07 January
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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 and Stanley Drucker How long have you been a member of the ICA? Since 1975, when it was called the International Clarinet Society (ICS) How long have you played the clarinet? 50 years   What do you love the most about the clarinet? The sound What is your current setup? Buffet Crampon R13 silver keys Vandoren M15 Traditional Profile 88 mouthpiece Vandoren V.12 reeds Vandoren M/O Ligature (pewter) Why do you think every clarinetist shouldRead More →

31 May
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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 this brief interview with Sunho as we eagerly await his upcoming performance: 1) When and why did you start playing the clarinet? I started the playing clarinet when I was around 12. At first, the clarinet was just a small hobby for me but the love towards the instrument grew bigger and bigger and became my passion. 2) Who are your biggest musical influences? My biggest musical influence is Charles Neidich. 3) What was yourRead More →

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05 September
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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 group Postmodern Jukebox, which reimagines current pop music hits in vintage styles. Feoranzo has also toured the world with her clarinet and has performed on the Late Show with David Letterman and at the Grand Ole Opry. Her path to success is as interesting as her stories from the road and proves to be an interview that’s not to be missed.  Spencer Prewitt: Thank you so much for taking time from your busy schedule to sit down with me andRead More →

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12 June
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An Interview with Korean Clarinetist Daegyun Kim by Jessica Harrie As musicians, we often find ourselves in the unique position of being able to share our gifts and our love of music with our communities. The most common outlet for outreach is performance, but there are others ways we can connect with clarinetists the world over. I recently had the chance to speak with Korean clarinetist Daegyun Kim about his mission to help those less fortunate learn the joys of playing clarinet.   Jessica Harrie: Tell us about how you got the idea to start teaching students in Africa on Skype? Daegyun Kim: A studentRead More →

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01 February
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Ask BuzzReed User Submission: At the school where I teach private lessons, I find parents are often nervous for their son or daughter trying out the clarinet and there is a lot of pressure that comes with that! I get questions like “does my son have the right shaped mouth for the clarinet?” or “do you think she has potential for the clarinet?” And if the student is not able to produce an even tone on the very first lesson, I’d appreciate advice on how to keep the student (and parent) excited and engaged. Beginner’s luck in a first lesson before the student has timeRead More →