Clarinet Summit 2004, South Bend, IN, Jun 21-26
Register now for "Clarinet Summit 2004". June 21-26 at Goshen College in Indiana
Don't miss this opportunity to spend six days studying the clarinet in-depth with master teacher Kalmen Opperman, world renowned virtuoso clarinetist Richard Stoltzman, klezmer scholar & artist Joel Rubin, and Dr. John Graulty, professor of clarinet and conducting at Goshen College.
All Summit sessions will be conducted in the brand new state-of-the-art Goshen College Music Center on the College's beautiful campus in northern Indiana, near South Bend.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. John P. Graulty
Goshen College
Music Department
1700 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46256
Phone: (574) 535-7950
jgraulty@goshen.edu
These great masters of the clarinet will guide you through:
- A detailed study of the clarinet and its repertoire
- Reed-making and adjusting seminars
- Discussions of barrels and mouthpieces, including a demonstration of mouthpiece making
- Seminars on creating good practice habits utilizing Mr. Opperman's extensive collection of published Daily Studies and his brand new Velocity Studies
- Advice to individuals
- Daily clarinet choir rehearsals leading to a final performance on Saturday evening
- Bach/Opperman transcription coachings with string players
- Master classes on the klezmer style of clarinet playing with Dr. Rubin
Who should attend?
"Clarinet Summit 2004" will immerse participants in an intensive and detailed study of the essentials of clarinet performance, including intervals, mechanical studies, articulation studies, sight reading, and clarinet choir performance. It is intended fo serious clarinetists.
Admission Criteria & Application Process:
Applicants for "Clarinet Summit 2004" must submit the following by May 20, 2004:
- A cassette tape, DAT, or CD demonstrating your current level of performance on the clarinet (required of ALL applicants).
- A completed registration form and nonrefundable $20 application fee.
- A separate statement indicating your professional musicl experience and/or study, including colleges from which you hold degrees or diplomas.
- At least one letter of recommendation from a current or recent teacher or colleague who is familiar with your playing level and musicianship.
For more information, please contact:
Dr. John P. Graulty
Goshen College
Music Department
1700 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46256
Phone: (574) 535-7950
jgraulty@goshen.edu