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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 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 →
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 →