Erin Cameron The ICA Awards Ceremony was held Saturday, 7/2/22 at 6:30pm. The ICA Awards Ceremony was an intimate opportunity to recognize the many... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 4 Felix Peikli Masterclass by Vanessa Klassen On day 4 of ClarinetFest®, a masterclass was held by jazz clarinetist Felix Peikli. Peikli opened up the masterclass with a... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 4 Young Artist Competition by Erin Cameron The ICA Young Artist Competition Finals took place Saturday, 7/2/22 at 9am The final round of the ICA Young Artist Competition... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 4 Evening Concert with Reno Philharmonic Orchestra by Vanessa Klassen The final headlining concert of ClarinetFest 2022 was an evening of clarinet concertos featuring the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra,... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 3 Tod Kerstetter Tribute with Professor's Clarinet Choir by Sarah Triggs The professors choir started with a bang when they performed an arrangement of Gustav Holst’s Jig from... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 3 YaoGuang Zhai Masterclass by Riley Braase On Friday afternoon, YaoGuang Zhai presented a a masterclass featuring two talented young artists performing selections from Widor's Introduction and Rondo... read more →
ClarinetFest® Day 3 Michael Lowenstern by Natalie Groom Bass clarinet legend Michael Lowenstern came to ClarinetFest® ready to move and groove. Following his lauded masterclass from the prior day, on... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 2 Evening Concert by Sarah Manasreh ClarinetFest® 2022's second evening concert featured headline performers Jonathan Russell, Andrew Simon, Sarah Watts and Guy Yehuda each performing alongside the... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 2 James Cohn Tribute by Heather Gering Day 2 of ClarinetFest® featured a Tribute to James Cohn with performances by clarinetists Sarah Korneisel-Jaegers and Vanessa Klassen. The... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 2 Michael Lowenstern Masterclass by Vanessa Klassen On Thursday, June 30th at 4pm, Michael Lowenstern presented a bass clarinet masterclass. Kimberly Fullerton started off the masterclass with... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 2 Orchestral Audition Competition by Sarah Triggs The 2022 Orchestral Audition Competition heard four very talented clarinetists. This year's contestants were Annah Aquino-Chavarria, Sheng Chen,... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 1 Ricardo Morales by Natalie Groom In the second headliner concert of the festival’s opening day, Ricardo Morales and pianist Grace Choi began with Clarinet Concerto by... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 1 Evan Ziporyn Master Class by Natalie Groom Warm and welcoming, Evan Ziporyn opened his master class talking about his musical background and how he enjoys exploring... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 1 United States Air Force Band of the Golden West Concert by Kelsey Paquin The United States Air Force Band of the Golden West Concert. Wednesday, June... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 1 Theodore Johnson Tribute by Heather Gering One of the first events of this years ClarinetFest® was the Theodore Johnson Tribute recital which featured performances and a... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Day 1 Research Competition by Sarah Manasreh The ClarinetFest® 2022 Research Competition kicked-off on Wednesday June 27th at 3:30pm. The event was hosted in the Peppermill Tower’s Board... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Opening Remarks and Concert with Danny Goldman by Natalie Groom Welcome to ClarinetFest® 2022! It’s a special and poignant time to meet for this year’s conference. It’s good... read more →
Audio Reviews Summer 2022 Die Sieben Letzten Worte: Unseres Erlösers am Kreuze. Peter Koetsveld, clarinets. J. Haydn: Die Sieben Letzten Worte: Unseres Erlösers am Kreuze. Animato Music Productions, 32028. Total... read more →
The ClarinetFest® 2022 Guidebook app is now available to download! You can download the Guidebook app by scanning the QR code above, or by clicking the link below. Once you’ve... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. CLARINETFEST® 2022: “CONNECTING PEOPLE, IDEAS & CULTURES” Peppermill... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Clarinet Chronicles What is the best clarinet advice you’ve heard or received?... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. In Memoriam Gary Gray by Michael Drapkin and John Bruce Yeh ... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews June 2022 I Got Rhythm. Julian Bliss Septet: Julian Bliss,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews June 2022 Books Jean-Marc Fessard. The Evolution of... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Equipment Matters Women in Clarinet Repair by Sarah Manasreh “Equipment Matters” features... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Cyrille Rose (1830 - 1902) His Life, His Works, His Students by... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Low Clarinet Festival January 5 - 8, 2023 by Stefanie Gardner The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA Instrument Donation Program by Jessica Harrie During the height of the... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. 2021 ICA Research Competition Winner Accommodating Learning Differences in the Clarinet Studio:... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/3 (June 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Clarinet Playing During and After Pregnancy by Rachel Yoder Every clarinetist... read more →
The History of the Clarinet by Aleah Fitzwater In the world of classical music, the clarinet is a relatively new instrument. In this article, I will guide you through some... read more →
ICA Welcomes New Staff The ICA welcomes Sarah Manasreh as editor of The Clarinet [Online] and Karl Kolbeck as audio reviews editor for The Clarinet. Sarah Manasreh Sarah Manasreh is assistant... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 COVID-19 Safety Protocols Update The ICA Board, staff, and the ClarinetFest® 2022 Artistic Leadership Team are excited to welcome you to Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada USA this summer. After... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA Officer Election Candidates The ICA election will be held online from... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Recordings: March 2022 Urban Visions. Teppo Salakka, bass and contrabass... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes by Kip Franklin The albums selected for my final column... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Tribute to Béla Kovács by Bence Szepesi Hungarian version can be found... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Tribute to Béla Kovács by Bence Szepesi English version can be found... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Tribute to Armand Ferland (1926–2021) by François Ferland The French version can... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Un hommage à Armand Ferland (1926-2021) par François Ferland The English version... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Interview with Sabine Meyer and Reiner Wehle by Eddy Vanoosthuyse Herbert von... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2022 The 2022 ClarinetFest® Artistic Team eagerly anticipates welcoming the... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews: March 2022 Music Etudes and Collections Andy Hudson... read more →
The International Clarinet Association seeks members to join two newly formed committees: Jazz Committee - This committee seeks to broaden the scope of jazz-related content for ICA membership in The Clarinet, The Clarinet [Online], the... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/2 (March 2022). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Clarinet Chronicles: The Clarinet Online by Sarah Manasreh What is The... read more →
Clarinet Music by Black Composers - click here Please note that this is not meant to be a comprehensive list. There are several resources and tools to learn about diverse... read more →
ICA Welcomes New Staff The ICA welcomes Sarah Manasreh as editor of The Clarinet [Online] and Karl Kolbeck as audio reviews editor for The Clarinet. Sarah Manasreh Sarah Manasreh is assistant... read more →
Alaska The ICA welcomes new Alaska State Chair, April Jaillet. She is a longtime member of the ICA and the Fairbanks Symphony. She has many clarinet activities planned for clarinetists... read more →
There are several competitions as a part of Clareidoscope 2022! Learn more about Clareidoscope 2022 here: https://clarinet.org/event/clareidoscope-2022/ All competition entries can be submitted online at 2022 Clareidoscope Competition Registration. Clareidoscope 2022 Essay... read more →
Clareidoscope is a one-day virtual festival on Saturday, March 19th from 12:00 noon – 6:00pm (eastern time zone) featuring performances, clinics, performance competition, essay and composition contests, and all sorts of clarinet fun! This... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. 2021 ICA Competition Reports 2021 ICA Young Artist Competition by Diane Barger,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Interview with Anthony McGill by Andy Simon ... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Tribute to Dr. K Tod Kerstetter By Sarah Watts Dr. Tod Kerstetter... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2021 Report Weekend Four: July 30-31, 2021 by Sarah Manasreh [caption... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2021 Report Weekend Three: July 23 - 25, 2021 by Sarah... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2021 Report Weekend Two: July 16-18, 2021 by Sarah Manasreh [caption... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2021 Report Weekend One: July 9 - 11, 2021 by Sarah... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies are available for ICA members Book and Music Reviews: December 2021 BOOKS Jane Ellsworth, editor. The Clarinet. University of Rochester... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Recordings Flute/Clarinet Chronicles. Crescent Duo: Joanna White, flute; Kennen White, clarinet/bass... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes by Kip Franklin A Gentle Notion. The Hanick Hawley Duo:... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA 2021 Honorary Members: Robert Spring Robert Spring has been described as... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 49/1 (December 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA 2021 Honorary Members: Charles West Charles West has served the... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ICA... read more →
ICA Special Treasurer Election Results The voting results for the ICA Special Election for Treasurer for the 2021-2024 term are as follows: Kip Franklin - 110 (52%) Vanguel Tangarov -... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ICA... read more →
Are you interested in being an exhibitor or sponsor for ClarinetFest® 2022? If so, click below for more information. Information for exhibitors Information for sponsors --- ClarinetFest® 2022 will take... read more →
The ICA is excited to announce that room reservations for ClarinetFest® 2022 in Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada USA, are now open. ClarinetFest® 2022 will be held June 29-July 3, 2022 and... read more →
Thank you to everyone who participated in the ICA New Music Weekend! We were happy to welcome clarinetists from around the world for the ICA New Music Weekend, held online... read more →
The ICA Board of Directors announces a special election for the position of treasurer. As defined by the ICA Bylaws, a nominating committee was formed and met under the guidance... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ICA... read more →
Congratulations to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Clarinet Studio for becoming the first studio in 2021-2022 to reach 100% enrollment in the ICA! The UNL Clarinet Studio is led by Professor of... read more →
An Interview with Eric Seddon With Eva Wasserman-Margolis I am a classical musician so why am I doing an interview on a jazz player? In the 1970s I was introduced... read more →
Concertos for Oboe, Clarinet and Orchestra. Miguel Salazar, oboe; Eleanor Weingartner, clarinet; Camerata de las Américas, Ludwig Carrasco, conductor. E. Alonso-Crespo: Double Concerto for Oboe, Clarinet and... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/4 (September 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes by Kip Franklin Historically, artists have responded to turbulent, world-altering... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/4 (September 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2022 ClarinetFest® 2022 will take place in Reno/Lake Tahoe Nevada,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/4 (September 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Pedagogical Legacy of Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr by Jennifer Daffinee with contributions from... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/4 (September 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ABCL 25 anos: criação e realização do I Encontro Brasileiro de Clarinetistas... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/4 (September 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The 25th Anniversary of the Associação Brasileira de Clarinetistas by Ricardo Dourado... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/4 (September 2021). Printed copies are available for ICA members Book and Music Reviews: September 2021 BOOKS Kornel Wolak. Embouchure Drills: Clarinet. Music Mind, Inc.... read more →
The ICA is excited to share our 100% enrollment challenge! If a studio reaches 100% enrollment by December 31, 2021, the studio will be featured in a future issue of The Clarinet... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/4 (September 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Recordings The Bass Clarinet … Over the Clouds: Italian Contemporary... read more →
For those of you who cannot make it to Manhattan, Kansas for Tod Kerstetter's Celebration of Life, it will be live-streamed by our funeral home on their Facebook page at... read more →
The ICA New Music Committee is hosting a series of workshops as part of the Lunch and Learn Series. To find out more information about this series and upcoming workshops,... read more →
The International Clarinet Association is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 ICA Competitions! The ICA is grateful to our sponsors, our coordinators, our judges and our participants for... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2022 Frequently Asked Questions Where: ClarinetFest® 2022 will take place in Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA at the Peppermill Resort in Reno, a Four Diamond AAA property. A free... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ICA... read more →
Audio Reviews: August 2021 Listen to the majority of these recordings in the ICA August Reviews Spotify Playlist! The Clarinet Online – Audio Reviews May... read more →
Special thanks to our many ClarinetFest® 2021 volunteers, supporters, and sponsors for making this event possible! Thank you to all of the ClarinetFest® 2021 Performers and Presenters! Artistic Leadership Team... read more →
The ICA is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. K. Tod Kerstetter. In addition to being the ICA Treasurer, he was also clarinet professor at Kansas State... read more →
Please note: Performers and sponsors should send any corrections to this program to Program Book Coordinator Emily Kerski at [email protected].
Here is an overview of how to use the ICA Virtual Conference Center for ClarinetFest® 2021. There is a Virtual Conference Center on the website (www.clarinet.org) where you can access... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2021 Preguntas frecuentes ¡Esperamos con ansias el ClarinetFest® 2021 virtual! Les compartimos más información para ayudarlo a prepararse para este gran evento: ¿Dónde se realizará el ClarinetFest® 2021? Como... read more →
We are looking forward to ClarinetFest® 2021 Virtual! Here is more information to help you prepare for this event: Where is ClarinetFest® 2021? As a result of the global COVID-19... read more →
Audio Reviews Leonardo Balada: Works for Clarinet. Ivan Ivanov, clarinet; Leta Chin and Greta Mutlu, violin; Sarah Lee, cello; Annie Gordon and Kristine Rominski, flute; Rebecca Bush,... read more →
ClarinetFest Multitrack Recording Instructions for the ClarinetFest® 2021 Virtual Guido Six Virtual Clarinet Choir As part of the ClarinetFest 2021 Virtual event, we are excited to hold a multitrack project... read more →
The Clarinetist’s Enemy: Tendinitis: Part 2 By Rebecca Rischin Professor of Clarinet and Woodwind Division Chair Ohio University In the previous blog, we discussed how begin vigilant of your daily... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ICA... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews: June 2021 BOOKS Anthony Barnett.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes: June 2021 by Kip Franklin Archival Series... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: June 2021 Listen to the majority of... read more →
The Clarinetist’s Enemy: Tendinitis: Part 1 By Rebecca Rischin Professor of Clarinet and Woodwind Division Chair Ohio University Musicians are athletes. But how often we forget! Preparing for a recital... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. RUDOLPH DUNBAR: A Striking Example of His Musical Period by Antoine... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Pedagogy Corner Escucha con atención: el legado de Roberto Mantilla... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Pedagogy Corner Listen Closely: The Legacy of Roberto Mantilla Alvarez... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: THE CLARINET IN TANZANIA by Emmanuel Ndale, ICA... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. INTERNATIONAL SPOTLIGHT: YUGOSLAV CLARINETIST ERNEST AČKUN (1930-2001) by Andrija Blagojević,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight: Entrevista con Marco Mazzini de Clariperu by Eddy... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/3 (June 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight: Interview with Marco Mazzini of Clariperu by Eddy... read more →
The ICA Health & Wellness Committee is excited to invite you to the K. 622 Challenge where we hope you can move your body for 622 minutes during the month... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ICA... read more →
Audio Reviews: May 2021 Listen to the majority of these recordings in the ICA May Reviews Spotify Playlist! The Clarinet Online – Audio Reviews May 2021... read more →
An Interview with Simon Wyrsch with Sarah Manasreh (To watch the Zoom interview, click here.) Jazz clarinetist Simon Wyrsch has an ambitious, diverse career driven by curiosity.... read more →
As a new feature, every month ICA will be presenting a new “composer of the month,” featuring a living composer with a significant body of work for the clarinet ICA... read more →
Adjusting Reeds for the Beginner to Advanced Basic tools to cover all angles by Maryanne Lacaille This article was written for the ICA Social Media Committee's March monthly campaign initiative... read more →
Andy's Licorice Talk Review by Dr. Sarah Manasreh When concert halls, theatres, and music venues shut down early last year, musicians all over the world began scrambling to find ways... read more →
As a result of the global COVID-19 health emergency, and our inability to guarantee a safe event for our members with all of the unknowns of the pandemic and... read more →
Clareidoscope is a one-day virtual festival on Saturday, April 10th from 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm (EST) featuring performances, clinics, performance competition, essay contests, and composition contests, and all sorts... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Interview with Ricardo Morales and Genesio Riboldi by Bernard Rose... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Collaboration with Boehm and Oehler Clarinets by Barbara Heilmair The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Jazz Scene: Queen Clarinet: Interview with Doreen Ketchens by... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA 100% Enrollment Challenge Compiled by Emily Kerski The ICA... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. News from Latin America: Encontro Feminino de Clarinetistas by Ricardo... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book Reviews Amy Dunker. Meditations for Musicians. Batuta Press, 2019.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes: March 2021 by Kip Franklin Jonathan Gunn,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/2 (March 2021). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. RECORDINGS Listen to the majority of these recordings in the... read more →
By Hali Alex, Tedie Cahill, Devyn Mulkey, Caleb Provencher, and Kayla Ramos - clarinet students at Louisiana State University Through the COVID-19 pandemic, the lives of musicians across the globe... read more →
A Review of Josh Goo's The Next Generation Clarinet Method Quickstartclarinet.com, 2020. by Dr. Madelyn Moore, Assistant Professor of Clarinet, New Mexico State University Young students often find themselves... read more →
Audio Reviews February 2021 Listen to the majority of these recordings in the ICA February Reviews Spotify Playlist! Karel Husa: Recollections. Quintet of the Americas:... read more →
The International Clarinet Association hosted its second online event, ICA Plays On! from January 28-31. We had over 35 panels, performances, and presentations from clarinetists around the world. All... read more →
The ICA is excited to introduce #icafebruaryfavorites, our February social media campaign dedicated to sharing your favorite pieces, practice tips, and more! This campaign launched on Instagram stories with the... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: Wang Tao by Sun Zhen, ICA... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Remembering Jim Ognibene by Gene Kavadlo As the orchestra rehearsed, the loud sound of a... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. A Lifetime of Generosity: James M. Pyne by Chuck West, with Tony Costa and Jane Ellsworth... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Clarinet Works by Black Composers by Marcus Eley Throughout my academic and professional career, I have... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Interview with Anna Hashimoto by Chastine Hofmeister London-based clarinetist Anna Hashimoto has a diverse career... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: Wang Tao by Sun Zhen,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. RECORDINGS Listen to the majority of these recordings in the ICA December Reviews Spotify Playlist! Toward... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes by Kip Franklin Nielsen/Shifrin: Clarinet Concerto – Chamber Music with Clarinet. David Shifrin,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 48/1 (December 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reviews BOOKS Peter Hadcock. Orchestral Studies for the Eb Clarinet. Roncorp Music, 1981, renewed 2019. $24.00 When... read more →
Something is Wrong One Woman's Personal Experience with Dystonia By Beverley Smith Disclaimer: The content shared in this article should not replace the advice of a qualified medical professional and/or... read more →
An Overview of Making Clarinet Reeds by Hand By Katherine Breeden For the clarinetist interested in total control over their sound, making reeds by hand is worth exploring. The learning... read more →
The International Clarinet Association is saddened to hear of the passing of Bill Brannen, renowned clarinet repair technician in Illinois. After graduating from the University of Nebraska, Bill Brannen began... read more →
Congratulations to the newest members of the ICA Klosé Scale Club! As part of the International Clarinet Association Warm-Up Week, we invited members to join the 2020 ICA Klosé Scale Club.... read more →
Audio Reviews October 2020 Listen to the majority of these recordings in the ICA October Reviews Spotify Playlist! Single Reed Expressions: A Clarinet & Saxophone Recital Series... read more →
The ICA is excited to announce Warm-Up Week, an entire week dedicated to sharing warm-up routines from around the world! This free event will take place on October 25-October 31,... read more →
ICA Warm-up Week - October 25-31, 2020 The ICA is excited to announce Warm-Up Week, an entire week dedicated to sharing warm-up routines from around the world! This free event... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. New York Counterpoint de Steve Reich: pensamientos de Richard Stoltzman por Richard Stoltzman, como se lo contó... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/4 (September 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Interview with Derek Bermel by Rachel Yoder Derek Bermel is a New-York-based composer and clarinetist... read more →
The International Clarinet Association is saddened to hear of the passing of James "Jim" Pyne, Emeritus Professor of Clarinet at The Ohio State University and notable mouthpiece maker. James Pyne... read more →
From the ClarinetFest 2021 Artistic Leadership Team: Our Reno rollover process is now complete! The membership of the International Clarinet Association is well represented by the following performers and... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/4 (September 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. In Discussion: The Clarinetists of Chineke! by Berginald Rash Photo by Matthew... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/4 (September 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “ ClarinetFest® 2021: Flowers without Borders In Texas, the bluebonnet is celebrated and protected as the state... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/4 (September 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: The Clarinet in Africa and... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/4 (September 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reviews MUSIC Michele Naglieri. 24 Studi in tutte le tonalità for clarinet. Edizioni Eufonia, 2020.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/4 (September 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. RECORDINGS Listen to the majority of these recordings in the ICA September Reviews Spotify Playlist!... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/4 (September 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes by Kip Franklin Woodrow Wilson once said that “friendship is the only cement that... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/4 (September 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Tribute to Paul Shelden (1941-2020) by Seth Shelden Dr. Paul Shelden, professor emeritus of music... read more →
The International Clarinet Association is excited to announce that Spotify playlists are available for the August audio reviews on The Clarinet Online (TCO)! This means that you can listen to many... read more →
From MBA to DMA: 8 Things I Learned in Business School About Clarinet Teaching by Roddy Terrell, MBA, with Andy Hudson, DMA Music has always... read more →
Audio Reviews August 2020 Listen to the majority of these recordings in the ICA August Reviews Spotify Playlist! Gentle Winds: Chamber Music of Samuel A. Livingston. Arcadian... read more →
Clarinetist Joseph Rabbai, former Principal Clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, passed away on August 11, 2020 due to complications from heart surgery. Joseph Rabbai was born on August 23,... read more →
Jim Ognibene, former Principal Bass Clarinetist of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, passed away on August 11, 2020 at the age of 72. Jim played with the Met for 33 years,... read more →
Clarinet in the Time of COVID The Virtual Tour: redefining the concert tour experience by Ford Fourqurean The entire music community has made a drastic shift to online education, performance,... read more →
Porch Concerts Fulfill Community and Musician Needs for Live Music By Dr. Larkin Sanders | [email protected] Kansas City, Missouri | 18 July 2020 Today is Saturday, the most exciting... read more →
This article is part of a new series called Clarinet in the Time of COVID that aims to help clarinetists find the most recent and important information regarding the evolution... read more →
This article is part of a new series called Clarinet in the Time of COVID that aims to help clarinetists find the most recent and important information regarding the evolution... read more →
This article is part of a new series called Clarinet in the Time of COVID that aims to help clarinetists find the most recent and important information regarding the evolution... read more →
This article is part of a new series called Clarinet in the Time of COVID that aims to help clarinetists find the most recent and important information regarding the evolution... read more →
This article is part of a new series called Clarinet in the Time of COVID that aims to help clarinetists find the most recent and important information regarding the evolution... read more →
This article is part of a new series called Clarinet in the Time of COVID that aims to help clarinetists find the most recent and important information regarding the evolution... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
ICA Plays On! was the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, held June 26-28, 2020 through a series of Zoom webinars. During each panel, we collected all resources mentioned and... read more →
The International Clarinet Association is pleased to announce a special offer for new student members! From July 1 - July 31, 2021, middle school, high school, and college students can... read more →
This article is part of a new series called Clarinet in the Time of COVID that aims to help clarinetists find the most recent and important information regarding the evolution... read more →
The ICA will be hosting an online event from June 26-28, 2020, called ICA Plays On! The event will feature workshops on a variety of topics pertaining to the clarinet,... read more →
Thank you for your interest in ICA Plays On! This is the International Clarinet Association's first virtual event, and we are excited to bring together our international community online for... read more →
Schedule of Events (All events listed in EST. All panelists listed alphabetically) We will be announcing artists very soon! Friday, June 26 12pm - Meet the ICA 2pm - Extended... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: L’Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine: The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Tribute to Guy Deplus by Jean-Marie Paul Guy Deplus passed... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: L’Orchestre de la Garde Républicaine: The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes by Kip Franklin Inspired by the Riversdale House Museum in Riverdale, Maryland, Robert DiLutis’s... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. RECORDINGS Unaccompanied Clarinet Works by Women Composers. Amanda McCandless, clarinet. S. Ran: Three Scenes for Solo... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Pedagogy Corner A panel discussion facilitated by Paula Corley, ICA Pedagogy Chair Not Like the Others:... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. BOOKS Susanna Klein. Practizma: 16 Weeks of Efficiency, Empowerment & Joy for Musicians. Practice Blitz LLC,... read more →
Part 1 Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019); Part 2 Originally published in The Clarinet 47/3 (June 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Manuel Gómez and the Gomez-Boehm Clarinet: The... read more →
Audio Reviews: May 2020 Hevreh Ensemble: A Path of Light. Hevreh Ensemble: Jeff Adler, bass clarinet, Native American flutes; Judith Dansker, oboe, Native American flute; Laurie Friedman, clarinet,... read more →
Audio Reviews: April 2020 Single Reed Expressions: A Clarinet & Saxophone Recital Series Volume 4. Ronald L. Caravan, clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone; Sar-Shalom Strong, piano. Johannes Brahms:... read more →
Due to popular demand, the International Clarinet Association has created a store on the Threadless platform where you can buy apparel, stickers, mugs, and much more. This is a great... read more →
ICA contest and giveaway time! We’ve been seeing lots of wonderful multitracks recently, and we would like to invite you to send us your best multitracks by tagging us #ICAclarinetathome.... read more →
By Jena Nahnsen, a senior clarinet performance major at Iowa State University A virtual recital can sound daunting, and in some ways that feeling is justified. There are many... read more →
To the ICA Membership: The ICA Board of Directors is carefully monitoring the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and understands and shares our members concern about the virus. The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: NUEVOS CAMINOS EN LA MÚSICA... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: NEW PATHS FOR CHAMBER MUSIC: THE... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Master Class: Fantasiestücke (Fantasy Pieces), Op. 43 by Niels Gade by Wesley Ferreira Niels Wilhelm Gade lived... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Quintessence: The Wind Quintet Informant, No. 43 by Bruce M. Creditor, Wind Quintet Editor SPOTLIGHT ON... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: March 2020 RECORDINGS Dante Dances. Julianne Kirk Doyle, clarinet; Michael Sitton, piano. A. Frackenpohl:... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews: March 2020 BOOKS Pamela L. Poulin. In the Footsteps of Mozart’s... read more →
German clarinet virtuoso and teacher Hans Deinzer passed away on February 26, 2020 at the age of 86. He taught for 30 years at the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien,... read more →
Notable clarinetist, performer, and pedagogue William ("Bill") George Wrzesien passed away on January 24, 2020. He was born in Massachusetts on June 3, 1931 and quickly developed a prominent career as... read more →
"A Day in the Life of ..." is a series on Clarinet Chronicles to show a typical day in the life of clarinetists in different sectors of the clarinet industry.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/2 (March 2020). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes March 2020 by Kip Franklin Stanley... read more →
THE HISTORY OF THE INTERNATIONAL CLARINET ASSOCIATION For a comprehensive history of the association written by ICA past president and historian Alan E. Stanek, including photos and more, please click... read more →
Audio Reviews: February 2020 Michael Finnissy: Six Sexy Minuets Three Trios and Other Works. Kreutzer Quartet: Peter Sheppard Skærved, violin; Mihailo Trandafilovski, violin; Clifton Harrison, viola;... read more →
Each year, the International Clarinet Association offers three performance-based competitions: the High School Competition, Orchestral Audition Competition, and Young Artist Competition. Here are some tips and pieces of advice to... read more →
Earlier this month, we asked for any questions you had about the International Clarinet Association. Here are a few of the questions and answers: What is the International Clarinet... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Teaching Clarinet by Michael Webster Reed Redemption Part 3 This column began in 1998... read more →
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... read more →
The spring semester of your senior year in high school is an exciting time - you're nearly a high school graduate, you're starting to get excited about next year... and... read more →
Are you a top-flight high school clarinetist, a young artist seeking to test your skills, or an aspiring orchestral player? If so, the International Clarinet Association has a competition for... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2020 will take place in Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA, June 24-28, 2020. Artistic Team Leader Leslie Moreau and the Artistic Leadership Team – Gerry Errante, D. Gause, Shawn Copeland, Karl Busch,... read more →
The International Clarinet Association is saddened to learn of the passing of legendary French clarinetist Guy Deplus. Guy Deplus passed away this past week on January 14, 2020 at the... read more →
The mission of the International Clarinet Association The International Clarinet Association is a community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts that supports projects that will benefit clarinet performance; provides opportunities for the... read more →
“A Day in the Life of …” is a new series on Clarinet Chronicles to show a typical day in the life of clarinetists in different sectors of the clarinet... read more →
Here is the information for ICA members to book their hotel rooms for ClarinetFest® 2020. ClarinetFest® 2020 will take place in Reno/Lake Tahoe, Nevada, USA, June 24-28. Artistic Team Leader Leslie Moreau and... read more →
Happy New Year! The ICA would like to wish you another year full of great music! Here are 5 ways you can set yourself up for success in 2020 and... read more →
As we reach the end of another year (and another decade), we decided to look back upon past issues of The Clarinet to find some musical inspiration for 2020 and... read more →
"A Day in the Life of ..." is a new series on Clarinet Chronicles to show a typical day in the life of clarinetists in different sectors of the clarinet... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. An Interview with Ron Odrich by Jerry Rife Dr. Ronald B. Odrich... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. A Tribute to Eddy Vanoosthuyse by Jessica Harrie The ICA’s list of Honorary Members is certainly... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Clarinet Compositions of Nicolas Bacri by Kristine Dizon French composer Nicolas Bacri (b. 1961) is... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes: December 2019 by Kip Franklin A Maryland native, Robert DiLutis is professor of clarinet... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reviews: December 2019 RECORDINGS Chambery: Chamber Music for Bass Clarinet. Fie Schouten, bass clarinet; Jelte Althuis,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: INTERVISTA A MICHELE... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. “International Spotlight” showcases perspectives from the global clarinet community. International Spotlight: INTERVIEW WITH MICHELE... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Music Reviews: December 2019 BOOKS Michael Drapkin. How to Work on Clarinet Reeds. Drapkin Music Publications,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 47/1 (December 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. A Tribute to Alan Stanek by James Schoepflin For a number of reasons,... read more →
The James Gillespie Library, named in honor of Dr. James Gillespie, Editor Emeritus of The Clarinet, houses the complete collection of The Clarinet dating back to the first issue from 1973. There are over... read more →
The James Gillespie Library, named in honor of Dr. James Gillespie, Editor Emeritus of The Clarinet, houses the complete collection of The Clarinet dating back to the first issue from 1973. There are over... read more →
Celebrate #givingtuesday with the ICA Holiday Adopt-A-Member Campaign This holiday season, there is no better gift to give than the gift of clarinet! The holidays are a perfect time to... read more →
"A Day in the Life of ..." is a new series on Clarinet Chronicles to show a typical day in the life of clarinetists in different sectors of the clarinet... read more →
The James Gillespie Library, named in honor of Dr. James Gillespie, Editor Emeritus of The Clarinet, houses the complete collection of The Clarinet dating back to the first issue from 1973. There are over... read more →
The James Gillespie Library, named in honor of Dr. James Gillespie, Editor Emeritus of The Clarinet, houses the complete collection of The Clarinet dating back to the first issue from 1973. There are over... read more →
How to Attract a Larger Audience on your Social Media Platforms By Jenny Maclay (www.jennyclarinet.com) Building a target audience of people who are interested in your music is crucial to... read more →
Audio Reviews: November 2019 Fantasy Studies. Heinz-Peter Linshalm, contrabass clarinet, bass clarinet, clarinet, E-flat clarinet; Thomas Frey, alto flute, piccolo; Roland Schueler, violoncello; Alfred Reiter, soprano... read more →
The Clarinet [Online]: Healthy Habits for Musicians by Heather Mogielnicki, BFA, BS, OT/L, CHT Posted with permission from Healing Hands Therapy Center, Copyright © 2019, All rights reserved. I am... read more →
The James Gillespie Library, named in honor of Dr. James Gillespie, Editor Emeritus of The Clarinet, houses the complete collection of The Clarinet dating back to the first issue from 1973. There are over... read more →
The James Gillespie Library, named in honor of Dr. James Gillespie, Editor Emeritus of The Clarinet, houses the complete collection of The Clarinet dating back to the first issue from 1973. There are over... read more →
Why You Should Use Social Media To Boost Your Music Career By Jenny Maclay (www.jennyclarinet.com) An overwhelming majority of the world’s population enjoys using social media to connect with family,... read more →
The James Gillespie Library, named in honor of Dr. James Gillespie, Editor Emeritus of The Clarinet, houses the complete collection of The Clarinet dating back to the first issue from... read more →
As we approach the 50th ClarinetFest convention, we thought it would be interesting to share some fun facts about the annual ClarinetFest conference: It has been held in 10 different... read more →
“A Day in the Life of …” is a new series on Clarinet Chronicles to show a typical day in the life of clarinetists in different sectors of the clarinet... read more →
Did you know that the International Clarinet Association has a Resource Library with hundreds of clarinet scores and music available to any current ICA member? The ICA Resource Library is... read more →
Whether you're looking to join the ICA for the first time or simply to renew your membership into our international community of clarinetists, here are the different membership tiers available:... read more →
By Lauren Rigby, a sophomore music education major at Baylor University. Take yourself back to the first time you held your instrument. Most of us were ten or eleven, fresh out... read more →
Part of the ICA mission is to create a community of clarinetists from around the world. We would like to start an initiative to find clarinetists from every country in... read more →
As part of the ICA mission to create a community of clarinetists from around the world, we decided to translate "clarinet" into as many languages as possible. We used Google Translate... read more →
We hope your school year is off to a great start! Here are a few resources every ICA member will find useful, whether you’re currently a student or your university... read more →
How many of you reading this article have taken time to explore the ICA website? There is a veritable treasure trove of resources available for both members and non-members of... read more →
The wonders of technology allow for an endless treasure trove of free and accessible clarinet information online. Here are a few online resources you should check out: International Clarinet Association... read more →
"A Day in the Life of ..." is a new series on Clarinet Chronicles to show a typical day in the life of clarinetists in different sectors of the clarinet... read more →
On Friday, July 26, 2019, clarinet history was made during ClarinetFest 2019. Three hundred and sixty-seven members of the International Clarinet Association joined together at the University of Tennessee to... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Music Reviews: September 2019 STUDIES AND COLLECTIONS La belle aventure, Vols. 1–3. “Miniature works for great... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: September 2019 RECORDINGS Bass Clarinet Essentials. Matthias Höfer, bass clarinet; Manami Sano, piano.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Caroline Schleicher-Krähmer: The First Female Clarinet Soloist by Nicola Buckenmaier “This artist delivered, supported by the... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes: September 2019 by Kip Franklin The music of Johann Sebastian Bach is universally... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Martin Fröst: A Conversation with a Legend* by Erin Vander Wyst *Read the full interview... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Mozart had his Anton Stadler Bartók and Copland their Benny Goodman and Previn his Tom Martin... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Air Travel with a Bass Clarinet: What Today’s Bass Clarinetist Needs to Know by Tod Kerstetter... read more →
ICA Welcomes New Social Media Coordinator Jenny Maclay The ICA is excited to welcome Jenny Maclay as our new Social Media Coordinator! Jenny will be keeping us all connected on... read more →
ClarinetFest 2019® Day 4: Españyid Recital by Meghan Taylor, ClarinetFest® 2019 Writing Team Españyid, a trio using two clarinets and classical guitar, performed on Saturday, July 27th at 4 pm during ClarinetFest®.... read more →
ClarinetFest 2019® Day 4: Dave Bennett Recital by Heather Gering, ClarinetFest® 2019 Writing Team The Dave Bennett Recital on Saturday, July 27, at 10 am showcased the jazz stylings of the Dave... read more →
ClarinetFest 2019® Day 2: Égide Duo Recital by Meghan Taylor, ClarinetFest® 2019 Writing Team As advocates for new repertoire and agents for social change, Égide Duo, had a powerful appearance during ClarinetFest... read more →
ClarinetFest 2019® Day 3: Potpourri Recital II by Meghan Taylor, ClarinetFest® 2019 Writing Team The second day of ClarinetFest®, Thursday, July 25, 2019, began at 8:30 am with a diverse and charming... read more →
ClarinetFest 2019® Day 2: Evening Concert featuring the United States Air Force Band of Mid-America by Jessica Harrie, ClarinetFest® 2019 Writing Team The Thursday Evening Concert took place at 7:30 PM... read more →
ClarinetFest 2019® Day 2: Mark Cramer Lecture - "Functional Fitness for the Clarinet Player" by Heather Gering, ClarinetFest® 2019 Writing Team Mark Cramer’s lecture “Functional Fitness for the Clarinet Player” took... read more →
ClarinetFest 2019® Day 1: Chamber Music Evening Concert by Jessica Harrie, ClarinetFest® 2019 Writing Team The first day of ClarinetFest® 2019 ended with an outstanding concert of chamber works... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2019 Day 1: Quattratonic Quartet Recital by Heather Gering, ClarinetFest® 2019 Writing Team The Quattratonic Quartet Recital, which took place on Wednesday, July 24, at 3:45 pm, showcased a... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2019: 5 Southern Delicacies to Try in Knoxville by Jenny Maclay www.jennyclarinet.com It’s no secret that the south is known for its rich and delicious comfort food. Here are... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2019: 5 Day Trips to Take from Knoxville by Jenny Maclay www.jennyclarinet.com If you’re looking to do a little exploring before, during, or after your time at ClarinetFest®... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. June 2019: Hysterically Speaking by Eric Hoeprich The Schrammel Quartet,... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2019 Student/Young Performer and Presenter Travel Grant Applications Now Open! Deadline: Wednesday, June 26, 2019 We are pleased to announce that we will once again be able to provide... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2019 Masterclass Participant Applications Now Open! Attention Students! The Knoxville Artistic Leadership Team is accepting applications for students wishing to participate in this summer's ClarinetFest®2019 conference masterclasses. ... read more →
Clarinet Chronicles: Four Must-Have Apps for Musicians by Dylan M. Scroggins With the advancement of technology, it is now possible to have more concentrated and effective practice sessions using tools... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Jazz Scene: KEN PEPLOWSKI by Jerry Rife “The Jazz Scene” now features a rotating cast... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. DON’T MISS CLARINETFEST® 2019! JULY 24-28, 2019 by Jessica Harrie ClarinetFest® is heading to Knoxville,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book Reviews Mitchell Estrin. Stanley Drucker: Clarinet Master. Carl Fischer, 2018. $32.99 Every aspiring clarinetist... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: June 2019 Music of Fauré, Buide, Zemlinsky. Trio Séléné: Mingzhe Wang,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Music Reviews STUDIES AND WORKS FOR SOLO CLARINET Carl Baermann. Complete Method for Clarinet, Part 3,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Pedagogy Corner Teaching Effectively: Suggestions for Applied Lesson Teachers by Paula Corley, ICA Pedagogy Chair What... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Master Class: Carnyx for solo clarinet by Șerban Nichifor by Michele Gingras Șerban Nichifor’s Carnyx for solo clarinet is... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/3 (June 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Bohlen-Pierce Clarinet: Exploring a New Tonality by Nora-Louise Müller Left... read more →
Member Spotlight: Jesse Gilday What is your current position/where do you go to school? I’m currently adjunct lecturer in clarinet at the Florida International University School of Music. I received my... read more →
Five Minute Interview: ICA President Elect Denise Gainey What is your current position? I currently serve as President Elect of the Board of the International Clarinet Association. I'm... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2019 Preview: Star of Knoxville Tennessee Riverboat Cruise As part of the ICA's upcoming ClarinetFest® 2019, there will be an add-on event on Friday night, following the orchestra... read more →
Five Minute Interview: ICA Treasurer Tod Kerstetter What is your current position? I teach clarinet at Kansas State University, perform with our resident Konza Wind Quintet, and play bass clarinet... read more →
Former Truman State University Professor Richard Weerts Has Passed Away Former Truman State University professor Dr. Richard "Dick" Weerts (1928-2019) passed away on March 31, 2019. Weerts received his Bachelor... read more →
The ICA is saddened to learn of the passing of German clarinetist Wolfgang Meyer (1954-2019) at 64 years old. Meyer studied with Otto Hermann... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/2 (March 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Interview with Benjamin Lulich by Rachel Yoder ... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/2 (March 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book and Music Reviews: March 2019 BOOKS Bret Pimentel. Woodwind Basics. Meaty Fresh Press, 2017. 152... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/2 (March 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes: March 2019 by Christopher Nichols New Music, the New Audio Reviews Team and... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/2 (March 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ICA Resource Library Receives New Donations The ICA Resource Library is housed at the... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/2 (March 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco and his Contribution to the Clarinet Repertoire by Eric Schultz Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/2 (March 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Welcome to Good Ole Rocky Top! by Victor Chavez, Jr. and Gary Sperl The Knoxville artistic... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/2 (March 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. International Spotlight: Chinese Clarinet Development and the CCOM International Clarinet Festival, Beijing by Yuan Yuan with assistance... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/2 (March 2019). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews: March 2019 RECORDINGS Clarinet4. Clarinet4: Anni Tolvanen, clarinet; Anni Björk, clarinet; Sirke Tynskä,... read more →
Membership Spotlight: Clarence Padilla by Melody Baker Clarence Padilla recently completed his 25th year as professor of music at Drake University in Des Moines,... read more →
Clarinet Chronicles: 5 Reasons You Should Attend ClarinetFest® by Jenny Maclay www.jennyclarinet.com ClarinetFest® is only a few months away! Here are a few reasons why you and all your... read more →
Five Minute Interview: ICA Secretary Christopher Nichols What is your current position? I currently serve as Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Delaware Department of Music, as... read more →
2019 ICA Honorary Member – Ron Odrich Clarinetist, composer, novelist and teacher Ron Odrich has played and recorded with Clark Terry, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn, Phil Woods, Buddy DeFranco, Eddie... read more →
2019 ICA Honorary Member - Eddy Vanoosthuyse No one could be left unmoved after listening to a performance of the Belgian/Flemish clarinettist Eddy Vanoosthuyse. Praised by the international press, this... read more →
2019 ICA Honorary Member - Dr. Alan E. Stanek Alan E. Stanek, Emeritus Professor of Music and Director of the School of Performing Arts (1976-2001), at Idaho State University. In... read more →
5 Minute Interview: Rachel Yoder, Editor of The Clarinet What is your current position? I currently serve as editor of The Clarinet, quarterly journal of the International Clarinet Association. I also am... read more →
Five Minute Interview: ICA Associate Audio Reviews Editor Jeff O'Flynn The ICA is happy to welcome Jeff O'Flynn, who will be serving as our new associate audio reviews editor. Jeff... read more →
Five Minute Interview: ICA Audio Reviews Editor Kip Franklin The ICA is excited to announce the appointment of Kip Franklin as the new audio reviews editor! Kip spent a... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2019 Sneak Peak: The Tennessee Theatre As we get closer and closer to ClarinetFest® 2019, we're excited to... read more →
ICA Honorary Member John Mohler (1929-2019) Has Passed Away The ICA is saddened to learn of the passing of Honorary Member and University of Michigan... read more →
ICA Weekly Hashtag Project by Jenny Maclay This year, the ICA has launched the Weekly Hashtag Project, a brand-new social media campaign on Instagram and Facebook. Each week, we’ll introduce... read more →
Five Minute Interview: ICA State Chair Coordinator Julia Heinen The ICA is thrilled to announce that Julia Heinen, professor of music (clarinet) at California State University, Northridge, will be serving... read more →
Five Minute Interview: ICA Executive Director of Operations Evan Lynch What is your current position? Executive Director of Operations Who have been your biggest influences in clarinet? My... read more →
Crossroads: Twenty-First Century Music for Clarinet. Kip Franklin, clarinet; Robert Holm, piano; Mina Son, piano. D. Biedenbender: Synchronicity; K. Husa: Three Studies for Solo Clarinet; D. Maslanka:... read more →
Five Minute Interview: ICA President Mitchell Estrin What is your current position? Professor of Clarinet at the University of Florida Who have been your biggest influences in clarinet? My father... read more →
Dear Clarinetists: Thank you to all who have supported the ICA Capital Campaign so far! Our campaign has moved to a new "home base" on Crowdrise.com due to YouCaring being absorbed by... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/1 (December 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reviews MUSIC STUDIES Nora Shaffer. Scales and Harmonic Studies for the Intermediate Clarinetist. EHM Publishing, 2017.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/1 (December 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Pedagogy Corner by Paula Corley, ICA Pedagogy Chair Leonard Bernstein’s Sonata, Movement II: A Practice... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/1 (December 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Master Class Leonard Bernstein’s Sonata for Clarinet and Piano by Gary Gray Leonard Bernstein was... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/1 (December 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Reviews RECORDINGS Double Concertos by Atli Ingólfsson, Adriana Hölszky and Nikolaus Brass. Das Klarinettenduo: Beate... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/1 (December 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Remembering C. Robert “Bob” Scott by Jessica Harrie Scott smiles while repairing... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/1 (December 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes by Christopher Nichols New Recordings of Clarinet Music by Michele Mangani and James... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/1 (December 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Remembering Harry J. “Bud” Rubin The ICA... read more →
For 30 years, the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Program has helped launch the careers of many highly successful musicians and music educators. If you know or have students (ages 18-22)... read more →
Please see the following information about the upcoming festival XVII Klarinete Maratoia: The 17th edition of Klarinete Maratoia will be held from December 12-16, 2018, in Zumaia, Spain. This event... read more →
Audio Reviews - October 2018 Footprints and Memories: 19th Century Spanish Works for Clarinet and Band. Pedro Rubio, clarinet; Banda Sinfónica de la Asociación de... read more →
Jazz clarinetist McDonald “Don” Payne, Jr. passed away on October 4, 2018. Don was born July 24, 1932 in Morrisania Hospital in the Bronx to Panesa Ross Payne of Chester, SC,... read more →
THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO College of Fine Arts – Department of Music NOTICE OF VACANCY Position: Assistant Professor- Clarinet Responsibilities: Teach applied clarinet, literature, and pedagogy at the undergraduate... read more →
The ICA is excited to present the new Official ICA trifold brochure for 2018-2019! This brochure features information about our upcoming ClarinetFest® conference, our quarterly-published academic journal The Clarinet, membership rates... read more →
Assistant Professor of Music, non-tenure track Clarinet Performance Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music seeks a clarinet teacher... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/4 (September 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Repertoire for Voice, Clarinet, and Orchestra or Piano, ca. 1780-1888 by Albert R.... read more →
Part 1 of this series was originally published in The Clarinet 45/4 (September 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Repertoire for Voice, Clarinet, and Orchestra, or Piano, ca.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/4 (September 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Reviews - September 2018 West Meets East. Jun Qian, clarinet; Ben Quarles,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/4 (September 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Audio Notes by Christopher Nichols New Music for Clarinet Duo Duets have been... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/4 (September 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book Reviews - September 2018 Kornel Wolak. Articulation Types for Clarinet. Music Mind... read more →
by Kellie Lignitz-Hahn and Bret Pimentel Website Watch Clarinet Jobs www.clarinetjobs.com Earlier this year James Zimmermann, principal clarinetist of the Nashville Symphony and creator of... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. The Forgotten Pedagogical History of Multiple Articulation for Clarinet and Saxophone by Eric Schultz The... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 46/4 (September 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Music Reviews - September 2018 BASS CLARINET Juan de Dios López-Maya. The Stick... read more →
The ICA is saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Randall S. Paul, chair of the Wright State University School of Music, located in Dayton, Ohio. He passed away... read more →
Images from the recent Clarinet Choir Workshop in Melbourne at #Clasax: Clarinet & Saxophone Society of Victoria. Queensland Clarinet & Saxophone Society's recent... read more →
Audio Reviews- August 2018 Transitional Metal. Fumiko Miyachi, piano; Kate Halsall, piano; Suzie Purkis, voice; Jack McNeill, clarinet; Louis Stanhope, alto sax; Matt Johnstone, viola; Patrick Womack, drum; Jose Daniel... read more →
The ICA is happy to be working with The Bill Cook Foundation, which is currently helping Casa Alianza in Guatemala City. This is a home for 60+ girls who have... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2018 - July 7, 2018: Evening Concert by Jessica Harrie The evening concert for Day 2 of ClarinetFest® 2018 featured the stellar Brussels Jazz Orchestra supporting five incredible artists. Up... read more →
ClarinetFest 2018 - July 8, 2018: Lucas Willsie and Melissa Goodchild Concert by Vanessa Davis The Willsie-Goodchild recital on Sunday was a wonderful mix of the traditional the new. Lucas... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2018 Day 1: July 6, 2018 by Jessica Harrie ClarinetFest® 2018 kicked off on July 6, 2018 in beautiful Ostend, Belgium, with a wonderful concert featuring the Claribel Clarinet Choir.... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2018 - Opening Concert Claribel Clarinet Choir by Stephen R. Borodkin ClarinetFest® 2018 began on Friday, July 6, in the beautiful Ostend, Belgium. ICA President Caroline Hartig and ClarinetFest®... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Music Reviews- June 2018 Studies/Etudes Patricia George and Phyllis... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by Christopher Nichols Italian clarinetist Luigi Magistrelli is among... read more →
ClarinetFest® 2018 is almost here! We hope you're excited for what will be one of our best ClarinetFests® yet in Ostend, Belgium! Each day is jam-packed full of headliners, lecturers,... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Ebanthology. Antonio Tinelli, clarinet; Mediterranean Clarinet Ensemble. L. van Beethoven: Symphony... read more →
Dear ICA Members, The ICA is sad to announce the passing of Robert “Bob” Scott on June 7, 2018. Bob was a kindhearted man who was also a genius and amazingly... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Book Reviews- June 2018 Brent Coppenbarger. Fine-Tuning the Clarinet... read more →
Finding Your Voice-ing by Spencer Prewitt, Eric Salazar and Jessica Harrie One of the tricks to finding your best sound while maintaining good intonation and even tone quality between registers... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Rock ’n’ Roll Clarinets?! The Beatles’ Use of Clarinets... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. An interview with Dr. John Donald Mohler by Fred Ormand... read more →
by Kellie Lignitz-Hahn and Bret Pimentel Interview with Sean Perrin In this issue, we present an interview with clarinetist, creator/host of the “Clarineat” podcast, and online entrepreneur Sean Perrin.... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. Remembering Carmine Campione (1937–2018) by Anthony J. Costa On... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. ClarinetFest® 2018 by Eddy Vanoosthuyse The team of ClarinetFest® 2018 is enthusiastically... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/3 (June 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by Stefano Cardo Harry Sparnaay and his wife... read more →
The Fundamentals of Successful Auditions by Spencer Prewitt and Eric Salazar Whether you’re preparing for honor band, chair placement, university scholarships or professional auditions, your success always depends on... read more →
We are pleased with the response to our first ever ClarinetFest® travel grant program and are happy to award travel grant money to nine student clarinetists. Congratulations to Yukari Ando,... read more →
The ICA is proud to support young and upcoming clarinetists. The Young Artist Competition winner from ClarinetFest® 2017, Sunho Song, will be performing in a recital at ClarinetFest® 2018. Enjoy... read more →
As an international organization, the International Clarinet Association supports the advancement of clarinetists all around the world. We are proud to support Clarinets For Conservation and Daraja... read more →
The ICA is excited to present the new Official ICA trifold brochure! This brochure features information about our upcoming ClarinetFest® conference, our quarterly-published academic journal The Clarinet, membership rates and benefits,... read more →
Posted on May 2, 2018 One of our Capital Campaign initiatives is to provide funding for young clarinetists through ClarinetFest® travel grants. Support is provided for full time students and the... read more →
by Amy D. Simon and Gerard Yun Introduction The fourth movement of Eric Mandat’s Folk Songs for solo... read more →
The following appointments were announced this past week! Congratulations to the newly appointed individuals! Congratulations to David Cook for his recent appointment as assistant... read more →
The deadline for the 2018 ICA Officer Election is quickly approaching on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. If you have not received your electronic ballot via SurveyMonkey, please contact Executive Director... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/2 (March 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by Katherine Palmer and Michele von Haugg Clarinets for Conservation (C4C) –... read more →
Where were you when the first man set foot on the moon? Where were you when you heard that planes had hit the Twin Towers? … I can clearly remember... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 45/2 (March 2018). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by Christopher Nichols Some 20 years ago, while still a high school... read more →
The ICA is saddened to learn of the passing of Harry J (Bud) Rubin. Rubin was lawyer and a clarinetist and served as the voluntary legal counsel for the ICA... read more →
Rory Boyle: Music for Clarinet. Fraser Langton, clarinet; James Willshire, piano. R. Boyle: Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano, Burble, Four Bagatelles, Tatty’s Dance, Dramatis Personae, and Di Tre Re e... read more →
The Chamber Works of Allen Brings. Edward Gilmore, clarinet; Esther Lamneck, clarinet; Peter Rosenfeld, cello; Morey Ritt, piano; Lisa Hansen, flute; Susan Jolles, harp; Donald Pirone, piano; Cynthia Sikes, alto... read more →
Comprehensive Woodwind Chamber Music Repertoire List www.woodwindchambermusicrepertoire.com/ clarinet-quartets.html Clarinetist Dawn Marie Hamilton’s “Comprehensive Woodwind Chamber Music Repertoire List” is a great starting point for various chamber works with clarinet, including... read more →
The following positions were recently announced: Grant Park Music Festival Principal Clarinet Resume Deadline: March 2, 2018 Prelim Audition Date: March 19-20, 2018 Finals Audition Date: March 28, 2018... read more →
The ICA Youth Committee recently held an online survey to gather more information on ways to better serve the youth in our organization. The survey participants were entered into a drawing to win... read more →
The ICA Announces A New Logo Competition While our current ICA logo has served us well over the past many years, we feel it is time update, upgrade and modernize... read more →
Why Not? Hedwig Swimberghe, clarinet; Inna Poroshina, piano. A. Lonque: Introduction et danse rustique; J. Bauer: Rondo kwartowe; J. Absil: Sicilienne; J. Feld: Scherzino; B. de Crepy: Repliques; J.M. Ruera:... read more →
The ICA is excited to announce a new collaboration with the Bill Cook Foundation! Mr. Cook will donate $2,000 toward the purchase of a new professional line clarinet for a student... read more →
Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet) Position Open at The University of Texas at El Paso
The University of Texas at El Paso The Office of Student Affairs and the College of Liberal Arts Department: Music Job Title: Visiting Assistant Professor of Music (Clarinet) Job description:... read more →
Here are the job postings for the week of January 14, 2018. The UW Oshkosh has an assistant professor of music opening for clarinet or saxophone. You can find more information on... read more →
Clarinetist Carmine Campione passed away on January 2, 2018, at the age of 80. Campione performed in the Cincinnati Symphony for over 37 years and taught for 47 years at the... read more →
And Clarinet Professor Robert DiLutis present the 3rd Annual Sidney Forrest Clarinet Competition for High School Students April 8, 2018 at the Clarinet Symposium University of Maryland campus, College Park,... read more →
We are saddened to learn of the passing of bass clarinet legend and ICA Honorary Member Harry Sparnaay on December 12, 2017. Sparnaay became an Honorary Member in 2015. Sparnaay received... read more →
Clarinet Cache: An Interview with Wesley Ferreira by Kellie Lignitz-Hahn and Bret Pimentel In this issue we present an interview with clarinetist and teacher... read more →
Meet the Ensemble: Roadkill Clarinet Quintet by Pam Smith Kelly The Roadkill Clarinet... read more →
This wonderful video, featuring ICA Honorary Members Stanley Drucker, Michele Zukovsky and Eddie Daniels, was produced at ClarinetFest® 2017 by Bolder Media Group. Enjoy! https://www.growingbolder.com/musical-legends-say-live-play-like-theres-no-tomorrow-3051588/
ICA Honorary Member Stanley Drucker (b. 1929) was recently featured in the Listening Through Time podcast series, produced by the New York... read more →
Stoltzman Sounds! A Celebration On Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at 7:30 PM, legendary clarinetist Richard Stoltzman will celebrate his 75th birthday and the release of his latest recording Duo Cantando. The... read more →
Tips for Tuning by Dr. Liz Aleksander Associate Professor of Clarinet, University of Tennessee at Martin [email protected] As the saying goes, “It’s all relative.” This is particularly true when it... read more →
Woodwind Ensemble Competition 2017: $1,000 Prize Eligibility: Any combination of woodwind ensembles ranging from a minimum of 3 to a maximum of 8 players. Repertoire: Original or transcriptions are acceptable. Please choose repertoire that shows... read more →
Part 3: Teaching and the Learning Model, and Wrap-up by Jessica Pollack In the last post we saw the best way to practice: Knowing what "correct" looks like Being... read more →
Orgelwind. Marco Santilli, clarinet; Ivan Tibolla, organ. M. Santilli: Serenada in minur; Hesse; Musik des Einsamen; Indaco; D’altronde; Al nocciolo delle cose; An Ort und Stelle; I. Tibolla: Milonga; Preludio;... read more →
Part 2: The Learning Process by Jessica Pollack So science tells us we can learn. How should we do it? There are two things you should take from this... read more →
Part 1: Do I have the talent to be a Musician? by Jessica Pollack So many students wonder, should I major in music? Should I try against odds to... read more →
This year's ClarinetFest included a fascinating lecture on articulation by Dr. Kornel Wolak. Wolak has been conducting research at the Oral Dynamics Laboratories at the University of Toronto Speech-Language Pathology... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 44/4 (September 2017). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. This article was the 2016 ICA Research Competition Winner. Please see here... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 44/4 (September 2017). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by James Sullivan The rough, reddish bark of... read more →
Originally published in The Clarinet 44/4 (September 2017). Printed copies of The Clarinet are available for ICA members. by Christopher Nichols This edition of “Audio Notes” celebrates new works for... read more →
2nd Clarinet Britten Sinfonia invites applications for the position of 2nd Clarinet, doubling Bass and E flat clarinets as required. Auditions will be held on Sunday 5 November in London. Requirements will be circulated... read more →
Mozart – Munro – Palmer. David Rowden, clarinet; Dimitri Ashkenazy, clarinet; Omega Ensemble. W.A. Mozart: Clarinet Quintet in A Major, KV. 581; I. Munro: Songs from the Bush – Clarinet... read more →
Dear ICA friends, From Puerto Rico, which has been my home since 1975, I thank you all for your thoughts, prayers and donations! Our beautiful island received a glancing blow... read more →
The Department of Music and Dance at the University of Massachusetts Amherst invites applications for a faculty position in STUDIO CLARINET. This is a full-time nine-month tenure-track position at the... read more →
In response to the recent disasters of Hurricane Harvey and Irma and the earthquakes in Mexico, a clarinet concert benefiting Direct Relief, which improves the lives of people affected by... read more →
by Kellie Lignitz-Hahn and Bret Pimentel CREATING AN ONLINE PRESENCE PART 3: CONTENT AND COMPONENTS In the third and final installment of our series on how to create an online... read more →
An Interview with Chloe Feoranzo by Spencer Prewitt Chloe Feoranzo is a New Orleans-based clarinetist who has built a varied career in jazz, big band and commercial genres. She has performed with Scott Bradlee’s sensational... read more →
Retired NSO Clarinetist Loren Kitt Passes Away Renowned clarinetist Loren Kitt passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017. A graduate of... read more →