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OUR GLOBAL
COMMUNITY:
PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
July 5–9, 2023
CONTENTS
Welcome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
President’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
International Clarinet Association
Officers, Staff, Honorary Members & Legends . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Acknowledgements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
General Information & Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Clarinet Learning Community at ClarinetFest®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Agenda at a Glance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Previous and Future Conference Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Hotel Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Exhibitor Booth Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Exhibitor Booth Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Full Agenda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Honorary Member Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Headliner Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Artist Biographies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Pianist Biographies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Performance Repertoire List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
Exhibitor Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
Donating to the ICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 228
INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
ALRY Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Backun Musical Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
B. Corbin Clarinet Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
Buffet Crampon Clarimate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IFC
Buffet Crampon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IBC
Chedeville. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Colorado State University. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
D’addario. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
F. Arthur Uebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Henri Selmer Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
L. Rossi Clarinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Midwest Musical Imports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Royal Global. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
Rovner Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109
RZ Clarinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Schmitt Music Clarinet Gallery/Schmitt Music Denver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Silverstein Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131, OBC
University of Denver. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
Vandoren. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Yamaha Corporation of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
Zac Ligature. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
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WELCOME
A
s the Artistic Director of ClarinetFest® 2023, I offer you
my warmest welcome to Colorado!
Colorado State University’s School of Music,
Theatre, and Dance is proud to partner with the
ICA in presenting ClarinetFest® 2023, the International Clarinet
Association’s incredible 50th anniversary conference.
You are in for five days of celebration centered on the theme
“Our Global Community: Past, Present, and Future.” Thirty four
countries and six continents are represented by artists and session
leaders. Attendees and exhibitors will no doubt increase world-wide
representation of “our global community.” ClarinetFest® 2023 will
reflect on our past, celebrate our present, and give a nod to the future ahead.
As a Coloradan, it gives me great pride to show off the beauty of our state and the
friendliness of its people. The 50th anniversary conference returns, for the first time, to the
location where the roots of the ICA began!
From humble beginnings, the ICA is a community that is expanding and ever-
inclusive. It’s made up of members who care deeply about the clarinet and the people who
play it. Life doesn’t often present us with opportunities to celebrate important milestones
together with thousands of like-minded community members and friends. Now, here we
are 50 years later celebrating this milestone event. I can’t help but think of the contrast of
a few short years ago when the pandemic prevented us from gathering and when a nagging
sense of fear permeated our lives.
It’s been the privilege of a lifetime to serve as Artistic Director of ClarinetFest® 2023 and
to work with the Artistic Leadership Team (Jana Starling, Emily Kerski, Joshua Gardner, and
Copper Ferreira), ICA Executive Director Jessica Harrie, the the board of the ICA, including
our current president Diane Barger. It’s a role that I have served with appreciation and
gratitude every day.
ClarinetFest® 2023 and the 50th anniversary of the ICA offers us all the opportunity
to think of the big picture; how this conference, the clarinet, music, art, and community
fits into our greater lives. I would like to encourage you to enjoy your time at this
conference with fellow attendees, similarly, with a sense of appreciation of the tens of
thousands of hours that will have collectively gone into its planning and presentation. The
amount of talent, inspired ideas, impressive performances, and clarinet products available
to you is truly astounding.
It will be our ability to enjoy what this gathering is, with gratitude, and despite its
shortcomings, that will create the kind of positive environment that represents the best of
us, as clarinetists, artists, humans, and a unified community that we proudly share with
the world.
Sincerely,
Wesley Ferreira
Artistic Director, ClarinetFest® 2023,
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Dear Members and Friends of the
International Clarinet Association:
O
n behalf of the Board of Directors of the International
Clarinet Association, I welcome you to ClarinetFest®
2023 as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of our
beloved organization! We are thrilled to have events
located in two outstanding venues: The Westin Westminster where
lectures, vendors, competitions, performances with electronics,
and evening performances are hosted, and the Denver Marriott
Westminster where most daytime performances occur. For your
convenience, a continuous shuttle system is provided between both locations throughout
the conference.
An enormous thank you to Artistic Director Wesley Ferreira and his Artistic
Leadership Team members Copper Ferreira, Joshua Gardner, Emily Kerski, and Jana
Starling for their superb efforts in creating a wonderfully diverse program of events
highlighting the theme “Our Global Community: Past, Present, Future”. Throughout the
program book, you will find many fine performances and lectures to attend, performance,
research, and orchestral excerpt competitions to observe, clarinet choirs to play in, and a
host of other events not to miss.
For those who purchased tickets in advance to the gala dinner on Wednesday night,
you will enjoy the premiere of our 50th anniversary video featuring interviews with
several of our ICA Past Presidents. Many thanks to Alan Stanek and Charles West who
spearheaded the interviews and to Jessica Harrie who created the final video!
To our advertisers, sponsors, and exhibitors, I thank you for your continued support of
our organization and for your support of artists, our ICA competitions, and ClarinetFest®
2023. Please make sure to visit and support our outstanding exhibitors throughout the
conference where you will find all your clarinet needs and more!
On Saturday, I cordially invite you to attend the ICA general business meeting at 2pm
in the Westin Meadowbrook and the ICA awards ceremony at 6:30pm in the Westminster
Ballroom, both located in the Westin Westminster hotel. Also, please take advantage of
supporting the #WeAreTheICA campaign (developed by our DEIA Committee) by visiting
booth #803 where you can create a video that will be shared on our social media platforms.
Remember, YOU are the ICA…and together, #WeAreTheICA.
I hope you enjoy reconnecting with your friends, making new ones, and celebrating
all we have accomplished these last 50 years of the ICA. Have a wonderful and rewarding
conference, and I look forward to seeing you throughout the week as we look toward the
future of our wonderful organization.
Sincerely and with “Play Pretty” wishes,
Diane Barger
President, International Clarinet Association
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INTERNATIONAL CLARINET ASSOCIATION
OFFICERS, STAFF, HONORARY MEMBERS & LEGENDS
ICA EXECUTIVE BOARD Alan Stanek 1996-1998
President: Diane Barger F. Gerard Errante 1994-1996
[email protected] Howard Klug 1992-1994
Past President: Denise Gainey Fred Ormand 1990-1992
[email protected] Charles West 1988-1990
President Elect: Catherine Wood John Mohler 1986-1988
[email protected] Jerry Pierce 1980-1986
International Vice President: Lee Gibson 1978-1980
Eddy Vanoosthuyse Ramon Kireilis 1973-1978
[email protected]
Secretary: Laura Grantier PAST SECRETARIES
[email protected] Christopher Nichols 2016-2020
Treasurer: Kip Franklin Denise Gainey 2014-2016
[email protected] Caroline Hartig 2012-2014
Maxine Ramey 2010-2012
STAFF John Cipolla 2008-2010
Executive Director: Jessica Harrie Kristina Belisle Jones 2004-2008
[email protected] Michèle Gingras 2002-2004
Editor, The Clarinet: Rachel Yoder Maurita Murphy-Mead 1996-2002
[email protected] Patricia Kostek 1988-1996
Associate Editor: Emily Kerski David Pino 1986-1988
[email protected] Norman Heim 1984-1986
Editor, The Clarinet [Online]: Alan Stanek 1978-1984
Sarah Manasreh | [email protected]
Historian: Jean-Marie Paul PAST TREASURERS
[email protected] Tod Kerstetter 2012-2021
Research Coordinator: Cassie Keogh Kathy Pope 2010-2012
[email protected] Diane Cawein Barger 2004-2010
Pedagogy Chair: Julianne Kirk Doyle Kelly Burke 2000-2004
[email protected] Robert Walzel 1998-2000
Webmaster: Insight Designs Julie DeRoche 1996-1998
www.insightdesigns.com Konrad Owens 1992-1996
Chair of International Relations: Ted Jahn 1988-1992
Luca Saracca | [email protected] Charles West 1986-1988
Jim Schoepflin 1981-1986
PAST PRESIDENTS David Randall 1978-1981
Denise Gainey 2020-2022
Mitchell Estrin 2018-2020 PAST SECRETARY/TREASURERS
Caroline Hartig 2015-2018 David Randall 1975-1978
Maxine Ramey 2014-2015 Robert Schott 1973-1975
John Cipolla 2012-2014
Keith Koons 2010-2012 PAST VICE PRESIDENTS
Gary Whitman 2008-2010 Alan Stanek 1986-1988
Lee Livengood 2005-2008 David Etheridge 1982-1986
Michael Galván 2004-2005 Dan Sparks 1980-1982
Robert Walzel 2002-2004 Glenn Bowen 1978-1980
Julie DeRoche 2000-2002 Philip Aaholm 1976-1978
Robert Spring 1998-2000 Leon Russianoff 1973-1976
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ICA LEGENDS Karl Leister, Berlin, Germany
Daniel Bonade (1896-1976) Mitchell Lurie (1922–2008)
Louis Cahuzac (1880-1960) John McCaw (1919-2015)
Benny Goodman (1909-1986) John Mohler (1929-2019)
David Hite (1923-2004) Charles Neidich, New York, New York
Reginald Kell (1906-1981) Ron Odrich, New York, New York
Robert Marcellus (1928-1996) Fred Ormand, Lawrence, Kansas
Kalmen Opperman (1919-2010) Bernard Portnoy (1915–2006)
Artie Shaw (1910-2004) Alfred Prinz (1930–2014)
Harold Wright (1926-1993) Petko Radev (1933-2017)
Luis Rossi, Santiago, Chile
HONORARY MEMBERS Harry “Bud” Rubin (1928–2018)
Ben Armato (1928–2015) António Saiote, Porto, Portugal
Walter Boeykens (1938–2013) James Sauers (1921–1988)
Betty Brockett (1936–2003) James Schoepflin, Spokane, Washington
Clark Brody (1914–2012) Selim Sesler (1957–2014)
Jack Brymer (1915–2003) David Shifrin, Norwalk, Connecticut
Franklin Cohen, Cleveland Heights, Ohio William O. Smith (1926–2020)
Larry Combs, Evanston, Illinois Harry Sparnaay (1944-2017)
Eddie Daniels, Santa Fe, New Mexico Robert Spring, Tempe, Arizona
Buddy DeFranco (1923–2014) Hans-Rudolf Stalder (1930-2017)
Hans Deinzer (1934–2020) Alan Stanek, Papillion, Nebraska
Guy Deplus (1924–2020) Milenko Stefanović (1930-2022)
Paquito D’Rivera, North Bergen, New Jersey Richard Stoltzman, Boston, Massachusetts
Stanley Drucker (1929-2022) Ralph Strouf (1926–2002)
F. Gerard Errante, Las Vegas, Nevada Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr,
David Etheridge (1942–2010) East Lansing, Michigan
Lee Gibson (1915–2013) Bernard Van Doren, Paris, France
James Gillespie (Editor Emeritus), Eddy Vanoosthuyse, Kortrijk, Belgium
Denton, Texas Himie Voxman (1912–2011)
Paul Harvey, Twickenham, Middlesex, U.K. George Waln (1904–1999)
Stanley Hasty (1920–2011) David Weber (1913-2006)
Theodore Johnson (1930-2022) Charles West, Centerville, Virginia
Ramon Kireilis, Denver, Colorado Pamela Weston (1921–2009)
Béla Kovács (1937–2021) Michele Zukovsky, Los Angeles, California
Frank Kowalsky, Tallahassee, Florida
Jacques Lancelot (1920–2009)
COMPETITION COORDINATORS
Composition Competition Coordinator – ICA New Music Committee, Kelly Johnson
High School Solo Competition Coordinator – Jesse Krebs (2022-2024)
Orchestral Audition Competition Coordinator – Jackie Glazier (2022-2024)
Research Competition Coordinator – Cassie Keogh (2022-2024)
Young Artist Competition Coordinator – Catherine Wood (2022-2024)
CLARINETFEST®
ClarinetFest® Program Book Editor – Rongbing Shen (2023-2024)
ClarinetFest® Volunteer Coordinator – Jennifer Reeves (2020-2023)
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Omnipress, Program Printing Rachel Yoder, Editor, The Clarinet
Jack Higgins, Encore Global Emily Kerski, Associate Editor, The
Karry Thomas, Program Book Designer Clarinet
Rongbing Shen, Program Book Editor, Sarah Manasreh, Editor, The Clarinet
ClarinetFest® 2023 [Online], ClarinetFest® 2023
Jason Shore – Alliance Exhibition, Drayage Volunteer Writer Coordinator
Julianne Kirk Doyle, ICA Pedagogy Chair ClarinetFest® 2023 Competition Judges
Jesse Krebs, Coordinator, High School ClarinetFest® 2023 Performers and
Solo Competition Presenters
Jackie Glazier, Coordinator, Orchestral ClarinetFest® 2023 Conference Pianists
Audition Competition A/V Volunteers, Rick Ferrarelli and Pat
Cassie Keogh, Coordinator, Research Englert
Competition ICA Committee Members and Chairs
Catherine Wood, Coordinator, Young Jessica Harrie, Executive Director,
Artist Competition
Kelly Johnson (2020-2024), Coordinator,
Colorado State University – School of
Composition Competition
Music, Theatre, and Dance
Chelsey Hill-Root, Westin Westminster
ICA Centennial Fund Donors
Senior Conference Services Manager
Dan Goble, Director of SMTD, Colorado
Diane Barger, President, International
Clarinet Association State University – School of Music,
International Clarinet Association Board Theatre, and Dance
of Directors Jennifer Clary, Director of
ICA Past Presidents and Board Members Communications for SMTD –
ICA Honorary Members Alan Stanek and Colorado State University – School of
Charles West, 50th Anniversary Video Music, Theatre, and Dance
Project Corry Petersen, Band Director, Timnath
ClarinetFest® 2023 Artistic Director, Middle-High School
Wesley Ferreira Andrea Frost, Band Director, Timnath
ClarinetFest® 2023 Artistic Leadership Middle-High School
Team, Jana Starling, Copper Ferreira, Aaron Herman, Band Director, Fossil
Emily Kerski, and Joshua Gardner Ridge High School
Jennifer Reeves, Volunteer Coordinator, Amy Martell and Rita Ayers,
ClarinetFest® 2023 HelmsBriscoe
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE CLARINETFEST® 2023 SPONSORS!

Sustaining Sponsors B. Corbin Clarinet Products
Buffet Crampon Royal Global
F. Arthur Uebel RZ Clarinets
Vandoren
Chalumeau Sponsors
Altissimo Sponsors ALRY Publications
Chedeville Lisa’s Clarinet Shop
D’Addario Midwest Musical Imports
Henri Selmer Paris United States Marine Corps Music Program
Rovner
Silverstein Supporting Sponsors
Yamaha Colorado State University – School of Music,
Theatre, and Dance
Clarion Sponsors Schmitt Music Clarinet Gallery
Backun Musical Services Schmitt Music Piano Gallery Denver
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GENERAL INFORMATION & PROCEDURES
• Conference identification is required for ALL events.
• Photography, sound recording, video recording, and/or broadcasting of ClarinetFest®
performances and/or presentations is prohibited; The only exception will be for
photography by the official credentialed ICA photographer and members of the staff
and social media team.
• Please silence all cell phones, pagers, watch alarms and any other electronic devices
during performances.
• Latecomers to performances should seat themselves between movements or as allowed
by performance hall staff and conference volunteers.
• Please refrain from playing or speaking loudly in hallway areas as the sound may carry
into the performances spaces and disrupt the events.
ICA VALUES STATEMENT

The International Clarinet Association is committed to fostering a safe and comfortable
environment for all its officers, employees, members, performers, students, vendors,
business associates, and visitors who attend or participate in any ICA-sponsored event or
activity. This means that all participants are treated with courtesy, fairness, and mutual
respect while participating in ICA events. Accordingly, the ICA requires its members and
affiliates to maintain the highest standard of professional conduct and personal integrity
while attending any event or activity sponsored by the ICA.
ICA STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The ICA promotes clarinetists from all backgrounds coming together for inspiration and
for cultivating personal, professional, and artistic excellence, in furtherance of its Mission
Statement. All members, employees and participants are responsible for fostering a climate
of mutual respect at all ICA events by nurturing an atmosphere that promotes equal
opportunity and prohibits discriminatory practices and treatment. The ICA is committed
to protecting such an atmosphere for all the participants at its events.
ICA POLICY PROHIBITING HARASSMENT AND DISCRIMINATION

The ICA prohibits any forms of harassment, discrimination, or bullying on the basis of
an individual’s actual or perceived race/ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
religion, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or any other protected class
pursuant to applicable law, in its workplace or at any ICA function or event. Harassment
is any behavior that causes distress, feelings of a lack of safety, or actual physical harm.
This policy is mandatory for all officers, employees, members, performers, students,
vendors, business associates, and visitors. Offending persons will be subject to appropriate
disciplinary or legal action. Such disciplinary action may be, for example, termination
of a business relationship, termination of membership and/or ineligibility to participate
in future ICA events, and/or termination of employment, depending on the status of the
offender and the nature and severity of the offense.
As an organization committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of its members,
the ICA has a procedure in place, specified in its Bylaws, to terminate a membership when
the Board of Directors, in concert with the Ethics Board, determines that the purposes of
the Corporation are adversely affected by a member’s conduct. In all such cases, the process
provided in the ICA Bylaws shall be followed.
If any member or participant has experienced or is experiencing any conduct
prohibited by this policy, a Director should be notified immediately and an investigation
into the incident will be conducted. Any employee experiencing conduct in violation of
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this policy can notify a Director without fear of reprisal or retaliation, as any reprisal or
retaliation regarding a good faith complaint is strictly prohibited.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The ICA acknowledges that ClarinetFest® 2023 is being held on the traditional and
unceded territories of the Ute, Cheyenne, and Arapaho Peoples. We also recognize the
48 contemporary Indigenous Tribes and Nations who have historically called Colorado
home. We pay our respects to Elders past, present, and future, and to all those who have
stewarded the land and water for generations.
May this acknowledgment express the ICA’s commitment to grow and deepen its
relationships with the vibrant Indigenous communities.
CLARINET LEARNING COMMUNITY AT

CLARINETFEST® 2023
The Clarinet Learning Community at ClarinetFest® is structured to organize and feature all pedagogy
clinics, seminars, lectures, workshops, and master classes. All CLC events are open to anyone but are
designed for a specific target population.
CLC LEVELS:
Level 1 – Beginner/Intermediate
Level 2 – College/Advanced
Level 3 – ALL
PED – Pedagogy Exchange
H&W – Health and Wellness
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023
SALON A SALON B SALON D WESTCLIFF WESTMINSTER
(MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) BALLROOM
(WESTIN)
11:00 AM
11:15 AM Registration in
11:30 AM Westin main lobby
11:45 AM
12:00 PM ClarinetFest® 2023
12:15 PM begins at 1:00pm
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
01:00 PM Ricardo Morales Diana Gallegos
01:15 PM David Cook, Joanna McCoskey
Joshua Gardner, Wiltshire, Kelli Ray
Stefanie Gardner
01:30 PM
01:45 PM
02:00 PM Thomas Wilson,
02:15 PM Andrew DeBoer Madelyn Moore,
02:30 PM Vanguel Tangarov, Michael Bartnik, Tim
02:45 PM Philippe Cuper, Andre Haas
03:00 PM Moisan, David Gould Riley Braase, Catherine Wood
03:15 PM Anthony Aguayo,
03:30 PM Kellan Toohey,
03:45 PM Pamela Diaz
04:00 PM Suzanne Tirk Henry Caceres (Forward
04:15 PM Jorge Variego 4 Clarinet Quartet)
04:30 PM
04:45 PM Shawn Copeland (Velez

Clarinet Quartet)
05:00 PM ClarinetFest® at 5
05:15 PM Recital
05:30 PM Boris Allakhverdyan
05:45 PM
06:00 PM
06:15 PM
06:30 PM
06:45 PM
07:00 PM
07:15 PM
07:30 PM
07:45 PM
08:00 PM Clarinet Quintet Concert:
08:30 PM Piero Vincenti, Raquel
09:00 PM Contreras, Mariam
09:30 PM Adam, Philippe Cuper,
Dalí Quartet
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023
THE LAKE HOUSE WAVERLY (WESTIN) WINDSOR (WESTIN) LONG’S PEAK (WESTIN)
(WESTIN)
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
01:00 PM Christy Banks, Soo Goh, and
01:15 PM Jessica Lindsey
01:30 PM
01:45 PM ICA Research
02:00 PM Competition Finalists
02:15 PM Presenters:
02:30 PM Anderson César Alves (Brazil),
02:45 PM Gregory Barrett (USA), Riley Amy McCann, Caitlin Beare
03:00 PM Brase (USA), Cecilia Kang
03:15 PM (USA), Shannon McDonald
03:30 PM (USA), Charlotte MacDonald
03:45 PM (USA), Xuan Qin (China)
04:00 PM
04:15 PM Competition Coordinator:
04:30 PM Cassie Keogh ICA Professors Clarinet Choir
Rehearsal
Judges:
Sarah Manasreh, Jackie
McIlwain, Severine Sierens
04:45 PM
05:00 PM
05:15 PM
05:30 PM
05:45 PM
06:00 PM ICA 50th Anniversary Banquet
06:15 PM (Tickets can be purchased
06:30 PM with registration.
06:45 PM Limited seating, plan to
07:00 PM purchase and register early)
07:15 PM
07:30 PM
07:45 PM
08:00 PM
08:30 PM
09:00 PM
09:30 PM
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023

SALON A SALON B SALON D WESTCLIFF WESTMINSTER MEADOWBROOK
(MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) BALLROOM (WESTIN)
(WESTIN)
8:00 AM Clarinet Enthusiast
Daily Warmup
8:15 AM
8:30 AM Katherine Breeden, Sponsor Session:
8:45 AM Asher Carlson, Wellness Chedeville
9:00 AM Elisabeth Stimpert, Masterclass with Deborah Bish,
9:15 AM Mauricio Murcia Shawn Copeland Gi-Hyun Sunwoo
9:30 AM CLC H&W
9:45 AM Dimitry
10:00 AM Robert Spring Wonkak Kim Perevertailenko,
10:15 AM Tribute Concert Guiseppe Lentini
10:30 AM
10:45 AM Laura DeLuca & Danielle Woolery Sponsor Session:
11:00 AM string quartet (Minerva Quartet) San Fransisco Buffet Crampon
11:15 AM Conservatory of Music
11:30 AM Getting the Clarinet Ensemble,
11:45 AM Most Out of Your Coro de Clarinetes de
Degree – 1 México
12:00 PM ClarinetFest at Noon
12:15 PM Bridge & Wolak
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
01:00 PM
01:15 PM Jack Liang, Pedagody Pathways: Masterclass with
01:30 PM Sarah Manasreh Jerome Simas Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr Maria Du Toit
01:45 PM with Kimberly Cole
02:00 PM Luevano
CLC 3
02:15 PM
02:30 PM Cecilia Kang Jim Logan, Javier Amicitia Duo:
02:45 PM Elizondo, Carrie Diane Barger,
03:00 PM RavenStem, Adria Denise Gainey Sponsor Session:
03:15 PM Sutherland, Corey Vandoren
Mackey, Jeremy
Reynolds
03:30 PM Sponsor Session:
03:45 PM Uebel Clarinets The Miami Quartet, Gonzalo Florez Masterclass with
Danny Goldman Eagle Clarinet Quartet Virginia MacDonald
04:00 PM
04:15 PM
04:30 PM
04:45 PM
05:15 PM Carlos Ferreira,
05:30 PM James Campbell,
05:45 PM Mary Alice Druhan
08:00 PM Evening Band Concert

08:30 PM Nadia Sofokleous,
09:00 PM Ecesu Sertesen,
09:30 PM Alcides Rodriguez
THE LAKE WAVERLY WINDSOR FLATIRONS LONG’S PEAK SOUTH
HOUSE (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) COURTYARD
(WESTIN, OUTDOORS)
8:00 AM ICA Professors
Clarinet Choir
8:15 AM Reheaersal
8:30 AM Vanessa Klassen, Trevor Davis, David Young Artist
8:45 AM Mary Alice Druhan Odom, Kylie Stultz- Competition Semi-
9:00 AM Christine Damm Dessent Finals
9:15 AM CLC 3
9:30 AM Judges: ICA Enthusiasts
9:45 AM Rachel Yoder Cecilia Kang (USA), Choir Rehearsal
10:00 AM Virginia Figueiredo Julianne Kirk Doyle
10:15 AM Katrina Clements (USA), Christine
10:30 AM CLC 2 Carter (Canada),
10:45 AM Sarah Jaegers, Scot Humes (USA)
11:00 AM Amy McCann William Hayter, ICA Festival Choir
11:15 AM CLC 3 Gloria Ines Orozco Coordinator: Cathy Rehearsal
11:30 AM Dorado Wood
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM ICA College Choir
12:45 PM Rehearsal
01:00 PM Christopher
01:15 PM Mothersole Todd Marcus Demonstration &
01:30 PM CLC 3 Cascadia Clarinet Open Masterclass with
01:45 PM Quartet, Natalie Szabo
02:00 PM Sarah Watts, Bill Kirkley, Hannah Orchestral Audition ICA High School
Gregory Oakes Weller Competition Choir Rehearsal
02:15 PM Kathryn Vetter,
02:30 PM Francisco Javier de Judges: Natalie Szabo
02:45 PM Alba, Eric Mandat Yehuda Gilad,
03:00 PM Stefanie Gardner, Ixi Chen, Tzuying
03:15 PM Tom Puwalski Martin Van Huang, Radovan
CLC 3 Klompenberg, Cavallin
Season Cowley
03:30 PM Coordinator: Jackie
03:45 PM Glazier
04:00 PM Christine Carter

04:15 PM CLC 3
04:30 PM
04:45 PM
05:00 PM
05:15 PM
05:30 PM
05:45 PM
08:00 PM
08:30 PM
09:00 PM
09:30 PM
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023

SALON A SALON B SALON D WESTCLIFF WESTMINSTER MEADOWBROOK
(WESTIN)
7:00 AM
8:00 AM Wellness Class with Clarinet Enthusiast

Meghan Merciers Daily Warmup
8:30 AM Taylor Stirm, Robyn Jones,
8:45 AM Julianna Wellness Andrea Vos-Rochefort Marta Kania
Pierdomenico Masterclass with (TAMUK Clarinet
9:00 AM
Jackie McIlwain Choir), Catherine Wood
9:15 AM CLC H&W (Brandon University Pedagogy
Clarinet Choir) Committee
Session 1
CLC PED
9:30 AM Kathleen Jones,
9:45 AM Sarah Watts, Joshua Mietz
10:00 AM Jason Alder Radovan Cavallin, Anne Lepage
10:15 AM Kristine Dizon Stockhausen –
10:30 AM Thomas Piercy, Harlekin
David Gould Barbara Borowicz
10:45 AM Masterclass with
11:00 AM Masterclass: Clarinet Yehuda Gilad
Enthusiasts CLC 3
CLC 3
11:15 AM Getting the
11:30 AM Most Out of Your Timothy Bonefant,
Degree – 2 Nancy Williams
11:45 AM
12:30 PM Jaren Hinckley, Sarah
Watts, Jeff Anderle,
Jason Alder, Tzuying
Huang
01:00 PM Masterclass with
01:15 PM Xiaoting Ma Wenzel Fuchs Pedagogy
CLC 3 Committee
Session 2
CLC PED
01:30 PM Rebecca Rischin,
01:45 PM Mihael Paar Jana Starling, Wesley
02:00 PM Sponsor Session: Ferreira (LightBreak
RZ Clarinets Duo)
02:15 PM
02:30 PM Laura Grantier/ Colorado Clarinet Hour Sponsor Session:
02:45 PM Clarinet Quartet, Sponsor Session: Silverstein Ambipoly
Daniel Frazelle Patricola Concert
03:00 PM (Navy Band Clarinet
Quartet)
03:15 PM
03:30 PM Sponsor Session: Jonathan Russell
03:45 PM Abimael Toro, Stacey DiPaolo, D’Addario
04:00 PM Georgios Colleen White,
Georgiou, Olivia Meadows,
04:15 PM Firetruck Duo Vanessa Davis, Julia Lougheed (New
04:30 PM Jean-Guy Boisvert Works Project)
CLC PED
04:45 PM
05:30 PM Mark Nuccio,
Maria du Toit
08:00 PM Evening Jazz Concert

08:30 PM Tad Calcara, Todd
Marcus, Virginia
09:00 PM MacDonald
09:30 PM
THE LAKE WAVERLY WINDSOR FLATIRONS LONG’S PEAK WESTIN
HOUSE (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) BOARDROOM
(WESTIN)
7:00 AM State Chairs
Meeting
8:00 AM ICA Professors
Clarinet Choir
8:30 AM Jessica Lindsey Reheaersal
8:45 AM CLC 3 Jacob Moyer,
9:00 AM Dawn Lindblade-
Evans
9:15 AM Kornel Wolak
CLC 2
9:30 AM ICA Enthusiasts

9:45 AM Choir Rehearsal
10:00 AM Vanessa Davis, Jerome Simas
10:15 AM Morii Duo (Richard CLC 2 Jeremy Eig,
Ferrarelli & Lindsey Severine Sierens
10:30 AM Hutchinson),
10:45 AM Kelsey Paquin
11:00 AM ICA Festival Choir
Rehearsal
11:15 AM Todd Marcus

11:30 AM CLC 2
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:30 PM ICA College Choir
Rehearsal
01:00 PM Julia Lougheed, Luca Saracca, Maryanne Lacaille, High School

01:15 PM Grace Talaski Caroline Hartig Elizabeth Gunlogson Competition
Judges:
Radovan Cavallin,
Cecilia Kang,
01:30 PM Deborah Bish
01:45 PM Jackie McIlwain (Florida State
02:00 PM Maureen Hurd CLC H&W University), Luis ICA High School
Hause, Andy Viquez (University Choir Rehearsal
02:15 PM of South Dakota)
Hudson
02:30 PM George Stoffan Sponsor Session:
02:45 PM CLC 3 Yamaha Coordinator:
Jesse Krebs
03:00 PM
03:15 PM Tyler Guzman, Lara Mitofsky Neuss Kjell Fagéus,
03:30 PM Sarah Manasreh CLC 3 Pei-Lun Tsai
03:45 PM ALT Social Media Country Chairs
04:00 PM Recognition Meeting
Run by Eddy
04:15 PM Vanoosthuyse
04:30 PM (International VP)
04:45 PM
05:00 PM
05:30 PM
08:00 PM
08:30 PM
09:00 PM
09:30 PM
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023

8:00 AM Wellness Class with Clarinet Enthusiast

Shawn Copeland Daily Warmup
8:15 AM CLC H&W
8:30 AM Osiris Molina
8:45 AM Wellness Masterclass
Bill Conable
9:00 AM CLC H&W The First Denver Julia Heinen,
9:15 AM Clarinet Conferences – Scot Humes
Celebratory Session
9:30 AM Melanie Bourassa, Rocco
9:45 AM Parisi, Lara Mitofsky
Neuss, Anthony Costa
10:00 AM Sponsor Session: Selmer
10:15 AM
10:30 AM Kip Franklin
10:45 AM Thomas Piercy
11:00 AM David Saull Lecture Rick Kissinger
11:15 AM CLC 3 (Licorice-Sticks Clarinet ICA Composition
Orchestra), Cecilia Kang Competition winning
11:30 AM (LSU Clarinet Ensemble) composiitions
11:45 AM
12:15 PM Brazilian Choro Music
Lucas Andrade
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
01:00 PM Keith Northover Military Band Audition ICA Past Presidents’
01:15 PM Masterclass Session
CLC 2
01:45 PM Royal Global
02:00 PM Carlos Ferreira
02:30 PM ClarinetFest ICA Choirs Backun
02:45 PM Francisco Ivan Fuentes, Performances:
Jenny Maclay, Lucas Amateur, High School,
03:00 PM College, Professors, Sponsor Session:
Gianini B. Corbin
Festival
03:15 PM
03:30 PM Jonatas Oliveira (“Sopros
03:45 PM de PE” Quartet), Micheal Christopher Nichols,
Scheuerman, Janeen Jaren Hinckley,
04:00 PM Friedrichs (USAF Clarinet Lori Ardovino
Quartet)
04:15 PM
04:30 PM
04:45 PM
05:30 PM Julian Bliss
05:45 PM
06:00 PM ICA Awards
06:30 PM
07:00 PM
07:30 PM
08:00 PM Evening Orchestra Concert
08:30 PM Wenzel Fuchs, Maria Du
Toit, Bharat Chandra,
09:00 PM Jeremy Reynolds,
09:30 PM Taig Egan
MEADOWBROOK THE LAKE WAVERLY WINDSOR FLATIRONS LONG’S PEAK GRAY’S
(WESTIN) HOUSE (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) PEAK
(WESTIN)
8:00 AM ICA Enthusiasts
Choir Rehearsal
8:15 AM
8:30 AM Calvin Falwell U.S. Army
8:45 AM (University of South Clarinet
Florida Quartet
9:00 AM Clarinet Ensemble) Young Artist U.S. Army
9:15 AM Nicholas Competition Band
Councilor, Finals Auditions/
9:30 AM Julianne Doyle, Jean-Guy Boisvert, ICA Festival Coaching
Christine Hoerning Christine Carter Catherine Choir Rehearsal
9:45 AM Conlin Judges:
James Campbell
10:00 AM Christopher Suling Tseng (Canada), Linda
10:15 AM Mothersole Bartley (USA),
CLC 3 Yehuda Gilad
10:30 AM (USA), Barbara
10:45 AM Masterclass with Jessica Pollack, Maggie Borowicz
Ecesu Sertesen Ian Tyson, Jason Greenwood, (Poland)
11:00 AM ICA College Choir
CLC 3 Alder Riley Braase Coordinator: Rehearsal
11:15 AM CLC PED Cathy Wood
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
12:00 PM
12:15 PM
12:30 PM ICA High School
12:45 PM Choir Rehearsal
01:00 PM Friedrich
01:15 PM Pfatschbacher Chastine
CLC 3 Hofmeister,
01:30 PM Rocco Parisi
01:45 PM
02:00 PM ICA General Meeting
02:15 PM Laura Grantier John Harden
02:30 PM (Arcane Reed
Quintet), Eric
02:45 PM Schultz, Amy
03:00 PM Jeff Anderle, Humberd
Jackie Glazier (Civitasolis
Reed Quintet)
03:15 PM
03:30 PM Eddy
03:45 PM Masterclass with Vanoosthuyse
Greg Raden CLC 3
04:00 PM CLC 3
04:15 PM
04:30 PM
04:45 PM
05:00 PM
05:30 PM
05:45 PM
06:00 PM
06:30 PM
07:00 PM
07:30 PM
08:00 PM
08:30 PM
09:00 PM
09:30 PM
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE
SUNDAY, JULY 9, 2023

(MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) (MARRIOTT) BALLROOM
(WESTIN)
8:00 AM Wellness Class with Clarinet Enthusiast Daily
Aileen Razey Warmup
8:30 AM Danielle Woolery
8:45 AM Wellness Masterclass (The Texas Woman’s
9:00 AM with Shawn Copeland, University Clarinet Choir)
Jackie McIlwain, Bill & Dawn McConkie
9:15 AM Alexander Bedenko (The Emporia State
Conable
CLC H&W University Clarinet Choir)
9:30 AM
9:45 AM
10:00 AM Rongbing Shen, Audrey Miller, Sandra
10:15 AM Meghan Merciers, Shawn Copeland (Tosca Matthew Nelson, Kyle Mosteller, Dahre Miller
10:30 AM Cassie Keogh Duo), Kimberly Fullerton Thiago Ancelmo (Aggies Rowan, Dana Sloter,
(Duo Zida), Jennifer Clarinet Choir) Lisa Kachouee
10:45 AM
Reeves
11:00 AM
11:15 AM
11:30 AM Allison Storochuk,
11:45 AM Joshua Phillips (Orange Amy Guffey
12:00 PM Martin Castillos, County Clarinet Consort)
12:15 PM Alondra Nina Meneces
12:30 PM Alfredo Ramirez
12:45 PM CLC 3
01:00 PM Pamela Schuller,
01:15 PM Shannon Thompson Jeremy Wohletz
01:30 PM Carmen Borregales
01:45 PM
02:00 PM Tyler Guzmán (Prickly
02:15 PM Tarjama Ensemble Pear Clarinet Ensemble),
02:30 PM Madelyn Moore, NMSU
Clarinet Choir
02:45 PM
MEADOWBROOK THE LAKE HOUSE WAVERLY WINDSOR
(WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN) (WESTIN)
8:00 AM
8:30 AM Laura Grantier (ICA Utah

8:45 AM Chapter Clarinet Choir), Mark
9:00 AM Cramer (Tennessee Tech Army Band Auditions
Clarinet Choir)
9:15 AM
9:30 AM Season Cowley, Taylor Barlow Gabrielle Baffoni (Pan Pacific

9:45 AM Ensemble)
10:00 AM Alan Woy (Eastman-Rochester
10:15 AM New Horizons Clarinet Choir), Laura McLaughlin,
10:30 AM Sunshine Simmons (UNF Amanda Morrison,
Clarinet Choir) Laura Wiarda, David Brian
10:45 AM Christine Hoerning
(Crane Clarinet Choir) Vrablic
11:00 AM
11:15 AM Helen Goode-Castro (Bob Cole CLC 3
11:30 AM Conservatory Clarinet Choir),
11:45 AM U.S. Army Clarinet Ensemble Navy Band Auditions
12:00 PM Patrick Englert
12:15 PM CLC 2
12:30 PM
12:45 PM
01:00 PM Army Band Auditions
01:15 PM
01:30 PM Shutterspeed Duo, Thomas
01:45 PM Sanders, Aileen Razey
02:00 PM Alan Goral
02:15 PM (Ambler Clarinet Choir)
02:30 PM
02:45 PM
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PREVIOUS CONFERENCE LOCATIONS
1974 USA – Denver, Colorado 1999 BELGIUM – Ostende
1975 USA – Denver, Colorado 2000 USA – Norman, Oklahoma
1976 USA – Denver, Colorado 2001 USA – New Orleans,
1977 USA – Denver, Colorado Louisiana
1978 CANADA – Toronto 2002 SWEDEN – Stockholm
1979 USA – Denver, Colorado 2003 USA – Salt Lake City, Utah
1980 USA – Denver, Colorado 2004 USA – Washington, D.C.

1981 FRANCE – Paris 2005 JAPAN – Tokyo/Tama
1982 USA – Denver, Colorado 2006 USA – Atlanta, Georgia
1983 USA – Denver, Colorado 2007 CANADA – Vancouver
1984 ENGLAND – London 2008 USA – Kansas City, Missouri
1985 USA – Oberlin, Ohio 2009 PORTUGAL – Porto
1986 USA – Seattle, Washington 2010 USA – Austin, Texas
1987 USA – Urbana-Champaign, 2011 USA – Los Angeles,
Illinois California
1988 USA – Richmond, Virginia 2012 USA – Lincoln, Nebraska
1989 USA – Minneapolis 2013 ITALY – Assisi
Minnesota 2014 USA – Baton Rouge,
1990 CANADA – Quebec City Louisiana
1991 USA – Flagstaff, Arizona 2015 SPAIN – Madrid
1992 USA – Cincinnati, Ohio 2016 USA – Lawrence, Kansas
1993 BELGIUM – Ghent 2017 USA – Orlando, Florida
1994 USA – Chicago, Illinois 2018 BELGIUM – Ostende
1995 USA – Tempe, Arizona 2019 USA – Knoxville, Tennessee
1996 FRANCE – Paris 2021 Virtual
1997 USA – Lubbock, Texas 2022 USA – Reno, Nevada
1998 USA – Columbus, Ohio 2023 USA – Denver, Colorado
FUTURE CONFERENCE LOCATIONS

2024 IRELAND – Dublin
2025 USA – Fort Worth, Texas
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B. Corbin Clarinet Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 401, 403, 405
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DC Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
Earspasm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1006-1008
Edizioni Musicali Eufonia. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607
F. Arthur Uebel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 301, 400, 402
Flesher-Hinton Music Co.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 902
Gleichweit Mouthpieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1003
Groth Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 809, 810, 811
Henri Selmer Paris. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501, 503, 505, 507
ICA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 803
Lee Livengood Mouthpieces. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 907
LefreQue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 908
Légère Reeds Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1002, 1004
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104, 106, 108
Lohff and Pfeiffer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1010, 1012, 1014
L. Rossi Clarinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1011
Luyben Music Shop, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207, 306
Marca Reeds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 913-915
Midwest Musical Imports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 412, 413
Moe-Bleichner Music Distribution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208, 311
Moe Custom Clarinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
Musicians’ Health Lab Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 816
North Country Winds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313, 411
Patricola Fratelli. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 605
Pereira 3D Clarinet Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1405
Precision Reed Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1400
Professional Wind Instrument Consultants of New Jersey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 904
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Protec. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 705
Pyne Clarion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1505
ReedGeek, Inc.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 910
Rice Clarinet Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1013, 1015
Rodriguez Musical Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1402, 1404
Rovner Products. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Royal Global. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500, 502, 504
RZ Clarinets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 604, 606
Schmitt Music Company Clarinet Gallery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 903-905
Shine Clarinets/ The Horn Doctor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 802
Silverstein Works. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300, 302, 304
Summerhays Music Orem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 909
The Reed Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1503
Thompson Music Clarinet Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 911
US Army Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 804
US Marine Corps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 805
US Navy Fleet Bands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 806, 807
Weiner Music. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 817
Wiseman Cases Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800, 801
Yamaha Corporation of America. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204, 206, 107
ZAC Ligatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 609
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AGENDA
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5
1:00 PM – The Lake House (Westin)
SPATIAL FORCES DUO & BATIK QUARTET (USA)
As They Flitter Hither and Thither Richard Belcastro (b. 1976)
for two clarinets and fixed media
*premiere performance*
Spatial Forces Duo:
Christy Banks, clarinet
Jessica Lindsey, clarinet
A Wealden Suite for four clarinets Ruth Gipps (1921-1999)
II. Allegretto scherzando
Black, White, Colour! Emily Joy Sullivan (b. 1987)
Batik Quartet:
Christy Banks
Timothy Bonenfant
Soo Goh
Michelle Kiec
1:00 PM – Salon D (Marriott)

RICARDO MORALES
the dream forgotten Jacob Bancks (b. 1982)
After Conrad Aiken
*world premiere*
Fantaisie Italienne Marc Delmas
Joyful Clarinet Trio Sonia I. Morales-Matos
*world premiere*
Ricardo Morales, clarinet
Xiaoting Ma, clarinet
Bojana Kragulj, clarinet
Suyeon Kim, piano
Ricardo Morales’s appearance is sponsored by F. Arthur Uebel Klarinetten
1:00 PM – Westcliff (Marriott)

ORIGINAL CLARINET WORKS BY LIVING ECUADORIAN COMPOSERS
Sonatina Litoral David Díaz Loyola
Un preludio al pasado
El Arrullo
Presto final
Bagatela op. 49 para clarinete solo Ricardo Monteros
El Saltamontes Andino Sixto Gallegos
28 | CL ARINE TF EST 2 0 2 3®
Se va con algo mío Gerardo Guevara
Diana Gallegos (Ecuador), clarinet
Chinatsu Maeda, piano
Diana Gallegos’s appearance is sponsored by IFCI
1:15 PM – Salon A (Marriott)

JOSHUA GARDNER, STEFANIE GARDNER & THE APPIAN DUO:
CELEBRATING THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE (USA)
A Million Ways for clarinet, bass clarinet, and piano Alyssa Morris (b. 1984)
I. Butterflies
II. In Dreams
III. Longing
V. Singing Skyward
*world premiere*
Égide Duo
Joshua Gardner, clarinet
Stefanie Gardner, bass clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
Joshua and Stefanie Gardner’s appearance is sponsored by Henri Selmer Paris and Silverstein Works
Unintentional Dances Whitney E. George (b. 1986)
i. Refuse to Die [Tango]
ii. There I am a Lie [Scherzo]
iii. As if Standing on Fishes [Waltz]
iv. The Wingbeats of Your Flight [Two-Step]
Old Town Junk Garrett Gillingham (b. 1987)
*world premiere*
David Cook, clarinet
Emily Grabinski Conklin, piano
David Cook’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon, Silverstein Works,
Millikin University, Grand Rapids Community College
1:15 PM – Salon B (Marriott)

“HIGH MEETS LOW” (USA)
bAss AcKwards (2022) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
Dragon’s Breath (2019) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
Joanna McCoskey Wiltshire, clarinet and bass clarinet
Roddy Terrell, clarinet and baritone saxophone
Hockets for Two Voices (2019) Meara O’Reilly (b. 1982)
Kelli Ray, clarinet
Blake Adams, alto saxophone
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AGENDA – WEDNESDAY, JULY 5, 2023
1:45 PM – Waverly (Westin)
ICA RESEARCH COMPETITION
Anderson César Alves: Embodiment Consciousness in Music Performance Pedagogy
Gregory Barrett: Jean Sibelius’s Symphonies: Manuscript Discoveries for Clarinetists
Riley Braase: Nielsen and Neuroscience: Using Research-Based Strategies to Prepare Carl Nielsen’s
Concerto for Clarinet
Cecilia Kang and Shannon McDonald: Enhancing Rhythmic Literacy in the Clarinet Studio
Charlotte MacDonald: The Sum of Its Parts: Notational Systems in Demi-clarinet Repertoire
Xuan Qin: The Evolution of Elliott Carter’s Compositional Approach and Style of Late Clarinet Music

WIND CHAMBER MUSIC: A REFLECTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE,
OUR NATIONAL PARKS, WINTER …AND A SURPRISE!
The Wildflower Quintet Jenni Brandon
I. Wildflowers
II. Wild Rose and Butterfly
III. The Hummingbird
IV. Indian Paintbrush
V. Summer Garden
Æther Quintet (USA):
Thomas Wilson, clarinet Ricardo Martínez, Saxophone
Keith Northover, bass clarinet Conor Bell, Bassoon
Kathleen Carter Bell, Oboe
Labyrinth Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
I. Chasm
IV. Phantom Ranch
VI. Night Sky
VII. Carved
RMNP Ecologies Daniel More (b. 1981)
II. sub alpine tundra skitters
White Sands Jacob Dalager (b. 1987)
II. Critters
III. Blood Moon
IV. Sledding
The Violetta Duo (USA):
Madelyn Moore, clarinet
Dorothy Glick Maglione, flute
Little Suite for Winter for Bb Clarinet and Tuba Peter Schickele (b. 1935)
1. Fantasia
2. Blues Bounce
3. Lullaby
4. Rondo
5. Traveling Music
Michael Bartnik, clarinet
Jason Ladd, tuba
Invention on Mozart’s 11-Tone Surprise Daniel Dorff (b. 1956)
*world premiere*
Tim Haas, clarinet
Katrina King, flute

CLARINET, FLUTE & MARIMBA BY FEMALE COMPOSERS (USA)
Beneath a Canopy of Wings Ellen Ruth Harrison (b. 1956)
I. The Nightbird’s Song
II. The Piper at the Gate of Dawn
III. A Thousand Farewells
All That Remains Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
I. Faith
II. Hope
III. Love
*world premiere*
Andrew DeBoer, clarinet
Ginny Hudson, flute
Tommy Dobbs, marimba
Andrew DeBoer’s appearance is sponsored by the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith

BEETHOVEN LIKE NEVER BEFORE! – VANGUEL TANGAROV,
PHILIPPE CUPER, ANDRE MOISAN, DAVID GOULD
Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, Op. 16 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
I. Grave – Allegro ma non troppo arr. Matt Johnston
II. Andante cantabile
III. Rondo: Allegro ma non troppo
Vanguel Tangarov (USA), Eb Clarinet
Philippe Cuper (France), Bb Clarinet
Andre Moisan (Canada), Basset Horn
David Gould (USA), bass clarinet
Ekaterina Tangarova, piano
Vanguel Tangarov’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon & Vandoren
2:45 PM – Windsor (Westin)

REEDS GALORE!
Papilionian Dance for Oboe, Clarinet, and English Horn Gary Powell Nash (b. 1964)
Wind Trio, 2011 Andrea Daly
“Larkspur” Prelude and Scherzo for Woodwind Trio Johnathan Posthuma (b. 1989)
*world premiere*
Larkspur Reed Trio (USA):
Amy McCann, clarinet Stephanie Carlson, Oboe Susan Miranda, English horn
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Suite pour trio d’anches Alexandre Tansman (1897-1986)
I. Dialogue
II. Scherzino
III. Aria
IV. Finale
Explain Yourself Viet Cuong (b. 1990)
Caitlin Beare, clarinet
Rachel Messing, Oboe
Scott Pool, Bassoon
Alaina de Bellevue, piano

RAMIREZ TANGO QUINTET
Immigration Suite for Tango Quintet Luis Ramirez (b. 1992)
II. Choque
III. Zozobra
VI. Espera
VII. Infierno
IX. Sola
X. Insidia
*world premiere of arrangement*
Ramirez Tango Quintet:
Catherine Wood (Canada), clarinet
Jenny Maclay (USA), clarinet
Christopher Kirkpatrick (USA), bass clarinet
Laura Jones, cello
Luis Ramirez, piano

UNO, DOS, TRIO, CINCO….WINDS, VOICE & PIANO (USA)
Estudio de Pregón Daniel Cueto (b. 1986)
Lihué, dulce lihué Federico Nuñez (b. 1976)
Cabangueando Samuel Robles (b. 1974)
Fuego en el Bosque Samuel Robles (b. 1974)
Anthony Aguayo, clarinet
Six Duos for Clarinet and Bassoon Martínez Serrano (b. 1977)
Duasteco
Duosteño
Duadrilla*
Duanzón*
Duajeño*
Duasillo*
*world premiere*
Riley Braase, clarinet
Alfredo Bonilla, Bassoon
Trio for Oboe, Clarinet, and Piano David Mullikin (b. 1955)
I
II
III
IV
Newly Commissioned
Kellan Toohey, clarinet
Brittany Bonner, Oboe
Suyeon Kim, piano
Gratias, agimus tibi David Volk (b. 1968)
Pamela Diaz, clarinet Cody Saunders, tenor
Daryll Stevens, clarinet David Volk, piano
Jennifer Bruton, soprano

LATIN AMERICAN ENSEMBLE MUSIC: HENRY CACERES, FORWARD 4 CLARINET QUARTET &
THE SNOW COLLEGE CLARINET ENSEMBLE (USA), THE VELEZ QUARTET
Klezmer Dances Giora Feidman (b. 1936)
re-arranged for Clarinet Ensemble and Solo Clarinet by Dr. Henry Caceres
Tango for Ben Alexis Ciesla (b. 1967)
Vals Venezolano Paquito D’Rivera (b. 1948)
arr. John Gibson
Candide Overture Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
arr. John Romano
Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Clarinet Ensemble Michele Mangani (b. 1966)
I. Movement 1
Dr. Henry Caceres, solo
Forward 4 Clarinet Quartet:
Dr. Madeleine LeBaron, Bb/Eb clarinets Samuel Noyce, Bb Clarinet
Erin Voellinger, Bb Clarinet Dr. Henry Caceres, Bb/Eb and bass clarinet
Snow College Clarinet Ensemble:
(Invited to play with the Forward 4 Clarinet Quartet)
Thomas Madison, Mardesich Logan, Bass Clarinet Sowby Noah, Bb Clarinet
contra alto clarinet Blosch Makayla, Bb Clarinet *Andrea Galiz (Venezuela) invited,
Draper Abigail, Bass Clarinet Blosch Alec, Basset Horn Bb Clarinet
Peterson Douglas, Bb Clarinet Price Kierra, Bb Clarinet *Melanie Pherson-Noyce
Rasmussen Josh, Bb Clarinet Saeva Alec, Bb Clarinet invited, Bb Clarinet
Lewellen Emilie, Bb Clarinet Smith Hyrum, Bb Clarinet
Snow College Clarinet Ensemble playing two pieces with the
Forward 4 clarinet quartet is sponsored by Snow College Utah
Dr. Henry Caceres is a Uebel Clarinet Artist
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Sonic Flare Carlos Velez (b. 1980)
Caricatures for Clarinet Quartet Carlos Velez (b. 1980)
I. Sampler Platter
II. Dimitri’s Doleful Dirge
III. Blague (Joke)
IV. What Bartok Secretly Wanted to Publish
Velez Clarinet Quartet:
Lynn Musco, clarinet Jessica Speak, clarinet
Shawn Copeland, clarinet Christopher Kirkpatrick, bass clarinet
Shawn L. Copeland’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon, Gonzalez Reeds, Silverstein Works

DUO IONA: CLARINET & TRUMPET
Puirt-á-Beul Brooke Joyce (b. 1973)
I. Strathspey
II. Reel
III. Jig
Dance Set Marvin Lamb (b. 1946)
I. A Tango of Fleeting Glances
II. Ballad for Ernesto
III. Stopping by the Carlyle
From Dusk to Dawn Elaine M. Ross
Duo Iona (USA):
Suzanne Tirk, clarinet
Richard Tirk, trumpet
Suzanne Tirk’s appearance is sponsored by University of Oklahoma

LATIN JAZZ COMBO
Malambo Jorge Variego (b. 1975)
Tango Blues Jorge Variego (b. 1975)
Tema de Manuel Jorge Variego (b. 1975)
Recompensa Jorge Variego (b. 1975)
Reencuentro Jorge Variego (b. 1975)
Domino Ensemble:
Jorge Variego (USA/Argentina), clarinet and compositions
Jack Roben, guitar
Rob Linton, bass
5:00 PM – Westminster Ballroom (Westin)
“CLARINETFEST® AT 5” – BORIS ALLAKHVERDYAN (RUSSIA/ARMENIA)
Three Preludes George Gershwin (1898-1937)
arr. by James Cohn
Première Rhapsodie Claude Debussy (1862-1918)
Pagina d’album Michele Mangani (b. 1966)
Blues Michele Mangani (b. 1966)
Pause
Introduction and Variations Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda (1801-1866)
Denneriana André Bloch (1873-1960)
Sholem-Alekhem, rov Feidman Béla Kovács (1937-2021)
Boris Allakhverdyan, clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
Boris Allakverdyan’s appearance is sponsored by Luyben Music, Buffet Crampon and Vandoren

ICA 50TH ANNIVERSARY BANQUET

EVENING CLARINET QUINTET CONCERT – PIERO VINCENTI, RAQUEL CONTREAS,
MARIAM ADAM, PHILIPPE CUPER, DALÍ QUARTET
ClariQuintet for clarinet and strings quartet Michele Mangani (b. 1966)
*world premiere*
Piero Vincenti (Italy), clarinet
Piero Vincenti’s appearance is sponsored by Daminelli, Vandoren, Backun, Accademia Italiana del Clarinetto
Quintet for Clarinet and String Quartet James Lee III (b. 1975)
1. Forgotten Emblems
2. Awashoha
3. Alas, my identity
4. Celebrated Emblems
Raquel Contreras (Mexico), clarinet
Raquel Contreras’s appearance is sponsored by Royal Global and Vandoren
In Praise of Josephine for clarinet and string quartet (2023) Scott McAllister (b. 1969)
*world premiere*
Mariam Adam (USA), clarinet
Mariam Adam’s appearance is sponsored by Selmer Paris, Vandoren USA
INTERMISSION
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Quintet in A, K581 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Allegro
Larghetto
Menuetto
Allegretto con Variazioni
Philippe Cuper, Clarinetist
Dalí Quartet:
Domenic Salerni, violin
Carlos Rubio, violin
Adriana Linares, viola
Jesus Morales, cello

8:00 AM – Salon D (Marriott)
CLARINET ENTHUSIAST DAILY WARMUP
8:30 AM – The Lake House (Westin)

ELECTRONIC POTPOURRI: VANESSA KLASSEN, MARY ALICE DRUHAN
Transplants: A Soundscape for Live Performer, Tape, and Visuals Elizabeth Raum (b. 1945)
Vanessa Klassen (Canada), clarinet
UNFLATTENING (2023) Ben Stonaker (b. 1981)
for amplified clarinet, audio playback, and live
microtonal web-synth audience improvisation
*world premiere*
Mary Alice Druhan (USA), clarinet
Ben Stonaker, auditory manipulator
Mary Alice Druhan’s appearance is sponsored by Backun Musical Services and Texas A&M University-Commerce
8:30 AM – Windsor (Westin)

TREVOR DAVIS, DAVID ODOM, KYLIE STULTZ-DESSENT & ERIK FRANKLIN (USA)
Aubade with Ashen Clouds, Scarlet Sky (2020) Oswald Huỳnh (b. 1997)
I. Smolder
II. Flames
III. Ashes
Trevor Davis, clarinet
Contrastes III pour clarinette et basson Eugène Bozza (1905-1991)
I. Moderato
II. Adagio
III. Andante
IV. Allegretto
V. Allegretto mosso
VI. Larghetto sostenuto
VII. Allegretto
VIII. Allegretto
DuoModo
David Odom, clarinet
Stephanie Patterson, Bassoon
Dark Embers (2011) for two bass clarinets Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
Kylie Stultz-Dessent, bass clarinet
Erik Franklin, bass clarinet
8:30 AM – Flatirons (Westin)

ICA YOUNG ARTISTS COMPETITION SEMI-FINALS
Nathan Landers (USA)
Erick Morales (USA)
Zhiwei Ni (USA)
João Soeiro (Portugal)
Shane Uhl (USA)
Hannah Weller (USA)
Marco Conti Bellocchi (ltaly)
Christopher Dechant (USA)
Anoushka Divekar (USA)
Melissa Frisch (USA)
Rafał Kleszcz (Poland)
Hyeokwoo Kweon (USA)
8:30 AM – Salon A (Marriott)

KATHERINE BREEDEN, ASHER CARLSON, ELISABETH STIMPERT (USA)
Misnomer Francisco Javier De Alba (b. 1994)
I
II
III
Katherine Breeden, clarinet
liveoak Tyler Kline (b. 1991)
*world premiere, bass version*
Asher Carlson, bass clarinet
Asher Carlson’s appearance is sponsored by University of South Florida
Las Dolly Sisters (2021) for clarinet in Bb and alto saxophone Gabriela Ortiz (b. 1964)
Elisabeth Stimpert, clarinet
Kyle Jones, alto saxophone
8:30 AM – Westcliff (Marriott)

SPONSOR SESSION – CHEDEVILLE
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AGENDA – THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023
8:45 AM – Salon B (Marriott)
CLC HEALTH AND WELLNESS EXPERT SOMATIC MASTERCLASS 1
H&W
Presenter: Shawn Copeland
9:00 AM – Waverly (Westin)

CLC 3 LECTURE: THE MUSIC & LIFE OF AN UNDERREPRESENTED COMPOSER
“Zenobia Powell Perry: Composer, Educator, Activist”
Presenter: Christine Damm (USA)

MUSIC FROM ACROSS CONTINENTS: DEBORAH BISH, GI-HYUN SUNWOO
“The Millennium Pine” for clarinet and piano Hyeri Kang (b. 1979)
*world premiere of version for clarinet and piano*
Time Pieces for clarinet and piano, Op.43 Robert Muczynski (1929-2010)
I. Allegro risoluto
II. Andante espressivo
III. Allegro moderato
IV. Introduction: Andante moto-Allegro energico
Gi-Hyun Sunwoo (Korea/Canada), clarinet
Grace Choi, piano
Executive (2010) Michele Mangani (b. 1966)
Fuzzy Bird Sonata (1991) Takashi Yoshimatsu (b. 1953)
I. Run, Bird
II. Sing, Bird
III. Fly, Bird
Deborah Bish (USA), clarinet
Deborah Bish’s appearance is sponsored by Backun

WORKS OF GRATITUDE AND APPRECIATION – RACHEL YODER (USA)
Evening Ritual (2019) William O. Smith (1926-2020)
I. Slow, Mysterious
II. Moderato
III. Moderate; Freely
IV. Angry; Freely
V. Moderato; Freely
Domestic Loops (2023) Rachel Yoder (b. 1981)

UKRAINIAN & ITALIAN WORKS FOR CLARINET AND PIANO
Melody from the film “The High Pass” Myroslav Skoryk (1938-2020)
The Play in D-Dur Ruslan Kashyrtsev (b. 1982)
Fantasy on the Ukrainian folk song “The Moon in the Sky” Myroslav Skoryk (1938-2020)
Dimitry Perevertailenko (USA/Ukraine), clarinet
Jooyeon Chang, piano
Dimitry Perevertailenko’s appearance is sponsored by Tarleton State University
Sonata in Mib Maggiore op.31 per clarinetto e pianoforte Giacomo Setaccioli (1868 -1925)
Giuseppe Lentini (Italy), clarinet

CELEBRATING PORTUGUESE & AMERICAN FEMALE COMPOSERS:
VIRGINIA FIGUEIREDO (USA, PORTUGAL)
Clair-et-net Clotilde Rosa (1930-2017)
The Starlight Night Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)
I. The Starlight Night
II. Bright Star
III. The Sight of Stars
Title t.b.a. Catherine Joy (b. 1979)
*world premiere*
Virginia Figueiredo, clarinet
Virginia Figueiredo’s appearance is sponsored by Yamaha and SilversteinWorks

ROBERT SPRING TRIBUTE CONCERT – “SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW”
This recital is a tribute to our teacher, Robert Spring.
All pieces were commissioned by or for Robert Spring.
Solar Flair (2004) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
Leslie Moreau USA), clarinet
Theresa Martin (USA), clarinet
Offspring (2023) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
*world premiere*
Katherine Breeden (USA), clarinet
Taylor Stirm (USA), clarinet
Postcards from Belgium (2013) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
I. Belgian Benevolence
II. Culinary Delights
III. Adventures in Bruges
Copper Ferreira (USA), clarinet
Live Wire (2010) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
Olivia Meadows (USA), clarinet
Jack Liang (USA/Canada), clarinet
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Veil (2019) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
Jana Starling (Canada), clarinet
Paradox (2023) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
*world premiere*
Joshua Gardner (USA), clarinet
Stefanie Gardner (USA), bass clarinet

SONG & DANCE WITH ENHAKĒ
Concierto para Quinteto Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
arr. M. Brent Williams
Abgang and Kaddish for Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano Ellen Taaffe Zwilich (b. 1939)
Hora & Freilach for Clarinet, Violin, Cello, and Piano Alexis Ciesla (b. 1967)
enhakē:
Wonkak Kim (USA/South Korea), clarinet Katherine Decker, cello
M. Brent Williams, violin Eunhee Park, piano
Wonkak Kim’s appearance is sponsored by University of Oregon School of Music and Dance,
Buffet Crampon, and Vandoren

CLC 2 LECTURE: “SIGHTS AND SOUNDS: MULTIMEDIA MUSIC IN 21ST-CENTURY PERFORMANCE”
Presenter: Katrina Clements (USA)
By combining multiple art forms, multimedia music deepens the impact of performance and creates avenues of
connection. This presentation highlights the exponential growth of music for clarinet, electronics, and visuals in the
twenty-first century through exploration of important composers and pieces. Practical application will be shared for
those interested in performing multimedia music based on experiences commissioning works in the genre.

CELEBRATING THE FUTURE AND OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY WITH MUSIC FROM TURKEY,
AZERBAIJAN, AND LATIN AMERICA
Taksim (2005) Özkan Manav (b. 1967)
Sezisler (Intuitions) (1933) Ahmet Adnan Saygun (1907-1991)
I. Moderato (q = ca. 60) Rubato
II. Calmo (q = ca. 56) Rubato
III. (q = ca. 76) Rubato
IV. Lento (q = ca. 48) Rubato
V. Andantino (q = ca. 54)
Sarah Jaegers (USA), clarinet
Gabrielle Valladares (USA), clarinet
Horon (1964) Ahmet Adnan Saygun (1907-1991)
Sarah Jaegers, clarinet
Grace Choi, piano
7 rubai (2023) Turkar Gasimzada (b. 1988)
*world premiere*
William Hayter (USA), bass clarinet
Corey Robinson, vibraphone
Mestizajes (1997) Bambuco José Revelo Burbano (1958-2020)
María Canela – Joropo Horacio Salinas (b. 1951)
Ríete Gabriel – Pasillo Oriol Rangel (1916-1977)
Cheguei (1938) Choro Pixinguinha (1897-1973), Benedito Lacerda (1903-1958)
El Vuelo del Albatros (2005) Pasillo Guillermo Marín (b. 1982)
Gloria Orozco Dorado (Columbia), clarinet
Nico Barberan, guitar

PRESENTING A NEW CLARINET QUINTET – LAURA DELUCA (USA)
SIX SEASONS (2022) for Laura DeLuca, in friendship Angelique Poteat (b. 1986)
I. Emerge
II. Push
III. Gaining Perspective
IV. Swelter
V. Thankful
VI. Sparkle
Laura DeLuca, clarinet
Mikhail Shmidt, violin
Artur Girsky, violin
Olivia Chew, viola
Sarah Rommel, cello
Laura DeLuca’s appearance is sponsored by Brian Grant and Christine Cave

MINERVA QUARTET
Quiet Trade Michael A. Garman (b. 1988)
I. Ruse
II. Ransom Note
III. Like Thick Red Paint
IV. Decayed Memories
Les Saisons pour 4 clarinettes Yvonne Desportes (1907-1993)
I. Printemps
II. L’été
III. L’Automne
IV. L’Hiver
Minerva Quartet (USA):
Danielle Woolery, clarinet Sara May, clarinet
Shannon McDonald, clarinet Crysten Ivy, clarinet
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10:45 AM – Meadowbrook (Westin)
SPONSOR SESSION – BUFFET CRAMPON

CLC 3 LECTURE: “REEDING IS FUNDAMENTAL”
Presenters: Amy McCann, John Weigand
This lecture, led by two collegiate instructors who include reed-making in their curriculum, can help you get started on
the fundamentals of reed work in your own studio. Devoting precious time to teaching students to break-in, adjust, or
even make their own reeds is invaluable. Having better command over their equipment and a deeper understanding of
just what a reed is capable of doing can help support better tone production and musicianship, alleviate performance
anxiety, and lead students toward stronger more musically communicative performances.

CELEBRATING THE PRESENT WITH THE JOY OF CLARINET ENSEMBLES:
JEFF ANDERLE (SFCM CLARINET ENSEMBLE) & DIEGO CAJAS (CORO DE CLARINETES DE MÉXICO)
Unstillness Anna Meadors (b. 1989)
Eleven Jonathan Russell (b. 1979)
San Francisco Conservatory of Music Clarinet Ensemble (USA):
Jeff Anderle, artistic director
Jerome Simas, faculty
Taylor Barlow Lindsey Ha Jonathan Russell
Luis Cruz Lara Mitofsky-Neuss Yijin Wang
Melissa Everso Caleb Rose Nicholas Weathers
San Fransisco Conservatory of Music Clarinet Ensemble’s appearance is sponsored by San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Medley “México 1910” Manuel Esperón (1911-2011)
arr. Abimael Vázquez
Danzón “”Teléfono a larga distancia”” José Manuel Aniceto Díaz (1887-1964)
arr. Alexis Medel
La Bruja Traditional Mexican song
arr. Jesús Flores
*world premiere*
Pinotepa Nacional Álvaro Carrillo (1919-1969)
arr. Johnny Miguel
Coro de Clarinetes de México (Mexico):
Diego Cajas, Artistic Director
Eb clarinet: Celso Santos, Jessica Cornejo, Edy Román,
Luis Arturo Cornejo, Francisco Ivan Fuentes Julián González, Esteban Gurrola, Angelica Meza,
Joseph Marrufo, Francisco Arpide, Daniela Rodríguez
Bb clarinet:
Arnaldo Mendoza, Jorge Velázquez, Ismael Sánchez, Alto clarinet:
Edgar Lany Flores, Obed Huantes, Ismael Fernández, Marino Calva, Alejandro Moreno, Carlos Pacheco
Gabino Salas, Carlos Velazquez, Miguel Angel Perez, Bass clarinet:
Ulises Herrera, Lorenzo Meza, Israel González, Manuel Hernández, Ana Lilia Rodríguez, Abimael
Benny Miranda, Jorge Martínez, Manuel Morales, Vásquez, Héctor Islas, Valeria Ramírez, Metzli Ignacio
Ángel Montellano, Schedar Mendoza, Aarón García,
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DEGREE – 1
In the first of two sessions, members of the ICA College and Pre-Professional Engagement Committee will cover the
development of two possible career tracks and portfolio areas of interest to recently degreed and college-aged clarinetists.
Today’s session will cover Chamber Music & Entrepreneurship presented by Dr. Tony Costa (Penn State University) and
Mr. Roddy Terrell (Oak City Clarinet) and the Audition Circuit presented by Ms. Jennifer Tscheulin (Morgan State
University) with an introduction by Committee Chair, Dr. Vanessa Davis (McLennan College).

“CLARINETFEST® AT NOON” – FROM BACH TO BENNY GOODMAN – BRIDGE & WOLAK
Baroque Suite G. F. Handel (1685-1759)
Allegro
Sarabade & Giga
Rock Bach J.S. Bach (1685-1750) / B&W
Petite fleur Sydney Bechet (1897-1959)
Gankino Horo trad. Bulgarian
Tango Romance Denis Plante (b. 1968)
Flying Home Benny Goodman (1909-1986)
Polka in Blue trad. Polish
Dr. Kornel Wolak (Canada/Poland), clarinet
Dr. Michael Bridge, digital accordion
Bridge & Wolak’s appearance is sponsored by Canada Council for the Arts

CHRISTOPHER MOTHERSOLE (USA)
Slow Motion William O. Smith (1926-2020)
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
Cacophony Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)
DEMO Christopher Mothersole (b. 1990)
1:15 PM – Meadowbrook (Westin)

MASTERCLASS WITH MARIA DU TOIT (NETHERLANDS/SOUTH AFRICA)
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CLC 3 LECTURE: “MAXIMIZING SOUND OPTIONS ON BASS CLARINET AND CLARINET”
Maximizing sound options on bass clarinet and clarinet: The clarinet and bass clarinet have always been far more quiet
instruments in comparison to the saxophone but increasingly there are modern options to allow clarinetists to get
more volume and projection. These advancements offer greater opportunity to present clarinets in a broader range of
settings including better hearing oneself in jazz or other settings with drum sets, as a soloist within large ensembles,
to electronic music. Join jazz bass clarinetist Todd Marcus as he discusses how he has made strides in these efforts
through a mix of equipment and techniques that have allowed him to break through sonic barriers that have long
limited usage of the instrument in many settings.
Todd Marcus’s appearance is sponsored by Syos: Shape Your Own Sounds mouthpieces and RZ Clarinets
1:15 PM – South Courtyard

DEMONSTRATION & OPEN MASTERCLASS
Presenter: Natalie Szabo
Demonstration and Open Participation Session for Low Clarinets in Experimental Sound Installation: tre’ is an open-
instrumentation composition. This performance of the experimental piece will feature low clarinets mixed into the
unique soundworld that utilizes Partch-like instruments with computers. The piece cycles through all four seasons of
the year while performers read computer generated notes based off of previously played material. Your participation
and musical contribution will help guide the final iteration of the composition. This class is open to any low clarinetist,
percussionist, or experimental music lover who wants to come and participate. Please bring your low clarinets and
sign-up in advance to participate in the full performance scheduled later today.
2:30-3:30PM
(PERFORMANCE)
tre for low clarinets, electric cello, percussion, and electronics William Jason Raynovich (b. 1971)
Rebecca Reineke, Instrument Designer
William Jason Raynovich, electric cello
Rebecca Reineke, percussion/voice
Natalie Szabo, bass clarinet
Natalie Szabo’s appearance is sponsored by Chicago State University: Center for Teaching, Research and Excellence

SARAH MANASREH AND THE AMBASSADOR TRIO & FRIENDS
Peg and Hole Collide (2006) Eric P. Mandat (b. 1957)
Murmurations (2014) Jody Rockmaker (b. 1961)
Oil (2023) Asher Carlson (b. 1992)
*world premiere*
The Ambassador Trio (USA):
Patrick Englert Jack Liang Jeremy Ruth
Guest Clarinetists:
Dana Sloter Olivia Meadows Asher Carlson
Jack Liang’s appearance is sponsored by Chedeville
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Trio in E-flat Major, op. 44 (1840) Louise Farrenc (1804-1875)
I. Andante – Allegro moderato
II. Adagio
III. Minuetto. Allegro
IV Finale. Allegro
Sarah Manasreh (USA), clarinet
Zachary Preucil, cello
Katherine Peterson, piano
Dúo para un solista Ivette Herryman Rodriguez (b. 1982)
Don’t make eye contact with the river Xenia St. Charles Gilbert (b. 2000)
Sarah Manasreh, bass clarinet
Sarah Manasreh’s appearance is sponsored by Backun Musical Services

CLC 3 PEDAGOGY PATHWAYS – AN HOUR WITH ELSA LUDEWIG-VERDEHR
Presenters: Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr with Kimberly Cole Luevano

THE CASCADIA CLARINET QUARTET, TRIAGE WOODWINDS & VENN DUO
An American in Paris George Gershwin (1898-1937)
arr. Mike Curtis and Carol Robe
*world premiere*
From Ten Tequilas, Mike Curtis (b. 1952)
1 Tequila
9 Tequilas
3 Tequilas
*USA premiere*
Cascadia Clarinet Quartet (USA):
Holly Hang, clarinet 1 Mike Curtis, alto clarinet
Hannah Kuper, clarinet 2 Carol Robe, bass clarinet
Jukebox Express Kincaid Rabb (b. 1993)
Premiered at Salem State University 2021
Title TBA Jose Mora-Jimenez (b. 1977)
In Code
Drifting
Interlocked
Triage Woodwinds (USA):
Bill Kirkley, clarinet Dr. Eileen Yarrison, flute Dr. Amy M McGlothlin, Saxophone
DragonSnap! (2018) Dani Howard (b. 1993)
Venn Duo (USA):
Alexandra Chea, clarinet Hannah Weller, clarinet
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JEROME SIMAS (USA)
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (2019) David Conte (b. 1955)
II. Lento molto
Commissioned in 2015 for Franklin Cohen
Premiered by Franklin Cohen in 2017
Jerome Simas, clarinet
Dale Tsang, piano
Suite For Bass Clarinet and Piano David Garner (b. 1954)
1.Charleston Noir
2. Blue Draggin’
3. Lindy: Unswung Hero
4. Beau d’Idly
5. Retro Funk
Commissioned and premiered by Jerome Simas with support from the
San Francisco Conservatory of Music and the Left Coast Chamber Ensemble
Jerome Simas, bass clarinet
Dale Tsang, piano
Jerome Simas’s appearance is sponsored by San Francisco Conservatory of Music

LOOKING TOWARDS THE FUTURE – SARAH WATTS (UK), GREGORY OAKES (USA)
New work for bass clarinet solo Simon Henry Berry
*world premiere*
Selection of Multiphonic Miniatures Sarah Watts
*world premiere*
Sarah Watts, bass clarinet
Essay on Aching (2020) Forest Pierce (b. 1972)
Three Pieces (2022) Ned McGowan (b. 1970)
I. Slow Piece
II. Groove Piece
III. Fuss”
Gregory Oakes, clarinet
Gregory Oakes’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Group and Vandoren
2:00 PM – Flatirons (Westin)

ICA ORCHESTRAL AUDITION COMPETITION
Brett Barger (USA) Nathan Landers (USA)
John Burton (USA) Zhiwei Ni (USA)
Audrey Conklin (USA) Zachary West (USA)
Josh Goo (USA)
ELECTRONIC POTPOURRI: KATHERYN VETTER, FRANCISCO JAVIER DE ALBA, ERIC MANDAT
Who Am I? Ali Balighi
Shadowboxing Alice Jones (b. 1982)
Spirit Shulamit Ran (b. 1949)
Huracán David Voss
Intense and Zealous Kimbery Osberg (b. 1992)
Kathryn Vetter (USA), clarinet
Singkil for B-flat Clarinet and Fixed Multimedia Francisco Javier de Alba (b. 1994)
I. Asik
II. Pasok
III. Patay
IV. Pangwakas
*world premiere*
Francisco Javier de Alba (USA), clarinet
Ina de Alba, multimedia collaborator
Tunnel Diode Flux Eric P. Mandat (b. 1957)
Eric Mandat (USA), clarinet

CECILIA KANG – HAN AND HEUNG KOREAN MEDLEY
Collection of Korean Tunes for Clarinet and Piano SiHyun Uhm (b. 1999)
I. Arirang
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Jeajoon Ryu (b. 1970)
II. Scherzo
Ariaria for Clarinet and Piano Jiyoun Chung (b. 1982)
II. HaeGum
Sweet, Savory, and Spicy!! Texu Kim (b. 1980)
*world premiere*
Cecilia Kang (USA, South Korea/Canada), clarinet
Angela Park, pianist
Cecilia Kang’s appearance is sponsored by Louisiana State University, Vandoren, Buffet Crampon

THE MAGIC OF RESILIENCE AND HUMAN CONNECTION
Benniana Steven Harlos (b. 1953)
I. Benny’s Dream
II. Blues Nocturne
III. Jazz Rondo
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Three Etudes on Themes of Gershwin Paul Harvey (b. 1935)
I. I Got Rhythm
James Logan (USA), clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
James Logan’s appearance is sponsored by University of Texas at El Paso
Solstice Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
I. Sun
II. Moon
III. Air
IV. Fire
Javier Elizondo (USA), clarinet
Hsin-Hsuan Lin, piano
re:CONNECT Erich Stem (b. 1973)
*world premiere*
La HERmandad (The Sisterhood) (USA):
Carrie RavenStem, clarinet
Adria Sutherland, clarinet
Program Notes: re:CONNECT, composed by Erich Stem (b. 1973)
The work consists of 5 «moments» within our journey in and out of the global pandemic and how our connections
to one another evolved: 1) the beginning, where everyone had their own connections and ways of moving through
the world, 2) sudden isolation, anger and frustration due to lockdown and threat of illness and death, 3) the desire to
find new means to reconnect with one another despite distances and the creation of new means of communications
and new connections no matter the location, 4) reconnecting with one another and normalizing our new ways of
connection, 5) creating new connections with those around us, near and far.
Carrie RavenStem’s appearance is sponsored by Backun Musical Services and Indiana University Southeast
Adria Sutherland’s appearance is sponsored by Backun Musical Services
and Eastern Kentucky University
La HERmandad’s appearance is sponsored by Backun Musical
Journey Landscape (2022) Chia-Yu Hsu (b. 1975)
I. Lakes
II. Mountains
III. Cities
Lejano Azul Luis A. Calvo (1882-1945)
arr. Asdrúbal Vinasco
Forged (2022) Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
The Painted Sky Ensemble (USA):
Corey Mackey, clarinet Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet Michael Bukhman, piano
Corey Mackey is sponsored by Buffet Crampon and TCU
Jeremy Reynolds is sponsored by Buffet Crampon and University of Denver
AMICITIA DUO: DIANE BARGER & DENISE GAINEY (USA)
Spark (2022) Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)
The Light of Friendship
Touchstone: Witness
The Great Balm of Love
H-O-L-D F-A-S-T (2021) Scott McAllister (b. 1969)
Counterparts (2023) Jaren Hinckley (b. 1968)
I. Mild/Wild
II. Shyish/Stylish
III. Divided/United
Diane Barger, E-flat clarinet
Denise Gainey, B-flat clarinet
Mark Clinton, piano
Diane Barger is sponsored by Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln
and Denise Gainey is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Music

DUOS, TRIOS AND BIOMES OF NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE, ASIA, AND OCEANIA
Apex Predator Martin J. Van Klompenberg (b. 1982)
I. Bengal Tiger
II. Alligator Snapping Turtle
III. Orca
IV. Golden Eagle
V. Komodo Dragon
Stefanie Gardner (USA), bass clarinet
Martin Van Klompenberg, Bassoon
Unisono (1976) Thomas Kessler (b. 1937)
Trio Sonata (1994) John Harbison (b. 1938)
I. Fast
II. Fast
III. Fast
IV. Fast
Ritual of Snakes (2016) Kazunari Ozaki (b. 1989)
I. Black Snake Dance in Malara Konad
II. Malediction
III. Lightning Dance
ppp Trio (USA):
Season Cowley, clarinet
Shiana Montanari, clarinet/bass clarinet
Jeff Newell, clarinet
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SPONSOR SESSION – VANDOREN

CLC 3 LECTURE/WORKSHOP: “PLAYING KLEZMER BY EAR”
Presenter: Tom Puwalski

SPONSOR SESSION: UEBEL CLARINETS & DANNY GOLDMAN
Bucolique for Clarinet and Piano Eugène Bozza (1905-1991)
2 Pieces for Violin & Piano Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
arr. clarinet by D. Goldman
1. Nocturne
2. Cortège
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano Carlos Guastavino (1912-2000)
1. Allegro Deciso
2. Andante
3. Rondó: Allegro Spiritoso
Danny Goldman, clarinet
Danny Goldman’s appearance is sponsored by F. Arthur Uebel Klarinetten

PREMIERE BASS CLARINET WORKS BY COLUMBIAN COMPOSERS
WITH GONZALO FLOREZ QUINTERO
Brandenburg Scenes (2023) Juan Marulanda
Intermissus Flexŭs
Tango alla brandemburghese
Adagio Digression
Fandango à Cothen
*world premiere*
Diálogo para clarinete bajo y piano (2023) Alexander Amézquita
*world premiere*
Tres piezas no tan boyacenses para clarinete bajo solo Fabian Gomez
Bambuco
Guabina
Joropo
*world premiere*
Rapsodia # 2 para clarinete bajo y electrónicos (2023) Germán Aguirre
*world premiere*
Gonzalo Florez Quintero (Columbia), clarinet
Tim Burns, piano
MASTERCLASS WITH VIRGINIA MACDONALD (CANADA)

THE MIAMI QUARTET & EAGLE QUARTET PERFORMING WORKS BY FEMALE COMPOSERS (USA)
Tapestry for clarinet quartet Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
MiamiQuartet:
Michael Walsh, clarinet Dawn McConkie, clarinet
Margaret Donaghue, clarinet Danielle Woolery, bass clarinet
Michael Walsh’s appearance is sponsored by South Dakota State University
Patricia Noethe Pierce Distinguished Artist-in-Residence Award
Les Saisons pour 4 clarinettes Sib (1986) Yvonne Desportes (1907-1993)
I. Printemps. L’éveil de la Nature
II. L’été. Les Moissons
III. L’automne. La Chasse
IV. L’hiver. Noël
Suite Italienne pour 4 clarinettes Sib (1986) Yvonne Desportes (1907-1993)
I. Roma
II. Firenze
III. Venezia
IV. Napoli
Eagle Clarinet Quartet (USA/Columbia, USA):
Andrea Melissa Venegas Vargas, clarinet Brooke Miller, clarinet
Jessica Hill, clarinet Katie Rice, clarinet

CLC 3 LECTURE: PERFORMANCE PSYCHOLOGY WORKSHOP ON MOTIVATION –
“WHERE THERE IS A WAY, THERE IS A WILL”
Presenter: Christine Carter
Performance Psychology Workshop on Motivation: “Where There Is a Way, There Is a Will” Through my performance
psychology work with musicians over the years, motivation is raised again and again as a common stumbling block.
This was never more salient than over the course of the pandemic when so many musicians lost their performances –
a main source of motivation. In this interactive workshop, we will explore current research in psychology and
behavioural economics to help kickstart a more effective path forward, learning how to facilitate the work that
matters most to us. The session will end with a Q&A.
Christine Carter’s appearance is sponsored by Office of the Vice President (Research), Memorial University

“CLARINETFEST® AT 5” – MARY ALICE DRUHAN, JAMES CAMPBELL & CARLOS FERREIRA –
INTERVIEWS WITH WESLEY FERREIRA
Camaraderie: Three Miniatures for flute and clarinet (2023) Mary Alice Druhan (b. 1971)
1. Chasing Dreams
2. Waltzing Thru Life (in a Daze)
3. Let (them) Shine
*world premiere*
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Selbstgespräch (Talking to Yourself) – Duo for Clarinet and Flute Barbara Heller (b. 1936)
Oblivion Astor Piazzolla (1921-1992)
Deux-Eaux:
Robert Aughtry, flute Mary Alice Druhan (USA), clarinet Suyeon Kim, piano
Mary Alice Druhan’s appearance is sponsored by Texas A&M
Etude No.1 Cyrille Rose (1830-1902)
32 Etudes
James Campbell (Canada), clarinet
James Campbell’s appearance is sponsored by Conn-Selmer
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (1962) Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
Romanza
Allegro con fuoco
Carlos Ferreira (Portugal), clarinet
Pedro Emanuel Pereira, piano
Carlos Ferreira’s appearance is sponsored by D’Addario Woodwinds and Buffet Crampon

EVENING BAND CONCERT – NADIA SOFOKLEOUS, ECESU SERTESEN,
ALCIDES RODRIGUEZ, USAF ACADEMY BAND
Festive Overture Dimitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
Konzertstück Nr. 2 in g-moll Franz Danzi (1763-1826)
arr. Matt Johnson
Ecesu Sertesen (Turkey), clarinet
Ecesu Sertesen’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon USA
Pineapple Poll No. 1 Suite from the Ballet Arthur Sullivan
Opening Number arr. W.J. Duthoit
Saltatio Diabolica Eddy Debons
arr. Scott Richards
Nadia Sofokleous (Romania), clarinet
Nadia Sofokleous’s appearance is sponsored by RZ Clarinets and EMR Publications
March Militaire Francais Camille Saint Saens (1835-1921)
arr. Mark H. Hindsley
Ricordo di Napoli Antonio Pascullli
arr. TSgt David Halperin
TSgt David Halperin (USA), bass clarinet
Stars and Stripes Fanfare James M. Stephenson
Up to No Good Brad Baumgardner
Concerto for Bass Clarinet & Wind Ensemble
Alcides Rodriguez (Venezuela), bass clarinet
Alcides Rodriguez’s appearance is sponsored by Rodriguez Musical Services, Buffet Crampon, Vandoren
Firefly Ryan George
Concerto For Clarinet Artie Shaw
MSgt Robert Vitale (USA), clarinet
Armed Forces Medley Various
ClarinetFest® 2023 USAF Academy Band:
Col. Michael J. Willen, Conductor
1st Lt. Michael P. Flynn, Associate Conductor
Flute/Piccolo: Saxophone: Trombone: Percussion:
TSgt Wonpyo Lee* SMSgt John Dawson TSgt Ethan Cypress SMSgt Timothy
TSgt Nicole Frankel SMSgt Ricky Sweum TSgt Joseph Hudson* Stombaugh*
MSgt Ryan Janus* TSgt Jaime Parker MSgt BJ Anderson
Oboe/English horn:
TSgt Will Nathman Scott Crump TSgt Kathryn Yuill
CMSgt Sarah Balian
A1C Hayden Johnson
MSgt Monica Ding* Trumpet: Tuba:
Leo Canale
TSgt Ryan Spencer SSgt Will Delinger
Bassoon:
TSgt Alexandru Szasz* Dillon Jefferies Audio Engineer:
SMSgt Alejandro Vieira*
TSgt Benjamin Paille TSgt Nicholas Palensky*
TSgt Christopher Jackson Bass:
TSgt Jonathan Powell TSgt Gabe Petkaitis
TSgt Dominc Sbrega
Clarinet: SrA Claire Hogan Ground
SMSgt Heike Gazetti SrA James Nufer Piano:
Transportation Crew:
MSgt Robert Vitale TSgt Adam Ohlson
French Horn: SSgt Vincent Alvarez
MSgt Janeen Friedrichs, Vocalist:
MSgt Gerald Welker* Montello*
E flat Clarinet TSgt Kayla Richardson
TSgt Michael Hill SrA Mily Cordova
TSgt Michael Casto
SSgt Rose Mackenzie Guitar: *Denotes Section Leader
TSgt David Halperin*,
A1C Tyler Nuefer TSgt Matthew Horanzy
Bass Clarinet
TSgt Michael Morris Timpani
TSgt Jose Silva Peter Cooper
TSgt Caren Vittetoe
SrA Andrew Compton
Nathan Rodriquez
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AGENDA

STATE CHAIRS MEETING

CLC WELLNESS CLASS – SULLIMAN STABILITY TRAINING FOR CLARINETISTS
H&W
Presenter: Meghan Merciers
This brief presentation will include a description and demonstration of a daily embouchure warmup devised by brass
pedagogue and kinesiologist, Dr. Jason Sulliman, adapted for clarinetists under consultation of Dr. Meghan Merciers.
The objective of this warmup is to develop a continuously increasing range and pitch/embouchure stability in all
registers of the clarinet, including the extreme altissimo.


CLC 3 LECTURE: “UNACCOMPANIED CLARINET REPERTOIRE FOR STUDENTS OF VARIED ABILITY LEVELS”
Presenter: Jessica Lindsey
Because the clarinet repertoire that becomes part of the canon is often the music played by students, I have been
uncovering works which serve as pedagogical scaffolding – pieces which can help my students build skills toward the
staples in clarinet literature. Many of these works are created by composers represent historically oppressed cultural
groups. I will speak about this research process, provide an annotated bibliography of pieces, and also perform a
selection of unaccompanied works of music.

FROM THE GREAT ICE AGE TO THE CLIMATE CRISIS OF TODAY:
WORKS FROM UNDERREPRESENTED COMPOSERS
Title TBD Susanna Hancock
*world premiere*
Taylor Stirm (USA), clarinet
Chaos Hannah Selin (b. 1989)
I. Chaos
II. Stillness
III. Chaos
*world premiere*
Chaos Incarné Trio (USA):
Julianna Pierdomenico Adella Carlson Taylor Stirm

WORKS FOR BASS CLARINET & A TRIO FOR CLARINET, BASSOON, AND PIANO
Aulos for solo bass clarinet Ivana Loudova (1941-2017)
Sonatina for bass clarinet solo Csaba Deak (1932-2018)
Allegretto
Rubato, con molto tranquillo
Allegro molto
Ballade for bass clarinet and piano Eugene Bozza (1905-1991)
Marta Kania (Sweden), bass clarinet
Hinterlands (2013) Jaren Hinckley (b. 1968)
I. Eas Coul Aulin (Sutherland, Scotland)
II. Rocky Ridge (Wyoming, U.S.A.)
III. Nordkapp (Finnmark, Norway)
Robyn Jones (USA), clarinet
Daryn Zubke, bassoon
Jonathan Tsay, piano
Robyn Jones’s appearance is sponsored by University of Memphis

DUOS SPANNING 300 YEARS & TWO TREASURES FOR CLARINET AND PIANO
Duet No. 5 from Mozart Six Duets for Two Clarinets W. A. Mozart (1756-1791)
arr. Stanley Drucker (1929-2022)
Grand Duo Concertant Op. 48 Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)
Mvt. 3 arr. Gustave Langenus (1883-1957)
Twin Tweets Dai Fujikura (b. 1977)
KNOWLEDGE WORKERS Jonathan Newman (b. 1972)
*world premiere*
Jacob Moyer (USA), clarinet
Garrick Zoeter (USA), clarinet
Duo in E-Flat Major, Op. 15 (1834) Norbert Burgmüller (1810-1836)
Allegro
Larghetto
Allegro
Fantasiestücke, Op.73 (1849) Robert Schumann (1810-1856)
Zart und mit Ausdruck
Lebhaft, leicht
Rasch und mit Feuer
Dawn Lindblade-Evans (USA), clarinet
Sallie Pollack, piano
Dawn Lindblade-Evans’s appearance is sponsored by University of Central Oklahoma
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AGENDA – FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023
H&W
Presenter: Jackie McIlwain

CLARINET CHOIR CLASSICS TO FOLK TRADITIONS: ANDREA VOS-ROCHEFORT (TAMUK
CLARINET CHOIR) & CATHERINE WOOD (BRANDON UNIVERSITY CLARINET CHOIR )
Caprice Clare Grundman (1913-1996)
Andante from “Italian Symphony” Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)
arr. Rodney Parker
Sonder Part 1 Moises Flores (b. 2000)
Sonder Part 2 Alek JL (b. 2001)
TAMUK Clarinet Choir (USA):
Fernando Vazquez Jr. Alfonso de Jesús Mata Alyssa Hinojosa Leonardo Palma
Rudy Rodriguez May-Gway Tao Emilie Rojas Kevin Perez
Joshua Gomez Daniel Troncoso Hannah Garza Amanda Tapia
Angie Villarreal Lindsey Jaime Amanda Perez Monserrat Meneses
Alayna Rosas Heidi Guzman Angela Tavira Joseluis Rangel
Samuel Tagle David Flores Alexis Ramirez
Estrella Ortiz Bailey Yacolem Priour Alek Lopez
TAMUK Clarinet Choir’s appearance is sponsored by Texas A&M University-Kingsville, TAMUK COBS Society
Heyr himna smiður Thorkell Sigurbjörnsson (1938-2013)
Faeroe Island Dance: “Let’s dance gay in green meadow” Percy Grainger (1882-1961)
arr.Matt Johnston
*world premiere*
Honesty and Stomp from Pursuits of Happiness Eric Mandat (b. 1957)
Brandon University Clarinet Choir (Canada):
Dr. Catherine Wood, Director
clarinet: Bb clarinets: Basset horn: Bass clarinets:
Kendra Martinussen HwanGyu Cho Naomi Cords Tanner Hall
Leeanne Gerry Vanessa Klassen
Eb clarinet:
Luqi Wang
Kate Bell
Catherine Wood’s appearance is sponsored by Brandon University

CLC PEDAGOGY COMMITTEE SESSION 1
PED
CLC 2 LECTURE: “PRE-GRADUATION CAREER MOVES FOR MUSIC STUDENTS”
Presenters: Kornel Wolak and Michael Bridge
Building a career in the music business takes years – and many career moves can (and need) to take place before
graduation. Bridge & Wolak reveal the behind-the-scenes of building an international touring career, including:
creating a more inclusive work environment for yourself and others, concert programming, stage presence, set design,
branding, publicists, online presence, agents, managers, showcases, and much more.
A MUSICAL SPECTRUM OF 20TH-CENTURY WORKS: KATHLEEN JONES, JOSHUA MIETZ
Homage for clarinet and piano Lotta Maria Hertlein (Riefkohl) (1935-2007)
I Fantasia
II Canzona
III Tarantella
Premiered Dec.7, 1986 at the Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico
dedicated to Kathleen Jones
Kathleen Jones (USA/Puerto Rico), clarinet
Grace Choi, piano
Kathleen Jones’s appearance is sponsored by Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico
Black Dog Scott McAllister (b. 1969)
Joshua Mietz ((USA), clarinet
Paula Flynn, piano
Joshua Mietz’s appearance is sponsored by Casper College Faculty Senate

21ST-CENTURY WORKS: SARAH WATTS & JASON ALDER
Topsail for solo clarinet Núria Bonet
*USA premiere*
Composed in 2023 for Ten Wee Devon Pints
Pandit for solo clarinet and Tanpura App Patrick Nunn
*USA premiere*
Composed in 2023 for Ten Wee Devon Pints
Sarah Watts (UK), clarinet
“Milieu Interieur I” for solo bass clarinet (2011) Thanos Chrysakis (b. 1971)
Jason Alder (USA/UK), clarinet
Jason Alder’s appearance is sponsored by Henri Selmer Paris

UNACCOMPANIED PIECES, WORKS WITH A/V & AN OPERA!
Monologue (Impression on The True Story of Ah Q) for Solo Clarinet (2000) Chen Yi (b. 1953)
Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet (2020) Quinn Mason (b. 1996)
Dziadzi’s Song for Clarinet and Electronics (2022) Pax Ressler (b. 1989)
*world premiere*
Vanessa Davis (USA), clarinet
Vanessa Davis’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon
Beast Jessica Lindsey (b. 1978)
I. GEcho Chamber
II. Load of Bull
Richard Ferrarelli (USA), clarinet
Lindsey Hutchinson (USA), bass clarinet
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Ragnarock!: A Quartet for the End of Time William Hueholt (b. 1993)
I. Overture
II. Aria: “I see a red dawn” (Seer)
III. “Ragnarock!” (Odin)
IV. Entr’acte: The serpent’s abyss
V. Aria: “We are screwed” (Seer)
VI. “For the people” (Odin)
VII. Finale (Dance): The serpent Jörmungandr stirs, awakening
*world premiere*
Kelsey Paquin (USA), clarinet & bass clarinet
Gretchen Windt, mezzo-soprano
Granville Oldham, tenor
William Hueholt, piano
This performance is kindly sponsored by The University of North Alabama

CLC 2 LECTURE: “ORCHESTRA AUDITIONS: THE INTERSECTION OF ARTISTRY AND ACCURACY”
Presenter: Jerome Simas
This lecture and conversation will explore preparation strategies, understanding nerves, the myths and realities of
auditions, career observations, and other musings about life on the audition circuit.

DYNAMIC DUOS BY KRISTINE DIZON & RADOVAN CAVALLIN
Views of the Blues Gordon Lewin (1921-2008)
Mondorf Sonatina Nicolas Bacri (b. 1961)
Sonata for Two Clarinets Francis Poulenc (1899-1962)
Two of a Kind Gordon Lewin (1921-2008)
Kristine Dizon (USA), clarinet
Radovan Cavallin (Spain), clarinet
Kristine Dizon’s appearance is sponsored by Uebel and Silverstein
Radovan Cavallin’s appearance is sponsored by Selmer, Silverstein, and Royal Global Barrels

A SOLO RECITAL WITH ANN LEPAGE (FRANCE)
Charme, for clarinet solo Gérard Grisey
Fantasiestücke, clarinet and piano, opus 43 Nils Wilhem Gade
Introduction et Rondo, clarinet and piano Charles-Marie Widor
Scaramouche, Suite for clarinet and piano Darius Milhaud
Mvt III
Ann Lepage, clarinet
Ann Lepage’s appearance is sponsored by Vandoren
10:15 AM – Westminster Ballroom (Westin)
STOCKHAUSEN’S HARLEKIN
Headliner: Barbara Borowicz (Poland)
Harlekin for clarinet solo (1975) Karlheinz Stockhausen
Barbara Borowicz (Poland), clarinet
Bartosz Saldan, light engineer
This project is co-financed by the Minister of Culture and National Heritage of the Republic of Poland from
the state budget, Foundation Life and Art, and Polish Institute in New York, Stockhausen Foundation, and Selmer
Program Notes:
Harlekin for clarinet solo (1975) by Karlheinz Stockhausen is an instrumental theatre piece. The name of the piece
referes to Italian dell’arte comedy and its most characteristic figure – Harlequin. Harlekin is a one-movement piece,
lasting more than 45 minutes. Its internal form shows 7 various personalities of Harlekin:
• The Dream Messenger
• The Playful Constructor
• The Enamoured Lyric
• The Pedantic Teacher
• The Roguish Joker
• The Passionate Dancer
• The Exalted Spinning Spirit
The piece requires from the clarinetist not only proper preparation of the musical aspects, but also laborious
preparations in the field of dance, stage movement, pantomime and costume design for the performer. Stockhausen
dedicated Harlekin to talented clarinetist Suzanne Stephens, which whom I had pleasure to work on this piece.
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SOUVENIRS AND KONZERTS: JEREMY EIG, SEVERINE SIERENS
Petite Suite de Concert, Op. 77 Samuel Coleridge-Taylor (1875-1912)
Le caprice de Nannette arr. Jeremy Eig
Demande et réponse
Un sonnet d’amour
La tarantelle frétillante
Four Souvenirs (1990) Paul Schoenfeld (b. 1947)
arr. Jeremy Eig
Samba
Tango
Tin Pan Alley
Square Dance
Jeremy Eig (USA), clarinet
Tim Burns, piano
Konzert Nr 5 in D Major MWV VI/36 Johann Melchior Molter (1696 -1765)
I. Moderato
II. Adagio
III. Allegro
Konzert Nr 6 in D Major MWV VI/37 Johann Melchior Molter (1696 -1765)
I. Moderato
II. Adagio
III. Allegro
Severine Sierens (Belgium), clarinet
Tim Burns, piano

NEW WORKS FOR CLARINET AND PIANO: THOMAS PIERCY, DAVID GOULD
“Sonata” for clarinet and piano (2022) Margaret Brouwer (b. 1940)
1. Lively
2. Slow Dance
International Clarinet Association consortium commission
Thomas Piercy (USA), clarinet
Grace Choi, piano
Invocation aux Quatre Lunes Francine Aubin (1938-2016)
mvt. 1 Andante arr. David Gould
mvt. 2 Tempo di Valse
mvt. 3 Andante mobile non tropo lento
mvt. 4 Molto vivace.
*world premiere*
David Gould (USA), clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
David Gould’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon, Vandoren, IMD, DANSR inc.
CLC 3 MASTERCLASS WITH YEHUDA GILAD

CLC 3 MASTERCLASS FOR CLARINET ENTHUSIASTS

CLC 2 LECTURE: INCORPORATING MIDDLE EASTERN SOUNDS INTO WESTERN MUSIC”
Presenter: Todd Marcus
Incorporating Middle Eastern sounds into western music: Middle Eastern music features unique qualities built around
its maqqams (Middle Eastern scales) that can add distinct sounds to western music. Join jazz bass clarinetist Todd
Marcus as he discusses how he has drawn from his Egyptian heritage to feature these sounds in modern western music.
Demonstrations and worksheets will give session attendees content to begin incorporating in their own applications.
Todd Marcus’s appearance is sponsored by Syos: Shape Your Own Sounds mouthpieces and RZ Clarinets

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR DEGREE – 2
In the second of two sessions, members of the ICA College and Pre-Professional Engagement Committee will cover
the development of two possible career tracks and portfolio areas of interest to recently degreed and college-aged
clarinetists. This session will cover Arts Administration presented by Dr. Lucas Willsie (Central Methodist University)
and College Teaching presented by Dr. Julianne Kirk Doyle (SUNY Potsdam) and Dr. Shandra Helman (Idaho
State University) with an introduction by Committee Chair, Dr. Vanessa Davis (McLennan College).

CLARINET AND PIANO WORKS BY FEMALE COMPOSERS
Sonata for Bb clarinet and piano Amanda Harberg (b. 1973)
I. Gentle, yet expressive
II. Reflective, spacious, free
III. Agitato
Timothy Bonenfant (USA), clarinet
Martha Saywell, piano
Timothy Bonenfant’s appearance is sponsored by Angelo State University
Five Little Pieces for Clarinet and Piano (Op. 14/1) Elisabeth Lutyens (1906-1983)
1. Lirico
2. Drammatico
3. Doloroso
4. Pastorale
5. Declamatorio
Unequivocal for Clarinet and Piano Nancy Williams (b. 1971)
Nancy Williams (USA), clarinet
Katie Hughes, piano
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“CLARINETFEST® AT NOON” – THE CLARINET FAMILY MEMBERS SHINE –
JAREN HINCKLEY, SARAH WATTS, JEFF ANDERLE, JASON ALDER, TZUYING HUANG
The Water Gardens at Fountains Abbey Jaren Hinckley (b. 1968)
(from Two Estate Gardens) for E-flat clarinet and piano
Jaren Hinckley (USA), Eb clarinet
Vincent Humphries, piano
Into The Depths for contrabass clarinet and piano (2018) Elizabeth Kelly
*USA premiere*
Funded by PRSF Women Make Music Award
Sarah Watts (UK), contra bass clarinet
Suyeon Kim, piano
Wings Joan Tower (b. 1938)
Jeff Anderle (USA), alto clarinet
Jeff Anderle’s appearance is sponsored by Selmer Paris
Giraffatitan for Eb Great Bass Clarinet (2018) Bret Newton (b. 1981)
Sympathetic Synth for contra-alto clarinet and piano (2022) Bill Clay
Jason Alder (USA/UK), contra-alto clarinet
Suyeon Kim, piano
Peace Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981)
Joropo for bass clarinet and piano Jorge Montilla
arr. Chia-Yu Hsu
Tzuying Huang (Taiwan), bass clarinet
Suyeon Kim, piano
Tzuying Huang’s appearance is sponsored by D’Addario and Buffet

FEMALE COMPOSERS AND WORKS FOR CLARINET & ELECTRONICS
Women’s Rights are Human Rights Sarah Lucas-Page
Julia Lougheed (USA), clarinet
Improvisation on Half of a Clarinet Grace Talaski (b. 1995)
Repetition Fable Marguerite Brown (b. 1990)
Grace Talaski (USA), clarinet
Grace Talaski’s appearance is supported by the UC San Diego Department of Music
LECTURE PERFORMANCE: “THE BUCCHI FILES: V. BUCCHI’S CONCERTO PER CLARINETTO SOLO”
Presenters: Luca Saracca, Caroline Hartig
THE BUCCHI FILES: 16 differences between the Ricordi edition (Carte Fiorentine No 2) 1969 and the manuscript
published in critical edition by the Bucchi Foundation in 1991. Lecture by Luca Saracca – Bucchi’s Concerto performed
by Caroline Hartig on historical clarinet Buffet Crampon (150 anniversary) full Boehm system 1974.

CELEBRATING THE PAST WITH HUNGARIAN AND CZECH-AMERICAN COMPOSERS
Dance Preludes for clarinet and piano Witold Lutoslawski (1913-1994)
1. Allegro molto
2. Andantino
3. Allegro giocoso
4. Andante
5. Allegro molto
Three Miniatures for clarinet and piano Krzystof Penderecki (1933-2020)
1. Allegro
2. Andante cantabile
3. Allegro ma non troppo
Romanian Folk Dances for clarinet and piano Béla Bartók (1881-1945)
1. Joc cu bata
2. Braul
3. Pe loc
4. Buciumeana
5. Poarga romaneasca
Maryanne Lacaille (USA), clarinet
Maryanne Lacaille’s appearance is sponsored by RZ Clarinets and Silverstein Ligatures
Concerto for Clarinet Václav Nelhybel (1919-1996)
I. Arioso ed. David Upham
II. Danza
Premiere-February 20, 2022
Elizabeth Gunlogson (USA), clarinet
Eileen Cornett, piano
Elizabeth Gunlogson’s appearance is sponsored by University of New Hampshire
1:00 PM – Flatirons (Westin)

ICA HIGH SCHOOL COMPETITION
Yushu Ma (China) Daniel Xu (United States)
Haoran Sun (China) Hanlin Yu (China)
Qingyang Wang (China) Runner Up: Fan-En Wu (Taiwan)
Hannah Webb (United States)
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MASTERCLASS WITH WENZEL FUCHS

PEDAGOGY COMMITTEE SESSION 2

CELEBRATING OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY WITH RENOWNED CHINESE COMPOSERS
Headliner: Xiaoting Ma (China)
Morning Song for Clarinet and Piano (1980) Qigang Chen (b. 1951)
Rhapsody for Clarinet and Piano (2016) Yang Qiu (b. 1981)
Northern Jiangsu Variations (1952) Wu Zhang (1927-2005)
Jiangnan in Misty Rain (2021) Wu Na (b. 1987)
Chinese Rhapsody No.3 (1989) An-lun Huang (b. 1949)
Xiaoting Ma (China), clarinet
Chun Paige Li, piano
Xiaoting Ma’s appearance is sponsored by F. Arthur Uebel and Soochow University School of Music

REBECCA RISCHIN AND MIHAEL PAAR –
A RECITAL HIGHLIGHTING KLEZMER-INSIRED WORKS AND CROATIAN COMPOSERS
Remembering Grámila from Visions in the Dark (1988) Jonathan D. Flowers (b. 1969)
please hold applause until end of KlezMuzik
KlezMuzik (1995) Simon Sargon (1938-2023)
Rebecca Rischin (USA), clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
Rebecca Rischin’s appearance is sponsored by Ohio University
Sonata for clarinet and piano, Op. 42 (2015) Bruno Vlahek (b. 1986)
III. Allegro con spirito
Capriccio No. 6 for clarinet solo (2015) Ante Grgin (b. 1945)
Čardaš Variations Emil Cossetto (1918-2006)
Mihael Paar (Croatia), clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
Mihael Paar’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon & Croatian Ministry of Culture and Media

WESLEY FERREIRA & JANA STARLING ARE LIGHTBREAK –
AN ELECTRONIC AND MULTIMEDIA CLARINET DUO
“The Human Condition: Exploration”
Genesis – Freebirds Scott McAllister (b. 1969)
arr. A. Blomfelt
Ruminating – Thum Nyatiti from 4 Impersonations Evan Ziporyn (b. 1959)
Development – Zoetrope Boards of Canada
arr. J. Anderle, A. Blomfelt
Conflict – Escape from Planet Cleave James M. David (b. 1978)
Achievement – I Like You Alexey Gorokholinsky
arr. LightBreak
Reflection – Reflection Andrew J. Blomfelt
EPILOGUE: Truth – Steam Man of the Prairies Steven Snowden (b. 1981)
arr. LightBreak
Jana Starling (Canada), clarinet
Wesley Ferreira (USA/Canada), clarinet
Jana Starling’s appearance is sponsored by Western University, Ontario.

CLC LECTURE: “BREATHING WITH BODY MAPPING”
H&W
Presenter: Jackie McIlwain
Learning the details of breathing is often overlooked in music education. After all, no one had to teach us to breathe
when we were born! Our bodies immediately took over and began to breathe. While some players may approach the
clarinet in a similar manner, it can be enlightening to bring clarity to the act of breathing while playing the clarinet. We
plan to break down the breathing process and structures in easily understandable terms in order to allow more efficient
breathing and air support.

WITH A FOLK INFLUENCE
Clarinet Sonata Op. 129 Charles Villiers Stanford (1852-1924)
II. Caoine
Glenbower Wood (2019) Evan Hause
Tower House (2019) Evan Hause
Three American Pieces Lukas Foss (1922-2009)
I. Early Song (1944) arr. Richard Stoltzman, clarinet part ed. Seunghee Lee
II. Dedication (1944)
III. Composer’s Holiday (1945)
Maureen Hurd Hause (USA), clarinet
Allison Brewster-Franzetti, piano
Maureen Hurd Hause’s appearance is sponsored by The Mason Gross School of the Arts,
Rutgers University; Selmer; D’Addario; Silverstein Works
Laurel Bluff Andy Hudson
*world premiere*
Heart Over the Waterfall John Campbell
Title TBD Ledah Finck
*world premiere
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Title TBD Nathan Hudson
*world premiere
Barlow Knife Traditional
Lansing NC (USA):
Andy Hudson, clarinet John Campbell, banjo
Andy Hudson’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon and Rovner Products

SPONSOR SESSION – RZ CLARINETS
Duo:
Allegretto KV 564 W.A. Mozart
arr. Hodgson
Two More George Palmer
*USA premiere*
Quartet:
Magic Flute (Six short arrangements) W.A. Mozart
arr. Franz Lotz
Canonic Suite Elliott Carter
Christa J. Frye, clarinet Julia Heinen, clarinet
Nadia Sofokleous, clarinet Milan Rericha, clarinet

SPONSOR SESSION – YAMAHA
A Conversation with Bharat Chandra, Tomoji Hirakata, and Tom Kmiecik
Presenters: Tomoji Hirakata, Yamaha technician; Bharat Chandra, Yamaha artist;
Tom Kmiecik, Yamaha Sr. Artist Relations and Business Administration Specialist

QUARTETS BY FEMALE COMPOSERS WITH THE VOIX DES FEMMES CLARINET QUARTET AND
SPANISH & MEXICAN COMPOSERS WITH THE NAVY BAND CLARINET QUARTET
Quartet No. 2 Nadine Silverman (b. 1992)
I. Strength (Jennifer)
II. Meditation (Melissa)
III. Dance (Donna)
IV. Adventure (Laura)
*world premiere*
Quatour De Clarinettes Ida Gotkovsky (b. 1933)
I. Lento misterioso
II. Scherzo con spirito
III. Prestissimo con brio
Voix des Femmes Clarinet Quartet (USA):
Donna Noyes, Eb clarinet Laura Grantier, clarinet
Melissa Lander, clarinet Jennifer Everhart, bass clarinet
Voix des Femmes Clarinet Quartet’s appearance is sponsored by US Army Field Band and University of Utah
Sonoralia, Op. 3 Emmanuel Arias y Luna (b. 1935)
I. Danza trans. Musician First Class Jeremy Eig, USN
II. Jarabe
Cuentos de Espana Joaquín Turina (1882-1949)
Coroba en Fiesta trans. Chief Master Sergeant Carl Long, USAF ret.
Canciones en la Noche
Paseo
Los Bebedores de Manzanilla
Navy Band Clarinet Quartet (USA):
Chief Musician Giancarlo Bazzano, clarinet Musician First Class Rajesh Soodeen, clarinet
Musician First Class Sarah Demy, clarinet Chief Musician Daniel Frazelle, bass clarinet

SPONSOR SESSION – SILVERSTEIN AMBIPOLY CONCERT
Clarinet Sonata, FP 184 F. Poulenc (1899-1963)
1. Allegro tristamente
2. Romanza
3. Allegro con fuoco
Clarinet Concerto Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
Czardas Vittorio Monti (1868-1922)
Wenzel Fuchs (Austria), clarinet
Rafał Kleszcz (Poland), clarinet

CLC 3 LECTURE: “INTERVIEW WITH BÉLA KOVÁCS”
Presenter: George Stoffan
On November 2019, I interviewed the legendary Béla Kovács. In this presentation, I will share what I learned from him
in one of his final interviews before his passing.

COLORADO CLARINETISTS HOUR
Sonata Brevis for clarinet and piano (1968) Zlatan Vauda (1923-2010)
1. Allegretto ma non troppo
Jeremy Reynolds, clarinet
Grace Choi, piano
Prayer, Tribute to Edward Said Kinan Azmeh (b. 1976)
Sergei Vassiliev (USA/Ukraine), clarinet
Early Winter Spires Conor Brown (b. 1988)
Kellan Toohey, clarinet
Alexandra Nguyen, piano
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Duo Sonata for two clarinets Michele Mangani (b. 1966)
Moderato cantabile
Allegro
Pam Diaz, clarinet
Daryll Stevens, clarinet
Monolog Isang Yun [윤이상] (1917-1995)
Nicholas Davies, bass clarinet
Community Meeting for Clarinet Choir (2019) Conor Brown (b. 1988)
Misterioso
Divertimento
Rafano
Clarinets:
Daniel Silver, Conor Brown, Pam Diaz, Brian Ebert, Jason Olney, Julian Ruiz, Daryll Stevens, Emily Wangler
Bass Clarinets:
Gleyton Pinto, Kellan Toohey, April Johannesen

SPONSOR SESSION – PATRICOLA
Clarinet Sonata, Op.167 Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921)
Dreaming Michele Mangani
Executive, Fantasia for clarinet and piano Michele Mangani
Pietro Tagliaferri (Italy), clarinet
Suyeon Kim, piano

DEPICTIONS OF EMPATHY AND A MIXTURE OF EMOTIONS:
WORKS FOR B-FLAT AND BASS CLARINET
Zarabandeo Arturo Márquez (b. 1950)
Romanza José Angél Montero (1832-81)
No te preocupes Angélica Negrón (b. 1981)
*world premiere*
Tyler Guzmán (USA), clarinet
Four Etudes on American Hymns for Solo Clarinet (2019) Joe Sferra (b. 1989)
I. Nettleton
II. Beach Spring
III. Give Me Jesus
IV. Holy Manna
Pop-up Brahms in Pop for Solo Clarinet (2021) Minato Sakamoto (b. 1993)
I. Brahms in Creams
II. Brahms in Melancholy
III. Pop-up Brahms in Pop
Sarah Manasareh (USA), bass clarinet
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A DIVERSE SOLO RECITAL CELEBRATING OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY:
KJELL FAGÉUS (SWEDEN) & PEI-LUN TSAI (TAIWAN)
A forestmelody (1978) Per Lundkvist (1916-1999)
Monologo nr 3 (1975) Erland von Koch (1910-2009)
Andante sostenuto
Allegro vivace
Three pieces op. 61 (1970) Lars-Erik Larsson (1908-1986)
Sonatina
Arioso
Jigg
Kjell Fagéus (Sweden), clarinet
Kjell Fagéus’s appearance is sponsored by Yamaha and the Swedish Artists Committee
Album Leaf and Tarantella for Clarinet in B-flat and Piano Max Reger (1873-1916)
Lied for Solo Clarinet Luciano Berio (1925-2003)
Resonant Space for Clarinet and Piano Ichiyanagi Toshi (1993-2022)
D’un matin de printemps for Clarinet and Piano Lili Boulanger (1893-1918)
Pei-Lun Tsai (Japan/Taiwan), clarinet
Hsiao-Ling Lin, piano

CLC 3 LECTURE: “CREATING YOUR OWN HIGH-QUALITY RECORDINGS
WITH A SIMPLE STEREO PAIR OF MICROPHONES”
Presenter: Lara Mitofsky Neuss
Looking towards the future, it is important that we have the tools and knowledge needed to record our performances so
that we can share them with the global community! It’s possible to do so with a very simple, high quality, and affordable
setup, and this presentation will cover how to record high quality audio with a simple stereo pair of microphones.

SUPPORTING AND CELEBRATING HUMAN PERSEVERANCE: JONATHAN RUSSELL
Still Here Jonathan Russell (b. 1979)
I. Slow and Stately
II. Scherzo
III. Lyrical and flowing
IV. Defiantly joyful
Jonathan Russell (USA), clarinet
Gail Novak, piano

SPONSOR SESSION – D’ADDARIO
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3:45 PM – Westin Boardroom (Westin)
COUNTRY CHAIRS MEETING
Led by: Eddy Vanoosthuyse, ICA International Vice President

MEXICAN, CYPRIOT AND AMERICAN ENSEMBLES & WORKS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Danzón No. 5 “Portales de madrugada” Arturo Márquez (b. 1950)
Mujer Oaxaqueña Rodolfo Villegas (1950-2004)
arr. Abimael Vásquez
Granada Agustin Lara (1897-1970)
arr. A. Salvador/E. Aguilar
Nereidas Amador Peréz “Dimas” (1902-1976)
Popurrí “Jalisco” several composers, D.P.
arr. Johnny Miguel
Yagh Lerhul Quartet (Mexico):
Luis Arturo Cornejo, 1st Clarinet Benny Miranda, 3rd Clarinet
Arnaldo Mendoza, 2nd Clarinet Abimael Vásquez Toro, Bass Clarinet
Charisma Yiannis Xenakis
Petit Aout Christina Athinodorou
Oi Kuu Kaija Saariaho
Georgios Georgiou (Cyprus), clarinet
Miranda Papanaokleous, cello
Georgios Georgiou’s appearance is sponsored by Cyrus Deputy Ministry of Culture, Cultural Services
Jazz Clarinet and Saxophone Duet (2023) Wataru Niimori (b. 1984)
Silence Over the Hills (2020) Simon Cheek (b. 2001)
Glint (2007) Roshanne Etezady (b. 1974)
Firetruck Duo (USA):
Matthew Hodgetts, clarinet
Jonathan Steltzer, Saxophone

ALT SOCIAL MEDIA RECOGNITION
ClarinetFest® 2023 Artistic Leadership Team – SOCIAL MEDIA RECOGNITION
The artistic leadership team of ClarinetFest® 2023 along with the members of their sub-committee give a nod to the
future and will recognize social media contributors and content creators. Join us for a session filled with examples of
informative, creative, funny, and thoughtful representations of the clarinet’s place in the online world. These recognized
creators are examples of the clarinet’s role in social media with a session that will celebrate that.

CLC PEDAGOGY/LECTURE PANEL: “EXPANDING AND DIVERSIFYING THE STANDARD CLARINET REPERTOIRE:
PED A FIVE-MEMBER PANEL SHARES, DISCUSSES, AND REIMAGINES CLARINET REPERTOIRE AT ALL LEVELS.”
Panelists: Stacey DiPaolo, Colleen White, Olivia Meadows, Vanessa Davis, Jean-Guy Boisvert
NEW WORKS PROJECT RECITAL
The House Plant and the Hunter (2023) Kat Gimon
Julia Lougheed, clarinet
Broad Strokes (2022) Luke Ellard
Lilly Haley, clarinet
This S**t Went South (2023) José Martínez
Lara Mitofsky Neuss, clarinet
Tommy Dobbs, vibraphone
Wingspan (2023) Francisco Javier de Alba
Brian Corbin, clarinet
endpoint, feral (2020) Bethany Younge
Natalie Szabo, bass clarinet Lara Mitofsky Neuss, bass clarinet
Natalie Szabo’s appearance is sponsored by Chicago State University: Center for Teaching, Research and Excellence

“CLARINETFEST® AT 5” – MARK NUCCIO, MARIA DU TOIT –
INTERVIEWS WITH WESLEY FERREIRA
Three Pieces for Clarinet and Piano Paquito D’Rivera
Mark Nuccio (USA), clarinet
Off Pist for two clarinets Svante Henryson
Mark Nuccio, clarinet
André Moisan (Canada), bass clarinet
Mark Nuccio’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon and D’Addario Woodwinds
Romanze Maria Elisabeth von Sachsen-Meiningen (1853-1923)
Deux Pièces pour Clarinette avec accompagnement de piano Clémence de Grandval (1828-1907)
Maria du Toit (South Africa), clarinet
Grace Choi, piano
Maria du Toit’s appearance is sponsored by Backun
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EVENING JAZZ CONCERT – TAD CALCARA, VIRGINIA MACDONALD, TODD MARCUS
Sugarfoot Stomp Joseph King Oliver (1925)
arr. Fletcher Henderson (1931)
Henderson Stomp Thomas Fats Waller
Fletcher Henderson (1927)
The Mooche Duke Ellington (1929)
King Porter Stomp Jelly Roll Morton (1925)
arr. Fletcher Henderson (1935 Benny Goodman version)
Moonglow Hudson/DeLange (Artie Shaw version 1941)
Concert Piece for Clarinet & Swing Orchestra Tad Calcara (2023)
I. Hot Swing
II. Blues
III. The Puffy & the Pitch
Tad Calcara, clarinet
The artist would like to acknowledge the estates of Benny Goodman / Artie Shaw /
Paul Whiteman for providing source material for this performance.
Tad Calcara’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon and D’Addario
Hope Virginia MacDonald
Stardust Hoagy Carmichael
Last Call at Dmitri’s Virginia MacDonald
Virginia MacDonald (Canada), solo
Virginia MacDonald’s appearance is sponsored by Rovner Products
Cantata Todd Marcus
(Todd Marcus Trio album Trio+ (2019))
My Shining Hour Harold Arlen
arr. Virginia MacDonald
Virginia MacDonald and Todd Marcus, solo
Todd Marcus’ appearance is sponsored by Syros: Shape Your Own Sound mouthpieces and RZ Clarinets
Bousa Todd Marcus
(Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra album Blues for Tahrir 2015)
Adhan Todd Marcus
(Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra album Blues for Tahrir 2015)
Cairo Street Ride Todd Marcus
(Todd Marcus Jazz Orchestra album In the Valley 2022)
Todd Marcus, solo
Back Bay Shuffle Artie Shaw/Teddy McRay
Tad Calcara, Virginia MacDonald, Todd Marcus, solo
Denver ICA Jazz Ensemble:
Saxophones: Trumpets: Trombones: Tim Wendel, guitar
Wil Swindler, Alto 1; Jake Boldman, Dawn Darren Kramer, Zach Rich, Tom Amend, piano
Briana Harris, Alto 2; Kramer, John Mathews Seth Lewis, bass
Jared Cathey, tenor 1; Gabe Mervine Alejandro Castano, Drums
Pete Lewis, tenor 2;
Allison Young, Baritone

CLC WELLNESS CLASS: CONSTRUCTIVE REST
H&W
Presenter: Shawn Copeland

CLARINET ENTHUSIASTS DAILY WARMUP

U.S. ARMY TRADOC CLARINET QUARTET
Little Gigue, K. 574 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
arr. SFC Patrick Hanudel
French Suite (1939) Yvonne Desportes (1907-1993)
Prelude
Sarabande
Gavotte
Menuet
Bourree
Gigue
Raisins and Almonds (2004) Lenny Sayers (b. 1977)
U.S. Army TRADOC Clarinet Quartet:
SFC Patrick Hanudel SGT Pavel Cislaru
SSG W. Anthony Russ SGT Michael Zuniga
U.S. Army TRADOC Clarinet Quartet’s appearance is sponsored by U.S. Army Recruiting Command
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AGENDA – SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2023
MUSICAL GEMS BY CUBAN COMPOSERS: OSIRIS MOLINA (USA)
Bandoneon from The Cape Cod Files (2009) Paquito D’Rivera (b. 1948)
Sonata para clarinete y piano (1988) Andres Alen (b. 1950)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro molto
Osiris Molina, clarinet
Marita Rodriguez, piano
Osiris Molina’s appearance is sponsored by Selmer Paris, Gonzalez, Silverstein Works

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA CLARINET ENSEMBLE
(CALVIN FALWELL, ASHER CARLSON)
Monochrome III Peter Schickele (b. 1935)
Conducted by Calvin Falwell, USF Assistant Professor of Clarinet
No. 1 Opening Number from “Pineapple Poll” (Premiere) Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)
arr. Asher Carlson (b. 1992)
Conducted by Asher Carlson, Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet
This performance is sponsored by the University of South Florida, School of Music
University of South Florida Clarinet Ensemble:
Calvin Falwell and Asher Carlson, Conductors
Eb clarinet: Brendan Patterson, Stephen Risa Slepikas, Abhay Satyajit
CeCe DuQuette Lilly, Kaley Lewis, Kaleigh Clarinet/Bass clarinet:
Cummings, Patrick Ramsey,
Bb clarinet: Simone Francis, Sarah Israel,
Ariana Ruisi, Matthew Hager,
Tyler Wilson, Dylan Addonizio, Sean McBride

H&W
Presenter: Bill Conable
9:00 AM – Flatirons (Westin)

ICA YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION FINALS – 9:00AM -12:00PM
9:00 AM – Gray’s Peak (Westin)

U.S. ARMY BANDS AUDITION SESSION
9:00 AM– Salon D (Marriott)

THE FIRST DENVER CLARINET CONFERENCES – CELEBRATORY SESSION
Come reminisce with some of the clarinetists who played at the first Denver conferences in the 1970s – early 1980s.
These conferences became what is known as the origins of the ICA organization. Discussion moderated by Daniel Silver.
Stories from attendees of these conferences are also welcome!
FEMALE COMPOSERS (KATHERINE BERGMAN, CAROL BARNETT & ALICE MARY SMITH)
AND A PREMIERE WORK (KYLE SIMPSON)
Morning Walks in Arcola Bluffs (2023) for clarinet and piano Kyle Simpson (b. 1980)
I. A Quiet Reflection
II. An Early Adventure
*world premiere*
Julia Heinen (USA), clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
Susurrus (2014) for clarinet and bass clarinet Katherine Bergman (b. 1985)
Julia Heinen, clarinet
Sarah Watts (UK), bass clarinet
Variations, Oh Yes! (2008) for clarinet and piano Carol Barnett (b. 1949)
for Elisa and James
Julia Heinen, clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
Julia Heinen’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon and California State University, Northridge
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano (1870) Alice Mary Smith (1839-1884)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro Pastorale
Scot Humes (USA), clarinet
Tania Tachkova, piano
Scot Humes’s appearance is sponsored by Conn-Selmer

ACCLAIMED FEMALE COMPOSERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD FOR CLARINET & PIANO,
AND CLARINET, FLUTE & PIANO
Harlequin Angela Morley (1924-2009)
Night Fantasy Dorothy Rudd Moore (1940-2022)
Concertino pour clarinette et piano Jeanine Rueff (1922-1999)
Catherine Conlin (USA), clarinet
Portraits of Langston for Flute, clarinet and Piano Valerie Coleman (b. 1970)
I. Prelude: Helen Keller
II. Danse Africaine
III. Le Grand Duc Mambo
IV. Silver Rain
V. Parisian Cabaret
VI. Harlem’s Summer Night
Nicholas Councilor (USA), clarinet
Rachel Woolf, flute
Tracy Cowden, piano
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Scherzo Capriccio Wan-Yun Liang
commissioned and premiered by Suling Tseng in Nov. 2022
Fantasia di Concerto su MOTIV I dell’ opera “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” di Rossini Béla Kovács (1937-2021)
A Clarinetist under the stars by a creek (2023) Chih-Cheng Hou
Suling Tseng (Taiwan), clarinet
Janice Chen-Ju Chiang, piano

RENOWNED UKRAINIAN AND AMERICAN FEMALE COMPOSERS PERFORMED
BY JULIANNE DOYLE AND CHRISTINE HOERNING
Рапсодія для кларнета та фортепіано (1970) Pyotr Ladyzhensky (b. 1946)
Rhapsody for Clarinet and Piano
Keilor Kastella, piano
Hall of Ghosts (2021) Amanda Harberg (b. 1973)
2-а рапсодія на українські народні теми (1877) Mykola Lysenko (1842-1912)
2nd Rhapsody on Ukrainian Folk Themes
Phoenix Rising (2017) Stacy Garrop (b. 1969)
Yellow Jersey (2004) Libby Larsen (b. 1950)
Borealis Duo (USA):
Julianne Doyle, clarinet
Christine Hoerning, clarinet
Julianne Doyle’s appearance is sponsored by Crane School of Music-SUNY Potsdam,
North Country Winds, Backun Musical Services, DANSR/Vandoren

ELECTRONIC POTPOURRI: JEAN-GUY BOISVERT, CHRISTINE CARTER
Illuminations (after Arthur Rimbaud) François-Hugues Leclair (b. 1962)
1. Le matin
Le clair du ciel au large (After Fernand Ouellette) Isabelle Panneton (b. 1955)
1. Vents, merles et torrents
2. Sur le seuil du levant
3. Le clair du ciel au large
Le journal d’Adélaïde Lescure Nicolas Gilbert (b. 1979)
Jean-Guy Boisvert (Canada), clarinet
Jean-Guy Boisvert’s appearance is sponsored by Conseil des arts et lettres du Québec,
Canada Council for the arts, Université de Moncton
Penelope’s Song (2019) Judith Shatin (b. 1949)
Everything is Green (2003) Randall Woolf (b. 1959)
Christine Carter (Canada), clarinet
Suyeon Kim, piano
Program Notes:
Clarinetist Christine Carter presents a recital of two deeply moving contemporary works for clarinet and pre-recorded
soundtrack. “Penelope’s Song” by composer Judith Shatin retells the famous story of Odysseus through the eyes of
his wife, the Queen of Ithaca, giving voice to her plight, but also her immense determination and resilience. Randall
Woolf’s “Everything is Green” is a breathtaking musical setting of David Foster Wallace’s monologue by the same title,
exploring the push and pull of one man’s complex relationship with his partner.

PREMIERE DUOS OF ALL TYPES: TWO BASS CLARINETS AND CLARINET & ENGLISH HORN
Suite Convergente (2019)- Duo for 2 Bass Clarinets Olivier Gagnon
dedicated to Melanie Bourassa and Rocco Parisi
Conversion conversations Antoine Bustros
Dansa di Glicine (2023) Marco Nodari
Mélanie Bourassa (Canada), bass clarinet
Rocco Parisi (Italy), bass clarinet
Melanie Bourassa’s appearance is sponsored by Royal Global, Canadian bass clarinet center for excellence
The Edge of All I Know Bobby Ge (b. 1996)
*world premiere*
Lara Mitofsky Neuss (USA), bass clarinet
Timothy Hanley (USA), bass clarinet
Amalgam David Stambler (b. 1963)
I. Strata
II. Filaments
*world premiere*
Anthony Costa (USA), clarinet
Robyn Dixon Costa, English horn
Anthony Costa’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon and Penn State
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CLC 3 LECTURE: “BREAKING BOUNDARIES: USING EFFECT PEDALS TO CREATE CROSS-GENRE
OPPORTUNITIES IN CLASSICAL MUSIC”
Presenter: Christopher Mothersole
Over the past 60 years, the progression of technology in guitar effect pedals and wind instrument pickups has made
electroacoustic performance more accessible than ever. Presenter Chris Mothersole breaks down his own work ‘DEMO,
for EFX Clarinet’ to demonstrate many of the effects available to today’s performers, discussing how they can be used
in composition to create cross-genre opportunities in solo classical music.

SPONSOR SESSION – SELMER
Henri SELMER Paris clarinet & mouthpiece making
Presenters: Christophe Grèzes, Mouthpiece Product Manager; Stéphane Gentil, Clarinet Product Manager

CELEBRATING THE PAST WITH FAVOURITES PERFORMED BY KIP FRANKLIN
Fantastiestücke, op. 43 Niels Gade (1817-1890)
I. Andantino con moto
II. Allegro vivace
III. Ballade
IV. Allegro molto vivace
Canzonetta, op. 19 Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937)
Kip Franklin (USA), clarinet
Kip Franklin’s appearance is sponsored by University of South Alabama

CLC 3 MASTERCLASS WITH ECESU SERTESEN

ELECTRONIC POTPOURRI: JESSICA POLLACK, IAN TYSON
Fear a Bhata Fantasy for solo clarinet Chelsea Komschlies (b. 1991)
Jessica Pollack, clarinet
Poem:
this lonely feeling always
lasts just longer than I can
stand so I do not and I do no
thing and I do it again still
er than a lonely iceberg desolate but which may
melt to spring someday I know I
no I know I freeze like a cliff like decay caught mid
air with sharp edges that mourn how the whole earth has
torn itself away leaving a precipice
pressed by this hope between a rock and a bay
forced purpose
forced to break waves and waves and waves that
fail to push me from this state I stay surrounded
by screaming air abandoned by the sea right by the
sea right where I see the sailor I loved each day bombarded
by the sea abandoned by the earth lost ground giving
way under water I discover
abandoned and surrounded break the same
cracks edges under waves and waves and waves
that keep moving and moving away bits of me I don’t
know to call separate don’t know to call
hope til gone among the many lost
treasures I discover too late to be of use
I must have loved myself after all
among the many treasures lost
to miss myself so much under water
under waves and waves and waves
Grey for Solo Clarinet and Pre-Recorded Electronics Leanna Primiani (b. 1978)
Ian Tyson, clarinet
Ian Tyson’s appearance is sponsored by Vassar College, Rice Clarinet Works

CLC LECTURE: “PRACTICE PRINCIPLES FOR PUPILS”
PED
Presenters: Maggie Greenwood, Riley Braase
It’s the thing we’re always telling students to go do, but many students come back the next lesson or rehearsal not
understanding why their individual work hasn’t paid off. This session will explore ways to teach students how to
practice efficiently and tools that will help them internalize information deeply.

CELEBRATING THE MUSIC OF NED ROREM WITH THOMAS PIERCY
Paris Then (1981) Ned Rorem (1923-2022)
Three Poems Without Words (2003) Ned Rorem (1923-2022)
1. Far, Far Away
2. Lullaby of the Woman of the Mountain
3. Full of Life
Arranged for Thomas Piercy
Ned at 90 – A Gentle Notion (2013) Jennifer Higdon
Composed for Thomas Piercy for Ned Rorem’s 90th birthday celebration.
Four Colors (2003) Ned Rorem (1923-2022)
Composed for Thomas Piercy
Thomas Piercy (USA), clarinet
Grace Choi, piano
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LECTURE: MODERN TRENDS IN PAD WORK AND THE EFFECTS ON MANUFACTURING,
DESIGN AND RESONANCE.
Presenter: David Saull

CLC THE LICORICE-STICKS CLARINET ORCHESTRA (RICK KISSINGER) &
PED
THE LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY CLARINET ENSEMBLE (CECILIA KANG)
Primavera Portena A Piazzolla
Arr. M Kummer
Piéce en Forme de Habanera Maurice Ravel
Arr. T. Finno
Calleja de las Flores G. Lewin
Veracruz J. Riojas
arr. M. Johnston
The Licorice-Sticks Clarinet Orchestra (USA) Celebrating its 10th ICA Anniversary
Rick Kissinger, Creator/Artistic Director
Eb Clarinet: Meredith Casey Eb Alto Clarinet: Benny Romero
Tana Prado Sabrina Johnson Chris Jones Leese Lizzy Morris
Melissa Kindy Blake Velde Lenee Stevens Adam Cole
Jessica Shaw Jim Norris Eb Contra Bass:
Bb Clarinet:
Kathleen Morris Kevin Fuller Kristi Handcock
Elyse Larkins
Desiree Gattis Bob Hauser Jeff Muller
Rachel Thompson
Anne Steven Bb Bass Clarinet:
Jim Taylor Bb Contra Bass:
Melissa Kindy Natalie Szabo
Carolyn Noland Joey Rosati
Brandon Samson Cheryl Dykstra
Anna Kosters Alfredo Gomez
Carrie Goodson Kevin Mulqueeny
Frog Family: Awaken from Hibernation SiHyun Uhm (b. 1999)
Emozione Chieko Arai
I. Irato
II. Amarezza
III. Festoso
Deep Earth Tones Christin Hablewitz (b. 1969)
Italian Polka Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
arr. Matt Johnston
LSU Clarinet Ensemble (USA):
Cecilia Kang, Director
Adam Cope Avery Barber Jaden Tan
Ahmad Porter Brandon Gordon Justin Jones
Alex Braud Fernando Delgado Tedie Cahill
Hali Alex
Louisiana State University Clarinet Ensemble’s appearance is sponsored by Louisiana State University
ICA COMPOSITION COMPETITION WINNING COMPOSITIONS
Chamber Music Category Winner
Snapshots Pascal Le Boeuf
Tasha Warren, bass clarinet
David Eggar, cello
Solo Music Category Winner
The Last Question for clarinet and piano Roger Zare
Mark Cramer, clarinet

“CLARINETFEST® AT NOON” – BRAZILIAN CHORO MUSIC – LUCAS ANDRADE
Headliner: Lucas Andrade (Brazil)
Cheguei PIXINGUINHA (1897-1973) E BENEDITO LACERDA (1903-1958)
arr. Marcelo Vilor
Pro Paulo CHICO CHAGAS (1971)
Arr. Emanoel Barros
Maracangalha Dorival Caymmi (1914-2008)
Arr. Lucas Andrade
Naquele tempo PIXINGUINHA (1897-1973) E BENEDITO LACERDA (1903-1958)
Arr. Marco César
Cuscuz de sete capas MARCELO VILOR
Arr. Marcelo Vilor
Choro Baiano EMANOEL BARROS (1995)
Arr. Emanoel Barros
Noites cariocas/1x0 JACOB DO BANDOLIM (1918-1969) / PIXINGUINHA
(1897-1973) E BENEDITO LACERDA (1903-1958)
Arr. Jackson Delano
Nilopolitano DOMINGUINHOS (1941-2013)
Arr. Emanoel Barros
Quarteto de Clarinetes Sopros de PE:
Lucas Andrade Genilson Luiz Marcos Cohen
Amandy Bandeira Jônatas Zacarias Carl Dixion, Pandeiro
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CLC 3
LECTURE: “THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLARINET CHOIR”
Presenter: Friedrich Pfatschbacher
The basis for the development of the clarinet choir during the 19th century was the improvement in the design of
instruments, including the expansion of the clarinet family from the sopranino to the contra bass clarinets. These
instruments were first in use at the time in the large European and US military orchestra.

ICA PAST PRESIDENTS ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION
Eleven Past Presidents of the ICA, (and ICS!) will discuss their tenure, including direction and events, (good and bad
events!), and open the discussion to the audience. Come with questions!
Moderator: Robert Spring
John Cipolla Caroline Hartig Alan Stanek
Julie DeRoche Ray Kirelis Robert Walzel
F. Gerard Errante Keith Koons Charles West
Denise Gainey

THE SPLENDOUR OF THE BASSET HORN FROM THE BEGINNING TO THE PRESENT
WITH KEITH NORTHOVER
Concertante for Harpe (Piano) and Basset horn, Op. 7 (1800)
Johann Georg Heinrich Backofen (1768-1830)
I. Allegro
II. Allegretto (Theme and Variations)
III. Allegretto
Galileo Beholds the Ringed Planet (2023) Erik Franklin (b. 1989)
Keith Northover (USA), Basset Horn
Suyeon Kim, piano

LECTURE/MASTERCLASS: “MILITARY BAND AUDITION MASTERCLASS”
Presenters: SSG Chaz Sonoda and SSG J.J. Milakovich
In this masterclass, members of the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” will demonstrate how to prepare for and execute
a winning military band audition. Working hands-on with selected students, participants and audience alike will come
away with a greater understanding of the committee’s considerations in an audition process, and how to effectively
prepare for a competitive audition.

WORKS FOR BASS CLARINET THAT CELEBRATE OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY:
CHASTINE HOFMEISTER, ROCCO PARISI
The Serpent for Solo Bass Clarinet (2020) Elise Winkler
Three Compositions, Op. 40 Amy Beach (1867-1944)
I. La Captive trans. Dr. David Cook
II. Berceuse
III. Mazurka
Chastine Hofmeister (USA), clarinets
Chastine Hofmeister’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet-Crampon Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity
Danzon N° 5 for bass clarinet and piano Arturo Marquez
Come un’onda for bass clarinet solo Ennio Morricone
Molto Allegro for solo bass clarinet Javier Pérez Garrido
Andante and Allegro for bass clarinet and piano Yvonne Desportes
Rocco Parisi (Italy), clarinet
Grace Choi, piano
Rocco Parisi’s appearance is sponsored by Royal Global, Silverstein Works, Lomax Classic

LAURA GRANTIER (DARKWOOD DUO)
Binyang (1996) Ross Edwards (b. 1943)
I. Binyang
II. Interior
Seasons for Clarinet and Hand Drum (1987) Askell Masson (b. 1953)
Pocket Grooves (2015) Gene Koshinski (b. 1980)
I. Joropo
II. Samai
III.Choro
Darkwood Duo (USA):
Laura Grantier, clarinet Lynn Vartan, percussion
Laura Grantier’s appearance is sponsored by University of Utah and Southern Utah University
Darkwood Duo’s appearance is sponsored by the University of Utah and Southern Utah University

SPONSOR SESSION – ROYAL GLOBAL
The Royal Global Experience: A Conversation with Royal Global Artists

ICA GENERAL MEETING
CARLOS FERREIRA (PORTUGAL)
Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano (1981) Joseph Horovitz (b. 1926-2022)
Lento, quasi Andante
Con Brio
Suite “Duas Igrejas” Pedro Emanuel Pereira (2020)
Praeludium
Fado
Interludium
Postludium
EUA première, dedicated to Carlos Ferreira
Carlos Ferreira, clarinet
Pedro Emanuel Pereira, piano
Carlos Ferreira’s appearance is sponsored by D’Addario Woodwinds and Buffet Crampon
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REED QUINTETS AND A UNIQUE SOLO PREMIERE
Uncharted Francisco Javier de Alba
I. Panic
2. Longing
3. Frustration
4. Wariness
5. Optimism
Arcane Reed Quintet (USA):
Michael Robinson, clarinet Kelsey Maes, Oboe Bradley Johnson, Bassoon
John Harden, bass clarinet Ben MacDonald, Saxophone
Program Notes:
Uncharted for Reed Quintet was commissioned by the Arcane Reed Quintet for the International Clarinet Association
ClarinetFest 2023. Inspired by the theme of Our Global Community: Past, Present, Future, the piece centers around the
“Future” aspect. The world is connected more than ever, and decisions around the world affect everyone on this planet.
Many issues, such as health, climate change, and human rights, have global effects. Thinking about the future can
overwhelm anyone with many emotions. I attempt to portray a handful of emotions I experience when thinking about
the future. Striving to be optimistic, I wanted the piece to end hopeful. Although we are entering an age of uncharted
waters full of challenges and uncertainty, we can alleviate each others’ anxieties by moving forward as a united global
community and realizing our impacts on one another.
Críptico no. 9: DAVЯTHAN Iván Enrique Rodríguez (b. 1990)
Eric Schultz, clarinet
Eric Schultz’s appearance is sponsored by Coastal Carolina University
Reed Quintet No. 1 Elliott Grabill (b. 1983)
I. Heroes and Villains
II. Dark Money
III. Jeering Song,
IV. Patty Cake
V. Elegy
Civitasolis Reed Quintet (USA):
Amy Humberd, clarinet Alexandra Castro, Bassoon
Ryan Pereira, bass clarinet Beth King-Bennett, Saxophone
Luis Gallo Quintero, Oboe

SPONSOR SESSION – BACKUN
Clarinet Design & Repair: 50 Years of Advancements and Improvements
Presenter: Miles DeCastro
CLARINETFEST® ICA CHOIR PERFORMANCES
Amateur Clarinet Choir
Al Woy, conductor
The Amateur Clarinet Choir is for clarinetists of all ages and abilities, featuring repertoire of moderate difficulty,
accessible at many levels of expertise. Musical selections will include a wide variety of styles and genres: light classical,
jazz, folk, pop, and film. This choir is sponsored in cooperation with the New Horizons International Music organization.
Program to be selected from the following list:
Allegro Moderato from Concerto Op. 7 No. 11 T. Albinoni (1671-1751)
arr. David Marlatt
Balletto from Ancient Airs and Dances Ottorino Respighi (1879-1936)
arr. David Marlatt
Down By the Riverside Traditional
arr. Kate Agioritis
Irish Tune from County Derry Percy Grainger (1882-1961)
arr. Matt Johnston
Pirates of the Caribbean Klaus Badelt (b. 1967)
arr. Adrian Wagner
Simple Gifts arr. Lennie Niehaus
St. Louis Blues W. C. Handy (1873-1958)
arr. Jerry Nowak
Youth Clarinet Choir
Sunshine Simmons, conductor
Mock Morris Percy Grainger (1882-1961)
Funeral March of the Marionettes Gounod
Libertango Piazzolla
Chorale and Danza Nelhybel
College Clarinet Choir
Lynn Musco, conductor
Wind in the Reeds Gordon Jacob (1895-1984)
March
Humoreske
Childhood Memory
Ballet Russe
Towards the Wind (2006) Anthony Bailey
Tico Tico Zequenha Abreu (1888-1935)
arr. Luca Luucchetta
Professors’ Clarinet Choir
Dr. Jesse Krebs, conductor
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Clownery for Clarinets Harry Stalpers (1926-2001)
Tenement Rhapsody “At Home” Amanda Harberg (b. 1973)
Seven Sparks Alexis Ciesla (b. 1967)
Paquito Andy Scott (b. 1966)
Festival Clarinet Choir
Robert Walzel, conductor
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring Johann Sebastian Bach
arr. Daniel Freeman
Bluesette Toots Tielemans
arr. Guido Six
Miller’s Mood arr. Norbert Goddaer
Five Bagatelles, op. 47 Antonin Dvorak
V. Poco Allegro arr. Ronald Scott
Bohemian Rhapsody Freddie Mercury
arr. K. Tod Kerstetter

OCEANS APART – NEW REPERTOIRE FOR E-FLAT CLARINET INSPIRED
BY MEXICAN FOLK MUSIC & WORKS BY ESTONIAN AND LATVIAN FEMALE COMPOSERS
Little piece for piccolo clarinet Elvia Mendez (b. 1977)
*world premiere*
Piece for piccolo clarinet Cristina Garcia Islas (b. 1983)
*world premiere*
Ecos del Sur (Suite for piccolo clarinet and piano) D.A.R
arr. Roberto Carbajal Montiel (b. 1973)
*world premiere*
Acapulco (danzón) for piccolo clarinet and piano Margarito Damian Vargas (1873-1919)
arr. Roberto Carbajal Montiel
Francisco Iván Fuentes González (Mexico), piccolo clarinet
Tim Burns, piano
Fantasia for clarinet and piano Sarah Feigin (1928-2011)
Sonata for clarinet and piano Ester Mägi (1922-2021)
Jenny Maclay (USA), clarinet
Tim Burns, piano
Jenny Maclay’s appearance is sponsored by Henri Selmer Paris
Sonata (para clarinete ó saxofón soprano y piano) Andrés Alén (b. 1950)
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro molto
Lucas Gianini, clarinet
Suyeon Kim, piano
A WIND POTPOURRI: JEFF ANDERLE & FRIENDS AND JACKIE GLAZIER IN DUO ENTRE-NOUS
Glendora Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith
arr. Jeff Anderle
Zoetrope Boards of Canada
arr. Jeff Anderle
Jeff Anderle (USA)
Stefanie Gardner
Joshua Gardner
Dread Jonathan Russell (b. 1979)
Jeff Anderle
Jonathan Russell
Michael Lowenstern
How to Play Ken Thomson (b. 1976)
Jeff Anderle
Kimberly Cole-Luevano
Andy Hudson
Jerome Simas
Greg Oakes
Jeff Anderle’s appearance is sponsored by Selmer Paris
Anemoi Dances (2020) Max Grafe (b. 1988)
I. Boreas
II. Zephyrus
III. Notus
IV. Eurus
between us (2021) David Biedenbender (b. 1984)
I. What is?
II. Entre-nous
III. Metaxy
Duo Entre-Nous (USA):
Jackie Glazier, clarinet
Don-Paul Kahl, Saxophone
Jackie Glazier’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet-Crampon

SPONSOR SESSION – B. CORBIN CLARINET PRODUCTS
Play Clarinet, Make Money, Be Happy: Redefining Success for Musicians

CLC 3 LECTURE: “THE CLARINET IN BELGIUM”
Presenter: Eddy Vanoosthuyse
How important was Belgium in the international evolution of the clarinet between 1930 and 1960? Research on
musicians, instruments and compositions.
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CLARINET QUARTETS: CELEBRATING OUR GLOBAL COMMUNITY AND
COLLABORATION OF CHAMBER MUSIC
Quarteto (1990) Ernst Mahle (b. 1929)
Quarteto para Clarinetas (2016) Marcos Cohen (b. 1977)
I. Engrenagem
II. Afrânio
III. Groselha
Suíte Pernambucana de Bolso José Ursicino Da Silva (Duda) (b. 1935)
I. Caboclinho arr. Alanderson Maxson
II. Serenata
III. Coco
IV. Frevo
Feira de Mangaio Sivuca (1930-2006) E Glorina Gadelha (1947)
arr. Wilker Marques
Lágrimas de Clarinete Lourival Oliveira (1918-2000)
arr. Jonatas Zacarias
Ilusão Dimas Segundo Sedícias (1930-2001)
Frevo Sanfonado Sivuca (1930-2006)
arr. Maestro Spok and Nilson Lopes
Sopros de PE Clarinet Quartet (Brazil):
Jônatas Zacarias Amandy Bandeira
Genilson Costa Marcos Cohen
Micro-Concerto for Four B-flat Clarinets, “Trapeze” Paul Sweet (b. 1981)
Commissioned by the performers
Micheal Scheuerman, clarinet
Dawn Marie Lindblade-Evans, clarinet
Amanda Cox, clarinet
Anna Roach, clarinet
Sonatine for Clarinet Quartet Eugène Bozza (1905-1991)
I. Allegro vivo
ii. Calme
iii. Allegro vivo
Angels with Red Tails Brian DuFord (b. 1969)
1. They Dreamt Upon Wings in the Sky arr. Andrew Friedrichs
Fast Blue Village 6 Elena Kats-Chernin (b. 1957)
Spin, Spin, Spin Erik Franklin (b. 1989)
The Rockies Clarinet Quartet (US Air Force Academy Band):
SMSgt Heike Gazetti, Bb Clarinet TSgt David Halperin, bass clarinet
MSgt Nina Friedrichs, Bb & Eb clarinets TSgt Kathryn Yuill, tambourine
TSgt Michael Casto, Bb Clarinet
CLC 3 MASTERCLASS WITH GREG RADEN

THE TIGER LILY TRIO, THE MEÁLLO TRIO AND A PREMIERE UNACCOMPANIED WORK
Ocean of Glass (2021) Jennifer Margaret Barker (b. 1965)
Western Winds, Eastern Roots: Trio for Flute, clarinet and Piano (2023) Cynthia Folio (b. 1954)
*world premiere*
Tiger Lily Trio
Christopher Nichols (USA), clarinet
Eileen Grycky, flute
Christine Delbeau, piano
Tiger Lily Trio’s appearance is supported by the University of Delaware School of Music
Christopher Nichols appearance is supported in part by Légère Reeds LTD
Scenes from the West Midlands Jaren Hinckley (b. 1968)
*world premiere*
Jaren Hinckley (USA), clarinet
Night Songs Alan Goldspiel (b. 1959)
1. Dusk
2. Evening
3. Night
4. Midnight
5. Hour of the Wolf
6. Dawn
The Meállo Trio (USA):
Lori Ardovino, clarinet
Melanie Williams, soprano
Alan Goldspiel, guitar
Lori Ardovino’s appearance is sponsored by The University of Montevallo

CONTRABASS CLARINET AND AMPLIFICATION WITH JASON ALDER
The Book of Levers Wojciech Ziemowit Zych (1976)
for contrabass clarinet and amplification (2022-23)
*world premiere*
Jason Alder (USA/UK), clarinet
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“CLARINETFEST® AT 5” – JULIAN BLISS
Sonata for Clarinet and Piano FP 184 Francis Poulenc
I. Allegro tristamente
II. Romanza
III. Allegro con fuoco
Sonata for Solo Clarinet Tiberiu Olah
Adagio and Allegro Op.70 Robert Schumann
Sonata in F minor, Op.120 No.1 Johannes Brahms
I. Allegro appassionato
II. Andante un poco adagio
III. Allegretto grazioso
IV. Vivace
Julian Bliss (UK), clarinet
Julian Bliss’s appearance is sponsored by Leblanc (Conn-Selmer)

ICA AWARDS

EVENING ORCHESTRA CONCERT – JEREMY REYNOLDS, TAIG EGAN, MARIA DU TOIT,
BHARAT CHANDRA, WENZEL FUCHS, FORT COLLINS SYMPHONY –
WES KENNY, MUSIC DIRECTOR
Fin de la Tierra: The End of the Earth Jenni Brandon
*world premiere*
Jeremy Reynolds (USA), clarinet
Jeremy Reynolds’s appearance is sponsored by University of Denver, Buffet Crampon, Lomax Classic Mouthpieces
Concertino in Eb Major, Op. 26 Carl Maria von Weber (1786-1826)
Taig Egan (USA), clarinet
Winner of the 2022 ICA Young Artist Competition
Clarinet Concerto David Earl (b. 1951)
I. Andante con poco mosso
II. Adagio
III. Andante marcato alla marcia
Maria Du Toit (South Africa), clarinet
Maria du Toit’s appearance is sponsored by Backun
INTERMISSION
Clarinet Concerto (2017) Reena Esmail
Bharat Chandra (USA), clarinet
Bharat Chandra’s appearance is sponsored by Yamaha Woodwinds and D’Addario Woodwinds
Clarinet Concerto in A major, K. 622 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Rondo: Allegro
Wenzel Fuchs (Austria), clarinet
Wenzel Fuchs’ appearance is sponsored by Silverstein Works
Fort Collins Symphony Orchestra
Wes Kenney, Music Director
First Violin: Bass: Horn:
Ava Pacheco, Concertmaster Cristian Mazo, Principal Ayo Derbyshire, Principal
Therese Bakker, Associate Zack Niswender, Assistant Principal Colleen Shaffer, 2nd
Concertmaster Bailey Bennett Sarah Zhukenova, 3rd
Ryann Aery, Leslie Stewart, Kira Goya, 4th
Flute:
Heather MacArthur, Alan Chan, Norman Menzales, Principal Trumpet:
Sonja Eisland, Matthew Dinsmore, Sandra Tiemens, 2nd Derek McDonald, Principal
Chris Leonard, Zo Manfredi Kristen Beeman, 3rd Dave Scott, 2nd
Second Violin: Piccolo: Trombone:
Ben Thomason, Principal Kristen Beeman Daniel Watt, Principal
Lola Kern, Assistant Principal Nat Wickham, 2nd
Jean Denney, Elizabeth Furuiye, Oboe:
Kiel Lauer, bass
Grant Johnson, Grace Johnston, Pablo Hernandez, Principal
Robert Kreutz, Phyllis Carlson Jessica Warner, 2nd Tuba:
Jennifer Stucki, 3rd Steve Vaughn
Viola:
Ethan Hecht, Principal English Horn: Timpani:
Daniel Moore, Assistant Principal Jennifer Stucki Ross Coons
Sabrina Romney Lloyd, Clarinet: Percussion:
Emma Reynolds, Daniel Mills, Principal Christian Kuhlman, Principal
Daniella Angulo Martinez, Tom Wilson, 2nd Paul Finckel, Jeff Perry, Thomas
Steve Gravagne Copper Ferreira, 3rd Landewee
Cello: Bass Clarinet: Harp:
Beth Vanderborgh, Principal Copper Ferreira Pamela Eldridge, Principal
Beth Wells, Assistant Principal
Bassoon: Celeste:
Joseph Engel, Yoriko Morita,
Tom Bittinger, Principal Joshua Sawicki
Jennifer Crum, Elizabeth La Manna
Anthony Federico, 2nd
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AGENDA

WELLNESS CLASS – ZUMBA CLASS WITH AILEEN RAZEY
Wake up with Zumba® Fitness, a fun and energetic dance workout set to Latin and World music! Absolutely no
experience necessary; workout clothes and water bottle suggested.


THE TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY CLARINET CHOIR (DANIELLE WOOLERY) &
THE EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY CLARINET CHOIR (DAWN MCCONKIE)
Caprice for Clarinets Clare Grundman (1913-1996)
Domiente Paul Thomas (b. 1981)
One Life Beautiful Julie Giroux (b. 1961)
arr. Dawn McConkie
Recombobulation Theresa Martin (b. 1979)
Fantango Michele Mangani (b. 1966)
Texas Woman’s University Clarinet Choir (USA):
Dr. Danielle Woolery, director
Dr. Shannon McDonald, assistant director
Ensemble Personnel:
Devin Bowens*, Briley Casserilla*, Chanel Henderson*, Crysten Ivy*, Coral Parks, Daniel Prater,
Ivy Deel, Antanasia DeWitty, Molly Keefer, Lexie Lewis, & Megan Wright
Monica Flores, Kelly Gage*, Sara May*, Jacki McDaniel, *denotes TWU alumni
Sarah Hamilton*, Shannon McDonald*, Dez Munoz,
Selections from Caracteres (1989) Yvonne Desportes (1907-1993)
I. Le Chaleureux
II. Le Cafardeux
III. Le Nonchalant
IV. Le Coléreux
V. Le Rêveur
VI. Le Rigolard
Mor Gwyns: Sea Wind for Clarinet Choir, Op.61 Judith Bailey (b. 1941)
Tableaux for Clarinet Choir Sofia Kraevska (b. 1975)
I. Paysage d’Inquietude (Landscape of worry)
II. le Temps de Violettes: Consolation (the Time of Violets: consolation)
commissioned by Buffet Crampon
Emporia State University Clarinet Choir:
Dr. Dawn McConkie, director
Bailey Stines, Eb Clarinet Olivia Grover, Bb Clarinet Daniel Bolanos Juarez, alto clarinet
Jean Soderlund, Bb Clarinet Courtney Troup, Bb Clarinet Bethany Stinemetz, bass clarinet
Kymbr Simmons, Bb Clarinet Mila Little, Bb Clarinet Samantha Goodwin, bass clarinet
Dawn Bobey, Bb Clarinet Sydney Williams, Bb Clarinet Zachary Shields, bass clarinet
Autumn Rawleigh, Bb Clarinet Marquis Scott, Bb Clarinet Ariyana Sifuentes, bass clarinet
Alisha Cox, Bb Clarinet Evelyn Ayala, Bb Clarinet Javier Chavez, Bb contra bass
Abigail Brown, Bb Clarinet Beau Throckmorton, Bb Clarinet clarinet
Kaitlin Ferman, Bb Clarinet Emma Claassen, Bb Clarinet
Emporia State University Clarinet Choir’s appearance is sponsored by Emporia State University

ICA UTAH CHAPTER CLARINET CHOIR (DARRIN THIRIOT) &
THE TENNESSEE TECH CLARINET CHOIR (MARK CRAMER)
Hive Mind Jaren Hinckley (b. 1969)
*world premiere*
Lincolnshire Posy Percy Grainger (1882-1961)
I. Lisbon arr. Darrin Thiriot
II. Horkstow Grange
III. Rufford Park Poachers
IV. The Brisk Young Sailor
V. Lord Melbourne
VI. The Lost Lady Found
ICA Utah Chapter Clarinet Choir:
Thiago Ancelmo de Souza David Hall Christian Manley Alec Saeva
Mikayla Black Myroslava Hagen Logan Mardesich Aubrey Shirts
Alec Blosch Russell Harlow Mandy Masters Hyrum Smith
Makayla Blosch TJ Harmon Nicholas Morrison Scott Smith
Daron Bradford Jaren Hinckley Tyler O’Brien Noah Sowby
Henry Caceres Drew Holland Jeff O’Flynn Darrin Thiriot, conductor
Jarom Coleman William Holman Jenifer Olson Madison Thomas
Kimberly Councill Melissa Jackson Emily Orr Allie VanLueven
Michael Doyle Zane Jensen Peter Ovard Erin Voellinger
Abby Draper Matthew Johnson Doug Peterson Hyrum Will
David Feller Madeline LeBaron’ Kierra Price Melissa Wilson
Amy Gabbitas Lee Livengood Joshua Rasmussen Alvin Yeung
Laura Grantier Emilie Lewellen Nick Rowe
ICA Utah Chapter Clarinet Choir’s appearance is sponsored by University of Utah, Brigham Young University,
Utah Valley University, Snow College, Southern Utah University, Utah State University
Suite in F, Op. 28, No. 2 Gustav Holst (1874-1934)
arr. Matt Johnston
The Impossible Standard Alison Hanna (2001)
*world premiere*
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Countryside Suite Tyler Marion (2001)
I: March of the Rolling Plains
*world premiere*
Sunflower Groove Connor Faircloth (2004)
*world premiere*
Mambo from West Side Story Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990)
arr. Michael Lowenstern
Tennessee Tech Clarinet Choir (USA):
Bb Clarinet: Rachel Malawey, Tyler Marion, Bass Clarinet:
Kris Burke, Merrell Burroughs, Casey Martens, Danielle Rains, Carlos Avila
Emily Castillo, Elayna DeFries, Everett Rutledge,
Director and Eb Clarinet:
Connor Faircloth, Ali Hanna, Caylea Savage, Kalee Walters
Dr. Mark J. Cramer
Abby Lane, Jack Lathrop,
Tennessee Tech Clarinet Choir’s appearance is sponsored by Tennessee Tech University

H&W
Presenters: Shawn Copeland, Jackie McIlwain, Bill Conable
In this session, we will explore clarinet performance and pedagogy using Alexander Technique and Body Mapping.

ARMY BAND AUDITIONS
A SOLO RECITAL BY ALEXANDER BEDENKO
Carmen Fantasy Alexander Rozenblatt
Melodie Op.42 #3 P.Tchaikovsky
arr. or clarinet and piano by Alexander Bedenko
Cello Sonata Op.19 S.Rachmaninoff
Andante arr. for clarinet and piano by Alexander Bedenko
Romance in a minor S.Rachmaninoff
arr. for clarinet and piano by Alexander Bedenko
Shalom Aleichem Béla Kovács
Alexander Bedenko (USA/Ukraine), clarinet

NEW PERSPECTIVES: AN ELECTRONIC POTPOURRI
Uncertainty Krista Vázquez-Connelly (b. 1989)
for B-flat Clarinet and Fixed Electronics (2021)
*world premiere*
Season Cowley (USA), clarinet
The Sky is Bigger Here (2023) Andrew M. Rodriguez (b. 1989)
Taylor Barlow (USA), clarinet
GLOBAL WORKS FOR WOODWIND QUINTET WITH THE PAN PACIFIC ENSEMBLE
Ambiguous Traces Narong Prangcharoen (b. 1973)
Woodwind Quintet No. 3 “Suite From China West” Chen Yi (b. 1953)
I. Introduction
Ironhorses Nick Omiccioli (b. 1982)
Pan Pacific Ensemble (USA):
Gabrielle Baffoni, clarinet Keri McCarthy, Oboe Martin King, horn
Sophia Tegart, flute Michael Garza, Bassoon

WORKS FOR CLARINET PIANO CREATED WITH A MEANINGFUL MESSAGE AND SENTIMENT
Pink Ribbon for Susan Christopher Stanichar (b. 1969)
Audrey Miller (USA), clarinet
Christopher Stanichar, piano/composer
Audrey Miller’s appearance is sponsored by Conn/Selmer and D’Addario Woodwinds
A Joy Not Forgotten for clarinet and piano Gwyneth Walker (b. 1947)
1. A Memory
2. Peace Be with You
3. Light Journey
4. Listening
Sandra Mosteller (USA), clarinet
Gail Novak, piano
Sandra Mosteller’s appearance is sponsored by Henri Selmer Paris
From Within Brent Fatherly (b. 2000)
I. Scattered
II. Feeling lost, feeling empty
III. Rumination
IV. Complete
Dahré Miller (USA), clarinet
Dr. Steven DiBlasi, piano

THE POULENC DUO AND A COLLECTION OF UNACCOMPANIED WORKS
Sonata for Two Clarinets, FP 7 Francis Poulenc (1899-1963)
1. Presto
2. Andante
3. Vif
Rongbing Shen (USA/China), clarinet
Juan Tovar (USA/Venezuela), clarinet
Meditation on the Death of Elvis Presley, Op. 36 (1980) Robert Matthew-Walker (b. 1939)
Matthew Nelson (USA), clarinet
Matthew Nelson’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon, D’Addario Woodwinds, University of Louisville
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D(i)agon(als) Augusta Read Thomas (b. 1964)
Kyle Rowan (USA), clarinet
Dybuk for Solo Clarinet (2006) Rachel Galinne (b. 1949)
Dana Sloter (USA), clarinet
Crystalline Radiance Jamie Wind Whitmarsh (b. 1988)
*world premiere*
Lisa Kachouee (USA), clarinet
Lisa Kachouee’s appearance is sponsored by the Oklahoma City University and Backun Musical Services

EASTMAN-ROCHESTER NEW HORIZONS CLARINET CHOIR (ALAN WOY)
& THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA CLARINET CHOIR (SUNSHINE SIMMONS)
HMS Pinafore Overture Sir Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)
trans. Anthony Brackett, c.2005
Spain Chick Corea (1941-2021)
arr. Kate Agioritis c.1982
Rolling Thunder Henry Fillmore (1881-1956)
arr. Matt Johnston
BLISS Larry Neeck (b. 1950)
*world premiere*
Eastman-Rochester New Horizons Clarinet Choir (USA):
Alan Woy (conductor)
Kenneth Scott (co-conductor), Lori Cyr (co-conductor)
E-flat Clarinet: 3rd Clarinet: Bass Clarinet:
Linda Knight Patricia Ensman, Lois Fiegl, Mike McKain, Roxanne Woy
Roxanne Willard Contra Bass Clarinet:
1st Clarinet:
Helen Darrow, Amy Dodge Alto Clarinet: Brad Willard
John Caselli
2nd Clarinet:
Rivka Chatman, Don Kirk,
Jeanne LaBarbera
Alan Woy’s appearance is sponsored by Eastman Community Music School, Eastman School of Music
Ulla in Africa Heiner Wiberny (b. 1944)
Look What the Day Brings Alun Cooke (b. 1955)
Mexican Fantasies Mike Curtis (b. 1952)
1. Amores
2. The Blue Cupola
3. Amistades
4. La reina del trópico
Fantasy Overture Parker Gaims (b. 1989)
UNF Clarinet Choir (USA):
Ricardo Barrios, Noah Brady, Alexis Cordeiro, Nicole Graham, Rosemary Gray, Natalia Garcia, Victoria Maltagliati,
Noah Palmer, Aidan Pedersen, Anthony Poorte, Leighandra Redmond, Josephyne Wagner
Stetson University – Maxwell Alexander, Cassandra Clayton, Nathan Esquenazi, Em Fernandez, Tayler Ford, Josiah
Hall, William Holland, Tiancheng Jin, Sara Pyburn, Elias Ramirez, Kyori Rivera-Camacho, Jenna Wolbers
Sunshine Simmons’s appearance is sponsored by University of North Florida, Stetson University

UNDERREPRESENTED COMPOSERS AND PREMIERE WORKS FOR CLARINET ENSEMBLES:
TOSCA DUO, DUO ZIDA & THE HIJINX CLARINET QUARTET
Exchanges Nansi Carroll (b. 1946)
I. Salutation
II. A Double Soliloquy
III. Elegy
IV. Banter
V. Round Dance
Wood and Wind Carlos Velez (b. 1980)
I. Willow’s Litany
II. Maelstrom
Tosca Duo (USA):
Lynn A. Musco, clarinet
Shawn L. Copeland, clarinet
Shawn L. Copeland’s appearance is sponsored by Buffet Crampon, Gonzalez Reeds, Silverstein Works
Bull Moose Groove Stacy Garrop (b. 1969)
I. Afternoon Stroll
II. Moose on the Path
*world premiere*
Commissioned by Shandra Helman and Kimberly Fullerton in honor of their teacher and mentor Linda Bartley
Meditative Resonances Nathan Froebe (b. 1983)
I. Focused Dissociation
II. Unstable Environs
III. Spiraling Tenability
IV. Exhausted Locomotion
V. Existential Recalibration
*world premiere*
Commissioned by Shandra Helman and Kimberly Fullerton
Duo ZIDA (USA):
Shandra Helman, bass clarinet
Kimberly Fullerton, bass clarinet
Shandra Helman’s appearance is sponsored by Idaho State University College of Arts and Letters
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A Flock of Fleeting Microscores Natalie Hunt (b. 1985)
Flamingo
Raven
Kereru
Phoenix
Toroa
Piwakawaka
Commissioned by the New Zealand Clarinet Quartet with generous funding from Creative NZ
Hijinx Clarinet Quartet (USA):
Jennifer Reeves, clarinet
Stephen Borodkin, clarinet
Lucas Willsie, clarinet
Shiana Montanari, clarinet/bass clarinet
Jennifer Reeves’s appearance is sponsored in part by Doane University and Central Methodist University

FRIENDSHIP, COLLEAGUES, AND THE BEAUTY OF DUOS
Farewell River Bend Chris Thomas
Invention No. 1 for Two Clarinets Gay Kahkonen
Double Take for two clarinets and concert band Theresa Martin
Laura McLaughlin (USA), clarinet
Sarah Manasreh (USA), clarinet
Laura McLaughlin’s appearance is sponsored by D’Addario
Quartango for Bb Clarinet Duet (2020) Elaine Ross (b. 1966)
Jams for Two Clarinets (2023) Lynda Dembowski (b. 1969)
Amanda Morrison (USA), clarinet
Laura McLaughlin (USA), clarinet
Il Convegno, Op. 76 “The Meeting” Amilcare Ponchielli (1834-1886)
David Brian Vrablic (USA), clarinet
Laura Wiarda (USA), clarinet

WORKS BY PETER TEMKO (MEGHAN MERCIERS) AND THE ENSEMBLE LIRICA (CASSIE KEOGH)
Movements for Clarinet Alone Peter Temko (b. 1942)
1. TummlerTanz
2. Blues
3. Passacaglia
Meghan Merciers (USA), clarinet
Introduction and Fuga Interrumpida for Clarinet Trio Peter Temko (b. 1942)
Meghan Merciers (USA), clarinet
Osiris Molina (USA), clarinet
Christopher Kirkpatrick (USA), bass clarinet
Meghan Merciers is a Silverstein Pro Team Artist and Yamaha Performing Artist.
Her performance is sponsored by the University of North Alabama College of Arts, Sciences, and Engineering.
As Dew in April (1968) Richard Cumming (b. 1928)
Deux Chansons (2008) Adolphous Hailstork (b. 1941)
I. Le matin à Matane
II. Jardin japonais
Letters to the Poetry Editor (2021) Kyle Vanderburg (b. 1986)
I. Sir:
II. To whom it may concern:
III. Ed:
IV. Editor,
V. Good Friend
VI. Editor
Ensemble Lirica (USA)
Cassie Keogh, clarinet
Kelly W. Burns, tenor
Thiago André, piano
Ensemble Lirica is sponsored by North Dakota State University
Cassie Keogh is a Selmer Paris Artist

THE AGGIES CLARINET CHOIR (THIAGO ANCELMO)
Bachianas Brasileiras No. 5 Heitor Villa-Lobos
Aria (Cantilena) arr. John Krance
Danzón no.2 Arturo Márquez
arr. Tomás Horcajada
Aggies Clarinet Choir (Utah State University Clarinet Choir) (USA):
Eb-clarinet/Clarinet : Alto Clarinet/Clarinet:
Haley Williams Amme Swasey
Clarinet: Bass Clarinet:
Hillary Callister, Tyler Martin, Sam Cooper, Nick Appel
Josie Roderer
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CLC 3 CHRISTINE HOERNING (CRANE CLARINET CHOIR)
LECTURE RECITAL: “INTRODUCING IMPROVISATION TO YOUR ENSEMBLE
FEATURING THE CRANE CLARINET CHOIR”
Presenters: Christine Hoerning (Crane Clarinet Choir)
Join the Crane Clarinet Choir for their performance of an original improvised soundtrack which will accompany the
short documentary film Manhatta (1921). Learn how to use film, storytelling, and other artistic mediums to facilitate
improvisation with your ensemble and come play/learn some improv games that can help make your ensemble
develop confidence in their improvisation skills!
The Crane Clarinet Choir:
Christine Hoerning (USA/Canada), director
Nick Alvarez, Ashley Colucci, Charlie Deixler, Ushuaia Diaz, Sarah Jones, Jessica LaRocca, Gianna Magrino,
Brandon McLaughlin, Gianna Montagno, Jovany Rivers, Julia Saxby, Jessica Schaller, Jaelyn Twitchell

THE BOB COLE CONSERVATORY CLARINET CHOIR & THE U.S. ARMY CLARINET ENSEMBLE
Mother Goose Suite Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
I. Pavane of Sleeping Beauty arr. Matthew Garza
IV. Conversation of Beauty and the Beast
V. The Fairy Garden
Conductor: Matthew Garza
Selections from Super Mario Galaxy Mahito Yokota (b. 1974) and Koji Kondo (b. 1961)
arr. Paul Garcia
Conductor: Paul Garcia
Bob Cole Conservatory Clarinet Choir:
Eb Clarinet: Alto Clarinet:
Oscar Cruz Anthony Arias, Cole Bacani
Clarinet: Bass Clarinet:
Tomoya Sano, Myko Cristomos, Jaren Jamito, Emma Andrew Nguyen, Richard Salgado,
Reyna, Noah Avila, Auden Singh, Stephanie Chavez, Abigail Martin
Tristan Biessener, Antonia Anastacio,
Contralto/Contrabass Clarinet:
Ethan Arroyo, Gregory Amaya, Christine Goins,
Ariel McAnulty, Danny Minick
Jonathan Jacques, Taylor Nguyen
Shepherd’s Hey Percy Aldridge Grainger (1882-1961)
arr. SFC Kevin Walko
Mansions of the Lord Nick Glennie-Smith (b. 1951)
arr. John Romano (2023)
*world premiere of new arrangement for the Army Clarinet Ensemble*
Pineapple Poll Arthur Sullivan (1842-1900)
arr. Charles Mackerras (1925-2010)
trans. Anthony Brackett (2022)
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The Gallant Seventh John Philip Sousa (1854-1932)
arr. SSG J.J. Milakovich (2023)
U.S. Army Clarinet Ensemble:
SSG J.J. Milakovich, conductor
Eb Clarinet: Bb Clarinet 3/4:
MSG Aaron Scott, The U.S. Army Band MSG Stacie Thompson, The U.S. Army Band
SSG Jason Russo, The U.S. Army Field Band SSG Emily Kerski, The U.S. Army Band
SSG Daniel Rosman, The U.S. Army Field Band
Bb Clarinet 1/2:
SGT Matthew Hodgetts, U.S. Army 11th Airborne
MSG John Blair, The U.S. Army Field Band
Division Band
SFC Kristen Mather de Andrade, West Point Band
SGT Michael Zuniga, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine
SFC Patrick Hanudel, U.S. Army School of Music
Command Band
SSG J.J. Milakovich, The U.S. Army Band
Alto:
Bb Clarinet 2/3:
MSG Jennifer Everhart, The U.S. Army Field Band
SSG Chaz Sonoda, The U.S. Army Band
SSG W. Anthony Russ, U.S. Army Bands Midwest
SSG Dane Clark, The U.S. Army Field Band
Audition Coordinator
SSG Ellé Crowhurst, The U.S. Army Field Band
SGT Pavel Cislaru, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Bass:
Command Band SFC Kevin Walko, The U.S. Army Field Band
SGT Mehrun Aminkhoee, 3rd Infantry Division Band SSG Davis Hampton, The U.S. Army Band
SSG Kristina Teuschler, West Point Band

MUSIC FOR CLARINET AND PERCUSSION WITH ALLISON STOROCHUK AND AMY GUFFEY
Crystal Miniatures for clarinet and drum set (2021) Howard J. Buss (b. 1951)
I. Mischievous Pyrite “Fool’s Gold”
II. Deep Azurite
III. Faceted Amethyst
IV. Smoky Quartz
V. Snowflake Tempest
Allison Storochuk (USA/Canada), clarinet
Jalen Jamal, drum set
Allison Storochuk’s appearance is sponsored by Missouri State University, Department of Music
Program Notes:
Crystal Miniatures (2021) for clarinet and drum set by Howard J. Buss was written for clarinetist, Allison Storochuk.
Through the ages people attributed metaphysical properties to crystals. The set of five short character pieces musically
addresses aspects of the nature of the respective crystals. It may come as a surprise to the listener that the often-
lyrical melodies of Crystal Miniatures are dodecaphonic. Not all permutations of the row are used, and some are used
more than once. It was the composer’s intent to musically reflect the similarities and the differences of geometric
constructions of the crystals, while at the same time showcasing their beauty and unique auras.- Howard J. Buss
Oil and Water Josh Gottry (b. 1974)
Vibrant Clarity Steve Riley (b. 1964)
*world premiere*
Amy Guffey (USA), clarinet
Kurt Gartner, vibraphone
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NAVY BAND AUDITIONS

THE ORANGE COUNTY CLARINET CONSORT (JOSHUA PHILLIPS)
Road Through the Expanse (2023) Laura Kramer (b. 1984)
I. Fanfare
II. Horizons
III. Petrification
IV. Greens and Reds
V. Mementos
*world premiere*
Commissioned by the Orange County Clarinet Consort for ClarinetFest 2023
50 or 6 on 3 (2023) arranged and adapted by Roger Przytulski (b. 1976)
I. 1973 – You Are the Sunshine of My Life – Rocky Mountain High
Music by Stevie Wonder, John Denver, & Mike Taylor
II. 1983 – Sweet Dreams – Rockit
Music by Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart, & Herbie Hancock
III. 1993 – (I Can’t Help) Falling in Love With You – I Will Always Love You
Music by Weiss, Peretti, Creatore, UB40, & Dolly Parton
IV. 2003 – Hey Ya! – Crazy in Love
Music by – André 3000, Harrison, Knowles, Record, & Carter
V. 2013 – Royals – Vivir Mi Vida
Music by Ella Yelich-O’Connor, Joel Little, Khaled, RedOne, Papaconstantinou, Djupström, & Hajji
VI. 2023 – Gloria
Music by Foy Vance & Sam Smith
*world premiere*
Commissioned by the Orange County Clarinet Consort and dedicated to the

50th Anniversary of the International Clarinet Association
Orange County Clarinet Consort (USA)
Dr. Joshua Phillips, artistic director
David Aguirre David Lopez Roger Przytulski Margaret Worsley
Adrienne Geffen Sara Morgan David Sanchez Karen Zelazo
Taylor Heap Kristine Nichols Bill Schroeder
Susan Hungerford Zachary Nichols Brett Sharp
Frank Lenz Hee Jeong Przytulski Jenna Tatiyatrairong

CLC 2 LECTURE: “UPDATING ASANA: A CASE STUDY IN PRESERVING MUSIC IN TIME”
Presenter: Patrick Englert
This lecture-recital utilizes William O. Smith’s electroacoustic work for clarinet, Asana, as a case study in updating
pieces utilizing outdated, difficult to source, or otherwise obsolete electronic hardware for use with software in
the interest of giving works like Asana greater longevity. In addition to a performance of the piece with updated
electronics, discussion will include my own experience learning and performing the piece, researching options for
updates, and crafting the final patch used in performance.
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SHOWCASING WORKS BY SOUTH AMERICAN COMPOSERS WITH MARTIN CASTILLOS
AND ALONDRA ESPERANZA NINA MENECES
Preludio “Lejanía” Mauricio Charbonnier (b. 1979)
Nocturno “Los Pajaros Negros” Mauricio Charbonnier (b. 1979)
Evocaciones sobre Bs As, tango Mauricio Charbonnier (b. 1979)
*world premiere*
Martin Castillos (Uruguay), clarinet
Soliloquio No.4 para Clarinete Ramiro Soriano (b. 1956)
Fantasia (2011) David Valdivieso
Alondra Esperanza Nina Meneces (USA/Bolivia), clarinet
Tim Burns, piano

CLC 3 MEXICAN BANDA: PRESERVING AND SHARING MEXICAN CULTURE
Presenter: Alfredo Ramirez (USA/Mexico)
Performer: Banda La Patrona
Millions of Mexicans live in the United States. There are many popular genres of Mexican regional music such as
Mariachi, Norteño, and Banda that can be used to educate Mexican culture through art. Mexican Banda music, which
includes a standard of three clarinets in their instrumentation, is becoming more popular and is listened to all over
the world. Banda music is an excellent way to educate students on Mexican culture because banda music is routed in
historic folk music. Banda music is a traditional genre of music performed at various traditional Mexican celebrations,
such as quinceaneras and weddings. Banda music has become so popular, in fact, that American artists like Snoop
Dogg have collaborated with mexican banda “Banda MS” to record a song together. Most recently, a famous video
game “Call of Duty” has released a new game with a Mexican character and the Mexican Banda “Banda MS” was
asked to record a song for this new game. US education can often lead Mexican students to forget their language and
abandon their native culture due to an emphasis on English language and American traditions. Public schools that
teach predominately Mexican students can do more to help students preserve their culture and background. A great
way to help Mexican students is by incorporating Mexican music and cultural traditions as part of their education. This
presentation will include a performance segment by a the mexican banda “Banda La Patrona” from Colorado.
Piece will be announced when performed.

ARMY BAND AUDITIONS
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CONCOCTION AND THREE OJIBWE STORIES: WORKS JOINED BY TRUMPET,
BASSOON, AND BARITONE VOICES
Concoction, Divertimento for Clarinet, trumpet, and Piano Franklin Piland (b. 1990)
I. Black
II. Nitro
V. Americano
*world premiere*
Pamela Shuler (USA), clarinet
Sidney Shuler, trumpet
Kayla Liechty, piano
Pamela Schuller’s appearance is sponsored by Eastern New Mexico University
Three Ojibwe Stories Nathan Jones (b. 1983)
I. Prologue
II. The Indian Blanket
III. The Month of March: A Fight Between Spring and Winter
Jeremy Wohletz (USA), clarinet Cory Renbarger, baritone
Miriam Webber, Bassoon Derek Bebeau, baritone

A RECITAL OF CLARINET AND PIANO WORKS WITH SHANNON THOMPSON
Sonata (originally for viola and piano, 1919) Rebecca Clarke (1886-1979)
I. Impetuoso – ma non troppo Allegro trans. Shannon Thompson
II. Vivace
III. Adagio
Shannon Thompson (USA), clarinet
Christopher Thompson, piano

AN ELECTRONIC POTPOURRI: SHUTTERSPEED DUO, THOMAS SANDERS, AND AILEEN RAZEY
Unforgiving Vapors of Existence Erich Barganier (b. 1991)
*world premiere*
Geukensia demissa Ford Fourqurean (b. 1991)
*world premiere*
Shutterspeed Duo (USA):
Ford Fourqurean (USA), clarinet and electronics
Erich Barganier, electronics
Apath’eosis Taylor Hughes (b. 1995)
*world premiere*
Thomas Sanders (USA), clarinet
John Harden (USA), bass clarinet
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Whiff Kornel Thomas (b. 1986)
I. Grenadilla
II. Gold
III. Mountains
*world premiere*
Chansons de la Nature pour la Clarinette Jenni Brandon (b. 1977)
I. Les Oiseaux
II. Le Poisson
III. Le Papillon
IV. Le Lièvre et La Tortue
V. L’Etoile
VI. Dansez!
VII. Le Serpent
Aileen Razey (USA), clarinet
Artwork by Summer Doll-Myers

CARMEN BORREGALES SHOWCASES VENEZUELAN COMPOSER, ORLAND CARDOZO
Sonata de Grado for clarinet Bb and piano (2011) Orlando Cardozo (b. 1970)
I. Retozando (Venezuelan merengue)
II. Elegía
III. Entreverao (Intro, zumba que zumba, seis numerao, pajarillo y chipola)
Fantasía Afrodescendiente for clarinet and audio sequence (2022) Orlando Cardozo (b. 1970)
Dedicated to Carmen Borregales
Carmen Borregales (USA/Venezuela), clarinet

THE PRICKLY PEAR CLARINET ENSEMBLE (TYLER GUZMÁN) & THE NEW MEXICO STATE
UNIVERSITY CLARINET CHOIR (MADELYN MOORE)
Salve Regina Juan Gutiérrez de Padilla (ca. 1590-1664)
arr. Matt Johnston
Suite Caribeana Manuel Saumell (1818-1870) & Ignacio Cervantes (1847-1905)
trans. Ailem Carvajal-Gómez
arr. Matt Johnston
Steve Moore, Eb Clarinet
La Lucha Fredy Mauricio Pinzón Aguilar (b. 1981)
Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble (USA):
Steve Moore, Eb Clarinet Tyler Guzmán, Bb Clarinet
Leslie Mills, alto/Bb clarinets Jason West, bass clarinet
Shaun Michael Guzmán, bass clarinet Mark Wolocki, Bb Clarinet
Maleah Martin, Bb Clarinet Joseph Mora, Bb Clarinet
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Heroes in the Shadows Jeanie Murrow (b. 1960)
Colores Lon Chaffin (b. 1957)
New Mexico State University Clarinet Choir (USA):
Dr. Madelyn Moore, director
Jason Christopherson, Paulina Copas Sedeno, Marcos Cordova, Abrianna Garcia, Thomas Gee, Sofia Gonzales,
Nathan Martinez, Quinn McPherson, Carlos Muñoz, Raul Olivas, Ariana Rael, Ruth Rodriguez, Ariana Rojas,
David Stout, Esther Sulpizio, Anthony Vasquez, Danielle Webb
New Mexico State University Clarinet Choir’s appearance is sponsored by
New Mexico State University and the New Mexico State University Bands

THE AMBLER CLARINET CHOIR (ALAN GORAL)
Baby Elephant Walk Mancini
arr. Halferty
Cortege from Petite Suite Debussy
arr. Howland
Festive Overture Shostakovich
arr. Hyeonjong Song
Footlifter March Fillmore
arr. Hadley Hazen
Hary Janos Suite Kodaly
1. Entry of the Emperor and his Cortege arr. Howland
2. Song
Lassus Bass Clarinet Fillmore
arr. Michael Drapkin
Moonlight Serenade Miller
arr. Custer
Overture to Marriage of Figaro Mozart
arr. Calliett
Overture to Barber of Seville Rossini
arr. Hermann
South Rampart Street Parade Haggart and Bauduc
arr. Milholland
The Ambler Clarinet Choir (USA) has more than 65 current members.
The performers for today’s concert are:
Loren Barnes and John Bruce Yeh. Trudy Forsyth: Aurora Symphony
Mark Botwinick Neal Durbin: Denver Pops Orchestra, Orchestra, lifetime student of
Bruce Currie: Former student of Mile High Freedom Bands, former Donald Ambler. (2)
Himie Voxman, Peter Simenauer, student of Donald Ambler. Steve Frazer: Former student of
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Donald Ambler. BM Clarinet Performance University Lisa Schlein: Former student of
Alan Goral: Jefferson Symphony of Colorado Boulder, former student Anthony Gigliotti and Donald
Orchestra, I.C.A. Young Artist of Donald Ambler. Ambler.
Competition Finalist 1979, former Randy Matsushima: Former student Linda Shea: Colorado Springs
student of Donald Ambler. (2) of Donald Ambler. Philharmonic, former student of
Harry Grainger: Freelancer, Principal Jill Nagode: Principal Clarinet Donald Ambler.
Clarinet Littleton Symphony Aurora Symphony Orchestra, former Andy Stevens: Retired (2022) Bass
Orchestra, former student of Donald student of Donald Ambler. Clarinet/Second Clarinet Colorado
Ambler. (1,2,3) Mary Nichols: Principal Clarinet Symphony Orchestra, Eastman
Penny Harris: Principal Clarinet Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra, School of Music, Winner I.C.A.
Lakewood Symphony Orchestra. former student of Richard Hills, Bob Young Artist Competition 1974,
Hadley Hazen: Woodland Park Wind Luyben, George Silfies, and Leon Runner-up 1973, former student of
Symphony, Clarion Winds, former Russianoff. (2,3) Donald Ambler. (1,2)
student of Donald Ambler. Tom Ratterree: Castle Rock Stephen Trainor
Jillian Hart: Former student of Orchestra, Mile High Freedom Howard Van Dam: Stratus Chamber
Donald Ambler. Bands, former student of Paul Kehn, Orchestra.
Brooke Hengst: Colorado Wind Richard Joiner, Phil Aaholm. Michael Weaver: Sinfóníuhljómsveit
Ensemble. Abby Raymond: Assistant Norðurlands, Menningarfélag
Laurissa Hughes: Former student of Principal/E-flat/Second Clarinet Akureyrar, Sinfónīa Austurlands,
Donald Ambler. Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Iceland, Denver Municipal Band,
Ray Kireilis: I.C.S. President 1973- clarinet instructor Metropolitan former Principal Clarinet All-
1978, retired Professor of Clarinet State University of Denver, BM New American College Orchestra, Music
Denver University, Doctor of Music England Conservatory of Music, Teacher Tónistarskólinn á Akureyri,
University of Michigan, Bartering former student of Harold Wright, former student of Andy Stevens, Dr.
victim of Don Ambler. (1,2,3) Stanley Hasty, and Thomas Martin. Ramon Kireilis and Donald Ambler.
Fred Knapp: United States Marine Kevin Reynolds: Jefferson Karen Weiser: Parker Symphony
Corps Bands, Retired, Mile High Symphony Orchestra, Jefferson Orchestra.
Freedom Bands, Castle Rock County Music Teacher, former Laura Wiarda: Broomfield
Orchestra. student of Donald Ambler. Symphony Orchestra, Denver Pops
April Larsen: GoldenWood Trio, Cheri Roberts: Thornton Community Orchestra, student of Dr. Jesse Krebs
clarinet and Piano Teacher, BA Band, Thornton Chamber Winds, and Eric Ginsberg.
Music BYU. Broomfield Symphony Orchestra, Elsbeth Williams: Arapahoe
Akio Lis: BM Oboe Performance retired Band Teacher Adams 12 Philharmonic, Evergreen Chamber
Morningside College, AAS Band schools, student of Jason Shafer. Orchestra.
Instrument Repair Western Iowa Rob Rodine: Second Clarinet/Bass 1. Member of the Colorado Clarinet
Tech Community College. Clarinet Pikes Peak Philharmonic, Choir for the National Clarinet Clinic
Joel Lusby: President’s Own United bass clarinet Rocky Mountain Wind and I.C.S. meetings 1967-1973.
States Marine Band, Retired, Symphony, Freelance Saxophonist, 2. Member of the Colorado Clarinet
Littleton Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra Director Palmer High Choir for the I.C.S. meeting in 1979.
former student of Donald Ambler. School, former student of Donald 3. Member of the Colorado Clarinet
Justin Mathis: Denver Pops Ambler. (2) Choir for the I.C.S./C.I. meeting in
Orchestra, Lakewood Symphony, Ed Secor 1984.
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A Brief History of the Ambler Clarinet Choir:
Donald Ambler, bass clarinetist with the Denver Symphony and Colorado Symphony Orchestras from 1962 to 1992,
organized clarinet choirs for the early meetings of the National Clarinet Clinic and later the International Clarinet Society
(I.C.S.) meetings held in Denver in the 1970s. He called the group the Colorado Clarinet Choir. For the 1984 meeting in
London of the I.C.S./ClariNetwork International (C.I.), Mr. Ambler put together an elite ensemble of professionals and
top students to perform. Those early groups were conducted by professionals, such as Frank Stackow, David Harmon,
David Etheridge, Russell Howland, Carl Topilow, Tom Jensen and Ray Kireilis.
Mr. Ambler also personally conducted a second group called the Colorado Youth Clarinet Choir made up of his
own students plus students of other teachers and with some freelance players to round it out.
The two groups performed separately and combined until around 1985, after which most performances were of
the combined group. Mr. Ambler and Dr. Kirielis conducted the majority of those performances.
After Mr. Ambler’s death in 2013, the members agreed to change the name of the group to honor their mentor,
simply The Ambler Clarinet Choir (ACC).
Over its more than 50-year history, the group has performed at numerous nursing homes and assisted living
centers, at Ridge Home State Home, at Elitch Gardens Amusement Park, in Breckenridge during the summer music
festival, at schools and libraries and notably as a yearly fixture in the lobby prior to the Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Holiday Concerts. This year’s performance at ClarinetFest will mark the fourth time since 1973 the group has played
for the I.C.S/International Clarinet Association (I.C.A.) meeting, not to mention earlier performances at the National
Clarinet Clinic meetings from 1967 to 1972.
At least seven current members have been with the ACC since 1979 or earlier: Ray Kireilis, Andy Stevens, Mary
Nichols, Harry Grainger, Trudy Forsyth, Rob Rodine and Alan Goral. Mary Nichols, Harry Grainger and Ray Kireilis
traveled with the choir to London in 1984. Harry Grainger was present and assisted Mr. Ambler with some of the early
performances and Ray Kireilis is a founding member going back to the early days of the National Clarinet Clinic and
International Clarinet Society.
The Ambler Clarinet Choir is always accepting new members and looking for new venues and events at which to
perform. The ACC can be contacted through Executive Director, Alan Goral at [email protected].

TARJAMA ENSEMBLE
Global Grooves
Tarjama Ensemble:
Meg York, Balkan style clarinet, Nabin Shrestha, Hindustani tabla and vocals, Mina Akbari, Farsi poetry,
Arthur Lefebure, cajon and darbuka, Eric Koenig, trombone and Turkish and Arabic Folkloric dance.
Tarjama Ensemble’s appearance is sponsored by Musical Ambassadors of Peace
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HONORARY MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES
ROBERT SPRING
Robert Spring has been described as “one of this country’s most
sensitive and talented clarinetists” (Arizona Republic), “dazzled his
audience … flawless technique” (The Clarinet) and “a formidable
soloist … played with great emotional life” (Copenhagen, Denmark,
Politiken). Spring served as president of the ICA from 1998-2000
and hosted the 1995 ClarinetFest® at Arizona State University,
where he is presently professor of clarinet. He is also a guest
professor at the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music. Spring was
awarded three degrees, including the Doctor of Musical Arts, from
the University of Michigan, and was recently given the Citation of
Merit Award from the School of Music Alumni Society. His teachers
included John Mohler, David Shifrin and Paul Shaller. Spring has
performed as a recitalist or soloist with symphony orchestras and wind bands in the United
States, Canada, Europe, Asia and South America, and has been heard on National Public
Radio’s “Performance Today.” He frequently serves as clinician and adjudicator, teaches
on the faculties of several summer music festivals, and has published numerous articles on
multiple articulation and other contemporary clarinet techniques. Spring is a Henri Selmer
Paris Artist and performs on the Privilège clarinet.
Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, Michigan State University Distinguished

Professor, is a renowned clarinetist and pedagogue whose students
occupy numerous university and orchestral positions throughout the
United States and abroad. She received degrees from Oberlin
Conservatory (BM, BMusEd) and the Eastman School of Music (M.
M., Performer’s Certificate, DMA). She has performed, lectured, and
conducted master classes in well over one-hundred national and
international clarinet conferences and for several years participated in
the Marlboro Music Festivals and Music from Marlboro touring
groups.
She appeared frequently worldwide as a recitalist, clinician and orchestral soloist, and was
principal clarinetist of the Grand Teton Festival Orchestra for twenty-five summers. As a
member of MSU’s Richards Wind Quintet, she toured the U.S. and Canada, appeared in
concert at the White House, and recorded for Musical Heritage and Crystal Records. Her
solo recordings are on the Grenadilla and Mark labels. As a member of the Verdehr Trio,
she concertized worldwide for 43 years, performing in sixty countries and in all fifty
United States. The Trio commissioned over 225 new works for the violin-clarinet-piano
trio and made 44 CDs and DVDs. (verdehr.com)
Her playing has been called “distinguished and musical” by the New York Times, the
Chicago Tribune wrote of her “virtuosity of a most compelling sort,” and the Boston
Globe noted her “musical tone and elegant sense of phrasing.” In 2007, she was awarded
Honorary Membership and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the International
Clarinet Association in recognition of her “lifetime achievements as a performer and
teacher.”
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EDDY VANOOSTHUYSE
The former principal clarinet of the Brussels Philharmonic, Eddy
Vanoosthuyse is the clarinet professor of the Royal Conservatory
Ghent and the Fontys Conservatory Tilburg. He was selected for
the World Philharmonic (G. Prêtre). He performs throughout the
world with more than 100 orchestras and ensembles and works with
composers as Corigliano, Messiaen, Zimmer, Marquez, Piovani,
McAlister, Navaro, ... He world premiered 31 concertos. He makes
recordings for radio, television and CD (Sony, EMI, DECCA, Aeon,
Naxos, Brilliant). He is the Intern. Vice President of the ICA. www.
eddyvanoosthuyse.be
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CHARLES WEST
Charles West is an orchestral and chamber clarinetist and soloist,
performing solo recitals or concertos throughout the United States,
Europe, Latin America and Asia. He appears regularly on the
programs of international gatherings of clarinetists in America
and in Europe, and has been called “one of the most recorded
clarinetists in American Academia.” His recorded repertoire ranges
from the most standard of sonatas to the most avant-garde, on labels
including Klavier, Wilson Audiophile, Centaur, CRI, Crystal, and
he is heard on a 1993 Grammy Award winning Telarc CD.
West holds the Doctorate and three other university degrees, has
been a Fulbright Scholar, and he has served as Treasurer of the
International Clarinet Society. Instrumental in merging the present-day International
Clarinet Association from two previously separate entities, he was elected to the first
Presidency of that organization. His career has included ten years as Principal Clarinet
of the El Paso Symphony Orchestra, twelve as Principal Clarinet of the Flagstaff Festival
Orchestra and one as Principal in the Peruvian National Symphony Orchestra.
He has held teaching positions in three North American universities, and guest
professorships in South America, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the People’s Republic of China.
He has been Conductor of the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra and Director of
Orchestral Activities at VCU, and is presently Professor of Music and Coordinator of
Winds & Percussion at VCU. He is artist-clinician for the Buffet-Crampon Corporation,
Conductor of the Youth Orchestra of Charlottesville-Albemarle, a first-call woodwind
doubler in Richmond, Virginia, and he performs as Principal Clarinet in Phillipe
Entremont’s Santo Domingo Music Festival in the Dominican Republic.
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CONGRATULATIONS
to DR. WESLEY FERREIRA,
Colorado State University
clarinet professor
for his role as the
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
of the ClarinetFest® 2023
conference.
The Clarinet Studio at Colorado State University is

a dynamic and engaging program brimming with
opportunities. Value is placed on achieving career goals,
as well as striving for personal growth. In the context of a
supportive environment, students learn from one another
by striving to succeed. Multiple guest artists are brought
in each year to stimulate learning, giving students
exposure to professionals in the field
as an avenue for a diverse and comprehensive
education. Through extensive study with
Dr. Ferreira and a wealth of performance
opportunities, the clarinet studio at CSU is the
place for serious clarinet students who desire
to reach their full potential.
2024 AUDITION DATES:

JAN. 20, FEB. 10,
AND FEB. 17
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT DR. FERREIRA AND THE CSU CLARINET STUDIO VISIT:
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PHILIPPE CUPER
Principal Clarinet of the Paris National Opera Orchestra since
1984, Philippe Cuper has played worldwide under the direction
of some of the most famous conductors of the 20th century and has
won many international awards, including the Paris Conservatoire
(CNSM) where he got a first prize with exceptionally high honors.
He was principal clarinet of the Youth World Orchestra and at 20
he was principal clarinet in the Lamoureux Orchestra in Paris. He
worked with famous composers like Messiaen (Quartet), Françaix
(CD recording of the concerto directed by the composer), Sauguet,
Mihalovici, Rosenthal, Berio, Denisov, Komives, Hersant, Zygel,
Bacri, Connesson, Girard, Maratka. He played the premiere of
many concertos composed by Bacri, Stankovitch or Gronych (with
Giora Feidman and Eddie Daniels) in Tel Aviv or Paquito D’Rivera clarinets quintets in
Boston. Philippe is now professor at the Versailles National Conservatory and has recorded
about 40 CDs and played with many famous string quartets. Philippe also founded the
Paris Wind Octet in 1986.
Reinventing
the clarinet.
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COLIN BRADBURY
Colin Bradbury, Principal Clarinet with the BBC Symphony
Orchestra from 1961 to 1993, died this year at the age of 90. Born
in Blackpool, he was a founder member of the National Youth
Orchestra of GB before entering the Royal College of Music to
study with Frederick Thurston. His tenure at the BBCSO spanned
the conductorships of Sir Adrian Boult, Rudolf Schwarz, Pierre
Boulez, Rudolf Kempe, Günter Wand and Sir Andrew Davis. As
an RCM Professor he went on to teach many of the next generation
of British clarinetists and together with pianist Oliver Davies he
researched, recorded and published a wealth of 19th and early
20th Century repertoire. His face, already familiar to Last Night
of the Proms TV audiences, gained film recognition as an actor in
‘Quartet’ (2012). He is survived by his wife, flautist Janet Forbes, and their five children.
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GIORA FEIDMAN
Born in Buenos Aires in 1936 to a Jewish family that escaped Nazi
Photo by Stephan Haeger
persecution in Europe, Giora Feidman has klezmer music in his

blood. Feidman’s father, grandfather, and great-grandfather all
played klezmer music – a traditional Jewish style of instrumental
music featuring instruments that mimic the laughter and weeping
of the human voice – in the shtetls of Eastern Europe. Giora kept
this tradition alive as a brilliant clarinet player from a young age.
After beginning his career in Argentina, Giora Feidman immigrated
to Israel, where he became the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra’s
youngest ever clarinetist, a role he played for 20 years. In the
decades since, Feidman has played with orchestras and groups
across the globe. His solo clarinet playing also featured in Steven
Spielberg’s Oscar-winning Holocaust film, Schindler’s List, the soundtrack of which won
seven Academy Awards.
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HEADLINER BIOGRAPHIES
Mariam Adam, Clarinetist, is an internationally known chamber musician, soloist, music
advocate and educator originally from Monterey, California. A founding and former
member of the Grammy-nominated woodwind quintet, Imani Winds, she maintained
an active international touring schedule for almost two decades with performances at
Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, Beijing Arts Center, Hollywood Bowl among hundreds
of others with numerous awards/noted recordings including “Best of iTunes 2016”.
Since moving to France in 2016 she has performed throughout Europe with Eric le
Sage, Francois Salque and at such festivals such as Folle Journee, Colmar Festival, Radio
France Festival as featured artist and more. She has soloed with Singapore Symphony,
Appassionata Ensemble, Orchestra de Pau, Prairie Winds Festival and toured with Quatuor
Zaide, Jerusalem Trio as well as with legendary satirist, Gaspard Proust. Her last solo
album, “Havana Moon” with TransAtlantic Ensemble was Sirius XM’s Best of Symphony
Hall list, and Grammophone said “coolly virtuoso performances lit by flashes of passion”.
She has performed with the London-based Chineke! Orchestra and Chamber Ensemble
as principal clarinetist since 2016. Featured regularly on BBC, she was featured in its
“Samuel Coleridge-Taylor” documentary, “In tune” regularly and the BBC Proms. She is
a Selmer Paris Artist, Steinway Ensemble Artist (The TransAtlantic Ensemble) and has
given masterclasses at every major conservatory, most recently with her acclaimed AdZel
Duo with Dr. Stephanie Zelnick. She has over a dozen recordings that can be heard on
E1 Classics, Steinway label, Warner Classics, Signum, Orchid with her profile featured on
NPR’s “Performance Today”. In 2021 she became Professor of Clarinet at the Blair School
of Music at Vanderbilt University and balances her time between Nashville and Paris.
Dr. Jason Alder is well-established as a low clarinetist, improviser, and performer of

contemporary music working with composers to develop and premiere new pieces. He
is often found performing, lecturing, or on panel discussion at festivals around the
world, including the International ClarinetFests, European Clarinet Festivals, Istanbul
Woodwind Festival, American Single Reed Summit, Netherlands Gaudeamus New Music
Festival, Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival, Havana Festival of Contemporary
Music, NottNoise New Music Marathon, Leeds International Festival of Artistic
Innovation, and European Platform for Artistic Research in Music. Jason completed his
PhD at the Royal Northern College of Music (UK) with his thesis “Compendium of Sonic
Possibilities of the Contrabass Clarinet: A Study of Cross-Compatibility and Composer
Collaboration”. His research interests include practice-based research and collaboration,
improvisation, technology, analysis, and history. He regularly writes for The Clarinet
and Clarinet and Saxophone magazines, and is the author of the well-known and used
quarter-tone and altissimo fingering charts for clarinet, bass clarinet, and contrabass
clarinet. Jason’s newest album “Milieu Interieur” contains solo works for clarinet, bass
clarinet, and contrabass clarinet written by Thanos Chrysakis. Other recent album releases
include “Music for Bass Clarinets”, “Contradictions: Duets for Contrabass and Contra-alto
Clarinets”, “Music for Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinets, and Electronics”, “Music for
Violas, Bass Clarinets & Flutes”, and he was recently a featured soloist on the soundtrack
for the Paramount film “Spell” and BBC drama “Ridley Road”. Jason is an endorsing Artist
for Selmer instruments, D’Addario reeds, Behn mouthpieces, and Silverstein ligatures, and
is on the ICA New Music Committee, Low Clarinet festival Artistic Committee, and is a
Co-Artistic Director for ClarinetFest 2024 in Dublin.
Boris Allakhverdyan was appointed Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic
in 2016. He previously served as Principal Clarinet of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra
and the Associate Principal Clarinet of the Kansas City Symphony. Mr. Allakhverdyan
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is a founding member of the Prima Trio, the Grand Prize and the Gold Medal winner
of the prestigious 2007 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. The New York
Times has called his performance “inspired,” “gorgeous” and “superlative,” and the Los
Angeles Times praised his “energetic, vibrant solos.” Boris has appeared as soloist with the
Seattle, Tucson, Bakersfield and Springfield Symphony Orchestras as well as orchestras in
Canada, South Korea, Dubai, Armenia and Kazakhstan. He has participated in the Lucerne
Festival Academy (Switzerland), the Mecklenburg-Vorpommen Festival (Germany), the
Emilia Romagna Music Festival (Italy) as well as Mainly Mozart San Diego, Twickenham,
Colorado and Britt Music Festivals. Mr. Allakhverdyan is a winner of the Rimsky-Korsakov
International Woodwind Competition, Hellam Concerto Competition, the Tuesday Musical
and the Oberlin Concerto competitions. Boris Allakhverdyan serves on the faculty at the
UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music as well as at California State University at Fullerton.
He previously taught at the Peabody Institute of Music, Pacific Music Festival in Japan,
Philadelphia International Music Festival and Interlochen Clarinet Institute in Michigan. He
has given master classes at many prestigious schools in North and South America, Europe
and Asia. He was a member of the jury at the 2019 Carl Nielsen International Clarinet
Competition and The XVI International Tchaikovsky Competition. Boris Allakhverdyan
performs exclusively on Buffet Crampon clarinets and Vandoren mouthpieces and reeds.
Jeff Anderle is a pioneer in the world of low reeds, working as a performer, commissioner,
and advocate for innovative new music. He is a member of the bass clarinet duo Sqwonk,
which infuses aspects of classical, folk and popular music into its own distinct style;
Splinter Reeds, a reed quintet dedicated to new innovative music; and the virtuosic heavy
metal bass clarinet quartet Edmund Welles. He is also an Artistic Partner with the eight-
person wind band Nomad Session where he is creating a new repertoire of concertos for
this instrumentation. He is a clarinetist in the S.F. Contemporary Music Players and
performs regularly with a wide range of music institutions from orchestras (San Francisco
Symphony, Magik*Magik Orchestra) to diverse chamber music ensembles (Telegraph
Quartet, Friction Quartet, Left Coast Chamber Ensemble). As a soloist, he has performed
concertos with the S.F. Chamber Orchestra, One Found Sound, La Jolla Symphony,
Minneapolis Philharmonic, and has been featured nationally at concert series and festivals
(Bang on a Can Marathon, Omaha Under the Radar, ClarinetFest, Festival of New
American Music). Through these various projects, he has commissioned or premiered over
200 works. Jeff is chair of the woodwind department at the San Francisco Conservatory of
Music where he teaches clarinet, bass clarinet, chamber music, technology, and professional
development, and he has given masterclasses across the country on these topics. He was
a founding co-director of Switchboard Music, a presenting organization which featured
hundreds of innovative musicians through its annual marathon and concert series during
its 10 year history. He holds a M.M. from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and a
B.A. from University of California at Los Angeles. Jeff is a Selmer Paris Performing Artist,
performing on Presence clarinets and a Prestige bass clarinet. www.jeffanderle.com
Lucas Andrade, he began his studies at the Philharmonic Society Amantes da Lira in
Santo Antônio de Jesus, in the Bahia, working as a clarinetist, saxophonist, and music
band instructor until he enrolled in college. He graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in
Clarinet from the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) under the guidance of Dr. Pedro
Robatto and obtained a Master’s degree in Music Performance from the same institution.
He participated in masterclasses with professors Jorge Montilla (Venezuela), François
Benda (Switzerland), Sérgio Burgani (Brazil), Afonso Montanha (Brazil), Carlos Rieiro
(Argentina/Brazil), and Jordi Pons (Spain). He was a soloist with the Brasília Popular
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Orchestra (2011), the Symphony Orchestra of Paraíba (2019), and the Symphony Orchestra
of the Federal University of Paraíba (2023). He participated in several seasons of the
Symphony Orchestra of Bahia (OSBA) as a guest clarinetist and clarinetist. He taught
improvisation and was one of the organizers of the I and II Paraibano Clarinetists Meeting
(2015/2017). In 2017 he participated in the XIX Eleazar de Carvalho Festival and the
I Santana do Matos Music Festival, both as a clarinet professor. From 2018 to 2019, he
worked as a substitute professor at the Federal University of Rio Grande do Norte, where
he taught clarinet and ensemble practice. In 2019, he participated in the organization
of the I Potiguar Clarinetists Meeting and the I Pernambuco Clarinetists Meeting. In
2022, he participated in the 13th Brazilian Clarinet Fest (PE) and the VII International
Clarinet Festival of Paraguay. Currently, he is a member of the permanent staff of the
Symphony Orchestra of Paraíba (OSPB), where he serves as the principal solo clarinetist,
is a doctoral student in Music at the Federal University of Bahia and works as a clarinetist
and saxophonist in recordings and performances of popular music.
Julian Bliss is one of the world’s finest clarinettists, excelling as a concerto soloist, chamber
musician, recitalist, jazz artist, and masterclass leader. As co-creator of his Conn-Selmer
range of affordable clarinets under the Leblanc brand, he has inspired a generation of young
players and introduced a substantial new audience to his instrument. Julian started playing
the clarinet aged four and went on to study in the United States at the University of Indiana
and in Germany under Sabine Meyer, turning professional aged just twelve. In recital and
chamber music he has played at most of the world’s leading festivals and halls, including
Gstaad, New York’s Lincoln Center, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Verbier and London’s
Wigmore Hal. As a soloist, he has appeared with a wide range of international orchestras,
including the Auckland Philharmonia, BBC Symphony, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic,
London Philharmonic, Chamber Orchestra of Paris, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sao
Paolo Symphony, and the Queensland Symphony. This season, Bliss premieres a new concerto
for Clarinet and Wind Orchestra, written for him by the eminent composer John Mackey.
For the first performance he joins Dallas Winds with further performances taking place
across the United States. Excellent reviews, record of the week spots and media attention
flow from his recording output. In 2021, releases on Signum Records included Brahms
Clarinet Sonatas with pianist James Baillieu, and an EP of Julian’s arrangements for clarinet
of wind ensemble works by legends of the US band world John Mackey, Frank Ticheli and
Eric Whitacre. With the launch of Bliss Music in 2020, Julian’s arrangements of a selection
of pieces for clarinet and piano have been made available as sheet music. These include
Rachmaninoff’s Cello Sonata Op. 19, the third movement of which has been set as a Grade 6
piece on the new London College of Music clarinet syllabus.
Barbara Borowicz graduated with honors from the Academy of Music in Krakow (Poland)
in the clarinet class of Professor Andrzej Godek. She continued her musical education at
Accademia Nazionale di Santa Ceclia in Rome (Italy) with Alessandro Carbonare and at
the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst in Vienna (Austria) in the chamber music
class. In addition she improved her musical interpretation of Karlheinz Stockhausen’s pieces
with remarkable clarinetist Suzanne Stephens, who is the most accomplished performer
of his music. In 2017 she received a doctor’s degree and in 2022 postdoctoral degree at the
instrumental Music Department at the Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Krakow.
She is currently professor of the clarinet at her alma mater. Since 2020 she is a country chair
of Poland in the International Clarinet Association. As a soloist she made her debut with the
Opole Philharmonic Orchestra in Poland and since then she has been regularly performing
in Europe, North America, Australia, Africa and Asia in prestigious concert halls such as
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the Sydney Opera House, Royal Concertgebouw. She is a laureate of numerous solo and
chamber music competitions. A special place in her solo repertoire has Polish music, which
she has actively performed in Poland and abroad, including compositions written for her. She
recorded 2 solo CDs: Witold Friemann Works for clarinet and piano (DUX1529) with world
premieres written by forgotten polish composer and Double Clarinet Concerto (DUX1303).
Barbara was awarded repeatedly by the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage as well
as the Ministry of Science and Higher Education for her work within music and science.
Moreover she received the Young Poland scholarship from the Polish Ministry of Culture as
well as the award Ars Quaerendi for the remarkable activities for the development and the
promotion of culture. Barbara Borowicz is an Artist for Henri Selmer Paris, Vandoren and
Silverstein Works. www.barbaraborowicz.com
Tad Calcara, principal clarinet of the Utah Symphony since 1998 was originally from
Oceanside, California where his musical interests began in both the worlds of classical
and Jazz. He has served as principal clarinet of the Grand Teton Festival Orchestra, New
World Symphony and was a frequent performer with the Cleveland Orchestra. He is
active in chamber music having performed at La Jolla Summer Festival, Kol Ami, Nova
and Intermezzo Music Series. A specialist in early Jazz he established the New Deal Swing
Orchestra in 2003 which has performed with the Utah Symphony, Salt Lake Jazz Festival,
and Excellence in the Community. He also developed a Big Band symphony show that
performed for sold out audiences on the Utah Symphony pops series. During the pandemic
he created a series of music videos that were seen by millions in which he plays multiple
instruments in his own arrangements. His renditions of Gershwin’s Somebody Loves
Me and the Brown/Freed composition Good Morning went viral with over 1.2 million
views each. Mr. Calcara has appeared as soloist with the Utah Symphony, Cleveland
Orchestra, New World Symphony, the Texas Festival Orchestra, Big Band Jazz Hall of
Fame Orchestra and Coastal Communities Big Band. His performance of Bernstein’s
Prelude Fugue & Riffs with Michael Tilson Thomas was featured on the RCA CD New
World Jazz. His performances have been broadcast on Radio France, NPR and CBS &
KSL television. In competitions he won grand prize with the San Diego Musical Merit
and was one of ten finalists in the Buffet International and Ima Hogg competitions. Mr.
Calcara was a student Leon Russianoff, David Breeden and Frank Cohen. He atended
the Manhattan School of Music, San Francisco Conservatory (BM) and the Cleveland
Institute of Music (MM) while spending summers at Tanglewood, Music Academy and
Aspen. Mr Calcara is a Buffet Crampon and D’Addario artist.
James Campbell has performed as a soloist and chamber musician in over 35 countries
with over 65 orchestras, including the Boston Pops, and the London Symphony and
has collaborated with Glenn Gould and Aaron Copland. His many awards include the
Queen’s Gold and Diamond Jubilee Medals, an Honourary Doctor of Laws and Canada’s
highest honour, the Order of Canada. James was a Professor of Music at the Jacobs School
of Music, Indiana University, from 1988-2019 and has been the Artistic Director of the
Festival of the Sound since 1985. James is a Conn-Selmer Artist and uses Legere reeds.
Bharat Chandra is a clarinetist whose earnest passion for performance and live interaction
with audiences has taken him across the world as a soloist, chamber musician, and
orchestral player. He currently serves as Principal Clarinet of the Sarasota Orchestra, in
Florida. During the summer, he serves as Principal Clarinet of the Cabrillo Festival of
Contemporary Music, under Cristian Măcelaru, and he has led in the same role for the
Nordic Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Anu Tali. Earlier this year, Bharat
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joined the South Asian Symphony Orchestra, created by Ambassador Nirupama Rao,
for its annual mission of peace through music, as its new Principal Clarinet. Recent solo
appearances have included the Ringling International Arts Festival, Brevard Symphony
Orchestra, and Sarasota Orchestra. At Cabrillo, Bharat gave the United States premiere
of Mark Anthony Turnage’s clarinet concerto, Riffs and Refrains, to unanimous critical
acclaim with Marin Alsop and the Festival Orchestra. Bharat performs chamber music
with members of the orchestra in Sarasota, with the Artist Series of Sarasota, and as a
member of EnSRQ, Sarasota’s premier new music ensemble. He gave his chamber music
debuts at Lincoln Center, the Ravinia Festival, and the International Beethoven Festival
with the Lincoln Trio, and has joined pianist Andrew Armstrong for “Music on Main”
in Columbus, South Carolina. Bharat began his studies with Stephen Girko, in Dallas,
continuing with Richard Stoltzman, in Boston, and through New World Symphony, in
Miami, under Michael Tilson Thomas. He has served as Guest Principal of the Sydney
Opera House, Oregon Symphony, and Music in the Mountains, in Colorado. Bharat
maintains a private teaching studio in Sarasota. Notable students have included Asher
Carlson, Michael Miller, and Daniel Solowey. Bharat Chandra is a Yamaha Woodwinds
Performing Artist and D’Addario Artist, performing exclusively on Yamaha Custom Series
Clarinets and D’Addario Clarinet Reeds.
Born in Mexico City, Raquel Contreras Salinas began her clarinet studies at the School
of Music of the University of Veracruz, as a student of her father, Maestro José Alberto
Contreras Sosa, and she had the honor of being the first to major in clarinet. She studied
at the National Conservatory of the Region of Versailles, Paris, with Maestro Philippe
Cuper and was awarded First Prize by a unanimous decision of the Jury. She has performed
chamber music on a variety of national and international stages. As a soloist she has played
with the orchestra of the Autonomous University of Tampico, the Camerata Academica
de Merida, the Orchestra of the School of Music in Veracruz, the Xalapa Municipal
Orchestra, symphonic band from the government of the state of Veracruz, Chihuahua State
Philharmonic Orchestra, Sonora State Symphonic Band. received an honorable mention
at the First Clarinet Competition Zacatecas, Zacatecas and at the Interlochen Arts Camp,
Michigan. and the International Music Festival “Orfeo” Sofia, Bulgaria. As a teacher she
has given courses on Clarinet Technique and Performance In Lima, Peru. as part of the 4th
Latin American Congress of Clarinetists and gave a recital and concert at the International
Clarinet and Saxophone Festival of the Northwest, in Chihuahua.”Julian Carrillo” in San
Luis Potosi. She is currently first clarinet at the Symphonic Band of the State of Veracruz,
teacher at the School of Music of the University of Veracruz and at the Higher Institute of
Music of the State of Veracruz (ISMEV) Artist Royal global and Vandoren
Deux-Eaux (a Cajun-twisted play on the word “duo”) is a flute-clarinet duo sparked in

the Louisiana bayou in the late 90s. Mary Alice Druhan (clarinet) and Rob Aughtry (flute)
have a rich and successful story of music and friendship to share through performance and
teaching. Since their time together as fellow DMA graduate teaching assistants sharing
an office, through their experiences together in university ensembles, this duo has been
working toward a synthesis of tone and style for decades through their simultaneous
professional positions and performances with the Baton Rouge Symphony, the Acadiana
Symphony, the Natchez Opera, the Ohio Light Opera, and finally The U. S. Army Band,
“Pershing’s Own.” Together they offer audiences and students a wealth of information
about a career in performance, the preparation and audition process, the joys and
challenges of making and keeping your friends in music, building a successful career
portfolio, and creating opportunities based on personal and collaborative interests.
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South African born clarinettist Maria Du Toit is widely regarded as one of her home
country’s finest instrumentalists. Having been the solo principal clarinettist of the Cape
Philharmonic Orchestra (South Africa) for 13 years, she currently lives in the Netherlands
where she is pursuing a solo and chamber music career. Critics have described her playing
as ‘sensational’ and ‘astonishing’, and often compliment her flawless intonation, baffling
technique and mellifluous tone. Du Toit has won numerous competitions, awards and
prizes both in her home country and abroad – among which, first prize in the international
clarinet competition ’Jeunesses Musicales’ in Bucharest. Du Toit studied at the University
of Stellenbosch in South Africa where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in solo clarinet
playing cum laude and a performer’s licentiate from the University of South Africa with
highest honours. She subsequently studied at the Manhattan School of Music (USA) with
David Krakauer, the Utrecht Conservatoire (Netherlands) with Bas de Jong, and at the
Sofia Music Academy (Bulgaria) with Petko Radev. She is a respected clarinet teacher
herself, having served as clarinet lecturer on the faculty of the University of Stellenbosch
for well over a decade. Her expertise is also in demand internationally, as she has given
lectures, master classes and workshops Germany, the USA, Greece, the Netherlands
and South Africa. Du Toit can be heard as soloist and chamber musician on stages
across Europe, the USA and South Africa. She has released three albums and received a
South African Music Award (SAMA) nomination for her album ‘Luminous Shade’ with
acclaimed pianist Nina Schumann. Her double cd of the complete clarinet concerti by
Louis Spohr with the Cape Town Philharmonic Orchestra under conductor Arjan Tien has
received numerous rave reviews. Her artistry has inspired composers to dedicate clarinet
works to her, including two concerti – by composers David Earl and Roelof Temmingh.
Clarinetist Taig Egan is currently student at the Juilliard School in NYC, where he studies
with Jon Manasse; he previously studied with Sam Boutris. Upcoming performances
include a solo performance on the WQXR Young Artist Showcase series, as well as
chamber and orchestral concerts at the Sarasota and Tanglewood music festivals. Recent
performance highlights include a concerto performance with the Westside Chamber
Players and a solo recital at Klavierhaus. In the summer of 2022 Egan was a fellow at the
Aspen and Colorado College Music Festivals.
Born in Paredes, Portugal, Carlos Ferreira is one of the most proclaimed clarinetists of our
time. Winner of the 2nd prize at the ARD International Competition in Munich, the 3rd
prize and audience prize at the Geneva International Competition and the WEMAG Soloist
Prize at the Festspiele Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Carlos Ferreira is currently Principal
Clarinet in one of the world’s leading orchestras, the Orchestre National de France.
Invited to perform in the main festivals and in the main venues around the
world, he played as a soloist with several ensembles and formations, among which the
Orquestra Filarmónica Portuguesa, the Transylvania State Philharmonic Orchestra, the
Orchestre de Chambre de Genève, the Münchener Kammerorchester, the Münchener
Rundfunkorchester and the Orchestre National de France.
Member of the Academy of the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in 2016, Carlos
Ferreira pursued his orchestral career at the Orchestre Philharmonique de Monte-Carlo
as Principal E-flat Clarinet and later held the position of Principal Clarinet at Orchestre
National de Lille and also at the Philharmonia Orchestra in London. In chamber music, he
has worked with world-renowned musicians such as Emmanuel Pahud, Eric le Sage, Paul
Meyer, Lise Berthaud, Pierre Fouchenneret, Sarah Nemtanu, Quatuor Hermès, Timothy
Ridout, Frank Duprée, Nika Goric, among many others.
He received a scholarship from the Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation while studying
at the Reina Sofía School of Music in Madrid, in the class of professors Michel Arrignon
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and Enrique Pérez Piquer. He later joined the Conservatorium van Amsterdam in the class
of Arno Piters, and the HEMU of Lausanne in the class of Florent Héau. In Portugal, he
was a student of José Ricardo Freitas at the José Atalaya Music Academy and ARTAVE,
having completed his degree with Nuno Pinto at the Porto Superior School of Music and
Performing Arts (ESMAE).
Carlos Ferreira has been appointed new clarinet professor at Conservatoire à
Rayonnement Régional de Versailles starting September 2023.
His first album titled “XX-XXI” was just released in November 2022 in sonata with
the pianist and composer Pedro Emanuel Pereira.
Carlos Ferreira is a D’Addario Woodwinds Artist and Buffet Crampon Artist.
Wenzel Fuchs is Principal Clarinetist of the Berlin Philharmonic. He comes from a region
where traditional wind music is highly valued. The Innsbruck native, scion of a musical
family, was already playing the clarinet as a child in various wind ensembles. After first
studying in Kitzbühel and Innsbruck, he went to the Vienna Musikhochschule, where he
had the opportunity of playing as a substitute with the Wiener Philharmoniker. He began
his professional career as principal clarinettist of the Vienna Volksoper, then moving to the
Austrian Radio (ORF) Symphony Orchestra and in 1993 to the Berliner Philharmoniker.
Fuchs is active as a soloist and chamber player in, among other groups, the Philharmonic
Wind Ensemble, Philharmonic Wind Soloists, Philharmonic Octet and the Philharmonic
Friends of Vienna-Berlin. He also teaches in the Berliner Philharmoniker’s Orchestra
Academy, held a professorship at the Hochschule für Musik “Hanns Eisler” Berlin (from
autumn 2008 to summer 2012), a visiting professorship at Geidai University in Tokio,
Japan (since 2012) and an honorary professorship at the Shanghai Conservatory, and he
gives master classes all over the world. Since October 2015 he is professor at the Mozarteum
Salzburg. Wenzel Fuchs enjoys skiing and likes most of all to spend his free time with his
family. He is a Silverstein artist.
Jaren Hinckley, clarinet professor at Brigham Young University, is the clarinetist with
the Orpheus Wind Quintet and the piano/clarinet duo “HDUO.” He has performed
with the Utah Symphony, Ballet West, the Orchestra at Temple Square and various
New Music ensembles. Through his involvement with these groups and others, he has
performed the world-premieres of many solo and chamber works. He has performed at
music festivals, conventions and conservatories in Italy, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Belgium,
Wales, England, Scotland, Spain, France, and the U.S. He received his D. M. and M. M.
music degrees from Florida State University and Indiana University. His compositions
include works for various solo and chamber instrumental and vocal groups (publishers
include Woodwindiana, TrevCo, Classical Vocal Repertoire and jarenhinckley.com). His
compositions have been performed all over the world, and at the International Double
Reed Society and International Clarinet Association yearly conferences. He has presented
his unique approach to music pedagogy based on the acting techniques of Constantin
Stanislavski at numerous universities and conferences. Married to Dr. Jane Hinckley of the
BYU College of Humanities, they have four amazing children.
Tzuying Huang, a native of Taipei, Taiwan is the clarinetist and bass clarinetist of the
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, where she was appointed in 2015 under the direction of
music director David Robertson. She also held the Clarinet/Bass Clarinet position with
the Britt Music Festival in Jacksonville, Oregon since 2019 and serves as Artistic Director
of the Ariel Concert Series in St Louis, Missouri. Before joining the St. Louis Symphony
Orchestra, Ms. Huang held the Clarinet/Bass Clarinet position with the Kansas City
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Symphony. Ms. Huang has performed with renowned orchestras including the Cleveland
Orchestra and the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and regularly collaborates with the Ariel
Concert Series, Chamber Music Society of St. Louis, Chamber Projects St. Louis, and
the Missouri Chamber Music Festival. Aside from her performance career, Ms. Huang is
a passionate educator with seventeen years of teaching experience. She has given master
classes in Taiwan and North America and works with the St. Louis Symphony Youth
Orchestra and the St. Louis Symphony Education and Community Program, teaching
in public schools in the St. Louis area. Ms. Huang earned her Master of Music Degree
and Performance Diploma from The Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University-
Bloomington. Her primary teachers include James Campbell, Joaquin Valdepeñas, Burt
Hara, Nathan Williams, Wei-Ling Bill Chen, and Pei-Lin Lee. In addition, Ms. Huang
participated in several summer music festivals, including the Colorado Music Festival,
Aspen Music Festival, Tanglewood Music Festival, Banff Music Festival, and the Young
Artist Program at the National Arts Center in Ottawa, Canada. She will be joining the
Lake Area Music Festival in the summer of 2023. As a Buffet Crampon performing artist
and D’Addario Woodwinds Artist, Ms. Huang exclusively plays on D’Addario Reserve Bass
Clarinet reeds, Buffet Crampon clarinets, and bass clarinets.
A versatile clarinetist and champion of music from the past, present, and future, Dr.
Xiaoting Ma has developed an international reputation as a virtuosic and prolific soloist,
chamber musician and orchestral player. She is the recipient of numerous awards, including
Jiangsu Provence Entrepreneur Innovation Award. Dr. Ma was featured as soloist on the
Copland Concerto with the Northern Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra, and also performed
as a soloist on the E-flat clarinet with the Clarinet Cornucopia Choir Ensemble. She has
also appeared in concerts at festivals and societies internationally, from the US, Australia,
Italy, Austria and China. She has collaborated with distinguished artists and ensembles
such as Tan Dun, YoYo Ma, Andreas Ottensamer, David Shifrin, Gil Kalish, members
of the Emerson String Quartet and the Tokyo String Quartet. Dr. Ma was the second /
E-flat and bass clarinetist of the Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra. In addition, she also
performed as a guest clarinetist with the New Britain Symphony Orchestra, Connecticut
Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra, Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra and Shanghai Radio
Symphony Orchestra, Suzhou Symphony Orchestra, Macao Orchestra, Hong Kong
Philharmonic Orchestra and Shanghai Contemporary Music Ensemble. Dr. Ma earned
a Doctor of Musical Arts Degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook,
an Artist Diploma from Yale School of Music, a Master of Music Degree from Northern
Illinois University, and a Bachelor of Music Degree from Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
She is an Assistant Professor of Clarinet at Soochow University School of Music, an Uebel
artist since 2019 and a Légère Artist.
Known for her lyrical and soulful clarinet playing, Virginia MacDonald has been described
as a “powerful new voice in the Canadian scene” by Juno Award-winning bassist Mike
Downes. Born and raised in Toronto, Virginia began playing clarinet at the age of seven. She
has since established herself as a highly in-demand bandleader, sidewoman, and composer,
and regularly performs across Canada, the United States, and Europe. Virginia has performed
at jazz festivals globally including performances at the Detroit Jazz Festival, the Rochester
Jazz Festival, the Jaipur Jazz & Blues Festival, the Toronto Jazz Festival, and the Montreal
Jazz Festival, to name a few. Virginia has had the pleasure of performing abroad extensively
in India, Italy, Germany, Austria, Spain, France, and the UK. In 2020, Virginia was selected
as the first-prize winner of the International Clarinetist Corona Competition; judges included
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Anat Cohen, Victor Goines, Ken Peplowski, and Doreen Ketchens. Virginia has recorded and
performed with esteemed artists including Michael Dease, Ira Coleman, Harold Mabern,
Geoffrey Keezer, Rodney Whitaker, Xavier Davis, Quincy Davis, Derrick Gardner and Kirk
MacDonald. Virginia is a member of the Canadian Jazz Collective, a seven-piece ensemble
comprised of award-winning and established Canadian jazz musicians. Virginia was featured
on Caity Gyorgy’s 2022 Juno Award-winning album “Now Pronouncing”. Recently, Virginia
appeared on Caity Gyorgy’s 2023 Juno Award-winning album “Featuring” and Grammy
Award-winning trombonist Michael Dease’s album “The Other Shoe: The Music of Greg
Hill”. In addition to her busy performance schedule, Virginia is an in-demand educator and
has given workshops at universities and post-secondary music programs internationally. She
has led masterclasses at McGill University, University of Manitoba, St. FX University, and the
University of Toronto. Virginia is an endorsed artist for Buffet Crampon, Rovner Products
and D’Addario Woodwinds.
Bass clarinetist, composer, and bandleader Todd Marcus is one of the few jazz artists
worldwide to focus their work primarily on the bass clarinet. Though use of bass clarinet in
jazz typically leans heavily towards avant-garde and free-jazz styles, Marcus’ straight-ahead
playing has carved out a unique voice for the instrument in modern jazz with his ensembles
ranging from 2-10 musicians. His straight-ahead playing and compositions swing with fiery
intensity balanced with delicate introspection. His music offers a strong melodic sensibility,
draws from elements of his community work, and often incorporate the Middle Eastern
influences of his Egyptian heritage. The New York Times writes, “Mr. Marcus is probably
the most inventive bass clarinetist working in straight-ahead jazz today…[and] lives in
Baltimore, where he is a guiding light on the city’s jazz scene who doubles as an activist and
organizer.” Self-taught in jazz theory and composition, Marcus’ compositions draw largely
on straight-ahead jazz and classical influences, but over recent years have also increasingly
explored the Middle-Eastern sounds from his Egyptian heritage. He has worked with other
jazz artists such as Gary Bartz, Bennie Maupin, and Don Byron. Marcus’s work includes
regular performances in the Mid Atlantic as well international performances, clinics, and
radio play. He was a featured artist in 2017 Jazz Tales Festival in Egypt, 2015 Cairo Jazz
Festival in Egypt, and in 2005 at the 1st World Bass Clarinet Convention in Rotterdam,
Holland. Marcus balances his music career by running Intersection of Change, a nonprofit
addressing poverty related issues in his Baltimore neighborhood. The organization
runs a community arts program for children & adults, a recovery program for women
overcoming drug addiction, an urban farm, and has achieved significant community
revitalization by renovating abandoned building and vacant lots. For more information
visit: toddmarcusjazz.com
Critics have praised clarinetist Mark Nuccio for both his solo and chamber appearances,
describing him as “the evening’s highlight”, full of “mystery and insight” and “shaping his
phrases beautifully with a rich, expressive tone.” (NY Times)
Mr. Nuccio is currently the Principal Clarinetist of the Houston Symphony since 2016.
Prior to that, he was a member of the New York Philharmonic having joined in 1999 as
Associate Principal and Solo E-flat Clarinetist. During Nuccio’s 17 years in the NYP, he
served as Acting Principal Clarinet for four years from 2009-2013. Prior to his service with
the Philharmonic, he has held positions with orchestras in Pittsburgh, Denver, Savannah,
and Florida. Mr. Nuccio has toured extensively, domestically, and abroad, as both a
solo musician and an orchestral musician having filled three passports. His many solo
opportunities have included solo concerto performances with the New York Philharmonic,
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Houston Symphony, and the Pittsburgh Symphony, among others. His past solo and
chamber music performances included Carnegie Hall, Metropolitan Museum of Art, 92nd
Street Y, as well as many concert halls in Europe and the Far East.
During the summer of 2022, Mr. Nuccio is on the faculty at Brevard Music Center and
also participates in the chamber music series at the Strings Music Festival in Steamboat
Springs, Colorado, Sarasota Music Festival and recently helped to create and became the
Artistic Director at the newly formed music festival called the Lake Lure Music Festival in
Lake Lure, NC.
As a studio musician, Mr. Nuccio is featured on numerous movie soundtracks, various

television commercials, Super Bowl music and the Master’s Golf Tournament. Additionally,
he has performed on the Late Show with David Letterman and for the Grammy Awards.
His own debut album featuring the clarinet quintets of Mozart and Brahms, Opening
Night, was released in November 2006.
A Colorado native, Mr. Nuccio holds music degrees from both the University of Northern
Colorado as well as a master’s degree from Northwestern University. He is also on the
teaching faculty at the University of Miami’s Frost School of Music. He published an
educational book called “The Audition Method”, a book designed to help young artists to
win an orchestral job and can be found on his website, www.marknuccio.com.
Mark Nuccio is a performing artist/clinician for Buffet Music Group and an Advising
Artist & Clinician for D’Addario.
Hailed as “A wizard of sound” (Poland Twoja Muza), Jeremy Reynolds joined the faculty
of the University of Denver Lamont School of Music after performing as Principal Clarinetist
with the Tucson Symphony Orchestra. In addition to his faculty position, he currently
holds the position of Assistant Principal Clarinet with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic
Orchestra. Reynolds made his Carnegie Hall debut in 2015 premiering new chamber works
by Libby Larson, Kenji Bunch, Dana Wilson Michael Kimber and Anthony Constantino.
His performance of these works on the album “American Voices: Music for Clarinet, Viola
and Piano” with the Waldland Ensemble was described as “expert champions of repertoire
they bring dynamically to life” (London, Grammophone). Reynolds has performed on six
continents concertizing for the European Clarinet Association, International Alliance for
Women in Music, Clarimania (Poland), One Month Festival (South Korea), ClariBogota
(Colombia), Cultural Festival of Portugal’s World Exposition, Australian Clarinet and
Saxophone Festival, University of Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium, International Double
Reed Society and the National Flute Association. Equally in demand in an orchestral
setting, he has performed with the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Colorado Music Festival,
Des Moines Metro Opera, Hyogo Performing Arts Center Orchestra (Japan), New World
Symphony, National Repertory Orchestra, National Orchestral Institute and the Aspen
Music Festival. Reynolds has brought dynamic chamber music performances at the Sedona
Chamber Music Festival, is a recipient of awards at both the Coleman and Carmel National
Chamber Music Competitions and has collaborated with esteemed artists Itzhak Perlman,
Don Weilerstein, Paul Katz, Ronald Leonard, Stefan Milenkovich and Merry Peckham. As
a passionate educator, Reynolds has been fortunate to work with students all over the world
in some of the most renowned music conservatories including the Grieg Academy of Music,
Norwegian Academy of Music, Mahler Private University, Versailles Conservatory of Music,
Seoul National University, Sydney Conservatorium of Music, Escola Superior de Música de
Catalunya and Conservatorio de Música de Murcia in Spain as well as Soochow University
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and Tainan University of the Arts in Taiwan. He has been a guest lecturer for San Francisco
Symphony’s Keeping Score program and has held teaching positions at the Bay View Music
Festival, Idyllwild Arts Summer Program, Northern Arizona University and California State
University Long Beach. Reynolds is a graduate of Ithaca College, University of Cincinnati
College-Conservatory of Music, and the University of Southern California Thornton School
of Music. His principal teachers include Yehuda Gilad, Richie Hawley, Monica Kaenzig,
Michelle Zukovsky, Bil Jackson, David Howard, Ted Oien, Michael Galvan and David
Minelli. Reynolds has recorded for Albany Records, MSR Records, Summit Records,
Australian Broadcasting Association and Potenza Music. In September 2023, Reynolds will
release a new album “Prismatic Sounds: Music for Solo Clarinet” featuring world premiere
recordings of James Lee III, Daron Hagen and Jean Rivier. Dr. Jeremy Reynolds is a Buffet
Group Performing Artist/Clinician and Lomax Classic Mouthpiece Performing Artist.
Alcides Rodriguez is the bass clarinetist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, a position
he has held since 2005. A native of Venezuela, Alcides obtained his early musical training
through the System of Youth Orchestras of Venezuela. He obtained a Bachelor of
Music degree from Baylor University and a Master of Music degree from Northwestern
University. His main teachers were Richard Shanley, Russell Dagon, and J. Lawrie
Bloom. Alcides has performed extensively as a guest bass clarinet with the New York
Philharmonic, the Cleveland Orchestra, and the Boston Symphony. Alcides has also
participated in various music festivals, including the New Hampshire Music Festival, the
National Repertory Orchestra and the National Orchestral Institute. Internationally, he
has performed at the San Miguel de Allende Chamber Music Festival, the Pacific Music
Festival, and the Campos do Jordão International Winter Festival. As Co-Owner and
Head Clarinet Technician of Rodriguez Musical Services, Alcides, together with his wife,
Heather, have grown the company from a small clarinet sales and repair shop to one of the
largest and most reputable clarinet shops in the U.S. Alcides lives in Marietta, GA with
his wife and their two children. Alcides enjoys cycling the beautiful backroads of Georgia,
listening to riveting audio books while working on clarinets, and working in the family’s
garden. Alcides is a proud Artist for Buffet Crampon and Vandoren.
Ecesu Sertesen, In 2008, she started working as a solo clarinet player at Istanbul State
Opera and Ballet Orchestra. In 2012, she did the world seconda performance of Fazıl
Say, Hayyam Clarinet Concerto in Eskişehir. In 2014 she performed Hasan Niyazi Tura
Clarinet Concerto’s Turkey Premiere. She’s been invited to the 40th Jazz Days in Germany,
Freiberg City on April 2014 and she performed the Clarinet Concerto of Hasan N. Tura &
L. Bernstein “Prelude, Fugue and The Riffs” with the Mittelsachsischen Phil. Orch. under
the baton of GMD Raoul Gruneis. Dec. 2015, she had been invited to Hong Kong Festival
Wind Orchestra to give a concert as a Buffet Crampon artist and there she performed the
Clarinet Concerto of Hasan N. Tura with wind orchestra. In Aug 2016, she was a juror
at the BUFFET CRAMPON CLARINET COMPETITION 2016 in Taiwan. 25th of
Sept. 2017 she performed a recital at Buffet Crampon New York Showroom with a great
success. Oct. 2017, she performed Fazil Say Op 36 “Khayyam” Clarinet Concerto with
the Brandenburgisches Staatsorchester Frankfurt under the batton of Howard Griffits in
Germany for three solo concerts in Frankfurt (Oder), Postdam & Brandenburg. In Sept.
2018 she made Max Bruch Clarinet & Viola Double Concerto Op88 recording with Radio
Symphony Orchestra Vienna under Howard Griffiths. CD released from Sony Classical on
2019 Oct. She has chosen as the Jury in the prestigious 5th International Jacques Lancelot
Clarinet Competition 2020. She gave masterclasses for Buffet Crampon Virtual Summer
Academy in 2021. She invited to Poland / Katowice, Gdansk for concerts and a masterclass
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in 2021, 22. Then she gave masterclasses and concerts in Domazlice, Czech Rep. in Aug.
2022. She made an opening concert for 11th European Clarinet Congress in Cracow.
In parallel to her solo and chamber music career, she is still working as a Principal Solo
Clarinet player at Istanbul State Opera & Ballet Orchestra. Ecesu Sertesen is performing
artist of Buffet Crampon brand.
Nadia Sofokleous was born in Romania and started playing the clarinet at the age of
13. After just three years she won several national competitions and the international
competition Jeunesses Musicales Bucharest. More prizes and scholarships followed,
like the “Emma Contestabile” of the Accademia Chigiana in Siena and second prize
at the international competition “Saverio Mercadante” in Italy. In 2020 she got an
advancement award: “Kulturpreis Schwarzwald Baar” for her excellent pedagogical work.
As soloist she performed repeteadly with orchestras like Corda Cracovia Orchestra, Radio
Chamber Orchestra Bucharest, Oradea Philharmonic Orchestra, and Sinfonieorchester
Villingen-Schwenningen. She played recitals and chamber music concerts across whole
Europe. She also played in prestigious festivals like the 11.th Clarinet Congress, Cracow,
Kreuzgangskonzerte Alpirsbach, “Faszination Klarinette”- Berlin, Chamber Music Festival-
Brasov and “Enescu Festival” – Bucharest. Nadia Sofokleous was a solo clarinet player of
the Romanian Radio Chamber Orchestra and now is the leader of the woodwind section
at the Musikakademie Villingen- Schwenningen. Since 2021 she is a guest lecturer at the
University of Music in Trossingen. Nadia Sofokleous is an RZ-Artist and currently plays
the high-end model RZ Magoo “Solo” clarinet with Licostini Mouthpiece, Silverstein
ligature and Gonzales GD reeds.
Piero Vincenti – “one of the greatest clarinetists, concert generous, outstanding

talent.” so the critical speaks about Piero Vincenti. Educated at the italian school of Ciro
Scarponi. Appeared in public very young with very challenging recitals, showing a lot
of first performances, many dedicated to himself. Played as a soloist and chamber music
in the most important theaters and Festivals in Europe, USA, South America, Asia.
Welcomed everywhere with entusiastic support of public and critical was marked by his
innate instrumental ductility. Plays all the clarinet family: from to the piccolo E-flat,
to the G clarinet until bass clarinet and contrabbass, also all in the same concert. Many
important his cooperations with composers of size as: L.Berio, S.Bussotti, F.Donatoni,
J.Francaix, G.Petrassi, S.Sciarrino, who situated among the most refined interpreters of
the modern and contemporary music repertoire, and not only, also in international concert
view. Founded Italian Clarinet Consort, natural evolution of Clarinet Ensemble of Ciro
Scarponi, born in 1980, ageding 40 years of experience in the clarinet choir. Professor at
the National Conservatory of Music “B. Maderna” of Cesena (Italy). Participated in many
ClarinetFest, performing, and conducting and being part of the jury of the International
Competition for young clarinetists ICA. Recording with Marsida Koni 2 world premiere:
“The complete works for clarinet and piano” of A.Magnani and “Ernesto Cavallini, the
Prince of the clarinet”. In 2019 Aulicus Classics released his CD: New works for G clarinet.
Founder and President of the Accademia Italiana del Clarinetto was Art Director of the
ClarineFest2013 (40° edition) in Assisi, of the 6° and 9° European Clarinet Festival 2016
and 2019 in Camerino (Italy). Art Director of Clarinettomania Festival the most important
italian event for clarinet. Backun Artist perform on Lumière clarinets cocobolo gold,
Vocalise CG mouthpiece, Vandoren Optimum Pink Gold Ligature.
Sarah Watts is a British clarinettist, specialising in low clarinet performance. Sarah has
released numerous CDs, and her book Spectral Immersions, A Comprehensive Guide to
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the Theory and Practice of Bass Clarinet Multiphonics, is the leading resource in this area
of extended techniques. She is Director of Performance, and a Senior University Teacher at
the University of Sheffield, UK. Sarah is an Henri Selmer Paris Clarinet Artist, a Vandoren
Artist and a Silverstein Artist. In 2016, she was made an Associate of the Royal Academy of
Music (ARAM), London.
For over 10 years, Bridge & Wolak have been having a ball twisting up classical music,
folk traditions, and improv comedy. Their Bach to Benny Goodman Tour (2022) made
stops in 5 Canadian provinces and 15 US states. Equally dedicated to education, they
founded the Bridge & Wolak Music Mentorship Program in 2020 – an online program
for high-schoolers to explore careers in the arts. As the only duo to fuse digital accordion
and acoustic clarinet, Michael Bridge (accordions & piano) and Kornel Wolak (clarinet &
piano) create all their own repertoire. With deft virtuosity and endless wit, Bridge & Wolak
have been called the “Victor Borges of the 21st Century.” Dr. Bridge & Dr. Wolak are
widely known for their commitment to education through their mentorship program and
university teaching. In collaboration with Queen’s University (here Dr. Wolak is Assistant
Professor of clarinet), B&W premiered their full show with orchestra, TANGORIUM, in
2022. “Watch and be amazed!” – CBC
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Æther Reed Quintet was formed in 2017 as a doctoral chamber group at Indiana
University. Members of the group include Kathleen Carter Bell (oboe), Thomas Wilson
(soprano clarinet), Ricardo Martinez (saxophone), Keith Northover (bass clarinet)
and Conor Bell (bassoon). The group’s members currently serve on faculty at Indiana
University, West Texas A&M University, and University of the Pacific with previous
engagements at Vincennes University, Tennessee State University and Middle Tennessee
State University. Since the group’s formation Æther Reed Quintet has focused on
commissioning new works and creating arrangements of existing masterworks for the reed
quintet genre. Their most recent goal has been bringing the music of underrepresented
communities to the forefront of their recital programing.
Mexican American clarinetist Dr. Anthony Aguayo has “the musical and personal ideas to
really be one of the next great voices on the clarinet scene,” according to Stephanie Zelnick.
Dr. Aguayo is an active educator, recitalist, and chamber musician. He was the recipient of
the 2021 Award for Excellence in Studio Teaching presented by the UO School of Music and
Dance and has served as a guest artist and clinician at numerous universities throughout the
western United States. For more information, please visit: anthonyaguayo.com
The Ambassador Trio (Jack Liang, Jeremy Ruth, Patrick Englert) is a clarinet trio dedicated
to expanding the repertoire and sonic palette for the ensemble through commissioning and
performance. The trio is known for pushing the boundaries with provocative performances
exhibiting a wide array of new and extended techniques. They have performed extensively
throughout North America and Europe, often premiering new commissions.
Formed out of friendship, the Amicitia Duo brings music for clarinet to a wide variety of
audiences featuring clarinetists Diane Barger and Denise Gainey (joined by UNL pianist
Mark Clinton). With a friendship that spans nearly forty years, the duo combines their love
of music and teaching to delight audiences around the world.
Michelle Anderson is a professional clarinetist in Vancouver BC who performs

chamber music and various orchestras. She is a clarinet instructor at the University of
British Columbia School of Music. Michelle is the founder of Clarinet Mentors (www.
clarinetmastery.com), an online-based educational company that helps thousands of
clarinetists worldwide to play the clarinet more easily. She is the co-author, along with
Debbie Andrus of the upcoming publication from Hal Leonard, DIY Clarinet. Her
YouTube channel has several educational videos to help student clarinetist worldwide
(www.Youtube.com/clarinetmentors). She is a Clarinet Artist for Backun Musical Services,
Légère Reeds and Silverstein Works.
Praised for “a hand-in-glove approach to chamber music” and “capturing the music from
beginning to end with a compelling story”, the Appian Duo seeks to redefine and elevate
the clarinet-piano duo in the 21st century. Featuring clarinetist David Cook and pianist
Emily Grabinski Conklin, the ensemble has premiered pieces by David Biedenbender,
Whitney E. George, and Garrett Gillingham and presented recitals throughout the United
States. One time, Emily almost got David killed at a chicken restaurant in Muskegon,
Michigan. Despite this, she is still the only one who can call David “Dave.”
Forming in 2022, Arcane Reed Quintet quickly embraced its artistic mission to
present new and exciting programs to diverse audiences ranging in age and background.
Members of ARQ have been invited to international and national conferences such as the
Cortona Sessions for New Music, International Conference for Saxophone Pedagogy and
Performance, International Clarinet Association Conference, North American Saxophone
Alliance National Conference, the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the College Band
Directors National Association Conference, and World Saxophone Congress.
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The Audible Noise Duet is a Phoenix, AZ-based ensemble which seeks to highlight
and promote social change in the LGBTQ+ community through engaging and modern
performance. As advocates of new music, the *Audible Noise* Duet strives to expand
repertoire to include music by emerging composers that attracts various audiences and
encourages diversity. While attending graduate school, the members of the ensemble are
also active performers and educators within the Arizona community.
Clarinetist, Bass Clarinetist, and Arts Administrator, Taylor Barlow is the Executive
Director of the Huntsville Youth Orchestra in Alabama and half of the clarinet duo
Deadwood. Taylor aims to expose audiences to the bass clarinet through her performances
and commissioning of new works. She has performed with the Cabrillo Festival Orchestra
and given lecture recitals at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research,
Greensboro Project Space, and CMS Conferences. www.taylorclarinet.com
Dr. Michael Bartnik currently serves as the Associate Professor of Clarinet at Nicholls
State University. Since 2009, he has been the 2nd Clarinet with the Baton Rouge
Symphony Orchestra and is featured on a chamber recording under the Sono Luminous
label. He previously held positions with the Texarkana Symphony Orchestra, Round Rock
Symphony, and the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra.Dr. Bartnik has also performed on
the National Broadway tours of Wicked, Phantom of the Opera, and Little House on the
Prairie; and at the International Clarinet Association conventions in 2010, 2014, and 2019.
Alexander Bedenko has appeared in recitals at Carnegie Hall, Kennedy center,

UNESCO and performed with Christoph Eschenbach, Daniel Hope, Gautier Capucon
and with the Borodin, Jerusalem, Endellion and Orion string quartets at the Colmar,
Verbier, Spoleto, Malta, Mozaic and Schubertiade festivals. Mr.Bedenko was invited by
Riccardo Muti as guest principal clarinetist for a Chicago Symphony Orchestra European
tour and has performed as guest principal with the London Symphony, Philharmonia,
The Philadelphia and the Cleveland Orchestras. Alexander Bedenko is a Selmer Paris and
D’Addario woodwinds Artist.
Deborah Bish is Associate Professor of Clarinet at Florida State University. She has
performed with orchestras throughout the United States, including the Arizona Opera
(most notably in a production of the Ring Cycle), the Mainly Mozart Festival Orchestra
under the direction of Jeffrey Siegel – currently, she is Principal Clarinetist with the
Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Bish has taught at several summer music festivals,
including Interlochen, Aria Academy, and the Lift Academy. She is currently on the faculty
at the Belgian Clarinet Academy.
The Bob Cole Conservatory Clarinet Choir was a passion project founded in 2002 by
Helen Goode-Castro in order to provide a unique large ensemble opportunity as well as
to create a sense of community for the clarinet studio at CSU Long Beach. The Choir is
comprised of 25 clarinet performance and music education majors from a diverse array of
cultural backgrounds. In addition all pieces played by the clarinet choir are arranged and
conducted by students of Bob Cole Conservatory.
Jean-Guy Boisvert’s enthusiastic approach to new music has led to hundreds of

commissions, ranging from miniature works to concertos. Among the most recent ones:
Je vous ai vue rêver by Isabelle Panneton and Alas my love by François-Hugues Leclair,
both premiered with the Tesla string quartet, La belle aventure a collection of 150 short
pedagogical works for the learning clarinetists by 20 Canadian composers and a group of
Sonatas associating music and poetry. The miniature works and sonatas are being published
by Doberman Yppan. He teaches at Université de Moncton since 2000.
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Tim Bonenfant & Martha Saywell have performed together since 2012 when they were
faculty members at Angelo State University. They have performed at ICA ClarinetFests,
Music by Women Festival in Columbus, MS, the CMS South Central Conference, the
National Association of College Wind & Percussion Instructors, and the American Single
Reed Summit. They have focused on music by composers from marginalized communities,
with a focus on women. They are proud of their work in bringing this music to the public,
and look forward to continuing work highlighting these important composers.
Carmen Borregales is a Venezuelan clarinetist educated in the internationally renowned

music program EL SISTEMA. She is a former student of Valdemar Rodríguez, Edgar
Pronio, Henry Crespo, Jorge Montilla, and Luis Rossi at the Latin American Clarinet
Academy and Joseph Eller in the United States. In August 2023, she will earn a DMA in
performance from the University of South Carolina, where she was a Teaching Assistant.
Borregales is an artist Buffet Crampon, Gonzalez Reeds, Rovner ambassador, and former
Principal Clarinetist with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra.
Melanie Bourassa and Rocco Parisi ordered compositions for 2 Bass Clarinets. They aim
to develop the repertoire and the technique for the instrument. They played in solo, orchestras
and in duo in many places and many events in Europe, United States and Canada.
Riley Braase is a multigenre musician currently pursuing his doctoral degree in clarinet
performance at Arizona State University. He has performed with groups including
the Washington-Idaho Symphony, the UMKC graduate fellowship wind quintet, and
the Opuntia Winds quintet. His dissertation research focuses on music and the brain,
particularly how musicians can apply science-based strategies to practice, teaching, and
performance. Braase and Opuntia bassoonist Alfredo Bonilla will premiere a set of newly
commissioned duos in regional Mexican styles at ClarinetFest® 2023.
The Brandon University Clarinet Choir was founded in 2008 by director Dr. Cathy
Wood. It is made up of graduate, undergraduate, and community members. The BU Choir
has commissioned and premiered many works and will be premiering Matt Johnston’s
arrangement of Grainger’s Faeroe Island Dance at the 2023 ICA ClarinetFest. In 2014,
the ensemble was invited to perform at the ICA ClarinetFest in Baton Rouge where they
presented a program of Canadian world-premieres. The choir tours annually and is featured
at the Brandon University Clarinet Festival each year.
Katherine Breeden is a clarinetist, educator, and researcher. She earned her B.M.
from Arizona State University and M.M. degrees from the University of Kentucky and
Montclair State University. She is currently apprenticing under master clarinet technician
atelier Mark Jacobi in Philadelphia and will be beginning her PhD at the Technological
University of Dublin in the fall.
Conor Abbott Brown is a composer, clarinetist, synth programmer, and producer.

Conor’s eclectic output defies genre delineation, reflecting a life-long engagement with
numerous musical traditions. Conor’s compositions for orchestra have been performed by
the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, the Albany Symphony, the Aspen Festival Orchestra,
and others. Conor also has credits as a producer and composer of film music, including
arranger and choral producer for the crime thriller Uncut Gems, music co-producer for the
Emmy-nominated documentary-drama The Social Dilemma, and composer for the feature-
length drama Unconformity. His clarinet teachers have included Daniel Silver and David
Krakauer. Conor is currently a doctoral candidate in music composition at the University
of Colorado at Boulder. Conor is a member of the Code Switch Composers Collective.
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Dr. Henry Caceres is a chilean clarinetist settled in Salt Lake City, Utah. He’s the former
Assistant Principal and Eb clarinet and second clarinet of Chile’s Concepción Symphony
and National Symphony Orchestras, respectively. He was a finalist at the ICA’s Orchestral
Audition Competition twice and winner of the Solo Competition at the University of Utah
with the Jean Françaix Concerto. Dr. Caceres has taught clarinet at USU and U of U.
Currently, he plays 2nd and bass clarinet with the Ballet West Orchestra. Since 2023, he is
an Uebel artist.
Asher Carlson holds the positions of Principal Clarinet with the Venice Symphony (FL)
and Principal Bass Clarinet with the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra (FL). Additionally,
he has served as Associate Bass Clarinet with the Sarasota Opera (FL) and Artosphere (AR)
festival orchestras and has toured the globe as a soloist, chamber musician, and vocalist.
Asher holds teaching positions at the University of South Florida, State College of Florida,
Florida College, and on the faculty of the annual Interlochen Clarinet Institute at the
Interlochen Center for the Arts.
Dr. Christine Carter has performed at venues across the globe, from Carnegie Hall to
the Sydney Opera House. She is the clarinetist of the critically acclaimed Iris Trio and
regularly collaborates with Duo Concertante, with whom she has released two albums
on Marquis Classics. Praised for her “striking expression” (Bremen Weser Kurier,
Germany) and “seductive tone and effortless fluidity” (The Clarinet), she holds a DMA
from Manhattan School of Music and is Associate Professor of Single Reeds at Memorial
University in Canada. Christine is a Buffet Crampon Artist. www.christine-carter.com
Composed of professional players from Eugene, Salem, and Corvallis, Oregon, the
Cascadia Clarinet Quartet was founded by Carol Robe and Mike Curtis in 2010.
Three years later they founded the acclaimed Platypus Clarinet Orchestra. With both
groups, they have always sought to highlight the incredible versatility of the clarinet, with
repertoire from Dixieland and klezmer to orchestral transcriptions and premieres of world
music. Robe and Curtis, as well as Holly Hang and Hannah Kuper, have played with the
Oregon Symphony, Portland Opera, and Eugene Symphony.
Principal clarinet with the National Symphony Orchestra of Uruguay and Principal
clarinet with the Montevideo Philharmonic. Martín Castillos has studied with Valdemar
Rodriguez, Luis Rossi, Luís Humberto Ramos.He performed at Clarinetfest, 2012 Lincoln,
2013 Assisi, 2014 Baton Rouge, 2016 Lawrence, 2017 Orlando, 2018 Ostende and 2019
Knoxville, 2021 Virtual He teaches at the Faculty of Arts, School of Music – University
of the Republic, Montevideo – Uruguay. He is Country Chair of Uruguay – International
Clarinet Association Martín is D’Addario Woodwind performing artist.
Radovan Cavallin is a renowned clarinetist who has participated in over 400 concerts
and festivals across Europe as a soloist. He has won several international competitions,
served as a jury member, and given masterclasses in Europe, Asia an America. Cavallin
is the Principal Clarinet and Professor at the Orquesta Filarmónica de Gran Canaria,
where he has performed as a soloist as well as with many other European Orchestras. He
has recorded CD’s for various labels and performed with STING. Cavallin is a Selmer,
Silverstein, Royal Global, and Backun artist.
Bharat Chandra, Yamaha Artist and Principal Clarinetist of the Sarasota Orchestra and
the South Asian Symphony Orchestra in India, showcases his passion for music worldwide
as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player.
Composed of Adella Carlson, Julianna Pierdomenico, and Taylor Stirm, Chaos Incarné
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contemporary trio repertoire available to the clarinet community. The trio utilizes this
ensemble to bring awareness and change to issues of social justice and unequal distributions
of power, disrupting inequities in the fields of music and education. The group combines
their interests in contemporary music and social justice through commissions that have
included pieces about feminism and environmentalism.
Established in 2017 at the Florida State University College of Music, the Civitasolis
Reed Quintet is dedicated to engaging, interactive concert experiences. The quintet takes
pride in delivering engaging performances through creative programming and compelling
stage presence. The diversity of timbre of each instrument is integral to the quintet, which
presents music from a wide range of genres that is well informed by all periods of classical
music as well as jazz, metal, Latin American music, and other genres.
Clarinetist and music educator, Dr. Katrina Clements, focuses current work on
multimedia music to create deeper sensory experiences for audiences. She has given
multimedia premieres at ClarinetFest and the Oh My Ears New Music Festival and has
lectured on the topic at the College Music Society Regional Conferences and for studios
throughout the US. Clements teaches clarinet and music history at Maricopa Community
Colleges in Arizona and received her DMA from Arizona State University.
Donald Ambler bass clarinet Denver Symphony ‘62-‘92 co-founded the Colorado
Clarinet Choir for early ICC meetings in Denver. Renamed the Ambler Clarinet Choir
in ’13 in his honor this is the 4th time the choir has performed at the meeting. There have
been hundreds of members in its 50-year history, 65 current members with 37 performing
today. 7 of today’s performers have been active since the ‘70s including Dr. Ray Kireilis
co-founder and conductor. Former conductors/co-founders include Frank Stackow, David
Harmon, David Etheridge, Russell Howland, Carl Topilow, Tom Jensen and Ralph Strouf.
Catherine Conlin (she/her) maintains an active performing career in the Dallas, TX

(USA) area. After moving to Denton, TX, Catherine attended the University of North
Texas (UNT) for a Master’s in clarinet performance and is currently pursuing a DMA in
multiple woodwinds. As a multi-instrumentalist, she is in high demand as a pit musician in
the DFW metroplex. She is a member of American Federation of Musicians.
Clarinetist Shawn L. Copeland is a multidimensional musician, pedagogue, and

entrepreneur whose talents have made him a leader in both the performance and musician
wellness spaces. He is the founder of mBODYed, LLC, a new program specializing in
Alexander Technique and Body Mapping Training for musicians, actors, and dancers.
In 2014, Copeland joined the faculty of the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the
University of Idaho, where he currently holds the position of Associate Professor of Clarinet
and teaches Alexander Technique and Entrepreneurship classes.
Brian Corbin holds a Bachelor of Music Education from Indiana University and a Master
of Music in Clarinet Performance from Florida State University. His primary teachers
include Howard Klug, Deborah Bish, and Jonathan Holden. Brian has performed with
the Hawai’i Symphony Orchestra, Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra, Ocala Symphony
Orchestra, Valdosta Symphony Orchestra, Villages Philharmonic Orchestra, and Albany
(GA) Symphony Orchestra.
Coro de Clarinetes de México: Since 1995 it has become a tradition to gather participants
of Clarinet Festival for a big ensemble, performing mostly latin musical genres. The roster
of musicians who have conducted this ensemble includes figures such as Juan Enric Lluna,
Clarence Padilla, Michael Collins, Rocco Parisi, Antonio Saiote among others. This choir has
participated in ClarinetFest 2013 in Assisi, Italy, 2015 in Madrid, Spain and 2022 in Reno,
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Nevada. This choir is formed by professional musicians from the differents orchestras and
ensembles in Mexico and teachers and students of the main schools in the country.
Dr. Nicholas Councilor is an Assistant Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at

San Antonio and active freelance clarinetist in central Texas. Dr. Rachel Woolf serves as
Assistant Professor of Instruction at UTSA and is a regular principal flutist with the San
Antonio Philharmonic and Symphony of the Hills.
Dr. Tracy Cowden is the Roland K. Blumberg Endowed Professor in Music and Director
of the School of Music at UTSA and currently serving as Special Assistant to the Dean for
Community Engagement and the Arts. Dr. Cowden is an active collaborative pianist on
the national stage.
Dr. Season Cowley currently serves as the Instructor of Clarinet at the University
of Nebraska at Omaha, Instructor of Woodwinds at Hastings College, and Principal
Clarinet with the Hastings Symphony Orchestra. They regularly perform with ppp Trio
and as a soloist and have been invited to perform as a soloist and chamber musician at
the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFests® and New Music Weekend, College
Music Society regional and national conferences, and NACWPI national conferences.
Their primary teachers include Dr. Diane Barger, Dr. Eric Mandat, and Cynthia Nichols.
Dr. Amanda Cox is a freelance musician and lesson teacher in the DFW area. She has
served as adjunct professor of clarinet at Baylor University, Ouachita Baptist University, and
Henderson State University. She holds degrees from Texas Tech University and Ouachita
Baptist University. Her primary clarinet instructors were David Shea and Caroline Taylor.
The Crane Clarinet Choir is the part of the Crane School of Music at SUNY Potsdam
and is composed of about 25 clarinet majors and non-majors. The Crane Clarinet Choir
performs a wide variety of music arranged for choir and premieres original works for
clarinet choir written by our own composers in the ensemble. Most recently, the ensemble
has been exploring new avenues of expression and creativity through multi-media
performances and improvisation.
Clarinetist Mark J. Cramer is professor of clarinet at Tennessee Tech University. He is

a member of the Cumberland Quintet and performs as principal clarinetist of the Bryan
Symphony and Oak Ridge Symphony Orchestra. Mark frequently performs with the
Nashville and Knoxville Symphony and Nashville Opera and is a studio recording artist
with the Nashville Scoring Orchestra where he records soundtracks to television shows,
movies, and video games. Mark holds degrees from The Oberlin Conservatory, The
University of Michigan, and The University of NC at Greensboro and is a Backun Musical
Services, Légère Reeds, and Rovner Products performing artist.
Nick Davies is the Bass/Utility Clarinet of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and was
formerly the Principal Clarinet of the Great Falls Symphony and the Chinook Winds. He
has performed as a substitute with orchestras including the Los Angeles Philharmonic,
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, Sarasota Opera, Des Moines Metro Opera and Santa
Barbara Symphony. As a soloist, Nick recently performed Frank Ticheli’s Clarinet Concerto
alongside the composer, and has performed as a soloist with ensembles such as the Boston
Symphony Orchestra, the Antelope Valley Symphony, the Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra, and
the USC Wind Ensemble. Other honors include taking First Place in the Pasadena Showcase
Competition, and Third Place in Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition. Mr. Davies
has a strong interest in contemporary music and has held past fellowships with Ensemble
Modern’s Klangspuren Schwaz, Aspen Contemporary Ensemble, and Spoleto Festival USA.
As a composer, his commissions include those from the Houston Grand Opera, Midic
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Winds, Eureka Ensemble, Webster Trio, and the Chicago Harp Quartet. Nick is the artistic
director and founder of the Rossini Club, a chamber music organization based in Nantucket,
Massachusetts, which is hosting its eleventh season this year. He holds degrees from Rice
University and the University of Southern California.
Multi-instrumentalist Trevor Davis will join the music faculty at Southern Utah
University in the Fall of 2023 as Director of Woodwinds. Previously he taught clarinet
and saxophone and was Director of Jazz Activities at Louisiana Tech University. Originally
from Delaware, Trevor has a BA from Kutztown University, a MM in Jazz Studies from
Indiana University, and a MM in Multiple Woodwinds from UNC Greensboro. He
continued at UNC-G and completed the DMA in Clarinet Performance. Trevor currently
lives in Cedar City, UT with his wife, Joann, and their daughter, Taylyn.
Vanessa Davis is a clarinetist, teacher, and writer. She is a member of the Lone Star
Wind Orchestra & Mesquite Symphony & teaches Applied Clarinet & Chamber Music
at McLennan College & North Central Texas College. She has written articles for the
NACWPI Journal, The Instrumentalist, & the Symposium Journal & regularly writes
reviews for the ICA Clarinet Magazine chairs the College and Pre-Professional Engagement
Committee. Her creative research involves unaccompanied repertoire and accessibility, and
the inclusion of diverse repertoire in the applied studio.
Dr. Francisco Javier Dudley de Alba, also known as Paco, is a teacher, performer,
and composer based in Phoenix, Arizona. He formerly taught clarinet as a Faculty
Associate at Arizona State University. Dr. de Alba is an award-winning performer and has
performed across the United States and internationally, including Belgium, France, and the
Philippines. His compositions have also been premiered globally. Drawing inspiration from
his diverse background, Dr. de Alba collaborates with performers to create unique pieces
and strives to amplify the voices of underrepresented and marginalized groups.
Andrew DeBoer is the Associate Professor of Clarinet and Department Head of Music
and Theatre at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. While performing with an array of
orchestras in the region, he is principal clarinetist with the Fort Smith Symphony. DeBoer
can be heard on several solo albums along with the critically-acclaimed album of Florence
Price Symphonies by the Fort Smith Symphony. DeBoer earned his DMA under Robert
Spring at Arizona State University.
Clarinetist Laura DeLuca and esteemed colleagues from Seattle Symphony combine their
skills and passion to perform newly commissioned work by Angelique Poteat. DeLuca
joined Seattle Symphony in 1986 after studying at Northwestern with Robert Marcellus.
The music of Angelique Poteat has been described as «engaging, restless» (The New York
Times). Poteat is the 2022-23 Seattle Symphony Artist-in-Residence and winner of the
2015 American Prize in Orchestral Composition. She earned degrees at Rice University
and the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. www.angeliquepoteat.com
Pamela Diaz is the Applied Clarinet Instructor, Clarinet Choir Director, and member of
the Faculty Woodwind Quintet at Colorado State University-Pueblo. She performs with
the Pueblo Symphony Orchestra, Rocky Mountain Wind Symphony, Chamber Orchestra
of the Springs, and has also performed at Colorado Clarinet Day and ClarinetFest. Pam
had the opportunity to give masterclasses and perform at the Sichuan Conservatory of
Music in Chengdu, China. She graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy and received
her music degrees from Northwestern University and the University of Michigan. Her
teachers have included Burt Hara, Fred Ormand, Russell Dagon, Clark Brody, Robert
Marcellus and Frank Kowalsky.
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Stacey DiPaolo is Professor of Clarinet at Southwestern Oklahoma State University
(SWOSU). She is Principal Clarinet of the Lawton Philharmonic, has performed
frequently with the Tulsa Symphony, and maintains an active performance schedule as
a soloist and chamber musician. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the ICA’s Pedagogy
Committee. Formerly a freelance musician in New York, she played concert stages ranging
from Carnegie Hall, Alice Tully Hall, the Metropolitan Opera House, New York’s City
Center, the New York State Theater, to Broadway. Shereceived a doctorate degree from the
State University of New York (SUNY) at Stony Brook, and received Bachelor’s and Master’s
degrees from the Eastman School of Music, including the esteemed Performer’s Certificate.
Additionally, she is a graduate-with-distinction of the Interlochen Arts Academy.
Dr. Tommy Dobbs is the Assistant Professor of Percussion at Oklahoma City University.
Prior to his appointment at OCU, he spent seven years as the Assistant Professor of
Percussion at the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith. He received his Doctor of Music
and Master of Music degrees in Percussion Performance from the Florida State University,
and his bachelor’s degree in Percussion Performance from the University of North Florida.
He is an endorser for Pearl/Adams Musical Instruments, SABIAN cymbals, Innovative
Percussion Sticks/Mallets, Grover Pro Percussion, and Beetle Percussion.
The Dixon-Costa Duo has performed together for over thirty years throughout the US
and Europe. Robyn Dixon Costa is principal English horn with the Dayton Philharmonic
Orchestra and principal oboe with the Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra. Anthony J.
Costa is the Associate Professor of Clarinet at Penn State and is principal clarinet with the
Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra and Penn’s Woods Music Festival Orchestra. They live in
Boalsburg, PA with their daughter, Zoey and have an ongoing interest in promoting music
for oboe and clarinet. Anthony J. Costa is a Buffet Crampon Artist.
Carl Dixon teaches percussion and directs a percussion ensemble at the University of
Colorado-Boulder. He is the Musical Director of the Boulder Samba School and Artistic
Director of the Colorado Brazil Fest. Carl is the Principal Percussionist of the Central City
Opera and Fort Collins Symphony, percussionist with Opera Colorado, and has performed
with many other bands, orchestras, and musical theater productions throughout Colorado
and several samba schools, blocos, and bands in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Carl founded Virada
Drums, a company that distributes authentic percussion instruments from Brazil, and also
operates Virada Studio in Boulder, a music studio for rehearsal, teaching, and performance.
Kristine Dizon is a multi-talented performer, teacher, writer, linguist, and entrepreneur.

She is the Founder & CEO of The Modern Artist Project and the Music & Language
Learning Center and co-founder of the Gran Canaria International Clarinet Festival and
American Single Reed Summit. She has taught and performed in Europe, Asia, and the
Americas, and recorded two clarinet albums. Recent graduate from the Conservatorio della
Svizzera italiana in contemporary ensemble conducting. She has earned several awards
and degrees, including a master’s degree in clarinet performance from Southern Illinois
University. She is an artist for Uebel Clarinets and Silverstein Works.
Double Bass is a new bass clarinet duo that focuses on commissioning new works for two
bass clarinets by means of close and deliberate collaboration with today’s composers. The
duo is based in the NYC Metropolitan Area and is composed of Lara Mitofsky Neuss and
Timothy Hanley. Performances have brought Lara and Tim to festivals and events such
as Bang on a Can Music Festival, Banff Centre for the Arts, Zodiac Music Festival, Third
Practice Electroacoustic Music Festival, Stelle e Magia Festival, American Single Reed
Summit, and International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest, among others.
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Julianne Doyle is the Professor of Clarinet at the Crane School of Music-SUNY
Potsdam. She currently serves the ICA as Pedagogy Coordinator and NY State Chair
and performs regularly as Principal Clarinet of the Orchestra of Northern New York,
Northern Symphonic Winds and the Aria Reed trio. Her debut CD, Dante Dances, was
released in 2019. She has presented her Soft Palate talk at ICA ClarinetFest and NYSBDA
Conferences as well as colleges and universities nationwide. Dr. Doyle holds degrees from
the Eastman School of Music and University of Oklahoma. She is an artist with Backun
Musical Services and Vandoren.
Mary Alice Druhan has performed around the world as a soloist and in many ensembles,
including DeuxEaux, CoCane Clarinets, Triforia Winds, New Texas Sinfonia, Dallas
Festival of Modern Music, Mount Vernon Music, New Texas Sinfonia, Dallas Festival of
Modern Music, the Dallas Winds, the U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own,” Ohio Light
Opera, Baton Rouge Symphony, Shreveport Symphony, and Plano Symphony. A proponent
of modern music, she commissioned composer Christopher Heine for CoCane Clarinets
entitled Electric Blue and Black and Pink and has also engaged composer Ben Stonaker on
many commissions.
Duo Entre-Nous is a clarinet and saxophone ensemble dedicated to the evolution and
continued progression of new music. Formed in 2014 by Jackie Glazier and Don-Paul
Kahl, the duo particularly focuses on the performance and commission of a new repertoire
for this combination. In particular, the duo supports the commissioning of composers from
underrepresented groups, seeking to aid the creation and promotion of their works. The
duo released their debut album, Fresh Ink, on Equilibrium Records in 2021.
Duo Ferula was founded in 2017 by Kelli Ray and Blake Adams at The University of
Alabama. They developed an interest in the chamber music realm, furthering this pursuit
in their studies at Florida State University. They seek to expand the repertoire for the duo
by collaborating with composers, while promoting works that represent diverse voices and
sounds. They made their Carnegie Hall debut in 2022, working closely with composers to
premiere new works. They have traveled throughout the southeast to interact with young
musicians and advocate for the accessibility of music education.
Scot Humes and Tania Tachkova are duo per se, performing chamber works for clarinet
and piano from the standard repertoire and contemporary works both commissioned
and written for the ensemble. In demand throughout the USA and Europe, notable
engagements include recitals in D.C., NYC, Paris, Christchurch and Auckland, NZ, at the
Sydney (AUS) Conservatorium of Music, and as a featured ensemble at the New Music on
the Bayou Festival. Their first, self-titled, CD was released by Centaur Records in 2023,
their next album containing works by women composers is to be released within the year.
Duo Zida was founded in 2020 by Shandra Helman and Kimberly Fullerton for the sole
purpose of contributing to the bass clarinet duo repertoire through newly commissioned
works. The two met at Idaho State University where Helman is the Professor of Clarinet
& Saxophone and where Fullerton received her B.M. in clarinet performance. In addition,
Fullerton and Helman are both graduates of the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where
they studied with Dr. Linda Bartley.
Clarinetist David Odom and bassoonist Stephanie Patterson perform together as DuoModo.
They perform eclectic programs that blend traditional and modern duets and piano trios,
with a special interest in promoting overlooked, obscure repertoire and underrepresented
composers that deserve to be known. David is Professor of Clarinet/Coordinator of
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Woodwind Studies at Auburn University and is Principal Clarinet of the Atlanta Opera
Orchestra and the Columbus Symphony. Stephanie is Associate Professor of Bassoon at
UNCSA and Education Coordinator for the Meg Quigley Vivaldi Bassoon Symposium.
The Eagle Clarinet Quartet was founded in the fall of 2019 at the University of North
Texas originally as The Claritettes. It was created by four female students that perform
lesser-known works and music by underrepresented composers. The now Eagle Clarinet
Quartet performed at the NACWPI 2021 National Conference and at the ICA New
Music Weekend 2021. Additionally, the ensemble commissioned Tintinnabuli by Garrison
Gerard (b. 1994) for clarinet quartet in 2020.
The Eastman-Rochester New Horizons Clarinet Choir is part of the New Horizons
program, created in Rochester, New York more than 30 years ago. New Horizons is now
an international organization with more than 250 chapters. The Rochester chapter includes
bands, jazz bands, orchestras, and chorus. The clarinet choir is one of a number of small
ensembles available to members and has been in existence for about 25 years. There are
currently about 24 members from ages 55 to 94. E-RNHCC has performed at 4 previous
ICA conferences: Austin, Baton Rouge, Orlando, and Knoxville.
Brian Ebert is the Director of Bands at Legacy High School in Broomfield, Colorado.
From 2016-2021 he served as the Director of Orchestras and Assistant Director of Bands
at Legacy. He was Affiliate Professor of Clarinet at Regis University from 2011-2021, and
he instructed lecture courses in music at the Community College of Denver and courses
in audio production at the Art Institute of Colorado. As a performer, Ebert has worked
with artists such as Karel Husa, Morten Lauridsen, Roomful of Teeth, Caroline Shaw,
Guillaume Druel, Eyvind Kang, Jessika Kenney, Robert Moran, Jeffrey Nytch, Evan
Ziporyn, Dave Grusin, Ron Miles, the MahlerFest Orchestra, and the Colorado Symphony
Orchestra. He continues to perform with two Colorado ensembles, the new music group
Playground Ensemble, and the woodwind quintet Antero Winds. His playing can be heard
on recordings by the Playground Ensemble and by British songwriter Alex Highton. Most
recently, he is featured on Cobus du Toit’s Castérède: Complete Works for Flute, Vol. 2,
released on the Naxos label in January 2020.
An avid composer, Brian Ebert has written works for orchestra, concert band,
mixed chamber ensembles, and various solo instruments. Duet (clarinet and bassoon)
and Archetypes (solo bass clarinet) are among his works for clarinet. In 2012 he was
commissioned by the Playground Ensemble to compose Fragments of Om as a companion
piece to Messiaen’s Quatour pour la fin du temps. His chamber trio Contradances (bass
clarinet/contra-alto clarinet, vibraphone, cello) was also premiered by the Playground
Ensemble, and it appears on their debut release Dreams Go Through Me. His most
recent works include flux aeterna (clarinet/bass clarinet, viola, cello, piano), Nocturnes
(woodwind quintet), and Beneath a Solitary Sky (clarinet/bass clarinet and laptop).
Four-time Grammy nominee and Independent Music Award- winner Dave Eggar
has performed throughout the world as a solo cellist, pianist, and composer, including
featured appearances as soloist at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the Kennedy Center,
Sydney Opera House, Barbican Center London. Tokvo Blue Note. the Hollvwood Bow
and manv others. A virtuoso in classical music, jazz, and rock, he has performed, recorded
and arranged for artists such as Foreigner, Evanescence, Norah Jones, Paul Simon, Frank
Ocean, Breaking Benjamin, Esperanza Spading, Lindsey Stirling Judy Collins, Michael
Brecker, James Taylor and many others. He is a graduate of Harvard University and the
Juilliard School and has won awards from ASCAP and the Leonard Bernstein foundation.
as well as followships from Macdowel and Yaddo.
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As agents of new repertoire, Égide Duo’s mission is to collaborate with composers to create
and present music that addresses social change, including issues involving the environment/
climate, animal and human rights, and equality. The duo (Joshua and Stefanie Gardner)
aims to provide clear and pointed musical commentary on issues that affect our society
today and tomorrow in an effort to draw attention to and encourage active public
engagement on such issues.
Clarinetist Jeremy Eig performs with the New Orchestra of Washington, Wolf Trap
Opera, and in Washington, DC area venues ranging from the Kennedy Center to the 9:30
Club. He maintains a teaching studio with Chevy Chase Music Lessons and publishes
arrangements with JTown Publications. In 2014 he organized a consortium to commission
Sonatina No. 2 by Paul Schoenfeld. Dr. Eig studied at Stony Brook, Yale, Michigan,
and Interlochen. He has served in the US Navy Band since 2012 and holds the rank of
Musician 1st Class. Jeremy Eig is a performing artist for Selmer Paris clarinets.
Dr. Javier Elizondo currently serves as Adjunct Instructor of Clarinet at Texas A&M
International University in Laredo, Texas. As a thriving musician he currently holds the
position of 2nd/auxiliary clarinet with the Valley Symphony Orchestra and has performed
coast-to-coast across the United States in historic venues from the California Theatre in San
Jose to Carnegie Hall in New York. Dr. Elizondo received his DMA from Louisiana State
University in Clarinet Performance with a Minor in Jazz Studies, and additional degrees
from Colorado State University (MM) and the University of Houston (BM).
The Emporia State University Clarinet Choir, under the direction of Dr. Dawn
McConkie, is comprised of undergraduate and graduate music majors as well as non-
majors, and is home to the ESU Hornets in Emporia, KS. The ensemble enjoys performing
and premiering new music and arrangements by its clarinet choir members as well as
premiering compositions and arrangements by Jason Mulligan, Tara Islas, Sofia Kraevska
and Dawn McConkie. The ensemble has previously performed at ICA 2016, 2019 and
the virtual ICA in 2021. The ensemble is premiering Tableaux for Clarinet Choir by Sofia
Kraevska for ICA 2023, which was graciously sponsored by Buffet Crampon.
Patrick Englert is a performer and educator currently based in the Charlotte, NC area.
His speciality is in exploring the possibilities of electric clarinet through new commissions
and improvisation. Additionally, he is a member of the Ambassador Trio, a clarinet trio
dedicated to pushing the frontier of clarinet technique and expanding the repertoire for
clarinet trio. Patrick holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University
where he studied with Robert Spring and Joshua Gardner.
Tenor Kelly W. Burns, clarinetist Cassie Keogh, and pianist Thiago André formed the
chamber group Ensemble Lirica in 2020. Their repertoire includes works from the 19th-,
20th-, and 21st-centuries, and they are passionate advocates of modern chamber music,
commissioning works specifically for tenor, clarinet and piano. Kelly, Cassie, and Thiago
are in residence at North Dakota State University, where Kelly and Cassie are faculty and
Thiago is completing his DMA in piano performance. Cassie is a Selmer Paris Artist.
Clarinetist Copper Ferreira has enjoyed a professional career that has taken her across
North America and overseas. She completed her undergraduate degree at Brevard College
(NC), under the tutelage of David Kirby and completed a Masters in Clarinet Performance
at Arizona State University under Dr. Robert Spring, She also holds a Masters of Arts
in Music Theory at the University of Western Ontario. Copper has served as principal
clarinet with the Stratford Civic Orchestra, the Charlottetown Festival Orchestra in their
production of “Anne” and as second and bass clarinetist with Symphony New Brunswick,
Symphony Nova Scotia, and the Prince Edward Island Symphony. She also held a position
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teaching music theory and studio clarinet at Mount Allison University (Canada). Since
relocating to Colorado in 2011, she has performed regularly with the Colorado Ballet,
Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra, Fort Collins Symphony, Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra,
Opera Steamboat, Boulder Philharmonic, Boulder Chamber Orchestra, and holds the
position of bass clarinetist with the Wyoming Symphony. She has toured Europe as part
of the CSU Faculty Chamber Winds, and she also maintains a thriving private clarinet
studio of students who regularly win seats in local, regional, and state-wide honor bands.
She appears as a performer on several clarinet albums on the labels Summit Records,
Potenza Music, and OClassica. Copper is currently a Senior Instructor at Colorado State
University, teaching music theory and performing with faculty chamber ensembles, while
also fostering an active freelance career in Colorado area.
Wesley Ferreira is the Artistic Director of ClarinetFest® 2023. He leads an active and
diverse career performing worldwide as soloist, orchestral and chamber musician, and
as an engaging adjudicator and clinician. Equally at ease performing the masterworks
as well as contemporary pieces, he has been broadcast nationally on both Canadian and
Australian Broadcasting Corporations and RTP in Portugal. This past year he released
two recordings, each of which have received rave reviews, a solo album “Into the Green”
and “Breakthrough” with his clarinet and guitar duo Jâca. Ferreira has been praised by
critics for his “beautiful tone” and “technical prowess” (The Clarinet Journal) as well
as his “remarkable sensitivity” (CAML Review). Fanfare Magazine notes, Ferreira is
“clearly a major talent.” His commitment to collaboration and advancing his field is
further demonstrated when he was tapped by Selmer Paris to be a lead consultant and
team-develop on a new link of clarinets. In October 2021, the Music profession clarinet
was released to acclaim. Ferreira received studied at the University of Western Ontario
(B.M) and Arizona State University (M.M. and D.M.A) studying with Robert Riseling
and Robert Spring, respectively. Ferreira’s industry endorsements include positions on
the performing artist rosters of Selmer Paris and Vandoren. He is Professor of Clarinet at
Colorado State University where he maintains a thriving clarinet studio. To learn more
about Wesley Ferreira, please visit his website: www.wesleyferreira.com
Kjell Fagéus is one of leading clarinetists in Sweden playing Chamber Music and Solo.
Recorded 22 CDs. Former principal clarinet of the Royal Opera Orchestra in Stockholm.
Studied with Mr. Stanley Drucker at the Juilliard School of Music in New York. Sponsored
by YAMAHA and The Swedish Arts Grants Committee.
Los Angeles-based clarinetist Virginia Figueiredo is an internationally active performer,

recording artist, and educator. As a recording artist, Figueiredo has released three albums
to critical acclaim: Seule, Refuge, and Intuicion. She teaches clarinet at CSUDH, LMU,
Moorpark College, Pierce College, LBCC, Cerritos College, and LACC. Figueiredo holds a
DMA in Clarinet Performance from the University of California, Los Angeles, in addition
to degrees from the Lisbon Superior School of Music and California State University,
Fullerton. Figueiredo is a Silverstein and Yamaha endorsed artist.
First Lieutenant Michael P. Flynn is the Flight Commander and Associate Conductor of
the United States Air Force Academy Band located at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado
Springs, Colorado. Lt. Flynn earned his commission and was a distinguished graduate from
Officer Training School in 2019 at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama.
Lieutenant Flynn’s previous assignment was as Flight Commander and Associate
Conductor of the United States Air Force Band of the West, San Antonio, TX. Prior to his
commission as an officer in the USAF, 1st Lt Flynn was a university professor in academia
as the Director of Bands and Brass Instruction at Western State Colorado University in
Gunnison, CO, Director of Bands at Sheridan College, Sheridan Wyoming, and Director
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of Bands and Western Music Specialist at the Edward Said and Daniel Barenboim
National Conservatory of Music located in Jerusalem and Bethlehem, Israel.
1st Lt Flynn holds a Doctorate in Trumpet Performance with a conducting cognate
from the University of Miami, FL. Conducting mentors include Catherine Rand, Gary
Green, Jerry Junkin, and Thomas Sleeper. An advocate for new music for winds and
percussion, Flynn recently conducted World Premiers of Craig Fitzpatrick’s Leap of Faith,
and Steve Danyew’s Into the Silent Land. Future consortium participation includes works
by Omar Thomas and Björn Hallman.
Lt. Flynn maintains an active schedule as a guest conductor and clinician, and has
led regional Honor and Select Bands across the country. He also conducted the first ever
performance of both the First Suite and Second Suite for Military Band by Gustav Holst
in Bethlehem and Ramallah, Israel, and in Damascus, Syria during a concert tour in 2011.
As an orchestral trumpet player, Lt Flynn has performed with symphonies and bands across
the globe under conductors such as Michael Tilson Thomas, Daniel Barenboim, Marin
Alsop, Eduardo Marturet, Jeff Tyzik, Jerry Junkin, Frank Batisti, Eugene Corporon, and
Garry Green. In addition to his Doctorate in Trumpet Performance, Lt Flynn is currently
on track to complete his second doctorate in Wind Conducting at the University of
Southern Mississippi.
The Forward 4 Clarinet Quartet is a premier chamber group comprised of top clarinetist
from Utah, Chile, and Venezuela. Forward 4 gained recognition and the third-place
winner of the 2011 Utah Chamber Music Competition. The Quartet has performed live
broadcasts on Classical 89, Utah’s leading classical music radio station, in July 2012 and
2013. Forward 4 was invited by audition to perform at the ICA’s prestigious ClartinetFest
(2012, 2013, 2014). In February of 2014, the quartet performed at the Semanas Musicales
de Frutillar, Chile. Utah Clarinet festivals 2011, 2012, 2014.
Dr. Kip Franklin currently serves as Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of
South Alabama. Dr. Franklin has performed with the Mobile Symphony Orchestra, the
Mobile Opera, and the Northwest Florida Symphony and Ballet. He has presented and
performed at the Midwest Clinic, the American Band College, ClarinetFest®, and the
Alabama Music Educators Association. Dr. Franklin regularly serves as an adjudicator for
the Alabama Bandmasters Association. He is actively involved in the International Clarinet
Association and serves on its executive board as treasurer.
Grammy-nominated pianist Allison Brewster Franzetti specializes in classical, South

American, and related crossover music. She has collaborated on several recordings with
her husband, conductor/composer/pianist Carlos Franzetti, including the recent Pianista
and Franzetti plays Franzetti (with clarinetist Maureen Hurd Hause), and she recorded the
complete piano works of Mieczyslaw Weinberg. She is a graduate of the Manhattan School
of Music and Juilliard.
Christa Frye is Assistant Professor of Music – Woodwinds at Bethel University in

McKenzie, Tennessee. In demand as a performing artist across the southeast United States,
she has performed as a guest artist at the Annual Woodwind Day hosted by the University
of Tennessee at Martin Woodwind Students’ Association, Marshall University’s Single
Reed Day in Huntington, West Virginia, and as soloist with the Odessa College Band,
in Odessa, Texas. In 2019, Dr. Frye performed with her husband at the International
Trombone Festival and ClarinetFest, and in 2021 at the International Trombone Festival.
Francisco Iván Fuentes González is a mexican clarinetist. He obtained a bachelor’s

degree in clarinet performance at the Superior School of Music. In 2015 he performed
in the ClarinetFest in Madrid Spain with ‘PAAX KAN’ Clarinet Quartet. He has also
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played as a guest member with Boca del Río Philharmonic Orchestra and the Symphony
Orchestra of the National Polytechnic Institute. He was awarded with the second prize
of the first Bass Clarinet Competition at the National University of Mexico. In 2020 he
started Piccolo Clarinet lessons with Javier Llopis. He is currently bass clarinet at the
Acapulco Philharmonic Orchestra.
Gallegos – Maeda Ensamble is formed as an artistic-musical alternative after the

pandemic in 2021. Its members, teachers with a great national and international career,
have had a close professional relationship for many years These previous experiences led
to the consolidation of this ensemble, created to offer Ecuadorian composers, professional
musicians of the highest technical-interpretative level.
Dr. Joshua Gardner is Clinical Associate Professor of Music at Arizona State University.
He performs regularly with several chamber ensembles, including the internationally
recognized Paradise Winds Reed Quintet and Égide Duo. Gardner won first prize at
the International Clarinet Association Research Competition in 2008 and has presented
lectures on tongue motion during clarinet performance throughout the US. Dr. Gardner
received degrees from the University of Kentucky and Arizona State University. He is a
Silverstein Pro Team Artist and Henri Selmer Paris/Conn-Selmer Performing Artist
Dr. Stefanie Harger Gardner teaches music theory, clarinet, and chamber music at
Glendale Community College and performs with the internationally recognized Paradise
Winds, grant-winning Égide Duo, Arizona Opera, the Phoenix Symphony, Red Rocks
Chamber Music Festival, and the Seventh Roadrunner Ensemble. Gardner’s chamber
music albums are recorded on the Soundset label and can be heard on iTunes, Spotify, and
YouTube; she is a Silverstein Pro Team Performing Artist, Henri Selmer Paris and Conn-
Selmer Performing Artist.
Hailed for his energetic and inspirational performances, the Cypriot clarinetist George
Georgiou enjoys a career as a classical and contemporary clarinetist. He appeared in many
solo concerts and recitals in Europe, Middle East and USA. His busy profile gained him an
international recognition and he became a Selmer Paris Artist, a Silverstein works Artist,
Marca Reeds Artist and a Royal Global Accessories Artist. He is the Cyprus Chair and
Middle East Regional Chair of the ICA and a member of the New Music Committee.
Lucas Gianini has performed with the North Carolina, Greensboro, and Charlotte
Symphony Orchestras and ensembles across Ohio and the Carolinas. He has performed
at various ICA conferences from 2019-2022 and was a winner of UNCG’s 2022 Student
Artist Competition. He has performed with new-music focused chamber ensembles such
as earspace, F-PLUS, and the Elon Contemporary Ensemble. In addition, Lucas has been
invited to attend the 2023 BoaC Summer Festival. Lucas holds a DMA from UNCG, where
he also earned his BM. Lucas earned his MM from BGSU. More at lucasgianini.com.
Danny Goldman has been called “flat-out, jaw-agape spectacular” (The Courier-Journal)
and a “wunderkind” (Maestro Robert Franz). Danny has toured throughout South America,
China, Japan, USA, Europe, and Israel, including a world premiere in Alice Tully Hall,
concerts in Carnegie Hall and solo features across the country, including Tanglewood,
Spoleto Festival, Pacific Music Festival, The Guggenheim, and Kennedy Center. Danny’s
music videos on social media have gained over 1 million views. Danny holds a Bachelor’s
from Juilliard and a Master’s from Rice University. He plays on Uebel Clarinets.
David Gould, clarinet and bass clarinet with America Ballet Theatre in NYC. Studied at
The Juilliard School and the Conservatoire à Rayonnement Régional Versailles Grand Parc.
Fortunate to collaborate with many of the world’s finest orchestras and conductors. Taught
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masterclasses at many of the leading music schools in the United States. Director of Artist
Relations, Advisory Studios, and the Vandoren Emerging Artist Competition for DANSR
inc.and Vandoren in the United States. Thank you Buffet Crampon and Vandoren for all
your support! For more info please go to my website www.dgclarinet.com
Laura Grantier is Assistant Professor of Clarinet and Woodwind Area Head at the
University of Utah. From 2021-2022, she was Director of Woodwinds at Southern Utah
University and from 1995-2021, she was member of the US Navy Band, Washington, D.C.,
where she served as principal clarinet. She currently serves as Secretary for the ICA. Dr.
Grantier is a Buffet-Crampon performing artist. Dr. Lynn Vartan is Director of Percussion
at Southern Utah University and an artist for Marimba One and Remo. Together they
formed Darkwood Duo in 2021 from the passion they share for chamber music and the
joy of performing live together. Since forming their duo, they have toured and performed
in California, Nevada, and Utah and have been featured at the ICA New Music Festival
and ClarinetFest 2022.
Maggie Greenwood (she/her) is a clarinetist who evolved into a band teacher, orchestral
conductor, and passionate supporter of public education and gender diversity in classical
music. She loves building community through joyful music making and constantly strives
to be better as a musician, educator, and human being than she was the day before. After
teaching in higher education for eight years, Dr. Greenwood shifted her focus to private
studio teaching and freelance performance and also joined the band team in Mapleton
Public Schools.
Amy Guffey serves as Instructor of Clarinet at Kansas State University. Dr. Guffey is a
clarinetist with the Chamber Orchestra of the Smoky Valley and currently serves on the
International Clarinet Association (ICA) Youth Involvement Committee. She is also a
Backun Musical Services Artist. Kurt Gartner serves as Associate Director of the School of
Music, Theatre, and Dance and Professor of Percussion at Kansas State University. There,
he teaches applied percussion and percussion methods.
Elizabeth Gunlogson is Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of New

Hampshire. In demand as a performer, she has appeared as a soloist, chamber musician and
ensemble member throughout Canada, Asia, Europe, and the United States. Gunlogson
recently performed the world premiere of Vaclav Nehlybel’s Concerto for Clarinet and
Orchestra as well as recorded the work for the newly released CD, The Orchestral Music of
Vaclav Nelhybel, by Mark Records.
A Coloradan by birth and Texan by choice, Tyler Guzmán is based in San Antonio. Tyler
has appeared as a soloist in Colorado, Arizona, and Texas with such works as von Weber’s
Concerto for Clarinet no. 2, Mozart’s Concerto for Clarinet, and appeared with Vientos
Ducles to premiere Miguel del Águila›s Transoceánica at the ClarinetFest 2019. Most
recently, he performed Mendelssohn’s Konzertstück no. 1, alongside Shaun Michael Guzman,
and premiered Silence for clarinet and orchestra by Miguel del Águila with Alamo City
Symphony Viva. Tyler is currently a Doctoral Candidate at Arizona State University.
Tim Haas is he Adjunct Professor of Clarinet at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix,

Arizona. At GCU he instructs the clarinet studio, assists with the pep band and plays
Principal Clarinet in the Canyon Symphony Orchestra. Tim has also served as Principal
Clarinet of Symphony of the Southwest since 2008. He also has a large private teaching
studio of clarinet and saxophone students. Several of Tim’s student have won top chairs in
national and state level honor ensembles.
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Dr. Lilly Haley is a clarinetist in the Navy Pacific Fleet Band. She holds a Bachelor of
Music in Music Performance from the University of New Hampshire, a Master of Music
in Clarinet Performance from Indiana University, and a Doctor of Music in Clarinet
Performance and Literature from Florida State University.
Technical Sergeant David B. Halperin joined the United States Air Force Academy
Band in January 2021. He currently performs on clarinet with Rockies Clarinets, Concert
Band, and Marching Band.
A native of Highland Park, Illinois, TSgt Halperin began his Air Force career in 2011
and was stationed at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, VA and Ramstein Air Base, Germany. While
there, he was able to perform chamber music for the general public, ambassadors, and heads
of state across Europe and Africa in countries such as Angola, Estonia, Finland, Georgia,
Italy, Latvia, Niger, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Tanzania, United Kingdom, and Ukraine,
where he was also a soloist on multiple occasions with their National Presidential Orchestra.
Other notable Air Force performances include the 2012 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade,
the 2022 Tournament of Roses Parade, and the 2013 Inaugural Parade for President Barack
Obama. In addition to his official duties, Sergeant Halperin is the Second Clarinet with the
Fort Collins Symphony and plays regularly with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.
TSgt Halperin holds a Bachelor of Music from the University of Illinois at Urbana-
Champaign and a Master of Music from the Bienen School of Music at Northwestern
University. He includes among his teachers Steve Cohen, J. Lawrie Bloom, J. David Harris,
Burt Hara, Bil Jackson, and Sunshine Simmons.
Caroline Hartig is Professor of Clarinet at The Ohio State University. She can be
heard on the recording series Clarinet Brilliante, and collaborations including William
Bolcom (Chalumeau, Centaur) Donald Martino, Libby Larsen (Dancing Solo, Innova) &
CaraClarina (Bremen Radio Hall Records).She has been a faculty/artist for Classical and
Klezmer in the Galilee, Jerusalem & the Int’l Music Festival, Cividale, Italy & as a juror
for the Fulbright, The Ruth Lewis Int’l Clarinet Competition, Tel Aviv, & The Ghent 5th
Int’l. Clarinet Competition, Belgium. Hartig is a past president of the ICA.
William Hayter has appeared as a soloist in Belgium, France, Finland, the Netherlands,
Spain, and the US plus many concerts as a chamber musician and free improviser. He
holds DMA and MM degrees in clarinet performance from Texas Christian University,
an MM in bass clarinet performance from Codarts (the Netherlands), and a BM in music
education from the University of Houston. His teachers include Gary Whitman, Henri
Bok, and Jeffrey Lerner. He serves as Assistant Professor of Music Theory & Woodwinds at
Huntingdon College and President-Elect of the Board of the Music Therapy Access Fund.
Clarinetists Kylie Stultz Dessent and Erik Franklin formed Heartwood Duo in 2022.
Together they have collaborated on a number of award-winning chamber ensembles,
seeking to expand and elevate chamber music for the clarinet. Every summer they co-direct
the Indiana Clarinet Experience, a summer institute for pre-college students, at Purdue
University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, Indiana. www.indianaclarinetexperience.com
Since 1995, Julia Heinen has been Professor of Music at California State University,
Northridge and a member of the ICA since 1978. She served as the co-artistic director of
ClarinetFest 2011 and continues her work with the ICA as the California state and North
America continent chairs. She holds degrees from the Universities of Michigan, Minnesota
and Northwestern studying with Cloyde Williams, Herb Blayman and Robert Marcellus.
She is a Buffet Crampon, D’Addario and Silverstein Artist.
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Hijinx Clarinet Quartet was founded in 2016 with the mission of regularly
commissioning and premiering works from underrepresented composers for the unique
instrumentation of E-flat, B-flat, and two bass clarinets. Their aim is to heighten the
classical concert experience by way of creative design with both innovative musical and
visual collaboration. Hijinx has performed across the Midwest and Southern United
States as visiting artists, and they have been invited to perform at the NACWPI and ICA
conferences, American Single Reed Summit, and several university clarinet symposiums.
Tomoji Hirakata, Senior Technical Specialist at Yamaha in New York City, is world-
renowned for woodwind repair. Serving esteemed artists from the likes of the Metropolitan
Opera Orchestra and New York Philharmonic, he aids Yamaha’s research and development.
Christine Hoerning is a Montreal-based clarinetist and Visiting Assistant Professor

of Clarinet at the Crane School of Music. She is a champion for new music frequently
exploring new frontiers for the clarinet through original multimedia performance art and
storytelling. As founder and artistic director of the interdisciplinary collective Verisimo,
Christine has curated performances showcasing classical and contemporary chamber music
performed in synchronicity with original films. She holds degrees from the Crane School of
Music and the Schulich School of Music at McGill University and is currently pursuing her
DMA at the Université de Montréal in the studio of André Moisan.
Chastine Hofmeister is Principal Clarinetist of the Allen Philharmonic and Clarinet

Professor at Collin College. She is also Second Clarinetist with both the Longview
Symphony Orchestra and the Monroe Symphony Orchestra and Bass Clarinetist with
the Irving Symphony and San Angelo Symphony. Chastine has also performed with the
Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Louisiana Philharmonic, Plano Symphony, Dallas Chamber
Symphony, and Dallas Winds. Chastine is a Buffet Crampon performing artist and plays
exclusively on Buffet Clarinets. Her teachers have included Greg Raden, Chris Runk, and
Rena Feller. For more information, please visit www.chastinehofmeister.com.
Ginny Hudson is Senior Instructor of Music-Flute at the Univ of AR-Ft Smith. She holds
a BA from AR Tech Univ and a MM in Flute Performance from the Longy School of
Music. Her principal teachers were Robert Willoughy, Karen Futterer, and Mary Posses.
Hudson performs with the South Winds, the Mockingbird Quartet, and the Symphony
of Northwest AR. She is a five-time winner of the NFA’s Professional Flute Choir
Competition and has been featured as a soloist at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic.
Ms. Hudson is founder and president of the AR Flute Society.
Maureen Hurd Hause is Assoc. Director of the Music Department, Head of Woodwinds,
and Assoc. Prof. of Clarinet in the Mason Gross School of the Arts, Rutgers University, has
appeared at Carnegie Hall, David Geffen Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and (le) poisson rouge,
with the New Jersey Symphony, American Symphony Orchestra, and New York City
Opera Orchestra, at ICA ClarinetFests. and Norfolk, Skaneateles, and Lancaster Festivals,
and recorded for Naxos and MSR Classics. She is a Selmer, D’Addario, and Silverstein
artist and the ICA State Chair for NJ.
The ICA Utah Clarinet Choir is a chamber ensemble dedicated to the Utah clarinet
community. The ensemble is comprised of performers from the Utah Symphony, Ballet
West, Orchestra at Temple Square, University of Utah, Brigham Young University,
Utah Valley University, Snow College, Southern Utah University, Utah State University,
Westminster College, music professionals, and students.
Sarah Jaegers, praised for her “rich and warm interpretations” (The Clarinet), performs
as principal clarinet with Araya: Sounds of Latin America, the Golden Gate Park Band,
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and Rhode Island Recording Ensemble and as a member of the DesertLake Duo with
Dr. Gabrielle Valladares. She is a faculty member at several San Francisco Bay Area music
schools and has commissioned new works and arrangements by composers Zachary
Friedland, Tristan Perez, and Manuel Hurtado. Dr. Jaegers is devoted to expansion of
the clarinet repertoire and diversification of the canon, especially by promoting works by
Turkish composers. See sekjaegers.com.
April Johannesen is the clarinetist/bass clarinetist with Wil’s Swindler’s Elevenet based
in Denver, Colorado.. She is also an active freelancer, performing with ensembles such
as the Colorado Symphony, Colorado Ballet, Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Opera
Colorado, Greeley Philharmonic, Boulder Philharmonic, Arvada Center, Cheyenne
Symphony, and the Breckenridge Music Festival. April is currently the Orchestra Personnel
Manager of the Colorado Ballet Orchestra.
April received her Masters Degree in Clarinet Performance from the Brooklyn College
Conservatory of Music in 2001. April has been teaching clarinet, flute, saxophone, oboe,
bassoon and piano for over 30 years. She served as 2nd clarinetist of the Fort Collins
Symphony from 2003-2017, leaving the orchestra to pursue musical endeavors closer to the
Denver area. As a Vandoren Ambassador, April travels giving clinics and masterclasses to
students throughout Colorado.
Kathleen Jones: Principal Clarinetist, Puerto Rico Symphony Orchestra, 1975 -2021.
Professor, Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico, 1975-present. Recordings: Caribe
Clarinete (Latin Grammy nomination for Voces del Barrio,) Voxman Selected Studies,
Meet Lotta Maria Hertlein Riefkohl. From Eugene, Oregon; BM, U of Southern
California, MM, Northwestern U; teachers include Robert Marcellus, Mitchell Lurie, Leon
Russianoff, Clark Brody, William McColl and Raymond Wheeler. Attended Tanglewood,
Music Academy of the West, Olympic Music Festival. See www.kklarinet.com
Kansas City based saxophonist Kyle Jones lead the consortium that commissioned “Las
Dolly Sisters,” teaches at Northwest Missouri State University and MidAmerica Nazarene
University, co-directs the Fast Forward Austin festival, works with Kansas City Baroque
Consortium and Appalachia: A Southeastern Wind Symphony, and produces his own
podcast “Pay to Play.”
Robyn Jones is currently Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of Memphis,

where she has taught since 2012. Prior to her time in Memphis, she spent 8 years performing
as Principal Clarinet in the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra. She has performed with
Iris Orchestra, Memphis Symphony Orchestra, Nashville Symphony, Honolulu Symphony,
Minnesota Orchestra, and the Fort Wayne Philharmonic. Dr. Jones received degrees from
Indiana University, Florida State University, and University of Minnesota. She is a Buffet
Crampon performing artist and a certified Koru Mindfulness instructor.
Dr. Lisa Kachouee, Assistant Professor of Clarinet at Oklahoma City University and a
Backun Artist, enjoys an active career as a solo, chamber, and orchestral clarinetist. She
has performed in Europe, Mexico, and across the United States. A new music advocate, she
has premiered over 40 works. She has worked with students in Egypt, Lebanon, and the
Kurdistan Region through American Voices and is Artist Faculty for the InterHarmony
International Music Festival.
Dr. Cecilia Kang is the Associate Professor of Clarinet at Louisiana State University and
founder of the Silver Linings Initiative and the Han and Heung Festival. She obtained her
degrees from the University of Michigan, the University of Southern California and the
University of Toronto. She is an internationally active Vandoren and Buffet Crampon
Artist and Clinician. JUNO Award-winning pianist Angela Park is the Assistant Professor
of Piano and Collaborative Piano at Western University, Canada.
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Marta Kania is a freelance bass clarinetist based in Malmo, Sweden. Marta studied Master
Program of Fine Arts in Music with Specialization in Symphony Orchestra Performance at
the Academy of Music and Drama in Goteborg, Sweden. She studied in Urban Claesson
clarinet class. Marta then decided to specialise in bass clarinet and continued her studies
at the Academy of Music in Malmo with Carl Johan Stjernstrom. As a freelance musician,
Marta Kania collaborates with Malmo Symphony Orchestra, Malmo Opera, Helsingborg
Symphony Orchestra, Goteborg Opera, Jonkoping Sinfonietta and Opera Varberg. She is
an active chamber musician. Marta also has her own chamber ensemble – Bass Clarinet
Quintet. In January. In 2023, Marta played solo and with a string quartet during the Low
Clarinet Festival in Arizona. She is one of the few bass clarinetists in Sweden who tries to
present the bass clarinet as a solo instrument and an instrument that works well in chamber
music. Marta Kania is a scholarship holder of the foundation: Edvin Malmqvist, Kungliga
Musikaliska Akademien, and in June 2023 she received a scholarship from the Gunnel and
Bertil Svenssons foundation for the most promising musician.
Korean clarinetist Wonkak Kim has captivated audiences around the world with his
“excellent breath control” (The Washington Post) and “exuberant musicianship” (Fanfare).
Kim appeared as a soloist and chamber musician at major venues throughout the Americas,
Europe, and Asia. A Naxos Recording Artist, he has garnered international acclaim through
his extensive discography. Kim is Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of Oregon
and a performing artist/clinician for Buffet Crampon, Silverstein, and Vandoren.
Katrina King, an Arizona native, enjoys a full musical life in the large metro Phoenix
area. Currently playing principal flute with the Symphony of the Southwest, she also plays
regularly with the West Valley Symphony and Arizona Opera, as well as many styles of
smaller ensemble performances. Miss King is also a freelance musician enjoying a wide
variety of musical styles including classical, as well as improvisational and contemporary.
Katrina also enjoys a large private music studio.
Christopher Kirkpatrick is Professor of Clarinet at the University of Montana and a

Buffet Crampon Artist and Silverstein Artist. He has performed and taught throughout
North America, Europe, Taiwan and Korea. He is a member of the Velez Quartet, founder
of the clarinet and saxophone ensemble Duo Nyans, and principal clarinet of the Missoula
Symphony and the Big Sky Festival Orchestra. He holds degrees from Michigan State
University (DMA), the University of New Mexico (MM) and the University of Tennessee,
Chattanooga (BM).
Hailing from the Canadian prairies, Dr. Vanessa Klassen is an avid promoter of
Canadian music, recently premiering Paul Suchan’s “Middle of Somewhere” (2023) for
clarinet and jazz band alongside the University of Saskatchewan Jazz Ensemble. In addition
to private teaching and holding a position as Assistant Principal Clarinet of the Regina
Symphony, Vanessa creates clarinet ensemble arrangements and hosts a YouTube channel,
“ClarinetColours.” Dr. Klassen’s passion for music has emanated from her principal
clarinet teachers: Dr. Caroline Hartig (Ohio State), Dr. Catherine Wood (Brandon
University), and Steve Mealey (Kindersley, SK).
Dr. Thomas Kmiecik, a woodwind specialist, performs in Broadway productions and

serves as Sr. Artist Relations and Business Administration Specialist at Yamaha in New
York City.
Dr. Jesse Krebs is Professor of Clarinet at Truman State University (Kirksville, MO),
where he instructs the clarinet studio, directs the Truman Clarinet Choir, and teaches
a Music and Political Protest Seminar. He has performed guest recitals in Costa Rica,
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England, Thailand, Ireland, and throughout the US. He received a D.M. from the Florida
State University, a M.M. from the University of North Texas, and a B.M.E. from the
University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He is currently serving at the ICA Missouri
State Chair and Coordinator of the ICA High School Competition.
La HERmandad (The Sisterhood) made their debut in 2021 at Clareidoscope, and their
first commission, The Mountain by Jenni Brandon, was presented at ICA ClarinetFest
2022. Carrie RavenStem is the co-founder of A/Tonal and is on faculty at Indiana
University Southeast. She is a member of ICA’s New Music Committee. She is a Backun
and Silverstein Works Performing Artist. Dr. Adria Sutherland, ICA Kentucky State
Chair, is the clarinet professor at Eastern Kentucky University. She is a member of the
clarinet duo La HERmandad, the woodwind trio Favonian Winds, and is an active
performer and clinician throughout her region. Adria is a Backun Performing Artist.
Maryanne Lacaille has won rave reviews in New York, Milan, and Frankfurt for her
interpretive depth, strength, passion and intensity. She has held adjunct faculty positions
at U. Mass (Amherst), Everett Community College and the Academy of Music Northwest
(Seattle). She began studies in Boston with Harold Wright, Peter Hadcock and Attilio
Poto. Additional studies with Gino Cioffe and William Wrszesian from New England
Conservatory of Music. Maryanne has participated in master classes in Russia, Poland,
Germany and U.S. Maryanne is currently an RZ artist and Silverstein Ligature artist.
Lansing, NC is the clarinet and banjo brainchild of Andy Hudson and John Tom
Campbell. Andy is Associate Professor of Clarinet at the Lawrence University Conservatory
of Music in Appleton, WI, and John is changing lives as an elementary music educator
at Allen Elementary in Ann Arbor, MI. Oh, and John received the 2015 Golden Apple
Award for Excellence in Teaching and won the 2017 Midwest Banjo Championship. While
John was doing all that, Andy was out hunting for nachos or running through the woods.
Probably. How did they get started? It’s a long story. www.theandyhudson.com
The Larkspur Reed Trio is made up of Amy McCann, Stephanie Carlson, and Susan
Miranda. As pioneers of new music, particularly by women and underrepresented
composers, the ensemble seeks to expand the repertoire written for this ensemble, oboe,
clarinet, and English horn. As a reed trio these women will break barriers and create and
build upon this innovative chamber ensemble.
Giuseppe Lentini graduated with full marks and honors in Clarinet Conservatory
of Music in Foggia.In Italy he has performed at the Parco della Musica Rome Arena di
Verona,.International Festivals in Europe: Festival of the “Villette” in Paris. Donauschinger
Musiktage in Germany, Festival of Vienna, Racing Green London Festival (concert at
the Queen Elisabeth Hall Hiddersfield Contemporany Music Festival (Scotland), Berlin
Philharmonic, Avalon Theater Niagara Falls Canada, Berliner Philarmonie. He is professor
of clarinet in the Conservatory of Campobasso Italy.
Ann Lepage finished her Masters with distinction at the CNSM of Paris in the class of
Philippe Berrod. In 2022, Ann won the second prize at the Carl Nielsen Competition in
Denmark and won the special prize for the Contemporary Creation at the 2019 edition.
Laureate of the Crusell Competition and a finalist of the International Jacques Lancelot
Competition in Japan, Ann has performed as a soloist with the Tokyo Philharmonic and
the Copenhagen Philharmonic. She played as a guest with the Orchestre de Paris, Opera de
Paris, Orchestre du Capitole de Toulouse and Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France.
Native of China, Dr. Chun Paige Li is a passionate soloist, collaborator, and teacher. She
has performed in many music festivals, concerts, and master classes across China, Italy,
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and United States. She was selected as a young artist performer in the 2012 PianoTexas
International Academy and Festival, 2014 Amalfi Coast Music and Arts Festival, and she
was also invited to perform at the opening concert of the 18th Biennial Festival of New
Music. She is a prizewinner in many piano competitions including: JiangSu Provincial
Music Arts Competition, FSU Annual Competitive Festival, Music Teachers National
Association--- Young Artist Performance Competition, and the PianoArts North American
Competition. She made her orchestral debut in 2009 with the Milwaukee Philharmonic
performing Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, and in 2017 with the FSU
Symphony Orchestra performing Bartok Piano Concerto No.3. Dr. Li is currently an
Assistant Professor of Piano and the Coordinator of Chamber Music at Soochow University
School of Music in China. She holds a Doctorate of Music from Florida State University
College of Music, and received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degree of music with an honor
at Cleveland Institute of Music. Prior to that, she attended the Middle School of Shanghai
Music Conservatory and Interlochen Arts Academy.
Jack Liang is a freelance musician based in Vancouver, Canada. He specializes in

contemporary music for both clarinet and bass clarinet. His dissertation on clarinet
multiphonics production has been widely referenced in both academic and performance
literature. As a soloist and a member of The Ambassador Trio, Jack has a keen interest
in pushing and exploring technical and tonal possibilities for the clarinet through
commissions and collaborations with composers and other musicians. Jack holds a Doctor
of Musical Arts degree from Arizona State University, studying under Dr. Robert Spring
and Dr. Joshua Gardner. Jack Liang is Chedeville Endorser Artist.
The Licorice-Sticks Clarinet Orchestra celebrates its 10th Anniversary as guest choir
performers at ICA. The LCO has been entertaining the world with its many versions,
ensembles, venues and members since 2005. The dream and vision of creator and artistic
director Rick Kissinger is one of inclusivity! The LCO is a progressive “out side the
box” music ensemble performing shows of every genre, style, era, and includes a unique
approach to entertainment. After all its, not just about the quality of music, but about the
experience as a whole. Music should be fun, engaging and most of all, memorable. We
have all been successful in doing just that! With LCO alumni spread all across the US, we
have created a musical family since the beginning. A family that I am truly proud of and
honored to call my own. I LOVE YOU GUYS! “
LightBreak is an electronic and multimedia clarinet duo that takes the intrepid path
towards intensifying the human experience through the arts. With superlative technique
and illuminating creativity, Wesley Ferreira and Jana Starling combine over a decade’s
worth of joint creative activity and unmistakable musical chemistry with audio, visual,
and theatrical elements to create a stunning sensory experience of contemporary music.
LightBreak presents an indelible and thought-provoking concert experience to spark
the imagination.
Dawn Marie Lindblade-Evans, D.M.A, professor at the University of Central

Oklahoma, joined the faculty in the fall of 2011. She is currently serving as the State
Chair Coordinator for the ICA. Lindblade-Evans studied with renowned pedagogues Elsa
Ludeig-Verdehr, James Gillespie and Kimberly Cole-Luevano.
Dr. Jessica Lindsey is committed to pushing the boundaries of the bass/clarinet by

commissioning new repertoire and showcasing works through performances. Fanfare
Magazine has described her as, “a master of her instrument, exhibiting wonderful dynamic
shading and breath control.” Lindsey is also a Licensed Body Mapping Educator with the
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Association of Body Mapping Educators. She holds degrees from the University of Colorado-
Boulder and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dr. Lindsey is currently the Associate
Professor of Clarinet and the director of the Digital Arts Center at UNC Charlotte.
James Logan is the clarinet professor at the University of Texas El Paso. A member of
the US Navy Band in Washington DC for 26 years, Logan appeared as soloist on nearly
100 concerts, including performances in St. Petersburg, Russia, Quebec City, Quebec, the
Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, DAR Constitution Hall in Washington DC and
four National Concert Tours. He leads the UTEP Clarinet Choir which performed at the
2021 ClarinetFest and in 2022 was featured at TMEA in San Antonio, Tx. His teachers
include Ricardo Morales, Jim Gillespie, Bob Walzel, Dick Waller and Jeff Lerner.
Julia Lougheed, DMA, is a sought-after clarinetist/bass clarinetist based in Phoenix,

Arizona. Dr. Lougheed has performed at contemporary music festivals throughout North
America, multiple International Clarinet Association conferences, and participated in a
selective residency at the Banff Center for Arts and Creativity. In addition to performance
activities, Julia teaches at Scottsdale Community College, produces the Oh My Ears New
Music Festival, works as Event Coordinator at Phoenix College, and serves as Executive
Director for the New Works Project.
The Louisiana State University Clarinet Ensemble consists of undergraduate and

graduate clarinet students at LSU. The ensemble is led under the direction of Dr. Cecilia
Kang, Associate Professor of Clarinet at LSU.
Henri Selmer Paris Artist and Vandoren Artist-Clinician Dr. Jenny Maclay enjoys a
career as a clarinet soloist, recitalist, orchestral player, chamber musician, pedagogue,
and blogger. In 2021, she was the Visiting Instructor of Clarinet at Brandon University
(Canada) and was Visiting Lecturer of Clarinet at Iowa State University in 2020. Online,
she is known as Jenny Clarinet, where she created her eponymous popular blog. She is
interested in traveling and researching clarinet cultures around the world, and she has
visited and performed in over 30 countries.
Corey Mackey enjoys a multi-faceted career as an educator, orchestral musician,

soloist, and chamber musician. He recently joined the faculty of Texas Christian
University’s School of Music. He has appeared with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra,
concert:nova, Orchestra Iowa, Quad Cities Symphony, Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra,
Flagstaff Symphony, Richmond Symphony, and has performed with the Cincinnati
Symphony Orchestra. He also served as Principal Clarinet of the Dubuque Symphony
Orchestra for eleven years. Mackey has presented masterclasses and guest recitals at
universities across the United States as well as Europe and China. He has performed
at several conferences, including the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest,
International Double Reed Society, International Tuba Euphonium Conference, Texas
Music Educators Association, Iowa Music Teachers Association, Wisconsin Music
Educators Association, and the College Music Society’s National Conference. He is a
Buffet USA Artist and D’Addario Performing Artist.
Sarah Manasreh is the Assistant Professor of Clarinet and Music Theory at the University
of Wisconsin – Stevens Point and principal clarinet of the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra
and Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra. Sarah is active with the International
Clarinet Association serving as the editor for The Clarinet [Online] and on the Social
Media Committee. She is a Backun artist, performing exclusively on Lumiere clarinets.
Prior to her appointment at UWSP, she was the Instructor of Clarinet at Alma College and
Albion College.
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Eric Mandat tours frequently as a concert soloist. For 15 seasons he was a member of the
Chicago Symphony’s MusicNOW ensemble. His solo compositions have become staples in
the repertoire of adventurous clarinetists throughout the world. He has received numerous
awards and honors, including a 2021 Illinois Arts Council Composition Fellowship. He
is Visiting Professor of Clarinet and Distinguished Scholar at Southern Illinois University
in Carbondale, where he has taught since 1981. In 1999 he received the SIU Outstanding
Scholar Award, the university’s highest honor for research/creative work.
Theresa Martin is a contemporary composer of orchestral, band, and chamber music,

with a large catalogue of works for the clarinet, whose music is performed across the globe.
She often draws her inspiration from literature, art, nature, faith, pop culture, and personal
experiences. Dr. Martin has a music studio in Appleton, Wisconsin, where she teaches
composition, piano and clarinet students locally and virtually. As a clarinetist, she performs
as soloist and in numerous local ensembles. She currently serves as ICA State Chair for
Wisconsin. Her music is available at www.theresamartin.net.
Amy McCann is currently Associate Professor of Music at Murray State University.

She studied reed making techniques with both John Weigand and Keith Hill. McCann
is a Reed Making Specialist with Precision Reed Products and a Rice Clarinet Works
Performing Artist.
Jackie McIlwain, DM, is Associate Professor of Clarinet at The University of Southern

Mississippi where she enjoys combining her passion for the clarinet and Body Mapping
into her clarinet pedagogy. In addition to teaching clarinet and Body Mapping, Dr.
McIlwain has an active performance schedule and has recently been featured on a Silver
Medal Global Music Award winning album entitled Indefatigable. Dr. McIlwain and Dr.
Shawn Copeland have partnered to write two publications scheduled to be released in 2023
entitled Body Mapping for Clarinetists and Breathing for Clarinets.
Drs. Shawn Copeland and Jackie McIlwain are dynamic writing partners who share a
passion for the clarinet and somatic education. Their output includes “Body Mapping for
Clarinetists: A New Frontier in Clarinet Pedagogy”, published by GIA, and “The Breathing
Book for Clarinetists”, published by Mountain Peak Publications.
Dr. Sarah Manasreh & Dr. Laura McLaughlin sparked friendship and collaboration
whilst residing in Wisconsin; Sarah is Assistant Professor of Clarinet at UW–Stevens Point
and Laura is on faculty at Carroll University. Both women strive to perform works by
living composers, as demonstrated by today’s program. All 3 pieces are written by living
composers and span several styles within the contemporary chamber music genre, making
this performance closely representative of our current time. Sarah and Laura are students of
Dr. Elsa Verdehr and dedicate this performance to her.
Olivia Meadows, (MM/DMA, Arizona State University; BM, Florida State University).
Assistant Dir. of Admissions at Peabody Conservatory, Adjunct Faculty at the Community
College of Baltimore County. Ensembles: Annapolis Symphony, Hawaii Symphony, Royal
Hawaiian Band, Arkansas Symphony, etc. Recitals: San Francisco Conservatory of Music,
Sacramento State University, San Jose State University, University of Hawaii, Texas A&M
International University, CCBC, ClarinetFest (2016-now). Teaching: CCBC (2020-now),
Punahou School (Honolulu, HI, 2018-2020), Arizona State University (TA, 2014-2018).
The Meállo Trio, in residence at the University of Montevallo, is comprised of Drs. Lori
Ardovino, clarinet, Chair and Professor of saxophone and clarinet, Melanie Williams,
soprano, Professor of Voice, and Alan Goldspiel, guitar, Professor of Guitar and Head of
Music Technology. The Trio specializes in new music and have premiered many new works,
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especially music by Alabama composers, including composer trio members, Ardovino and
Goldspiel. They have performed at national and international conferences and have toured
extensively throughout the southeast
Meghan Merciers is Executive Director of the School of the Arts and Associate
Professor of Music at the University of North Alabama. She has a passion for education
and interdisciplinary collaboration and believes these to be highly effective forms of arts
advocacy. Dr. Merciers is an active soloist and collaborative musician and frequently
performs with her ensembles Una Duo, Trio Leo, I voci delle leonesse, and Devil Sticks.
She is principal clarinet of the Shoals Symphony Orchestra in Florence, Alabama. Dr.
Merciers is endorsed as a Silverstein Pro Team Artist and Yamaha Performing Artist.
MiamiClarinet was founded by Margaret Donaghue Flavin, Professor at the University

of Miami Frost School of Music. They have performed multiple times at CMS, NACWPI,
Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium, Festival Miami, Emporia State University Music Day, as
well as several ICA ClarinetFests. Other members of the quartet include Dawn McConkie,
Emporia State University; Michael Walsh, South Dakota State University; and Danielle
Woolery, Texas Woman’s University.
Joshua R. Mietz, DMA is an Instructor at Casper College in Casper, Wyoming.

He teaches Applied Clarinet and Saxophone, College Band, Jazz Ensemble I, Jazz
Improvisation, Clarinet Choir, Saxophone Quartet, and the History of Blues, Jazz, and
Rock. He also serves as the Executive Director of Casper College’s Annual Kinser Jazz
Festival and performs with the Wyoming Symphony. In his spare time, Mietz enjoys ultra-
marathon running, bread baking, elk hunting, and vegan cooking.
Audrey Miller is the Associate Professor of Clarinet, Director of Bands, and Department
Chair at Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota. She has performed as a
soloist and chamber musician in Germany, Belgium, Tanzania, and around the United
States. Audrey is a D’Addario Woodwind Artist and a Conn-Selmer Artist/Clinician.
Dahré Miller received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of
Central Arkansas, studying under Dr. Kelly Johnson. He is currently pursuing a Master
of Music degree in Clarinet Performance at Arizona State University where he serves as a
teaching assistant and studies under Dr. Robert Spring and Dr. Joshua Gardner. Dahré
has been a featured soloist with the UCA Wind Ensemble, UCA Chamber Winds, and
Conway Symphony Orchestra. Recently, he performed at the 2022 ClarinetFest in Reno,
NV. His future goal is to become a beginning band director in the Phoenix area.
The Minerva Clarinet Quartet is comprised of teachers and alumni from Texas
Woman’s University. All members have a keen interest in the exploration and performance
of chamber music written by traditionally underrepresented demographics, and enjoy
works that contribute to an ongoing narrative of change for good in the world. Performers
include Danielle Woolery, Shannon McDonald, Sara May, and Crysten Ivy. The ensemble
has collaborated for many years in various settings and configurations, including
international and national conferences and concerts in their local community.
Dr. Lara Mitofsky Neuss is a newly appointed Lecturer in Music and Music Industry at
SUNY Oneonta and is a recording engineer and marketer at both Arts Laureate and the
Tonsehen Record Label. Lara is Artistic Director of the New Works Project, a 501(c)(3)
organization that enables musicians to participate in the commissioning of new music at
an accessible price, and she is a performer and organizer for PROTESTRA, a volunteer-run
orchestra and 501(c)(3) organization that bridges the divide between advocacy and
classical music.
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Dr. Osiris J. Molina is Professor of Clarinet and Woodwind Area Coordinator at the
University of Alabama. A native of Elizabeth, New Jersey, he has extensive experience as a
soloist, chamber, and orchestral musician. He is currently Principal Clarinet of the Tuscaloosa
Symphony Orchestra and Acting Principal Clarinet with the Huntsville Symphony for
the 2022-2023 season. In 2022, Dr. Molina saw the release of Cuba, Alabama, an album
consisting of music for clarinet by Cuban composers Andres Alén, Javier Zalba, Paquito
D’Rivera, Ernesto Lecuona, and Leo Brouwer on Blue Griffin Records.
Ricardo Morales is one of the most sought-after clarinetists of today. He joined The
Philadelphia Orchestra as principal clarinet in 2003. Prior to this he was principal clarinet
of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, a position he assumed at the age of 21, under the
direction of James Levine. His virtuosity and artistry as a soloist, chamber, and orchestral
musician has been hailed and recognized in concert halls around the world. He has been
asked to perform as principal clarinet with the New York Philharmonic, the Chicago
Symphony, and has performed as guest principal clarinet with the Berlin Philharmonic.
Throughout his illustrious career, Morales has collaborated with esteemed musicians
such as Christoph Eschenbach, André Watts, Emanuel Ax, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, James
Ehnes, Gil Shaham, and Kathleen Battle. He has also performed with distinguished
ensembles, including the Juilliard Quartet, the Pacifica Quartet, the Miró Quartet, the
Leipzig Quartet, and the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio.
As an active chamber musician, Morales has captivated audiences in various
prestigious venues and events such as the MET Chamber Ensemble series at Carnegie
Hall’s Weill Recital Hall, the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, the Philadelphia Chamber
Music Society, the Seattle Chamber Music Summer Festival, and the Saratoga Chamber
Music Festival. He has also made appearances on NBC’s The Today Show and collaborated
with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.
In addition to his exceptional performances, Morales is in high demand for his
captivating recitals and master classes, which have taken him across North America and
Europe. Currently, he also serves as a faculty member at Temple University, sharing his
expertise and passion for music with aspiring musicians.
Dr. Leslie Moreau is Professor of Music at Boise State University, where she teaches
clarinet and music theory. She is active as a performer in solo and chamber settings. She has
collaborated on three recent CD recordings, including Ironwood Clarinet Trio’s Destiny
(2019). She performs with the Boise Philharmonic and Opera Idaho. Moreau currently
serves as the ICA State Chair for Idaho.
Morii Duo was formed in 2021 by Richard Ferrarelli and Lindsey Hutchinson to perform
the music of Jonathan Russell on Hutchinson’s degree recital. During rehearsals for this
event, the pair decided to pursue new repertoire and performance opportunities that
highlight New Music styles, especially works with electronics. At ClarinetFest® 2022,
Morii Duo performed in masterclasses for Evan Ziporyn and Drs. Joshua and Stefanie
Gardner. They are excited to be programmed officially for ClarinetFest® 2023.
Dr. Amanda Morrison is on faculty at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania,

teaching applied clarinet and directing the SRU Clarinet Choir. Morrison is a Vandoren
Artist-Clinician and private studio instructor in Pittsburgh, PA. She is co-founder of the
flute/clarinet duo The PM Woodwind Project and Milano Duo clarinet duo and the event
director of Steel City Clarinet Day, a western Pennsylvania clarinet community day of
music making and learning. Dr. Morrison earned degrees from Duquesne University and
Florida State University under Mark Nuccio, Dr. Deborah Bish, and Dr. Frank Kowalsky.
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Artist/teacher Sandra Mosteller performs as soloist, orchestral, and chamber musician,
performing in the United States and in Europe. Her recent ensembles include Southeast
Iowa Symphony Orchestra, Southeast Iowa Band, Quintessential Sax, and Bullis-Rutter
Big Band. She enjoys commissioning and performing new works, most recently by
Gwyneth Walker. She tours with soprano Amy Rosine in Sorores Duo. They can be heard
on Soundset Recordings. A 20+-year university professor, Dr. Mosteller currently teaches at
William Penn University and Central College. She is a Selmer Privilege Artist.
Praised for his “pure, yet colorful tone and amazing technical facility”, Christopher
Mothersole’s work places him at the forefront of clarinet performance with guitar effect
pedals, demonstrating the tonal capabilities of using live effects and working with composers
to create new music for what has been nicknamed “EFX Clarinet”. Recent projects include
two new works by Jenni Brandon (‘Cacophony’, ‘Chansons de la Nature’ with delay) and
several of Christopher’s own compositions. He teaches at the University of West Georgia and
holds degrees from New England Conservatory and Royal College of Music.
Clarinetist Jacob Moyer joined “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in 2018.
His playing has been heralded as “superlative” and “terrific” by The Washington Post. Mr.
Moyer received his BM in 2017 and MM in 2023, both from Shenandoah Conservatory.
Lynn Musco is in her 35th year as Professor of Clarinet and Woodwind Coordinator at
Stetson University. She gives clinics and master classes throughout the US as an Artist/
Clinician for Buffet Crampon and Gonzalez Reeds. The Tosca Mopane Limited Edition
is her clarinet of choice with a Behn Vintage II mouthpiece, Gonzalez reeds, and
Silverstein ligature.
Hailed for his “astounding range and virtuosity” (CD HotList), Matthew Nelson is
Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of Louisville, where he performs with
the Louisville Winds woodwind quintet and the Grawemeyer Players contemporary
music ensemble.
The New Mexico State University Clarinet Choir was founded in the spring of 2020
and has established itself as a premier performing ensemble on the campus of NMSU. They
have commissioned works from several composers, and regularly perform on campus and
in the community of Las Cruces, NM. This ensemble is made up of both music majors and
non-majors, and prides itself on serving the NMSU Music Department.
Founded in 2014, The New Works Project is a 501(c)(3) organization that enables
musicians to participate in the commissioning of new music at an accessible price.
Our programs serve those who are interested in contemporary music but are limited in
their capacity to engage in the community, either because of access to funds to initiate
the commissioning process or access to large or specialty instruments. The works we
commission are intentionally portable and flexible. Thus, while they are of a degree of
artistic excellence suitable for a formal recital setting, they can just as easily be included in
a variety of school settings, public areas, hospitals, or institutions.
David Niethamer teaches clarinet at the University of Richmond. From 1979-2002, he

was the Principal Clarinetist of the Richmond Symphony. Niethamer was the clarinet
instructor at Longwood University from 2003-2019. During this time, he also played
Principal Clarinet with the National Gallery Orchestra. Niethamer founded the Roxbury
Chamber Players in 1982, and performed with them through 1991, when the ensemble
disbanded. His teachers include Leon Russianoff, Frank Stachow, and Joe Allard.
Niethamer was in attendance at the original ICA conference in 1973.
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Alondra Esperanza Nina Meneces is a clarinet performer, clinician, and teacher based
in the DFW Metroplex. She won a National Competition in 2006 in Bolivia. She migrated
to the United States pursuing an Undergraduate Degree at Sam Houston State University
and a Graduate Degree at University of North Texas under Dr. Patricia Card and Dr.
Phillip Paglialonga respectively. She has performed in festivals in Bolivia, Argentina,
Houston and Dallas. Alondra performs with the Mansfield Philharmonic Orchestra,
Mansfield Winds, and NCTC Winds; and subs for the Mesquite Philharmonic Orchestra
and the San Angelo Symphony.
Dr. Keith Northover is a professional educator, performer, and researcher of clarinets.

He is currently on faculty at Indiana University teaching historical clarinet. With a unique
fondness for auxiliary and historical clarinets, he advocates for their continued virtuosic
utilization in often forgotten and/or newly commissioned works. He holds degrees from
Indiana University and the University of Florida, and is a founder of the Novacane Quartet
and Aether Wind Quintet. www.keithnorthover.com
Gregory Oakes’ new music performing career includes performances at Carnegie Hall
with Ensemble Intercontemporain and Pierre Boulez, Berlin’s MaerzMusik festival,
Amsterdam’s STEIM, New Music Gathering, and the MUPA festival in Thailand. His
CD Aesthetic Apparatus: Clarinet Chamber Music of Helmut Lachenmann appears on the
New Focus Recordings label. Oakes is Professor of Clarinet at Iowa State University and
principal clarinet of the Des Moines Symphony Orchestra. He is a Buffet Group USA and
Vandoren Performing Artist.
An active musician in the Denver area, Clarinetist Jason Olney never turns down an
opportunity. He has played with orchestras including Denver Philharmonic, Longmont
Symphony, Boulder Symphony and Steamboat Symphony, the opera companies Boulder
Opera and Opera Steamboat, as well as a number of choirs, chamber ensembles and
more. Since joining the Arapahoe Philharmonic in 2016 as Principal Clarinet, Jason has
performed solo concerts, chamber works and several concertos with the group.
In addition to an active freelance career, Jason is a teacher with an eclectic and varied
background, specializing in clarinet, saxophone and trumpet, and directs several Beginning
Bands in Denver. Before coming to Colorado to study under Dan Silver at the University
of Colorado-Boulder in 2009, Jason worked with Drs. John Masserini and Shandra
Helman in Idaho. Jason continued his development in masterclasses with the acclaimed
Imani Winds and with Boulder’s own Takacs Quartet.
Orange County Clarinet Consort is a premiere performance ensemble made up of

professional and freelance clarinetists and music educators, under the direction of Dr.
Joshua Phillips. The group promotes the mixed clarinet ensemble through the commission
of new works and arrangements, and provides mentorship to college-aged clarinet students
via side-by-side performance opportunities in our community. OCCC makes continuous
efforts to diversify and expand the clarinet choir repertoire and present culturally sensitive
and aware concerts.
Clarinetist Mihael Paar (Zagreb, 1980) is recognised as one of the most versatile Croatian
musicians of his generation – soloist, composer, arranger, producer and a teacher. He
studied at the Music Academy Zagreb and Mozarteum Salzburg earning his MA cum laude
in 2006. Paar made his debut as a fifteen-year-old performing Weber’s Concertino with
Windstrings Orchestra and has since performed at important concert halls and festivals.
He is a prize-winner of several international competitions as well as the recipient of the
Solti Foundation Award and the Award of the Croatian Composers’ Society.
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Formed in 2021 with a mission of commissioning new works from underrepresented
composers, The Painted Sky Ensemble consists of Corey Mackey (TCU, clarinet
& bass clarinet), Jeremy Reynolds (University of Denver, clarinet & Eb clarinet), and
Michael Bukhman (TCU, piano). They have performed in the US, Tallin, Estonia and the
European Clarinet Association Congress in Krakow, Poland. New works for this ensemble
have been written by Paul Schoenfeld, Theresa Martin, Chia-Yu Hsu, Quinn Mason, Sean
Friar, and Till Meyn.
Musicians in the Pan Pacific Ensemble strive to build a bridge between China, Southeast
Asia, and the Americas by introducing audiences to wind quintets from these regions. The
resulting programs offer an engaging mix of tradition and modernity that reflect on the
shared global experience of music. Members of the ensemble include Sophia Tegart (flute),
Keri McCarthy (oboe), Gabrielle Baffoni (clarinet), Michael Garza (bassoon), and Martin
King (horn).
Dr. Kelsey Paquin is a vibrant performer whose passion and clear musical vision engages
audiences in an authentic way. Her joy for music has taken her around the world, having
performed throughout the United States and Europe, including the Czech Republic,
Austria, and Italy, most notably at Terme Milano and Casa Verdi in Milan and Dvořák
Hall in Prague. Kelsey is Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of North
Alabama and Assistant Principal Clarinet with the Shoals Symphony Orchestra.
Rocco Parisi, studied in Holland and in Italy. Recognized as a talent interpreter of

contemporary music composers like L.Berio. E. Morricone, A. Gottschalk, A. Marquez …
dedicated pieces to him..He attended at ICA convention in New Orleams Stockholm,Salt
Lake City, Austin . Assisi, Baton Rouge, Ostende ,Reno..he recorded CDs for labels
Taukay, Stradivarius, DDT, Nuova Era, Concerto Music-Media, Amadeus, Brilliart
Classic. He is sponsored by Royal Global, Silverstein Works, Lomax Classic.
Dmitry Perevertailenko is an Associate Professor of Clarinet at the Tarleton State

University. His performance experience includes multiple ICA ClarinetFests®, CMS
conferences, and TMEA conventions as well as numerous solo recitals. He is currently
the principal clarinet with the Brazos Chamber Orchestra. Dmitry has won multiple
competitions including the International Competition for the 50th Anniversary of
Israel and the North Texas Concerto Competition. Prior to his position at TSU, Dr.
Perevertailenko was an Adjunct Professor of Clarinet at the Sam Houston State University.
Friedrich K. Pfatschbacher is a musician with specific interests in performance,

education, lecturing as well as clarinet choir workshops. He studied clarinet under
Professor Alfred Rosé (Vienna Symphony Orchestra) at the Graz College of Music.
Postgraduate Studies (1999-2004) “Musicology” with Univ. Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Suppan
at the Graz University. Graduation “Doctor of Philosophy“. Dr. Pfatschbacher is active in
several professional organizations and ensembles. Since 2006 Founder and President of the
Austrian Clarinet Society.
Thomas Piercy, based in NYC and Tokyo, is a critically acclaimed musician with
appearances throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. Described by The New York
Times as “Brilliant, evoking a panache in the contemporary works,” he has premiered
over 300 compositions composed for him by such renowned composers as Ned Rorem,
Jennifer Higdon, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, and Fernando Otero. Studied at Juilliard
School; Mannes School of Music. Clarinet studies: Gervase De Peyer, Leon Russianoff,
Stephen Johnston, Kalmen Opperman. Rossi Clarinet and Silverstein Artist. Info at www.
thomaspiercy.com
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A Native of Brazil, Gleyton Pinto is an avid performer and teaching artist. He attended
the Institute of Arts of the São Paulo State University (Unesp) for his undergraduate studies
and graduated with a Bachelor of Music degree in Clarinet Performance in 2005. Gleyton
then attended the University of Colorado Boulder, graduating with a Masters degree in
2020. He is currently pursuing his Doctor of Musical Arts at the University of Colorado
Boulder as a studio teaching assistant for Daniel Silver and hopes to graduate in May 2024.
Gleyton served as bass clarinet and assistant principal clarinet of the Experimental de
Repertorio Orchestra from 2006 to 2013, assistant principal clarinet of the Sao Caetano do
Sul Philarmonic Orchestra from 2008 to 2014 and clarinet/basset horn of the São Paulo
State Symphonic Band from 2014 to 2017.
Plumeria Winds (Rachel Messing, oboe; Caitlin Beare, clarinet; Scott Pool, bassoon) was
created in the summer of 2020 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The name Plumeria comes from a
tree found around Corpus Christi. Like the members of the group, it is not native to the area,
yet thrives with great beauty. Its velvety flowers each have a distinctive color and fragrance
depending on the variety, which represent the diverse colors of sound the group produces.
Jessica Pollack is a clarinetist and educator who combines multimedia arts and
psychology into her cross-disciplinary work. Recent projects include: Part of Me is Water,
a narrative album of poetry and contemporary clarinet works; Kopernikus at the Banff
Centre; and Ritual/Black Swirls for clarinets with choreography. Pedagogical projects range
from workshops on the psychological aspects of effective performance to a doctoral treatise
on the memory systems of skilled music performance. She graduated from Northwestern
University, Bowling Green State University, and Florida State University.
Pianist/organist, Sallie Pollack, UCO Collaborative Piano Professor, serves as pianist for
Westminster-Presbyterian, Edmond Community-Chorale, and Austin Summer-Suzuki.
Past venues include Carnegie Hall, Bass Hall, Meyerson Center, Jacoby Hall, Krannert
Center, and Redlands Bowl.
Formed while students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, ppp Trio is comprised of

clarinetists Season Cowley, Shiana Montanari, and Jeff Newell. They have been invited to
perform at the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest®, College Music Society
regional and national conferences, and NACWPI national conferences.
The Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble was organized in 2015 by Robert & Jean Lake and
is based in San Antonio, TX. A founding member suggested the name Prickly Pear because
the ensemble is a quirky group of Texans who enjoy musical interaction with one another,
honing our musicianship, aspiring to interpret compositions as the writers envisioned,
and sharing our performances with live audiences. Much like the beautiful and sweet
fruit of the prickly pear plant, the Prickly Pear Clarinet Ensemble desires to add a spritely
sweetness to the musical offerings of Texas and our clarinet community!
Tom Puwalski is the author of “The Clarinetists Guide to Klezmer” and “Klezmer Basic
Training” and has conducted workshops and clinics on clarinet performance and klezmer
music as well as “over coming Performance anxiety”. In addition to numerous recordings
with the U.S. Army Field Band, he has released two recordings with The Atonement.
He has arranged and recorded music for two documentaries on Jewish-American Life:
“And Half A Day On Sunday” and “The Old Days,” as well as recording studio music for
commercials, the Discovery Channel, and the Holocaust Museum in Washington, DC.
Qiru, a clarinet and guitar duet, takes its name from the Quechua language, meaning
“wood,” as a tribute to the indigenous people of South America. This Colombian-Chilean
duet has gained recognition for its fusion of Latin American musical styles and academic
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training. Their performances are known for their culturally rich and sonically diverse
repertoire, which includes Latin American rhythms like tangos, choros, and cumbias. Qiru
has performed in various states and countries, including Illinois, Arizona, and Nevada in
the United States, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico. www.qiruduet.com
Gonzalo Quintero- Colombia (1985) Winner of Bass Clarinet Latin American contest,
by unanimous decision of jury headed by the great Dutch bass clarinetist Harry Sparnaay,
Peru 2012. Winner of international bass clarinet, Mexico 2019. Master degree in music,
EAFIT, University of Medellin, Colombia, 2015. He participated in the Clarinetfest
in Nebraska 2012, Belgium 2018 and Arizona in the low clarinet festival 2023. He has
appeared in important festivals and on stages of Colombia, United States, Mexico, Spain,
Belgium, Taiwan, Peru, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama and Argentina.
The quintet (Wednesday, July 5, 2023, 2:30 PM, Salon A, Marriott) is comprised of
Ekaterina Tangarova, a collaborative artist for the ICA, Buffet Crampon and Vandoren
performing artists Philippe Cuper, Andre Moisan, David Gould, and Vanguel Tangarov.
The ensemble formed during the first edition of the Texas State Clarinet Fiesta, and has
multiple performances at the forum, as well as at the ICA ClarinetFests. Matt Johnston’s
arrangement of Beethoven’s Quintet for Piano and Winds in E-flat Major, Op. 16
represents the latest project of the group.
Dallas Symphony Principal Clarinetist, Gregory Raden was previously Assistant

Principal of the National Symphony and Principal Clarinetist of the Kennedy Center
Opera Orchestra and the Charleston Symphony. He has been Guest Principal with the
Orchestras of Minnesota, Saint Louis, San Francisco, Saint Paul and Bergen (NORWAY).
He performs regularly at the Grand Teton and Bravo Vail Festivals and has participated in
the Marlboro, Mainly Mozart, Newport, Bellingham, Mimir, Aspen, Pacific, and Evian
Festivals. Raden has collaborated with members of the Juilliard, Guarneri, Cavani, and
Arianna String Quartets and performed the Mozart Clarinet Quintet with Yo-Yo Ma at the
Grand Teton Music Festival 2017 Gala. He is on the clarinet faculty at Southern Methodist
University and the University of North Texas. His primary teachers were David Weber and
his longtime mentor, Donald Montanaro. Raden is a graduate of the Curtis Institute of
Music. He is an exclusive Buffet and Vandoren artist.
As an experienced Band musician Alfredo Ramirez toured the United States in 2016
with Banda La Troyana as part of their nomination for the Latin Grammy’s Best Banda
Album Award. Alfredo has also appeared on various radio stations and TV programming
stations such as Univision and Televisa. He is current a Masters student at Colorado State
University studying with Dr. Wesley Ferreira, he is also pursuing a Masters Degree in Arts
Leadership and Cultural Management. He completed his undergraduate degree in Music
Education and a Minor in Spanish at San Jose State University.
Ramirez Tango Quintet: Composer Luis Ramirez (piano) is joined by Cathy Wood
(clarinet), Jenny Maclay (clarinet), Laura Jones (cello), and Christopher Kirkpatrick (bass
clarinet) for this performance of Immigration Suite. Premiered by the Brandon Chamber
Players in March 2023, Immigration Suite is a collection of tangos that examine different
aspects of life as an immigrant. Themes of resilience, letting go of the past, and finding
solace in the face of despair thread through these works. This is the world-premiere of this
new arrangement for three clarinets, cello, and piano.
William Jason Raynovich uses (or rather abuses) computers to create musical
repetition out of the idiosyncrasies of physical performances. With the open-source visual
programming language, Pure Data, he creates interactive compositions with new notational
systems and explores self-similarity systems with live audio processing. He is constructing
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a series of unconventional instruments to accompany these algorithmic compositions. The
works in this series include tre’ for voice, instruments, and computer, and his cello solo
piece, now for cello and computer.
Dr. Aileen Razey is Assistant Professor at Kutztown University and often performs with
the Allentown Symphony Orchestra and Symphoria Syracuse. She has performed with the
Lucerne Festival Academy, Klangspuren Schwaz International Ensemble Modern Academy,
the Aspen Music Festival and School orchestras, and recorded with the North Texas
Wind Symphony. Her clarinet teachers include Kimberly Cole Luevano, Jeremy Reynolds,
Michael Galvan, Gabor Varga, Michael Rusinek, and Pavel Vinnitsky.
Alongside her musical career, Aileen Razey (Assistant Professor of Clarinet at
Kutztown University) has been teaching Zumba® classes since 2010. She is a member of
ICA’s Health and Wellness Committee and is committed to sharing healthy habits with her
students and clarinet community.
Milan Rericha graduated with honours from the Teplice Conservatory, Academy of
Performing Arts in Prague, International Academy of Contemporary Music at Paris
Conservatory, Basel Music Academy. Milan received his PhD under the guidance of
prof. M. Polak at the Janacek Academy in Brno. Milan Rericha is a prize winner of many
national and international competitions such as Mozart Chamber Music Competition in
Prague, Prix Mercure ORF in Vienna, Swiss Rides, International Music Competition BOG
in Basel. He is the Ambassador of RZ Clarinets plays on Bohema MM Hybrid clarinet. He
is Gonzalez Chedeville.
Rebecca Rischin is the award-winning clarinet professor and woodwind division chair at
Ohio University in Athens. Praised for her “enormous virtuosity” and “beautiful phrasing,”
she has performed all over the world including at Carnegie Hall, and her recordings
(Centaur) One of a Kind and Clarinet Fantasies have received rave reviews. Her acclaimed
book For the End of Time: The Story of the Messiaen Quartet (Cornell University Press) has
been published in five languages and adapted into a screenplay to be made into a dramatic
motion picture. Rischin’s students at Ohio University hail from all over the world.
Dr. Anna Roach is a performer and teacher in Oklahoma City where she maintains a
private studio and is an adjunct faculty member at the University of Science and Arts of
Oklahoma, and the University of Central Oklahoma. She holds degrees from Texas Tech
University and the University of North Texas and performed with the Lubbock Symphony
Orchestra, Abilene Philharmonic, Painted Sky Opera, and the Oklahoma Composer’s
Orchestra. Dr. Roach is a Selmer Paris/Conn Selmer and D’Addario artist and performs on
Selmer Privilege clarinets and D’Addario reeds.
Kyle Rowan is a clarinetist and composer. He holds degrees in composition from UC

San Diego, the University of Illinois, and the University of Florida, where he also earned
a performer’s certificate and studied with Mitchell Estrin. He is founding member of
the new music ensemble Figmentum, which specializes in experimental music and toy
instruments. Kyle is an avid fan of baseball, video games, and science fiction/fantasy novels.
He currently resides outside of San Diego, where he serves as the music director of Santee
United Methodist Church.
Clarinetist and educator Julian Ruiz is an active performer and music teacher based in
Aurora, Colorado. He recently graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder where he
studied under Daniel Silver. He earned a Bachelors in clarinet performance and a bachelors
in music education, he finds himself teaching music and playing it in equal amounts. Ruiz
is active as a freelance performer and teacher in various Colorado public school districts. He
has attended the Rocky Ridge Summer Music Festival and Aria Summer Academy and has
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performed in masterclasses with artists such as Richard Stoltzman and Joshua Ranz. When
not playing music, he loves to exercise, play video games, and get outdoors.
Jonathan Russell is a member of the Sqwonk bass clarinet duo, the Kalliope reed quintet,
leader of the Improbable Beasts bass clarinet ensemble, and a freelance clarinetist in the
Boston area. He is also a composer, especially known for his innovative and expressive bass
clarinet and clarinet compositions. Learn more at jonrussellmusic.com.
Luca Saracca is professor of clarinet at the “F. Morlacchi” Conservatory of Music in

Perugia, with the position of Head of the Communication Office. Lecturer and writer,
radio speaker and conductor of the music appreciation program “The Soul of Hegel and
the Wisconsin Cows” which he created in 2012. Researcher and speaker of the modern
and contemporary repertoire for clarinet writes articles and regularly holds lectures and
conferences of a character historical/analytical. Since 2018 he has held the role of Chair of
International Relations for International Clarinet Association.
Dr. Michael Scheuerman is Chair of the Department of Music, Director of Bands, and
the Applied Clarinet Instructor at Southeastern Oklahoma State University. His teachers
include David Shea, Kimberly Cole-Luevano, and Babette Belter. Michael is a D’Addario
Performing Artist.
From Carnegie Hall to Sala Sinfónica Pablo Casals and beyond, clarinetist Eric Schultz
has performed with renowned artists such as Valerie Coleman and Joshua Bell, can
be seen on Netflix, and heard on National Public Radio. Schultz currently serves as
Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for Inclusive Excellence at Coastal Carolina
University. As founder of The [Represent]atoire Project, he advocates for a diversity of
composers in collegiate music curricula by focusing on living composers. As a Buffet
Crampon artist, he performs exclusively on Buffet clarinets. @ericschultzclarinet
The SFCM Clarinet Ensemble, led by Jeff Anderle, is committed to commissioning and
performing works by living composers. Since its founding in 2010, it has premiered more
than a dozen pieces, including works by Marc Mellis, Jonathan Russell, Lisa Bielawa, and
Theresa Wong. In addition, it has performed pieces by Steve Reich, Evan Ziporyn, and the
Helia Music Collective and arrangements by J.S. Bach, Percy Grainger, and Earth, Wind
& Fire. The ensemble was featured at the SFCM Centennial Gala and was a performer at
ClarinetFest 2019 in Knoxville, TN and ClarinetFest 2022 in Reno, NV.
Rongbing Shen is a musician and music educator from Shenzhen, China. She is
currently the Elementary Music Teacher at the Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter
School, a board member for the New England Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk
Association (AOSA), and the International Clarinet Association (ICA) Fall 2022 intern
and 2023 ClarinetFest® Program Book Editor. She recently graduated from the University
of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor’s degree in music education and Clarinet
Performance. She has participated in several prestigious events and festivals, including
the Buffet Crampon Summer Academy, Sewanee Music Festival, and the Eastman
Leadership Academy.
Husband and wife duo Pamela and Sidney Shuler are Assistant Professors of Music at
Eastern New Mexico University. After many years exploring the available pieces for clarinet
and trumpet, the duo is currently working to build the repertoire that combines the
unique voices of these two instruments. In commissioning new works for the combination
of clarinet and trumpet alone and with other instruments, the duo hopes to enrich the
available repertoire. The duo is excited to be joined by collaborative pianist Kayla Liechty, a
fellow faculty member at Eastern New Mexico University.
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Erich Barganier (guitar/violin/electronics) and Ford Fourqurean (clarinets/electronics)
are Shutterspeed Duo, a composer/performer ensemble combining contemporary
composition, DIY aesthetics, multimedia electronics, and video art. Classicyl Vine described
their latest release as “a kaleidoscope of textural and timbral shifts in the electronic processing
of acoustic instrumentals.” The ensemble performed at the 2022 Queens New Music
Festival, Avaloch Farm Music Institute, and toured the West Coast including a panel at the
International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest, Reno in July 2022.
Severine Sierens studied at the Luca School of Arts, Royal Conservatory of Liège and
the Fontys School of Fine and Performing Arts. She performed with Ciurlionis Quartet,
Roman Quartet, Odeion Quartet, Zemlinsky Quartet, Khroma Quartet,The University of
Utah Windensemble, Simon Bolivar Youth Symphony Band, Free State Symphony, Nuove
Musiche, Orchestre de Chambre de la Garde Républicaine…. She performs in Belgium,
The Netherlands, France, Italy, Spain, USA, Kosovo and South Africa. She is secretary of
the International Council of the ICA. Severine Sierens is Buffet Crampon Artist.
Daniel Silver is a versatile performer whose career encompasses a full range of musical
activities from recitals, solo appearances, chamber music, teaching and orchestral playing.
His performing has garnered international critical acclaim. The Washington Post praised
his “sense of freedom and extraordinary control.” Appointed after an international audition
to the post of Principal Clarinet in the Hong Kong Philharmonic, he was at the time one
of the youngest performers to become a principal player in a major orchestra. During that
period in the 1980’s, he was a frequent concerto soloist during his tenure. In the United
States, he has been Principal Clarinet for the Baltimore Opera Orchestra, the Baltimore
Chamber Orchestra and the Washington Chamber Orchestra at the Kennedy Center. His
solo appearances have taken him across the world, including appearances in the Australian
Festival of Chamber Music. His festival credits include Tanglewood (Massachusetts)
and Aspen (Colorado) and he now spends his summers at the Interlochen Arts Camp in
Michigan, where he has been a faculty member since 1991. Currently he serves as Professor
of Clarinet at the University of Colorado, Boulder. His past teaching posts include the
Hong Kong Academy for the Performing Arts and the Chinese University of Hong
Kong. His students occupy positions in major orchestras, military bands, and in teaching
positions world-wide.
Jerome Simas, professor of clarinet and chamber music at the San Francisco
Conservatory of Music, holds the position of solo bass clarinet and utility clarinet with
the San Francisco Symphony, appointed by Michael Tilson Thomas in 2012. He has been
a guest with other American orchestras including the Cleveland Orchestra, San Francisco
Opera, Dallas Symphony, and Naples Philharmonic. He was a fellow at the New World
Symphony and has held principal clarinet positions with the California Symphony,
Oakland Symphony, Modesto Symphony, and IRIS orchestra s well as positions with
the Chautauqua Symphony and Sun Valley Music Festival. He won Grand Prize at the
Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, First Prize at the International Clarinet
Association’s Young Artist Competition, and performed at the Marlboro Music Festival in
Vermont. He received music degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music as a student of
Franklin Cohen. As a music educator, he has taught master classes in the US and abroad
and is a mentor with the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and other Bay Area
ensembles. He previously taught clarinet at the University of Oregon, Stanford University,
UC Davis, and the University of Akron.
Clarinetist Sunshine Simmons is currently the Associate Professor of Clarinet at

the University of North Florida, having received her Doctor of Music degree from
Northwestern University. Comfortable with the entire range of instruments in the clarinet
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family, Sunshine has had positions with Oregon Ballet Theatre, Kalamazoo Symphony
Orchestra, and the New Mexico Philharmonic. She has also enjoyed performing with
the symphony orchestras of Chicago, Milwaukee, Grant Park and Detroit in addition to
Lyric Opera of Chicago, Santa Fe Opera and Chicago Opera Theater. Sunshine’s chamber
music activities have included performances with the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival,
eighth blackbird, International Chamber Artists, Present Music, Santa Fe New Music
and Chatter. A native of Pennsylvania, Sunshine holds a Bachelor of Music degree from
Carnegie Mellon University and a Master of Music degree from Northwestern University.
Her principal teachers include J. Lawrie Bloom, Steven Cohen, and Thomas Thompson.
Dana Sloter, DMA serves as Clarinet Teaching Artist at Drake University and Simpson
College. She maintains private studios with Sounding Sharp and the Drake University
Community School of Music. Her research interests include infusing music by women
composers into the standard teaching repertoire, developing an analytical method
borrowing vocabulary and concepts from script analysis and Laban Movement Analysis,
Federal Project Number One, and the music of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Her
teachers include Clarence Padilla, Robert Spring, Joshua Gardner, and Jane Carl.
Sopros de PE Clarinet Quartet – Founded in 2012, the Sopros de PE Clarinet Quartet

has a repertoire that ranges from concert music to Brazilian Popular Music with emphasis
on Pernambuco state music. The quartet has been performing in important Brazilian
clarinet events. The group is formed by Jônatas Zacarias, Genilson Costa, Amandy
Bandeira and Marcos Cohen.
Spatial Forces Duo: Christy Banks is Professor of Clarinet/Saxophone and Assistant

Chair of the Tell School of Music at Millersville University of Pennsylvania. She served as
Artistic Director of the International Clarinet Association’s 2022 ClarinetFest® in Reno,
Nevada. . Jessica Lindsey is currently Associate Professor of Clarinet and Co-Director
of the Digital Arts center at UNC Charlotte. BATIK Clarinet Quartet: Christy Banks,
Timothy Bonenfant (Angelo State University), Soo Goh (Appalachian State University),
and Michelle Kiec (Oklahoma City University).
Christopher Stanichar, Assistant Professor at Northern State University (Aberdeen, SD)

and Director of the Aberdeen University/Civic Symphony, the oldest continuous orchestra
in the state of South Dakota. His work has taken him through Europe, Mexico and Russia.
Jana Starling is an internationally recognized clarinet performer-teacher. She is co-

founder/faculty at the Lift Clarinet Academy in Colorado, USA. She commissions and
records new works, and is a member of LightBreak, a multi-media clarinet duo aimed at
redefining the traditional recital. Starling has 2 solo CD’s with premiere recordings and
is creating a national organization, ClarinetCanada. Frequently performing and teaching
internationally, she is also an Associate Professor at Western University (London, ON).
Starling is a Buffet-Crampon and Gonzalez Reed artist.
Daryll Stevens is the Clarinet Instructor at Colorado College. She has performed with the
Chamber Orchestra of the Springs, Rocky Mountain Wind Symphony, and the Colorado
College Summer Music Festival. She has also performed at Colorado Clarinet Day and
recent ClarinetFests. She received her M.F.A. from the University of California at Los
Angeles. Her teachers have included Gary Gray, Mitchell Lurie, and Franklin Sabin. She
continues to explore her interests in music as Music Librarian of the College’s Seay Library
of Music and a member of Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble.
Elisabeth Stimpert is a founding member of the new-music ensemble Alarm Will Sound.
She serves as Associate Professor of Music at the University of Central Missouri where she
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directs the UCM Clarinet Studio, the New Technologies Ensemble, and co-directs the
annual MOXsonic Festival.
Taylor Stirm is a solo, chamber and orchestral musician in North Carolina. She has
performed throughout the United States and internationally. Through her solo work
and clarinet trio, Chaos Incarné Trio, she aims to expand the clarinet repertoire through
commissioning emerging composers from underrepresented communities. Stirm is
pursuing her DMA in Clarinet Performance at the University of North Carolina-
Greensboro. Her primary teachers include Andy Hudson, Anthony Taylor, Robert Spring,
Joshua Gardner and Theresa Martin.
George Stoffan has received Fulbright Awards to the Czech Republic and Hungary.
He was Principal Clarinetist and Concertmaster of the United States Air Force Band
in Washington D.C. His recording, A Postcard from Europe, was characterized by the
Detroit Free Press as benefiting from “Stoffan’s warm expression and confident attack.” He
holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Indiana University, and the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. Stoffan serves on the faculty of Virginia Commonwealth University.
Ben Stonaker (b.1981) earned his DMA in Composition from the University of Texas at
Austin where he was the assistant director of UT’s New Music Ensemble. His music has
been played across the US and Canada with international performances in Europe and
South America. Described as “outer space lounge music” (KMFA From the Butler School),
“layered and richly textured with deceiving simplicity” (Offbeat Magazine), his work often
explores sonic environments that highlight unconventional combinations of orchestral
instruments within a wide variety of settings – from chamber groups, wind ensemble, and
full orchestra to ambitious ensembles like the 2012 premiere of his work for forty-four
contra clarinets. A native of Louisiana, he currently resides in New Orleans where he has
received a commission from the New Orleans Chamber Orchestra in 2017 and enjoys
performing in the free improv scene on clarinets (including bass clarinet and basset horn),
prepared melodica, and bowed autoharp. Dr. Stonaker is currently teaching Talented and
Gifted Music in Lafourche Parish Schools.
Allison Storochuk is Professor of Clarinet at Missouri State University. Originally from

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, she is principal clarinet of the Springfield Symphony Orchestra
and the Ozarks Lyric Opera. She has performed throughout Canada, the United States,
Europe and Asia. Storochuk can be heard on the compact discs: Rhapsody: Chamber Music
of Richard Faith (MSR Classics), Dry Heat (Summit), BASHAW: Music by Howard Bashaw
with Saint Crispin’s Chamber Ensemble (Arktos), howard bashaw form archimage (Arktos),
Glossa (Arktos), and at www.piradia.com with writer/artist/producer Van Roland.
Gi-Hyun Sunwoo is currently a faculty member at Sejong University, Mokwon University,

Yewon Arts University, Sunhwa Arts High School and Seoul Arts Center Academy.
She is also a member of PAN Woodwind Quintet, Seoul Clarinet Ensemble, and AYAF
Ensemble. She has won numerous competitions including the Orchestre Symphonique de
Montréal Competition and Aspen Wind Concerto Competition. She is also a recipient of
grants from Arts Council Korea and Seoul Foundation for Arts & Culture. She received
her BM from Seoul National University and her MM and DMA from the University of
Southern California.
Dr. Natalie Szabo joined the faculty at Chicago State University in August 2020.
In addition to leading the history sequence, and clarinet and flute studio, her primary
teaching responsibilities include performance class, aural skills, keyboarding skills, world
music, and woodwind methods. She holds a Bachelor of Music degree from Roosevelt
University, The Chicago College of Performing Arts where she studied with Carol Lee
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Smith. She has also completed a Master of Music degree from Florida State University
where she studied with Frank Kowalsky. She later returned to Florida State University from
2013-2016 to complete her Doctor of Music degree in Performance while studying with
Deborah Bish. Dr. Szabo has performed as a clarinetist with numerous orchestras and other
professional ensembles including The Arkansas Symphony, The Carolina Philharmonic,
The Charlottesville Symphony, The Destin Philharmonic, The Florence Symphony, The
Long Bay Symphony, The Lynchburg Symphony, The Tallahassee Symphony, and The
National Panama Symphony, to name a few. Szabo has performed throughout the U.S. and
internationally, including in Panama, the Netherlands, Tanzania, Switzerland, Austria,
Germany, France and Canada.
Pietro Tagliaferri graduated from the Conservatory of Piacenza with the highest possible
grades, he studied at the Chigiana Musical Academy of Siena with Garbarino and at the
International Academy of Biella with Anthony Pay. He also earned a degree in musicology
summa cum laude. Winner of numerous national and international competitions, he
maintains an impressive schedule of concerts, both as a soloist and as a chamber musician,
in Italy and abroad (Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Polonia, Austria, Sweden, United States,
Mexico, China). Many composers have written works for him. He has made numerous
recordings for Fonit Cetra, Rusty Records, Millennio, Bottega Discantica, Stradivarius,
Cdpm Lions Records, Rai Radiouno. From 1991-2005 he was musical consultant for
Mediaset channels, he work prodigiously as producer and sound engineer in the recording
industry, with about 70 cd published. Since 2005, he is a famous video director. He
published many DVD’s for Sony, Decca. Since 2009 he is director and producer of the
videos of the Filarmonica della Scala. His videos (about 100) are transmitted by Rai5, Sky
Classica and Stingray Brava. Having won the ministerial competition, he teaches clarinet
at the Nicolini Conservatory of Piacenza. Pietro Tagliaferri is a Patricola artist. (www.
pietrotagliaferri.it)
Grace Talaski is a clarinetist and composer originally from Caro, Michigan. Grace
specializes in twentieth and twenty-first century clarinet repertoire. She enjoys
improvisation and creating clarinet-based sound worlds with electronics. Grace also
composes music for clarinet that focuses on its vast sonic possibilities. Grace received a
Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Performance and Chemistry from Albion College. Grace
received a Master of Music in Performance from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale.
She is currently pursuing a D.M.A. in Contemporary Performance at UC San Diego.
The Tennessee Tech Clarinet Choir is led by Director, Dr. Mark J. Cramer, Assistant
Professor of Clarinet at Tennessee Tech University.
The Texas Woman’s University Clarinet Choir is open to all students at the university
with an affinity for the clarinet. With a roster that includes music majors, non-majors,
undergraduate students, graduate students, and alumni, they have performed at the
National Association of College Wind & Percussion Instructors 2021 Conference and the
Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Conventions in 2019 and 2023. The ensemble
enjoys performing a mix of transcriptions, original pieces composed for clarinet choir, and
pieces written by composers from traditionally underrepresented demographics.
The Texas A&M University-Kingsville Clarinet Choir consists of Music Education

and Music Performance majors and regularly performs each semester as a mixed choir,
bass clarinet choir, Eb clarinet choir, and in small ensembles. Members have gone on to
complete master’s degrees in performance and musicology or start teaching careers all over
Texas and the United States. The ensemble features its own students as conductors and
composers within the selections picked for this performance, showcasing the past, present,
and future of repertoire for clarinet choir.
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Shannon Thompson is the clarinet professor at Western Carolina University. She is
principal clarinetist of the Hendersonville Symphony and bass clarinetist of the Asheville
Symphony. Dr. Thompson’s current performances, research, and transcriptions focus on
music by women composers of the past (Lili Boulanger, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Mel
Bonis, Rebecca Clarke, etc.). Visit lanniganlimited.com for her transcriptions and luxury
clarinet swabs.
Tiger Lily Trio is a faculty-ensemble-in residence at the University of Delaware School

of Music. Its members include Eileen Grycky, flute; Christopher Nichols, clarinet and
Marie-Christine Delbeau, piano. Its performances of contemporary literature by living,
underrepresented composers has resulted in invitations to appear throughout North
America and Europe at events such as National Flute Association Convention (2021 and
2023), National Association of Collegiate Wind and Percussion Instructors Conference
(2017) and the Victoria International Arts Festival in Gozo, Malta (2022).
Dr. Suzanne Tirk serves as Associate Professor of Clarinet and Assistant Director of the
School of Music for Recruitment & Engagement at the University of Oklahoma. She has
presented numerous performances and masterclasses throughout the Americas, Europe,
Asia, and Australia, and has served as principal clarinet with the Norman Philharmonic
and Wichita Symphony. With her husband, Dr. Richard Tirk, Suzanne co-founded Iona
Duo in 2009, an ensemble dedicated to the commissioning and performance of works for
clarinet and trumpet.
Kellan Toohey holds a DMA from the University of Colorado and his teachers include
Daniel Silver, Bil Jackson, Jon Manasse, and Yehuda Gilad. Dr. Toohey currently holds
the positions of Principal clarinetist in the Boulder Chamber Orchestra, Fort Collins
Symphony, and Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra. He is also a member of the Colorado
Ballet Orchestra and Wyoming Symphony. He has performed across the US, Europe,
and in Asia, and recently recorded his first solo cd, entitled Scenes from Home, premiere
recordings of new music by Colorado composers.
Formed in 2011, Triage Woodwinds features Bill Kirkley on clarinet, Eileen Yarrison
on flute, and Amy M. McGlothlin on saxophone. The trio is focused on commissioning
and performing works by living composers, and they specialize in building connections
with audiences using the music of our time. Triage has performed at the NASA biennial
conference, the U.S. Navy Band Sax Symposium, Massachusetts Music Educators
Association, plus numerous colleges and universities. Their first album Coffee Break was
released in September 2022. For more information, please visit www.triagewoodwinds.com
Trio des Éléments is a premiere chamber ensemble featuring Sarah Manasreh,

clarinet, Zachary Preusil, cello, and Katherine Peterson, piano. Described as “Fresh as a
summer garden,” they have performed for audiences all over the Midwest including the
International Music Foundation’s Rush Hour Concert Series. Trio des Éléments’ repertoire
choices are diverse – breathing new life into the past, exploring music of the present, and
looking to the future by engaging in collaborations and highlighting new compositions.
Juan Tovar is a Venezuelan clarinetist trained in El Sistema where he was an active

orchestra musician, teacher and conductor until 2020. He holds a master’s degree in
Clarinet Performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst where he studied
with Prof. Romie de Guise-Langlois. Mr. Tovar has participated in international tours to
Colombia, Italy, the Netherlands, Russia and later to Mexico, as an orchestra conductor.
He was first clarinet of Maracaibo Symphony Orchestra and Simon Bolivar Concert Band
in Venezuela, and is now part of the New England Repertory Orchestra.
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Dr. Pei-Lun Tsai is a versatile artist with a varied career as soloist, chamber musician,
and educator. She has performed in numerous music festivals throughout the world. Dr.
Tsai currently serves as the Instructor of Clarinet at International and Japanese schools in
Tokyo; also she serves on the International Clarinet Association (ICA) Youth Involvement
Committee. She holds degrees from University of Missouri-Kansas City(DMA),
Northwestern University(MM.), and Taipei National University of the Arts(BM). Currently,
she is the Principal Clarinetist with the Euodia Orchestra in Tokyo. http://pei-luntsai.com/
Suling Tseng, Associate Professor joined the full-time faculty of Soochow University
(Taipei, Taiwan 2006). Her appearance as a soloist has been characterized by presence,
artistry and an irresistible energy since her highly praised solo Recital in 2008. Tseng has
also gained recognitions while performing in China and Seoul. Dr. Tseng hold a MM from
Northwestern University and a D.M.A. from UT Austin.
Dr. Ian Tyson is on faculty at Vassar College, Bard College Conservatory of Music
Preparatory Division, Special Music School, Lucy Moses School and maintains a private
studio. He is a member of Trio 212. Dr. Tyson is the Executive Director of Daraja Music
Initiative, a non-profit that works in Tanzania teaching students to play the clarinet and
helps conserve the African Blackwood tree. Dr. Tyson is a Rice Clarinet Works Performing
Artist. For more information, please visit: www.IanTysonClari.net
The Rockies Clarinet Quartet from the U.S. Air Force Academy Band presents a variety
of musical offerings in support of community relations, recruiting, troop morale, ceremonial,
and educational outreach missions around the country. The Quartet exemplifies the world-
class musicianship of the USAFA Band and the professionalism of the US Air Force.
The clarinetists of The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” participate in ceremonies
and performances of national and international significance at the White House, Pentagon,
Arlington National Cemetery, Tomb of the Unknowns, throughout the Military District
of Washington and further afield, supporting United States government leadership, public
diplomacy, Army community relations, and music education programs. As chamber
musicians, they present diverse, eclectic, and virtuosic small ensemble programming in a
variety of elite performance venues including the Kennedy Center and the National Gallery
of Art. Staff Sergeants Chaz Sonoda and J.J. Milakovich are active educators throughout
the greater Washington D.C. area, with positions including adjunct faculty at American
University (Sonoda). Visit us at usarmyband.com.
The U.S. Army Clarinet Ensemble combines musicians from The U.S. Army Band
“Pershing’s Own,” The U.S. Army Field Band, The U.S. Military Academy Band at West
Point, The U.S. Army School of Music, and several other regional Army Bands to showcase
the high standards of excellence and virtuosity of the nation’s military clarinet sections.
Army Band clarinetists perform in ceremonies, concerts, tours, and other engagements
of national and international significance, supporting U.S. government leadership, public
diplomacy, Army community relations, and music education programs. Learn more about
Army Band career opportunities at goarmy.com/band.
The U.S. Army TRADOC Clarinet Quartet is a select group of musicians who work and
perform in the U.S. Army Regional Bands and their supporting institutions. SFC Patrick
Hanudel is the Clarinet Instructor at the U.S. Army School of Music in Virginia Beach;
SSG W. Anthony Russ is the U.S. Army Bands Auditions Coordinator and Band Liaison
for the Midwest at Fort Knox, Kentucky; and SGT Pavel Cislaru and SGT Michael Zuniga
are members of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine (TRADOC) Command Band at
Fort Eustis, Virginia.
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The UNF Clarinet Choir consists of music performance, education, and technology
students. They have performed on various stages in Florida, as well as Belgium, Nevada,
and Tennessee, and are thrilled to be collaborating with Stetson University Clarinet
Choir for the ClarinetFest premiere of Fantasy Overture by Parker Gaims! The Stetson
University Clarinet Choir includes student clarinetists ranging from performance majors to
music participants. Playing a variety of literature, the members rotate parts, so all have an
opportunity to perform on the various clarinets utilized in a clarinet choir.
Established in 1990, the United States Navy Band Clarinet Quartet is a premier
small ensemble of the U.S. Navy Band. The Clarinet Quartet provides musical support
at official ceremonies at the White House, Navy Memorial, Naval Observatory, Walter
Reed National Military Medical Center, and other venues. Its flexibility allows it to
perform works ranging from the early classical period to modern pop songs, ideal for both
educational outreach and public concerts. The group has performed numerous times at the
International Clarinet Association’s Clarinetfest and other music conferences.
The University of South Florida Clarinet Ensemble is comprised of 18 graduate

and undergraduate students from the University of South Florida School of Music and
is directed by USF Assistant Professor of Clarinet, Calvin Falwell and USF Adjunct
Instructor of Clarinet, Asher Carlson.The University of South Florida Clarinet Ensemble
performs a wide variety of repertoire that spans from the standard literature for clarinet
choir to contemporary premieres of new arrangements and commissioned works
Utah State University Clarinet Choir is comprised by undergraduate clarinet students.

The group participates in activities on campus and off campus in Logan. The ensemble
includes students from each year of their academic career.
Martin J. Van Klompenberg is a bassoonist and composer from Lexington, KY, who
served as a member of the United States Army Band program for nine years. Prior to
joining the ranks of military musicians, he attended the University of Arizona, where he
obtained the Doctorate of Musical Arts degree, studying with William Dietz. He also
earned degrees from Arizona State University and Western Michigan University, studying
with Albie Micklich and Wendy Rose, respectively. He has also studied composition with
award-winning composer Jenni Brandon.
Variego3 – Inspired by Jimmy Giuffre, the Variego3 has a chamber music vibe with
a woody sound. “It’s a true joy to hear this amazing ensemble of world-class musicians
interact with one another, feeding off each other’s chemistry and ability to create massively
infectious, yet classy and understated melodies. Whether you are a fan of modern jazz, or
you prefer the old guard, you’ll certainly be impressed. This group has got so much to offer,
and they bring an unprecedented level of charisma to this genre today.” Jazz Corner
Sergei Vassiliev recently founded Educational Partnerships Immersive Concerts (EPIC) –

a ‘non-stuffy’ classical concert series that received Peak Arts Prize upon its inception
in 2020 and has been described by the Colorado Springs Gazette as “not your parents’
classical music series”. EPIC has enjoyed a consistent confluence of world class talent
such as principal musicians of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Paris National Opera
Orchestra. More information about EPIC can be found at epicmustsee.org.
Vassiliev has served as principal clarinetist with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic
Orchestra since 2009. Sergei appeared in the US and Europe as a soloist, chamber
musician, and clinician. Vassiliev performed chamber music at Chatter, Festival Mozaic,
Colorado College Music Festival, Music Academy of the West, Sarasota Festival, and
Green Box Arts Festival among others. Sergei held principal clarinet positions with Des
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Moines Metro Opera Orchestra, Boise Philharmonic, and has performed with Houston,
Colorado Symphonies as well as many other symphony orchestras. In 2019, he was honored
to be featured in the “Signature Series” with the CSPO where he played the role of artistic
director as well as soloist.
Venn Duo members Alexandra Chea and Hannah Weller met at Messiah University where
they completed their undergraduate studies. Alexandra is currently pursuing her Doctor of
Musical Arts at Arizona State University while Hannah is pursuing her Master of Music at
the University of North Texas. After years of being stand partners and later collaborating
via social media, the two decided to form Venn Duo. Through their performances and
collaborations, Venn Duo aims to expand the body of literature for the clarinet, which
includes the work of underrepresented and upcoming artists.
Dr. Kathryn Vetter is an internationally award-winning clarinetist based in New York

City. In 2022, she performed at Biennale Musica in Venice, Italy where she won the award
for Best Performance. Kathryn is a founding member of chamber ensembles Sputter Box
(bass clarinet, voice, percussion) and Nu (woodwind quintet) and a music professor at Five
Towns College and Mannes Prep at The New School. She earned degrees from Stony Brook
University, University of Oklahoma, and Michigan State University. Originally from New
Jersey, Kathryn now resides in Brooklyn, New York.
Master Sergeant Robert Vitale joined the United States Air Force Academy Band,
Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, in March 2014. He currently performs as a clarinetist
with the Concert Band, Marching Band, and Academy Winds.
MSgt Vitale is a native of Long Island, NY. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Music
Education from George Mason University, and a Masters of Music in Clarinet Performance
from Stony Brook University. His primary teachers include Mitch Kamen, Dr. Brian Jones,
Lora R. Ferguson, and Alan R. Kay. While attending George Mason University, MSgt Vitale
was awarded principal clarinet chairs for The Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble and
Concert Band. He was also featured as an honors recitalist in 2007, and was selected as a
winner for the 2008 concerto competition when he performed the Mozart Clarinet Concerto
K. 622. While attending Stony Brook University, he performed in the Symphony Orchestra
and made his Lincoln Center debut premiering a new work with their Contemporary
Chamber Players ensemble. MSgt Vitale is also the Principal Clarinet of the Greeley
Philharmonic Orchestra in Greeley, Colorado. He is an enthusiastic educator and takes
every opportunity to mentor young talent. His tenure with both the GPO and the Academy
Band has led him to perform master classes and clinics throughout the entire Front Range.
In addition to his craft as a performer, he also possesses a skillset in professional instrument
repair where he manages a large library of wood wind instruments for the Air Force Academy
Band. When getting away from the clarinet, MSgt Vitale is a very dedicated father to his
therapy dog Terry. He’s also an automotive hobbyist and novice racer.
The Violetta Duo is comprised of flutist, Dorothy Glick Maglione and clarinetist,
Madelyn Moore. With the goal of expanding the repertoire composed for flute and clarinet
alone, the Duo regularly commissions and premieres new works. They are passionate about
bringing contemporary works to audiences that may not otherwise be exposed to new
music and have given performances, masterclasses, and lectures throughout the United
States. The three works being performed at ClarinetFest are part of a new project “sky &
earth, boundless,” centered around advocacy for the National Parks Service.
Voix des Femmes Clarinet Quartet brings together 4 women dedicated to excellence
in music, career and family. Traditionally, classical music has marginalized the voice of the
woman and together with their performance experience and career trajectories, Donna,
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Jennifer, Laura, and Melissa seek to promote women composers and display unique and
satisfying paths for women to succeed in the classical music world. Collectively, the women
of Voix des Femmes have accumulated 35 years of higher education, 52 years of military
service and raised and nurtured 11 children.
David Volk is Professor of Music Composition and Director of the Honors Program at
Colorado State University Pueblo. Jennifer Bruton and Pamela Diaz are CSUP faculty,
Daryll Stevens is Colorado College faculty. Cody Saunders is a CSUP alumni.
David Brian Vrablic is an avid freelance performer and a private instructor with the
DBV Clarinet Studio of Chicago. He has been a guest performer and clinician throughout
the Chicagoland area and the state of Illinois, and currently serves in an adjunct position
with Moraine Valley Community College since 2017. David received his M.M. in clarinet
performance from Western Illinois University and is the principal clarinetist of several
community bands and orchestras in the south suburban area of Chicago. David is thrilled
and humbled to be participating in the 2023 ICA Clarinet Fest.
Performing extensively in essentially all mediums featuring clarinet and saxophone,

Robert Walzel is hailed by critics as a “remarkable clarinet virtuoso” possessing “great
finesse,” a “rich, warm, focused tone,” and “effortless technique.” Walzel has performed
in 30 countries and on numerous recording labels. A Past President of the International
Clarinet Association, Walzel is a graduate of the University of North Texas and the
University of Houston. Academic and administrative appointments include the University
of Kansas, the University of Utah, Sam Houston State, and Texas Tech University
Emily Wangler (she/her) is an active performer and educator in the Front Range area. Her
musical loves are versatile and include orchestras, wind ensembles, pit orchestras, chamber
groups, and local rock bands. She is a founding member of Cairn Music, a clarinet trio
dedicated to wedding and event music in the Estes Park area. Currently she is the Director
of Colorado Music Institute, a private lesson studio which won the award of National
Music School of the Year in 2022.
Emily holds a Masters degree in Clarinet Performance and Pedagogy from University
of Colorado Boulder and Undergraduate degrees in Clarinet Performance and Music
Education from the University of Michigan. Her primary teachers include Daniel Silver,
Daniel Gilbert, and Chad Burrow.
Tasha Warren, two-time Grammy nominated recording artist, teacher and international
performer, has premiered over one hundred solo clarinet and chamber works throughout
the US, Europe, Israel, China, South Korea, and India. She has recorded with Innova,
Alba, SCI Records, Crystal, Centaur Records, and Bright Shiny Things. Warren is
Assistant Professor of Chamber Music at the MSU College of Music and has taught on the
music performance faculties of Louisiana State University and the University of Virginia.
She is a member of American Modern Ensemble and Jackson Symphony and performs
regularly with Lansing Symphony. She serves on the faculty of the Mostly Modern
Ensemble and served as principal clarinet with the Charlottesville Symphony Orchestra.
She has implemented chamber music programs with the Jacksonville Symphony Youth
Orchestra, the University of Virginia, and the Musical Arts Youth Orchestra, as well as
study abroad programs to India and Spain. She holds MM and DM performance degrees
from Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. Four-time Grammy nominee and
Independent Music Award-winner
John Weigand is Professor of Music at West Virginia University and is nationally

renowned for clarinet reed-making. His company, Precision Reed Products, produces the
world renowned Reedual and other products for making single reeds.
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Dr. Colleen White is a freelance clarinetist and educator who recently moved home to
St. Paul, MN after spending the past ten years in Oregon and South Carolina. She is a
compassionate, forward-thinking educator who enjoys working with students of all ages
and abilities to achieve their musical goals. Previously, she taught at Lander University,
Willamette University, Corban University, and Chemeketa Community College. Colleen
is principal clarinetist of the Newport Symphony Orchestra, and holds degrees from the
University of Oregon, University of Minnesota Duluth, and Ithaca College.
Laura Wiarda is the Band Director at Arvada West High School in Broomfield, Colorado.
She is currently the Principal Clarinetist of the Broomfield Symphony under the direction
of David Brussel and 2nd Clarinetist of the Denver Pops Orchestra under the direction of
Ron Argotsinger. Laura received her bachelor’s degrees in music and Clarinet Performance
from Truman State University, studying with Dr. Jesse Krebs; as well as her Masters in
Music Education from Western Illinois University, studying with Professor Eric Ginsberg.
Colonel Michael James Willen is Commander of the United States Air Force Academy
Band, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado. He is responsible for organizing, training,
equipping and deploying 60 Airmen in 10 different musical configurations throughout a
nine-state region of more than 869,000 square miles in addition to supporting the U.S.
Air Force Academy’s recruiting mission throughout the 48 contiguous states. The band
performs over 400 missions annually that support U.S. Air Force and U.S. Air Force
Academy outreach and engagement priorities to increase public understanding of the
importance of airpower, the dedication and sacrifice of Airmen, and to build relationships
that enhance the reputation of the Air Force as a respected, professional organization
charged with an integral role in maintaining U.S. national security.
A native of Marion, Ind., Colonel Willen was raised in Yuma, Ariz. He graduated
Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Music Education degree from the University of
Arizona in 1991. During that same year, he was selected by audition for the graduate
program in Wind Conducting at Northwestern University. After completing his Master
of Music degree at Northwestern in 1992, Colonel Willen became the Director of Band
Organizations at Canyon del Oro High School in Tucson, Ariz. In 1999, he earned the
Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Wind Conducting from the University of Missouri-
Kansas City Conservatory of Music. Prior to joining Air Force, Colonel Willen served
as the Director of Bands at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and was principal
conductor of the NewEar Contemporary Music Ensemble. He earned his commission
from Officer Training School in March 2001. Prior to his current position, Colonel Willen
was the Commander, U.S. Air Force Band of Mid-America, Headquarters Air Mobility
Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.
Dr. Nancy Williams is a freelance musician, educator, and composer based out of Rapid
City, SD, after receiving a Doctor of Arts in Clarinet Performance with a Musicology
Secondary from the University of Northern Colorado. A music educator for over twenty
years, Williams has held faculty positions at Northwestern, Dordt, and Sioux Falls Colleges.
In 2020, she added leadership coaching to her portfolio career. In 2021, her book Woodwind
Improvisatory Techniques of the Classical Era: A Pedagogy Method was published.
Joanna McCoskey Wiltshire and Roddy Terrell are both doctoral candidates at UNC
Greensboro. Joanna has performed with the Greensboro Opera, Charleston Symphony
Orchestra, Winston-Salem Symphony, Appalachia Wind Symphony, and Piedmont Wind
Symphony. Roddy has performed with The North Carolina Symphony, Greensboro
Symphony, Opera Roanoke, and Greensboro Opera. They both teach clarinet and
saxophone privately in the Piedmont Triad region.
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Jeremy Wohletz currently serves as Associate Professor of Woodwinds at Dickinson
State University. As a performer, he maintains an active performance schedule and is an
advocate for new music, both performing and commissioning new works. For links to
audio/video please visit: www.jeremywohletz.com Dr. Miriam Webber is currently an
Assistant Professor at Bemidji State University. Dr. Cory Renbarger is currently a Professor
at Bemidji State University. Derek Bebeau, an alum of Bemidji State, is currently a choir
director at Redwood Area Schools in Minnesota.
Clarinettist Cathy Wood is an established performer, educator, and advocate of Canadian

music. She has been a featured guest artist at festivals across the globe including the
International Clarinet Association ClarinetFests, Nordic Music Days in the Faroe Islands,
and a recent tour in Armenia and Georgia in celebration of the anniversary of their
diplomatic relations with Canada. An enthusiast of new music, Wood has commissioned
and premiered numerous works at festivals that celebrate new music, including the
Winnipeg New Music Festival and Iceland’s Dark Music Days. Dr. Wood has served on
many international competition juries. She adjudicated the inaugural International Mozart
Clarinet Competition in 2011 at the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music (where she
heard seventy performances of the Mozart Clarinet Concerto in one day!). She performs
regularly with the Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, the Brandon Chamber Players, and
with Victoria Sparks in their percussion and clarinet duo Viðarneisti. She is on faculty at
Brandon University and is the President-Elect for the International Clarinet Association.
Dr. Shengwen Wu is a fluent performer of all the woodwind instruments and is well-versed
in performing and teaching different styles of music including classical, contemporary,
klezmer and jazz. She has been a featured soloist, guest artist, presenter and clinician in
many national and international conferences. Currently, she is the Reed I musician (piccolo,
flute, oboe, English Horn, Bb clarinet, alto saxophone) for the North American tour of the
Broadway musical Anastasia. Dr. Wu received her Doctorate of Musical Arts and Master of
Music degrees in clarinet performance at Arizona State University.
Yagh Lerhul clarinet quartet was founded in 2014, by young students from the
National Music Conservatory of Mexico. Currently its members are part of different
professional orchestras and ensembles in the country. Regarded with the “Best
Interpretation of a Latin American Work” in the 10th INBA’s national chamber music
competition. The name “Yagh Lerhul” comes from the Mexican Zapoteco language, which
means “singing wood”.
Rachel Yoder is editor of The Clarinet, instructor of clarinet at Western Washington

University, and adjunct professor of music at the DigiPen Institute of Technology. She
performs in a variety of roles, including with the Seattle Modern Orchestra and Odd
Partials clarinet/electronics duo. She performed her compositions Self-Seed and Aspects/
Respects at Virtual ClarinetFest 2021, premiered William O. Smith’s Evening Ritual
(2019) and Microtonal Ritual (2018), and her live recording of Steve Reich’s New York
Counterpoint has been featured on NPR’s “Performance Today.”
Meg York directs Tarjama Ensemble, a multi-discipline arts organization for refugee and
immigrant artists and their allies. “Global Grooves” features Balkan, Hindustani and Persian
music, dance and poetry. Meg has a degree in Clarinet/Flamenco from University of New
Mexico: living in Turkey and India informed her authentic soaring solos. Works include
Denver Center for the Performing Arts Play “Indecent”, Yo Yo Ma’s tour, Kantorei Chorus,
Warner Brothers Films, plus scores for 5 Rhythms and David Taylor Zikr Dance. Meg is an
ASCAP recording artist, represented by 411 Music and a Musical Ambassador for Peace.
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A native of Alexandria, Va., Garrick Zoeter serves as the Anna Lee Van Buren Professor of
Clarinet at the Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University. Mr. Zoeter received
his bachelor’s degree from the Juilliard School and his master’s degree from Yale University.
He has won numerous competitions as a soloist and chamber musician.
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PIANIST BIOGRAPHIES
Pianist Timothy Burns is a versatile performer and collaborator, with significant
instrumental, vocal, and choral accompanying experience. He holds degrees in piano
performance, music theory pedagogy, and collaborative piano from Duquesne University
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York,
studying with Carol Schanely-Cahn, David Allen Wehr, and Jean Barr. Currently, Dr.
Burns is a Senior Instructor at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Colorado State
University in Fort Collins, serving as Supervisor of Piano Accompanying and Coordinator
of Keyboard Proficiency, where he frequently collaborates with faculty, guest artists,
and students.
An active collaborative pianist, Dr. Jooyeon Chang has worked in Korea, France, the
United Kingdom, Austria, Italy, Luxemburg, and the USA, performing with world-
renowned brass musicians Øystein Baadsvik, Roland Szentpali, Steven Mead, Adam
Frey, and others. For over ten years, Chang served as the official staff pianist for the Jeju
International Wind Ensemble Festival. She was also a collaborative pianist for the 2012
International Tuba Euphonium Conference in Linz, Austria.Dr. Chang currently serves
on faculty at Colorado State University. Her previously appointments include those at
SungShin Women’s University, Chung-Ang University, and Seoul Jangsin University in
South Korea.
Eunhye Grace Choi is an active pianist and chamber musician and is currently Artistic
Director of Chamber Music Amici. She has performed extensively throughout the United
States, Europe, and Asia, and has recorded for Naxos, Emeritus, and Origin Classical. She
is frequently invited as a resident pianist at international competitions and conventions.
Choi served as collaborative piano faculty for six years at Eastern Music Festival, where she
was the principal keyboardist of the Festival Orchestra under the baton of Gerard Schwarz.
She served as music faculty and collaborative pianist at The University of Oregon (2017-
2018) and Tennessee Tech University (2013-2017) in addition to summer faculty positions
at the Chapel Hill Chamber Music Workshop and Interlochen Summer Arts Camp. Choi
received Collaborative Piano degrees from Florida State University (MM) and University of
Minnesota (DMA).
Korean pianist Suyeon Kim is an instructor in collaborative piano at the University

of Colorado Boulder, joining the faculty in 2013. Kim is an experienced and versatile
collaborator, with significant instrumental and vocal accompanying experience. She holds
degrees in piano performance and collaborative piano from universities in South Korea
and the United States, including the Eastman School of Music and the University of
Texas at Austin. Kim has served as collaborative pianist at the Meadowmount School of
Music, for the MTNA regional and national competitions, the Colorado Flute Association
competition, the International Double Reed Society Conference, and the National
Trumpet Competition. She has also performed in such venues as Carnegie Hall in New
York and the Seoul Arts Center, King Sejong Hall, Youngsan Hall and Kumho Hall in
Seoul, South Korea.
A native of Taiwan, Dr. Hsin-Hsuan Lin is an all-round pianist of chamber music and large
ensemble. She has a huge diversity of repertoires including winds, strings, operas, choirs,
bands and symphonies. Lin started her collaborative journey by working with the choir
when she was twelve. She actively performed with colleagues at schools. She was frequently
invited to music festivals, and many regional competitions. Lin received her Bachelor’s degree
from TungHai University in Taiwan. She completed her masters in piano performance,
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collaborative piano and doctorate in collaborative piano at University of Texas at Austin. She
was a full scholarship recipient and appointed teaching assistant during her study.
A native of Montréal, Alexandra Nguyen maintains a diverse career as a collaborative

pianist, teacher, and administrator. She has performed throughout the United States
and Canada, with recent performances in Italy, Spain, and Malaysia, at venues such as
Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall (New York, NY), The Barns at Wolf Trap (Vienna, VA),
Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center (New York, NY), the Teatro Nacional (Panama
City, Panama), and the High Commission of Canada (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia). A
sought-after collaborator, she has shared the stage with such artists as the Takács Quartet,
baritone Patrick Mason, violinist Andrés Cárdenes, cellist David Requiro, and bassoonist
Peter Kolkay, a long-standing partnership. As Associate Professor of Collaborative Piano
at the University of Colorado Boulder, Dr. Nguyen codirects the graduate programs in
collaborative piano. She serves as Chair of the Collaborative Performance Committee for
the Frances Clark Center for Keyboard Pedagogy.
Gail Novak, a native of Marshalltown, Iowa, now calls Phoenix, Arizona her home. In
demand here and abroad, she has played for ICAs, NTCs (National trumpet competition),
ITEC, IWBC, NFA, Double Reed Conventions, and several more. She performs in a
freelance capacity at Arizona State University, teaches at Mesa Community College and
has a small private studio. Gail can be heard on multiple recordings collaborating with
clarinets, (Robert Spring, Josh Gardner, Kelly Johnson, others) trumpets and more.
Ekaterina Tangarova has an established national and international reputation as a vibrant

collaborative pianist, chamber musician and teacher. A Bulgarian native, she earned her
MM degree at the National Academy of Music in Sofia under the direction of Anton Dikov.
During her career she has taught at the National School of Dance Art in Sofia, The Superior
School of Music and Dance in Monterrey, The University of Monterrey, and The Liceo de
MTY, Mexico. Since 2005 Tangarova has been a frequent guest artist and collaborative
pianist with faculty and students at the University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music,
and Texas State University. She has been a collaborative pianist for ICA since 2016.
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PERFORMANCE REPERTOIRE LIST
COMPOSER COMPOSITION PUBLISHER PERFORMER DATE/TIME/ LOCATION
Abreu, Zequenha; Tico Tico College Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. Luca Luucchetta Salon D (Marriott)
Agioritis, Traditional Down By the Kate Agioritis Amateur Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Riverside Musika Publishing Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Aguirre, Germán Rapsodia # 2 para Gonzalo Florez Thursday, July 6, 3:45 PM
clarinete bajo y Quintero Westcliff (Marriott)
electrónicos
Albinoni, Tomaso; Allegro Moderato Eighth Note Amateur Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. David Marlatt from Concerto Op. 7 Publications Choir Salon D (Marriott)
No. 11
Alen, Andres Sonata para clarinete SGAE Publishing Osiris Molina Saturday, July 8, 8:30 AM
y piano Salon A (Marriott)
Alén, Andrés Sonata (para clarinete Lucas Gianini Saturday, July 8, 2:45 PM
ó saxofón soprano y Salon B (Marriott)
piano)
Amador Peréz Nereidas ab.vasquezt@ Abimael Vásquez, Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
“Dimas”; gmail.com Yagh Lerhul Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
Amézquita, Alexander Diálogo para clarinete Gonzalo Florez Thursday, July 6, 3:45 PM
bajo y piano Quintero Westcliff (Marriott)
Aniceto Díaz, José Danzón “Teléfono a Coro de Clarinetes de Thursday, July 6, 11:00 AM
Manuel; larga distancia” México Salon D (Marriott)
arr. Alexis Medel
Arai, Chieko Emozione Louisiana State Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM
University Clarinet Salon D (Marriott)
Ensemble
Arlen, Harold; My Shining Hour Virginia MacDonald Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
arr. Virginia and Todd Marcus Westminster Ballroom
MacDonald (Westin)
arr. Lennie Niehaus Simple Gifts Kendor Amateur Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Choir Salon D (Marriott)
arr. Norbert Goddaer Miller’s Mood Festival Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
arranged and adapted 50 or 6 on 3 Orange County Sunday, July 9, 11:45 AM
by Roger Przytulski Clarinet Consort Salon D (Marriott)
Artie Shaw/Teddy Back Bay Shuffle Tad Calcara, Virginia Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
McRay MacDonald, Todd Westminster Ballroom
Marcus (Westin)
Athinodorou, Christina Petit Aout George Georgiou Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Aubin, Francine; Invocation aux Quatre International Music David Gould Friday, July 7, 10:30 AM
arr. David Gould Lunes Diffusion Westcliff (Marriott)
Azmeh, Kinan Prayer, Tribute to Sergei Vassiliev Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
Edward Said Salon D (Marriott)
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Bach, J Rock Bach Bridge & Wolak Thursday, July 6, 12:00 PM
Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Bach, Johann; Jesu, Joy of Man’s Festival Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. Daniel Freeman Desiring Salon D (Marriott)
Bacri, Nicolas Mondorf Sonatina Kristine Dizon Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
Radovan Cavallin Salon B (Marriott)
Badelt, Klaus; Pirates of the Disney Music Amateur Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. Adrian Wagner Caribbean by Klaus Publishing Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Badelt
Bailey, Anthony Towards the Wind College Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Bailey, Judith Mor Gwyns Sea Wind Emporia State Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
for Clarinet Choir, University Clarinet Meadowbrook (Westin)
Op.61 Choir
Balighi, Ali Who Am I? Kathryn Vetter Thursday, July 6, 2:15 PM
The Lake House (Westin)
Bancks, Jacob the dream forgotten Ricardo Morales Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Barganier, Erich Unforgiving Vapors of Shutterspeed Duo Sunday, July 9, 1:30 PM
Existence The Lake House (Westin)
Barker, Jennifer Ocean of Glass Tiger Lily Trio Saturday, July 8, 3:45 PM
Margaret Westcliff (Marriott)
Barnett, Carol Variations, Oh Yes! Carol Barnett Music Julia Heinen Saturday, July 8, 9:00 AM
(2008) for clarinet Westcliff (Marriott)
and piano
Barros, Emanoel Choro Baiano Quarteto de Saturday, July 8,
Clarinetes Sopros ClarinetFest at Noon
de PE Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Bartok, Bela Romanian Folk Universal Edition Maryanne Lacaille Friday, July 7, 1:00 PM
Dances for clarinet Windsor (Westin)
and piano
Baumgardner, Brad Up To No Good- Alcides Rodriguez Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
Concerto for Bass Westminster Ballroom
Clarinet & Wind (Westin)
Ensemble
Beach, Amy; Three Compositions, Alea Publishing Chastine Hofmeister Saturday, July 8, 1:15 PM
trans. Dr. David Cook Op. 40 Windsor (Westin)
Bechet, Sydney Petite fleur Bridge & Wolak Thursday, July 6, 12:00 PM
(Westin)
Beethoven, Ludwig; Quintet for Piano and Vanguel Tangarov, Wednesday, July 5, 2:30 PM
arr. by Matt Johnston Winds in E-flat Major, Philippe Cuper, Andre Salon A (Marriott)
Op. 16 Moisan, David Gould
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Belcastro, Richard As They Flitter Hither www.rbel Spatial Forces Duo Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
and Thither for two castro.com The Lake House (Westin)
clarinets and fixed
media
Bergman, Katherine Susurrus (2014) for Katherine Bergman Julia Heinen Saturday, July 8, 9:00 AM
clarinet and bass Music Westcliff (Marriott)
clarinet
Berio, Luciano Lied for Solo Clarinet Pei-Lun Tsai Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Bernstein, Leonard; Mambo from West Tennessee Tech Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
arr. Michael Side Story Clarinet Choir Westminster Ballroom
Lowenstern (Westin)
Bernstein, Leonard; Candide Overture Forward 4 Clarinet Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
arranged by John Quartet Westcliff (Marriott)
Romano
Berry, Simon Henery New work for bass Sarah Watts Thursday, July 6, 2:00 PM
clarinet solo Waverly (Westin)
Biedenbender, David between us Jackie Glazier Saturday, July 8, 3:00 PM
Bloch, Andre Denneriana Boris Allakhverdyan Wednesday, July 5, 5:00 PM
(Westin)
Blomfelt, Andrew J Reflection Jana Starling, Wesley Friday, July 7, 1:45 PM
Ferreira (LightBreak Westminster Ballroom
Duo) (Westin)
Boards of Canada; Development – Jana Starling, Wesley Friday, July 7, 1:45 PM
arr. J. Anderle, A. Zoetrope Ferreira (LightBreak Westminster Ballroom
Blomfelt Duo) (Westin)
Boards of Canada; Zoetrope Jeff Anderle, Stefanie Saturday, July 8, 3:00 PM
arr. Jeff Anderle Gardner, Joshua The Lake House (Westin)
Gardner
Boeuf, Pascal Snapshots Tasha Warren Saturday, July 8, 11:15 AM
Westcliff (Marriott)
Bonet, Núria Topsail for solo Wonderful Winds Sarah Watts Friday, July 7, 9:45 AM
clarinet Salon A (Marriott)
Boulanger, Lili D’un matin de Pei-Lun Tsai Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
printemps for clarinet Windsor (Westin)
and piano
Boulanger, Lili; 2 Pieces for Violin & Danny Goldman Thursday, July 6, 3:30 PM
arr. clarinet by D. Piano Salon A (Marriott)
Goldman
Bozza, Eugene Ballade for bass Marta Kania Friday, July 7, 8:30 AM
clarinet and piano Westcliff (Marriott)
Bozza, Eugène Contrastes III pour Alphonse Leduc DuoModo Thursday, July 6, 8:30 AM
clarinette et basson Windsor (Westin)
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Bozza, Eugène Bucolique for Clarinet Danny Goldman Thursday, July 6, 3:30 PM
and Piano Salon A (Marriott)
Bozza, Eugène Sonatine for Clarinet USAF Clarinet Quartet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
Brahms, Johannes Sonata in F minor, Julian Bliss Saturday, July 8, 5:00 PM
Op.120 No. Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Brandon, Jenni The Wildflower Æther Quintet Wednesday, July 5, 2:00 PM
Quintet Westcliff (Marriott)
Brandon, Jenni The Starlight Night Virginia Figueiredo Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Windsor (Westin)
Brandon, Jenni Cacophony Jenni Brandon Christopher Thursday, July 6, 1:00 PM
Music Mothersole The Lake House (Westin)
Brandon, Jenni Spark Jenni Brandon Diane Barger, Denise Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Gainey Salon D (Marriott)
Brandon, Jenni Pleistocene Epoch: Shiana Montanari Friday, July 7, 8:30 AM
The Great Ice Age Salon A (Marriott)
Brandon, Jenni Fin de la Tierra: The Jeremy Reynolds Saturday, July 8, 7:30 PM
End of the Earth Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Brouwer, Margaret Sonata for clarinet Brouwer New Music Thomas Piercy Friday, July 7, 10:30 AM
and piano Publishing Westcliff (Marriott)
Brown, Conor Early Winter Spires Kellan Toohey Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Brown, Conor Community Meeting Colorado Clarinets Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
for Clarinet Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Brown, Marguerite Repetition Fable Grace Talaski Friday, July 7, 1:00 PM
Burgmüller, Norbert Duo in E-Flat Major, Dawn Lindblade- Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
Op. 15 Evans Windsor (Westin)
Buss, Howard J Crystal Miniatures for Brixton Publication Allison Storochuk Sunday, July 9, 11:30 AM
clarinet and drum set Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Bustros, Antoine Conversion Mélanie Bourassa Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
conversations Salon A (Marriott)
Calcara, Tad Concert Piece for Tad Calcara Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
Clarinet & Swing Westminster Ballroom
Orchestra (Westin)
Calvo, Luis A.; Lejano Azul The Painted Sky Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
arr. Asdrúbal Vinasco Ensemble Salon B (Marriott)
Campbell, John Heart Over the Andy Hudson Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
Waterfall The Lake House (Westin)
Cardozo, Orlando Sonata de Grado for Montilla Brothers, Carmen Borregales Sunday, July 9, 1:30 PM
clarinet Bb and piano Seatle, USA. Salon D (Marriott)
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Cardozo, Orlando Fantasía Unpublished Carmen Borregales Sunday, July 9, 1:30 PM
Afrodescendiente for Salon D (Marriott)
clarinet and audio
sequence
Carlson, Asher Oil Jack Liang (The Thursday, July 6, 1:15 PM
Ambassador Trio) Salon A (Marriott)
Carmichael, Hoagy Stardust Virginia MacDonald Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Carrillo, Álvaro Pinotepa Nacional Coro de Clarinetes de Thursday, July 6, 11:00 AM
México Salon D (Marriott)
Carroll, Nansi Exchanges Tosca Duo Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Salon B (Marriott)
Carter, Elliott Canonic Suite Julia Heinen, Christa Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
J. Frye, Nadia Westcliff (Marriott)
Sofokleous, Milan
Rericha
Caymmi, Dorival; Maracangalha Quarteto de Saturday, July 8,
arr. Lucas Andrade Clarinetes Sopros ClarinetFest at Noon
(Westin)
Chaffin, Lon Colores New Mexico State Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
University Clarinet Westminster Ballroom
Choir (Westin)
Chagas, Chico; Pro Paulo Quarteto de Saturday, July 8,
arr. Emanoel Barros Clarinetes Sopros ClarinetFest at Noon
(Westin)
Charbonnier, Mauricio Preludio “Lejanía” Martin Castillos Sunday, July 9, 12:00 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Charbonnier, Mauricio Nocturno “Los Pajaros Martin Castillos Sunday, July 9, 12:00 PM
Negros” Salon A (Marriott)
Charbonnier, Mauricio Evocaciones sobre Bs Martin Castillos Sunday, July 9, 12:00 PM
As, tango Salon A (Marriott)
Cheek, Simon Silence Over the Hills self published Jonathan Steltzer Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Chen, Qigang Morning Song for Xiaoting Ma Friday, July 7, 1:15 PM
Clarinet and Piano Salon D (Marriott)
Chrysakis, Thanos Milieu Interieur I for Jason Alder Friday, July 7, 9:45 AM
solo bass clarinet Salon A (Marriott)
Chung, Jiyoun Ariaria for Clarinet Cecilia Kang Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Ciesla, Alexis Tango for Ben Gerard Billaudot Forward 4 Clarinet Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
ÉDITEUR Quartet Westcliff (Marriott)
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Ciesla, Alexis Hora & Freilach for Wonkak Kim Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Salon B (Marriott)
and Piano
Ciesla, Alexis Seven Sparks Professors’ Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Clarke, Rebecca; Sonata (originally Shannon Thompson Sunday, July 9, 1:15 PM
trans. Shannon for viola and piano, Salon A (Marriott)
Thompson 1919)
Clay, Bill Sympathetic Synth for Jason Alder Friday, July 7, 12:00 PM
contra-alto clarinet Westminster Ballroom
and piano (Westin)
Cohen, Marcos Quarteto para Sopros de PE Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
Clarinetas Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
Coleman, Valerie Portraits of Langston VColeman Music Nicholas Councilor Saturday, July 8, 9:15 AM
for Flute, Clarinet and Windsor (Westin)
Piano
Coleridge-Taylor, Petite Suite de JTown Publications Jeremy Eig Friday, July 7, 10:15 AM
Samuel Concert, Op. 77 Windsor (Westin)
Conte, David Sonata for Clarinet E.C. Schirmer Music Jerome Simas Thursday, July 6, 1:30 PM
and Piano Company Salon B (Marriott)
Cooke, Alun Look What the Day UNF Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 12:30 PM
Brings Meadowbrook (Westin)
Copland, Aaron Clarinet Concerto Wenzel Fuchs, Rafał Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
Kleszcz Meadowbrook (Westin)
Corea, Chick; Spain Universal Music Eastman-Rochester Sunday, July 9, 12:30 PM
arr. Kate Agioritis Corporation New Horizons Meadowbrook (Westin)
Clarinet Choir
Cossetto, Emil Čardaš Variations Mihael Paar Friday, July 7, 1:30 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Cristina Garcia Islas Piece for piccolo Francisco Iván Saturday, July 8, 2:45 PM
clarinet Francisco Iván Salon B (Marriott)
Cueto, Daniel Estudio de Pregón Cayambis Music Anthony Aguayo Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 PM
Press Salon B (Marriott)
Cumming, Richard As Dew in April Boosey and Hawkes Ensemble Lirica Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Salon A (Marriott)
Cuong, Viet Explain Yourself Caitlin Beare Wednesday, July 5, 2:45 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Curtis, Mike From Ten Tequilas unpublished Cascadia Clarinet Thursday, July 6, 1:30 PM
Quartet Windsor (Westin)
Curtis, Mike Mexican Fantasies UNF Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 12:30 PM
Meadowbrook (Westin)
D.A.R; Ecos del Sur (Suite for Francisco Iván Saturday, July 8, 2:45 PM
arr. Roberto Carbajal piccolo clarinet and Francisco Iván Salon B (Marriott)
Montiel piano)
D’Rivera, Paquito Bandoneon from The Boosey & Hawkes- Osiris Molina Saturday, July 8, 8:30 AM
Cape Cod Files Hendon Music Salon A (Marriott)
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D’Rivera, Paquito; Vals Venezolano Arrangement by Forward 4 Clarinet Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
arr. John Gibson permission of Quartet Westcliff (Marriott)
Hendon Music INC Sheet Music Plus
Copyrighted Songs
Program
D’Rivera, Paquito Three Pieces for Mark Nuccio Friday, July 7, 5:00 PM
Clarinet and Piano Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Dalager, Jacob White Sands The Violetta Duo Wednesday, July 5, 2:00 PM
Daly, Andrea Wind Trio Larkspur Reed Trio Wednesday, July 5, 2:45 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Damian Vargas, Acapulco (danzón) for Francisco Iván Saturday, July 8, 2:45 PM
Margarito; piccolo clarinet and Francisco Iván Salon B (Marriott)
arr. Roberto Carbajal piano
Montiel
Danzi, Franz Konzertstück Nr. 2 in Ecesu Sertesen Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
g-moll Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
David, James M Escape from Planet Jana Starling; Wesley Friday, July 7, 1:45 PM
Cleave Ferreira (LightBreak Westminster Ballroom
Duo) (Westin)
de Alba, Francisco Misnomer FJD Music Katherine Breeden Thursday, July 6, 8:30 AM
Javier Westcliff (Marriott)
de Alba, Francisco Singkil for B-flat FJD Music Francisco Javier de Thursday, July 6, 2:15 PM
Javier Clarinet and Fixed Alba The Lake House (Westin)
Multimedia
de Alba, Francisco Wingspan Brian Corbin Friday, July 7, 4:15 PM
Javier Salon D (Marriott)
de Alba, Francisco Uncharted FJD Music (www. Arcane Reed Quintet Saturday, July 8, 2:15 PM
Javier fjdmusic.com) Windsor (Westin)
Deak, Csaba Sonatina for bass Marta Kania Friday, July 7, 8:30 AM
clarinet solo Westcliff (Marriott)
Debons, Eddy Saltatio Diabolica EMR Switzerland Nadia Sofokleous Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Debussy, Claude Premiere Rhapsody Boris Allakhverdyan Wednesday, July 5, 5:00 PM
for clarinet in Bb and Westminster Ballroom
Piano (Westin)
Debussy, Claude; Cortege from Petite Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Howland Suite Meadowbrook (Westin)
Delano, JACOB Noites cariocas/1x0 Quarteto de Saturday, July 8,
Clarinetes Sopros ClarinetFest at Noon
(Westin)
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Delmas, Marc Fantaisie Italienne Ricardo Morales Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Dembowski, Lynda Jams for Two Clarinets Amanda Morrison, Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Laura McLaughlin Windsor (Westin)
Desportes, Yvonne Les Saisons pour 4 Minerva Quartet, Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
clarinettes Sib Eagle Clarinet Quartet Salon B (Marriott)
Thursday, July 6, 3:45 PM

Salon D (Marriott)
Desportes, Yvonne Suite Italienne pour 4 Eagle Clarinet Quartet Thursday, July 6, 3:45 PM
clarinettes Sib Salon D (Marriott)
Desportes, Yvonne French Suite Keiser Southern U.S. Army TRADOC Saturday, July 8, 8:30 AM
Music Clarinet Quartet Waverly (Westin)
Desportes, Yvonne Andante and Allegro Rocco Parisi Saturday, July 8, 1:15 PM
for bass clarinet and Windsor (Westin)
piano
Desportes, Yvonne Selections from Emporia State Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Caracteres University Clarinet Meadowbrook (Westin)
Choir
Dominguinhos; Nilopolitano Quarteto de Saturday, July 8,
(Westin)
Dorff, Daniel Invention on Mozart’s Theodore Presser Tim Haas Wednesday, July 5, 2:00 PM
11-Tone Surprise Company Westcliff (Marriott)
Druhan, Mary Alice Camaraderie: Three Deux-Eaux Thursday, July 6, 5:00 PM
Miniatures for flute Westminster Ballroom
and clarinet (Westin)
DuFord, Brian Angels with Red Tails USAF Clarinet Quartet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Dvorak, Antonin; Five Bagatelles, op. 47 Festival Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. Ronald Scott Salon D (Marriott)
Earl, David Clarinet Concerto Maria Du Toit Saturday, July 8, 7:30 PM
(Westin)
Edwards, Ross Binyang Darkwood Duo Saturday, July 8, 2:15 PM
Ellard, Luke Broad Strokes Lilly Haley Friday, July 7, 4:15 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Ellen Taaffe Zwilich Abgang and Kaddish Wonkak Kim Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
for Clarinet, Violin, Salon B (Marriott)
Cello, and Piano
Ellington, Duke The Mooche Tad Calcara Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
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Emmanuel Arias y Sonoralia, Op. 3 Navy Band Clarinet Friday, July 7, 2:45 PM
Luna; trans. Musician Quartet Salon B (Marriott)
First Class Jeremy
Eig, USN
Erland von Koch Monologo nr 3 Kjell Fagéus Kjell Fagéus Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Gehrmans Music Windsor (Westin)
Esmail, Reena Clarinet Concerto Bharat Chandra Saturday, July 8, 7:30 PM
(Westin)
Esperónl, Manuel; Medley “México Coro de Clarinetes de Thursday, July 6, 11:00 AM
arr. Abimael Vázquez 1910” México Salon D (Marriott)
Etezady, Roshanne Glint Murphy Music Press Jonathan Steltzer Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Faircloth, Connor Sunflower Groove Tennessee Tech Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Clarinet Choir Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Farrenc, Louise Trio in E-flat Major, Sarah Manasreh Thursday, July 6, 1:15 PM
op. 44 Salon A (Marriott)
Fatherly, Brent From Within Dahré Miller Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM
(Westin)
Feidman, Giora; Klezmer Dances Forward 4 Clarinet Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
arr. for Clarinet Quartet Westcliff (Marriott)
Ensemble and Solo
Clarinet by Dr. Henry
Caceres
Feigin, Sarah Fantasia for clarinet Jenny Maclay Saturday, July 8, 2:45 PM
and piano Salon B (Marriott)
Fillmore, Henry; Rolling Thunder ALRY Publications Eastman-Rochester Sunday, July 9, 12:30 PM
arr. Matt Johnston New Horizons Meadowbrook (Westin)
Clarinet Choir
Fillmore; Footlifter March Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Hadley Hazen Meadowbrook (Westin)
Fillmore; Lassus Bass Clarinet Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Michael Drapkin Meadowbrook (Westin)
Finck, Ledah Title TBD Andy Hudson Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
Flores, Moises Sonder Part 1 TAMUK Clarinet Choir Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
Salon D (Marriott)
Flowers, Jonathan Remembering Rebecca Rischin Friday, July 7, 1:30 PM
Grámila from Visions Salon A (Marriott)
in the Dark
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Folio, Cynthia Western Winds, Tiger Lily Trio Saturday, July 8, 3:45 PM
Eastern Roots: Trio for Westcliff (Marriott)
Flute, Clarinet and
Piano
Foss, Lukas; Three American Carl Fischer Maureen Hurd Hause Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
arr. Richard Stoltzman; Pieces The Lake House (Westin)
clarinet part ed.
Seunghee Lee
Fourqurean, Ford Geukensia demissa Shutterspeed Duo Sunday, July 9, 1:30 PM
Franklin, Erik Galileo Beholds the Keith Northover Saturday, July 8, 1:00 PM
Ringed Planet Salon A (Marriott)
Franklin, Erik Spin, Spin, Spin USAF Clarinet Quartet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Fredy Mauricio Pinzón La Lucha self-published Prickly Pear Clarinet Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
Aguilar Ensemble Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Froebe, Nathan Meditative Duo ZIDA Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Resonances Salon B (Marriott)
Fujikura, Dai Twin Tweets Jacob Moyer Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
Windsor (Westin)
Gade, Niels Fantasiestücke, Kip Franklin, Ann Saturday, July 8, 10:30 AM
Clarinet and Piano, Lepage Westcliff (Marriott)
opus 43
Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
Salon D (Marriott)
Gagnon, Olivier Suite Convergente Mélanie Bourassa Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
(2019)- Duo for 2 Salon A (Marriott)
Bass Clarinets
Gaims, Parker Fantasy Overture UNF Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 12:30 PM
Galinne, Rachel Dybuk for Solo Israeli Music Center Dana Sloter Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM
Clarinet Westcliff (Marriott)
Gallegos, Sixto El Saltamontes Diana Gallegos Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
Andino Westcliff (Marriott)
Garman, Michael A Quiet Trade Minerva Quartet Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
Salon B (Marriott)
Garner, David Suite For Bass Clarinet www.davidgarner. Jerome Simas Thursday, July 6, 1:30 PM
and Piano us Salon B (Marriott)
Garrido, Javier Molto Allegro for solo Rocco Parisi Saturday, July 8, 1:15 PM
bass clarinet Windsor (Westin)
Garrop, Stacy Phoenix Rising Presser Julianne Doyle Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
(Borealis Duo) Meadowbrook (Westin)
Garrop, Stacy Bull Moose Groove Duo ZIDA Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Salon B (Marriott)
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Gasimzada, Turkar 7 rubai William Hayter Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
Windsor (Westin)
Ge, Bobby The Edge of All I Lara Mitofsky Neuss Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
Know Salon A (Marriott)
George, Ryan Firefly TSgt David Halperin Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
George, Whitney Unintentional Dances David Cook Wednesday, July 5, 1:15 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Gershwin, George Three Preludes Boris Allakhverdyan Wednesday, July 5, 5:00 PM
(Westin)
Gershwin, George; An American in Paris unpublished Cascadia Clarinet Thursday, July 6, 1:30 PM
arr. Mike Curtis and Quartet Windsor (Westin)
Carol Robe
Gilbert, Nicolas Le journal d’Adélaïde Jean-Guy Boisvert Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
Lescure The Lake House (Westin)
Gilbert, Xenia St. Don’t make eye Sarah Manasreh Thursday, July 6, 1:15 PM
Charles contact with the river Salon A (Marriott)
Gillingham, Garrett Old Town Junk David Cook Wednesday, July 5, 1:15 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Gimon, Katerina The House Plant and Julia Lougheed Friday, July 7, 4:15 PM
the Hunter Salon D (Marriott)
Gipps, Ruth A Wealden Suite for Tickerage Press Batik Quartet Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
four clarinets The Lake House (Westin)
Giroux, Julie; One Life Beautiful Texas Woman’s Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
arr. Dawn McConkie University Clarinet Westminster Ballroom
Choir (Westin)
Glennie-Smith, Nick; Mansions of the Lord U.S. Army Clarinet Sunday, July 9, 11:15 AM
arr. John Romano Ensemble Meadowbrook (Westin)
Goldman, Edwin The Chimes of Liberty MSgt Robert Vitale Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Goldspiel, Alan Night Songs The Meállo Trio Saturday, July 8, 3:45 PM
Gomez, Fabian Tres piezas no tan Gonzalo Florez Thursday, July 6, 3:45 PM
boyacenses para Quintero Westcliff (Marriott)
clarinete bajo solo
Goodman, Benny Flying Home Bridge & Wolak Thursday, July 6, 12:00 PM
(Westin)
Gorokholinsky, Alexey I Like You Jana Starling; Wesley Friday, July 7, 1:45 PM
Ferreira (LightBreak Westminster Ballroom
Duo) (Westin)
Gotkovsky, Ida Quatour De Voix des Femmes Friday, July 7, 2:45 PM
Clarinettes Clarinet Quartet Salon B (Marriott)
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Gottry, Josh Oil and Water Gottry Publications Amy Guffey Sunday, July 9, 11:30 AM
(Westin)
Gounod, Charles Funeral March of the Youth Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Marionettes Salon D (Marriott)
Grabill, Elliott Reed Quintet No. 1 Civitasolis Reed Saturday, July 8, 2:15 PM
Quintet Windsor (Westin)
Grafe, Max Anemoi Dances Jackie Glazier Saturday, July 8, 3:00 PM
Grainger, Percy Mock Morris Youth Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Grainger, Percy; Lincolnshire Posy Tennessee Tech Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
arr. Darrin Thiriot Clarinet Choir Meadowbrook (Westin)
Grainger, Percy; Faeroe Island Dance: Brandon University Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
arr. Matt Johnston Let’s dance gay in Clarinet Choir Salon D (Marriott)
green meadow
Grainger, Percy; Irish Tune from County ALRY Publications Amateur Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. Matt Johnston Derry Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Grainger, Percy; Shepherd’s Hey U.S. Army Clarinet Sunday, July 9, 11:15 AM
arr. SFC Kevin Walko Ensemble Meadowbrook (Westin)
Grandval, Clémence Deux Pièces Maria du Toit Friday, July 7, 5:00 PM
Grgin, Ante Capriccio No. 6 for Mihael Paar Friday, July 7, 1:30 PM
clarinet solo Salon A (Marriott)
Grisey, Gérard Charme for clarinet Ann Lepage Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
solo Salon D (Marriott)
Grundman, Clare Caprice Boosey & Hawkes TAMUK Clarinet Choir Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
Salon D (Marriott)
Grundman, Clare Caprice for Clarinets Texas Woman’s Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Choir (Westin)
Guastavino, Carlos Sonata for Clarinet Danny Goldman Thursday, July 6, 3:30 PM
Guevara, Gerardo Se va con algo mío Diana Gallegos Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
Hablewitz, Christin Deep Earth Tones Louisiana State Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM
University Clarinet Salon D (Marriott)
Ensemble
Haggart and Bauduc; South Rampart Street Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Milholland Parade Meadowbrook (Westin)
Hailstork, Adolphous Deux Chansons Videmus Ensemble Lirica Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Salon A (Marriott)
Hancock, Susanna Title TBD Taylor Stirm Friday, July 7, 8:30 AM
Salon A (Marriott)
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Handel, G Baroque Suite Bridge & Wolak Thursday, July 6, 12:00 PM
(Westin)
Handy, William St. Louis Blues Musicians Amateur Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Christopher; Publications Choir Salon D (Marriott)
arr. Jerry Nowak
Hanna, Alison The Impossible Tennessee Tech Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Standard Clarinet Choir Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Harberg, Amanda Sonata for Bb clarinet Theodore Presser Timothy Bonenfant Friday, July 7, 11:30 AM
and piano Westcliff (Marriott)
Harberg, Amanda Hall of Ghosts Presser Julianne Doyle Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
(Borealis Duo) Meadowbrook (Westin)
Harberg, Amanda Tenement Rhapsody Professors’ Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
“At Home” Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Harbison, John Trio Sonata Season Cowley Thursday, July 6, 3:00 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Harlos, Steven Benniana Woodwindiana James Logan Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Salon B (Marriott)
Harrison, Ellen Ruth Beneath a Canopy of Andrew DeBoer Wednesday, July 5, 2:15 PM
Wings Salon D (Marriott)
Harvey, Paul Three Etudes on New World Music James Logan Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Themes of Gershwin Corp. Salon B (Marriott)
Hause, Evan Glenbower Wood Evan Hause Maureen Hurd Hause Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
Hause, Evan Tower House Evan Hause Maureen Hurd Hause Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
Heller, Barbara Selbstgespräch Deux-Eaux Thursday, July 6, 5:00 PM
(Talking to Yourself) Westminster Ballroom
– Duo for Clarinet (Westin)
and Flute
Henryson, Svante Off Pist for two Mark Nuccio Friday, July 7, 5:00 PM
clarinets Andre Moisan Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Higdon, Jennifer Ned at 90 – A Gentle Lawdon Press Thomas Piercy Saturday, July 8, 10:45 AM
Notion Salon A (Marriott)
Hinckley, Jaren Counterparts Jaren Hinckley Diane Barger, Denise Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Hinckley, Jaren Hinterlands TrevCo Robyn Jones Friday, July 7, 8:30 AM
Hinckley, Jaren The Water Gardens Jaren Hinckley Friday, July 7, 12:00 PM
at Fountains Abbey Westminster Ballroom
for E-flat clarinet and (Westin)
piano
Hinckley, Jaren Scenes from the West jarenhinckley.com Jaren Hinckley Saturday, July 8, 3:45 PM
Midlands Westcliff (Marriott)
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Hinckley, Jaren Hive Mind Tennessee Tech Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Clarinet Choir Meadowbrook (Westin)
Holst, Gustav; Suite in F, Op. 28, Tennessee Tech Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
arr. Matt Johnston No. 2 Clarinet Choir Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Horovitz, Joseph Sonatina for Clarinet Carlos Ferreira Saturday, July 8, 2:00 PM
and Piano Salon B (Marriott)
Hou, Chih-Cheng A Clarinetist under Suling Tseng Saturday, July 8, 9:15 AM
the stars by a creek Windsor (Westin)
Howard, Dani DragonSnap! Venn Duo Thursday, July 6, 1:30 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Hsu, Chia Journey Landscape The Painted Sky Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Ensemble Salon B (Marriott)
Huang, An Chinese Rhapsody Xiaoting Ma Friday, July 7, 1:15 PM
No.3 Salon D (Marriott)
Hudson, Andy Laurel Bluff Andy Hudson Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
Hudson, Nathan Title TBD Andy Hudson Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
Hudson/DeLange Moonglow Tad Calcara Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Hueholt, William Ragnarock!: A Quartet Kelsey Paquin Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
for the End of Time The Lake House (Westin)
Hughes, Taylor Apath’eosis Thomas Sanders Sunday, July 9, 1:30 PM
Hunt, Natalie A Flock of Fleeting Hijinx Clarinet Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Microscores Quartet Salon B (Marriott)
Huỳnh, Oswald Aubade with Ashen Trevor Davis Thursday, July 6, 8:30 AM
Clouds, Scarlet Sky Windsor (Westin)
Jacob, Gordon Wind in the Reeds College Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
JL, Alek Sonder Part 2 TAMUK Clarinet Choir Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
Salon D (Marriott)
Johann Georg Concertante for Harpe Keith Northover Saturday, July 8, 1:00 PM
Heinrich Backofen (Piano) and Basset Salon A (Marriott)
horn, Op. 7
Johnston, J Veracruz Licorice-Sticks Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM
Clarinet Orchestra Salon D (Marriott)
Jones, Alice Shadowboxing Kathryn Vetter Thursday, July 6, 2:15 PM
Jones, Nathan Three Ojibwe Stories MusicSpoke Jeremy Wohletz Sunday, July 9, 1:00 PM
Salon B (Marriott)
José Revelo Burbano Mestizajes (1997) Gloria Ines Orozco Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
Bambuco Dorado Windsor (Westin)
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José Ursicino Da Silva; Suíte Pernambucana Sopros de PE Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
arr. Alanderson de Bolso Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
Maxson
Joy, Catherine Title t.b.a. Virginia Figueiredo Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Windsor (Westin)
Joyce, Brooke Puirt-á-Beul Duo Iona Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Kahkonen, Gay Invention No. 1 for Laura McLaughlin, Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Two Clarinets Sarah Manasreh Windsor (Westin)
Kalliwoda, Johann Introduction and Boris Allakhverdyan Wednesday, July 5, 5:00 PM
Wenzel Variations Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Kang, Hyeri The Millennium Pine Gi-Hyun Sunwoo Thursday, July 6, 9:00 AM
for clarinet and piano Salon D (Marriott)
Kashyrtsev, Ruslan The Play in D-Dur Dimitry Thursday, July 6, 9:45 AM
Perevertailenko Westcliff (Marriott)
Kats-Chernin , Elena Fast Blue Village 6 USAF Clarinet Quartet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Kelly, Elizabeth Into The Depths for Sarah Watts Friday, July 7, 12:00 PM
contrabass clarinet Westminster Ballroom
and piano (Westin)
Kessler, Thomas Unisono Season Cowley Thursday, July 6, 3:00 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Kim, Texu Sweet, Savory, and Cecilia Kang Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Spicy!! Salon A (Marriott)
Kline, Tyler liveoak Asher Carlson Thursday, July 6, 8:30 AM
Klompenberg, Martin Apex Predator Martin Van Thursday, July 6, 3:00 PM
J. Van Klompenberg, Windsor (Westin)
Stefanie Gardner
Kodály, Zoltán; Háry János Suite Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Howland Meadowbrook (Westin)
Komschlies, Chelsea Fear a Bhata Fantasy Nautilus Publishing Jessica Pollack Saturday, July 8, 10: 45AM
for solo clarinet The Lake House (Westin)
Koshinski, Gene Pocket Grooves Darkwood Duo Saturday, July 8, 2:15 PM
Kovacs, Bela Sholem-Alekhem, rov Boris Allakhverdyan Wednesday, July 5, 5:00 PM
Feidman Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Kovacs, Bela Shalom Aleichem Alexander Bedenko Sunday, July 9, 9:15 AM
Kovács, Béla Fantasia di Concerto Suling Tseng Saturday, July 8, 9:15 AM
su MOTIV I dell’ opera Windsor (Westin)
“Il Barbiere di Siviglia”
di Rossini
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Kraevska, Sofia Tableaux for Clarinet Emporia State Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Choir University Clarinet Meadowbrook (Westin)
Choir
Kramer, Laura Road Through the Orange County Sunday, July 9, 11:45 AM
Expanse Clarinet Consort Salon D (Marriott)
Krance, Heitor Bachianas Brasileiras Utah State University Sunday, July 9,10:30 AM
No. 5 Clarinet Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Ladyzhensky, Pyotr Рапсодія для Kiev: Muzyka Julianne Doyle Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
кларнета та Ukraina (Borealis Duo ) Meadowbrook (Westin)
фортепіано
(Rhapsody for Clarinet
and Piano)
Lamb, Marvin Dance Set Duo Iona Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Lara, Agustin; Granada Abimael Vásquez, Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
arr. A. Salvador/ Yagh Lerhul Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
E. Aguilar
Larsen, Libby Yellow Jersey Oxford Julianne Doyle Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
(Borealis Duo ) Meadowbrook (Westin)
Larsson, Lars-Erik Three pieces op. 61 Gehrmans Music Kjell Fagéus Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Leclair, François Illuminations Jean-Guy Boisvert Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
Lee, James (James Quintet for Clarinet Raquel Contreras Wednesday, July 5, 8:00 PM
Lee III ) and String Quartet Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Lewin, Gordon Views of the Blues Kristine Dizon Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
Lewin, Gordon Two of a Kind Kristine Dizon, Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
Lewin, Gordon Calleja de las Flores Licorice-Sticks Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM
Clarinet Orchestra Salon D (Marriott)
Liang, Wan-Yun Scherzo Capriccio Suling Tseng Saturday, July 8, 9:15 AM
Windsor (Westin)
Lindsey, Jessica Beast Richard Ferrarelli Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
Lotta Maria Hertlein Homage,for clarinet Southern Music Kathleen Jones Friday, July 7, 9:30 AM
Riefkohl and piano Company/Keiser Westcliff (Marriott)
Loudova, Ivana Aulos for solo bass Marta Kania Friday, July 7, 8:30 AM
clarinet Westcliff (Marriott)
Loyola, David Sonatina Litoral Diana Gallegos Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
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Lundkvist, Per A forestmelody Kjell Fagéus Kjell Fagéus Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Swedish Music Windsor (Westin)
Lutoslawski, Witold Dance Preludes for Chester Music Maryanne Lacaille Friday, July 7, 1:00 PM
clarinet and piano Windsor (Westin)
Lutyens, Elisabeth Five Little Pieces for Schott Publishing Nancy Williams Friday, July 7, 11:30 AM
Clarinet and Piano Westcliff (Marriott)
(Op. 14/1)
Lysenko, Mykola 2-а рапсодія на Zibrannya tvoriv Julianne Doyle Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
українські народні (Borealis Duo ) Meadowbrook (Westin)
теми (2nd Rhapsody
on Ukrainian Folk
Themes )
MacDonald, Virginia Hope Virginia MacDonald Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
MacDonald, Virginia Last Call at Dmitri’s Virginia MacDonald Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Mägi, Ester Sonata for clarinet Jenny Maclay Saturday, July 8, 2:45 PM
and piano Salon B (Marriott)
Mahle, Ernst Quarteto Sopros de PE Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
Manav, Özkan Taksim Sarah Jaegers Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
Windsor (Westin)
Mancini; Baby Elephant Walk Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Halferty Meadowbrook (Westin)
Mandat, Eric Honesty and Stomp Brandon University Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
from Pursuits of Clarinet Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Happiness
Mandat, Eric P Peg and Hole Collide Jack Liang (The Thursday, July 6, 1:15 PM
Mandat, Eric P Tunnel Diode Flux Eric Mandat Thursday, July 6, 2:15 PM
Mangani, Michele Pagina d’album Boris Allakhverdyan Wednesday, July 5, 5:00 PM
(Westin)
Mangani, Michele Blues Boris Allakhverdyan Wednesday, July 5, 5:00 PM
(Westin)
Mangani, Michele ClariQuintet for Edizioni Musicali Piero Vincenti Wednesday, July 5, 8:00 PM
clarinet and strings Eufonia Westminster Ballroom
quartet (Westin)
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Mangani, Michele Executive Deborah Bish Thursday, July 6, 9:00 AM
Salon D (Marriott)
Mangani, Michele Duo Sonata for two Pam Diaz, Daryll Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
clarinets Stevens Salon D (Marriott)
Mangani, Michele Dreaming Pietro Tagliaferri Friday, July 7, 2:45 PM
Mangani, Michele Executive, Fantasia for Pietro Tagliaferri Friday, July 7, 2:45 PM
Mangani, Michele Fantango Texas Woman’s Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Choir (Westin)
Mangani, Michelle Concerto for Bass Forward 4 Clarinet Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
Clarinet and Clarinet Quartet Westcliff (Marriott)
Ensemble
Marcus, Todd Cantata Virginia MacDonald Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
and Todd Marcus Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Marcus, Todd Bousa Todd Marcus Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Marcus, Todd Adhan Todd Marcus Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Marcus, Todd Cairo Street Ride Todd Marcus Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Maria Elisabeth von Romanze Maria du Toit Friday, July 7, 5:00 PM
Sachsen-Meiningen Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Marín, Guillermo El Vuelo del Albatros Gloria Ines Orozco Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
(2005) Pasillo Dorado Windsor (Westin)
Marion, Tyler Countryside Suite Tennessee Tech Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Clarinet Choir Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Marquez, Arturo Danzon N° 5 for bass Rocco Parisi Saturday, July 8, 1:15 PM
Márquez, Arturo Zarabandeo Tyler Guzmán Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Márquez, Arturo Danzón No. 5 Abimael Vásquez, Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
“Portales de Yagh Lerhul Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
madrugada”
Márquez, Arturo; Danzón no.2 Utah State University Sunday, July 9,10:30 AM
arr. Tomás Horcajada Clarinet Choir Salon D (Marriott)
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Martin, Theresa bAss AcKwards Joanna McCoskey Wednesday, July 5, 1:15 PM
Wiltshire, Salon B (Marriott)
Roddy Terrell
Martin, Theresa Dragon’s Breath Joanna McCoskey Wednesday, July 5, 1:15 PM
Wiltshire, Salon B (Marriott)
Roddy Terrell
Martin, Theresa Labyrinth The Violetta Duo Wednesday, July 5, 2:00 PM
Martin, Theresa All That Remains Andrew DeBoer Wednesday, July 5, 2:15 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Dark Embers for two Kylie Stultz-Dessent, Thursday, July 6, 8:30 AM
bass clarinets Erik Franklin Windsor (Westin)
Martin, Theresa Solar Flair Verdant Publishing Leslie Moreau, Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Theresa Martin Salon A (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Offspring Verdant Publishing Katherine Breeden, Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Taylor Stirm Salon A (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Postcards from Verdant Publishing Copper Ferreira Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Belgium Salon A (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Live Wire Verdant Publishing Olivia Meadows, Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Jack Liang Salon A (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Veil Verdant Publishing Jana Starling Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Salon A (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Paradox Verdant Publishing Joshua Gardner, Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Stefanie Gardner Salon A (Marriott)
(Égide Duo)
Martin, Theresa Solstice Potenza Music Javier Elizondo Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Publishing Salon B (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Forged The Painted Sky Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Ensemble Salon B (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Tapestry for clarinet Miami Quartet Thursday, July 6, 3:45 PM
quartet Salon D (Marriott)
Martin, Theresa Recombobulation Texas Woman’s Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Choir (Westin)
Martin, Theresa Double Take for two Laura McLaughlin, Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
clarinets and concert Sarah Manasreh Windsor (Westin)
band
Martínez, José This S**t Went South Lara Mitofsky Neuss, Friday, July 7, 4:15 PM
(2023) Tommy Dobbs Salon D (Marriott)
Marulanda, Juan Brandenburg Scenes Gonzalo Florez Thursday, July 6, 3:45 PM
Quintero Westcliff (Marriott)
Mason, Quinn Three Pieces for Solo Masonian Vanessa Davis Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
Clarinet Publications The Lake House (Westin)
Masson, Askell Seasons for Clarinet Darkwood Duo Saturday, July 8, 2:15 PM
and Hand Drum The Lake House (Westin)
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Matthew-Walker, Meditation on the Matthew Nelson Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM
Robert Death of Elvis Presley, Westcliff (Marriott)
Op. 36
McAllister, Scott; Freebirds Jana Starling, Wesley Friday, July 7, 1:45 PM
arr. A. Blomfelt Ferreira (LightBreak Westminster Ballroom
Duo) (Westin)
McAllister, Scott In Praise of Josephine Mariam Adam Wednesday, July 5, 8:00 PM
for clarinet and string Westminster Ballroom
quartet (Westin)
McAllister, Scott H-O-L-D F-A-S-T Lydmusic Diane Barger, Denise Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
McAllister, Scott Black Dog Scott McAllister Joshua Mietz Friday, July 7, 9:30 AM
Publishing Westcliff (Marriott)
McGowan, Ned Three Pieces Gregory Oakes Thursday, July 6, 2:00 PM
Waverly (Westin)
Meadors, Anna Unstillness San Francisco Thursday, July 6, 11:00 AM
Conservatory of Salon D (Marriott)
Music Clarinet
Ensemble
Mendelssohn, Felix; Italian Symphony TAMUK Clarinet Choir Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
arr. Rodney Parker Salon D (Marriott)
Mendez, Elvia Little piece for piccolo Francisco Iván Saturday, July 8, 2:45 PM
clarinet Francisco Iván Salon B (Marriott)
Mercury, Freddie; Bohemian Rhapsody Festival Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. K. Tod Kerstetter Salon D (Marriott)
Messager, André Solo de concours Marie Ross Friday, July 7, 2:15 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Milhaud, Darius Scaramouche, Suite Ann Lepage Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
for Clarinet and Piano Salon D (Marriott)
Miller; Moonlight Serenade Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Custer Meadowbrook (Westin)
Molter, Johann Konzert Nr 5 in D International Music Severine Sierens Friday, July 7, 10:15 AM
Major MWV VI/36 Diffusion Windsor (Westin)
Molter, Johann Konzert Nr 6 in D International Music Severine Sierens Friday, July 7, 10:15 AM
Major MWV VI/37 Diffusion Windsor (Westin)
Montero, José Romanza Tyler Guzmán Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Monteros, Ricardo Bagatela op. 49 para Diana Gallegos Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
clarinete solo Westcliff (Marriott)
Montgomery, Jessie Peace Tzuying Huang Friday, July 7, 12:00 PM
(Westin)
Monti, Vittorio Czardas Wenzel Fuchs, Rafał Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
Kleszcz Meadowbrook (Westin)
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Montillau, Jorge; Joropo for bass Tzuying Huang Friday, July 7, 12:00 PM
arr. Chia-Yu Hsu clarinet and piano Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Moore, Dorothy Rudd Night Fantasy American Catherine Conlin Saturday, July 8, 9:15 AM
Composers Alliance Windsor (Westin)
Inc
Mora-Jimenez, Jose Title TBA Doberman Triage Woodwinds Thursday, July 6, 1:30 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Morales-Matos, Sonia Joyful Clarinet Trio Ricardo Morales Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
More, Daniel RMNP Ecologies The Violetta Duo Wednesday, July 5, 2:00 PM
Morley, Angela Harlequin ovello & Company Catherine Conlin Saturday, July 8, 9:15 AM
Limited Windsor (Westin)
Morricone, Ennio Come un’onda for Rocco Parisi Saturday, July 8, 1:15 PM
bass clarinet solo Windsor (Westin)
Morris, Alyssa A Million Ways for Joshua Gardner, Wednesday, July 5, 1:15 PM
clarinet, bass clarinet, Stefanie Gardner Salon A (Marriott)
and piano (Égide Duo)
Morton, Jelly; King Porter Stomp Tad Calcara Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
arr. Fletcher Westminster Ballroom
Henderson (Westin)
Mothersole, DEMO Christopher Thursday, July 6, 1:00 PM
Christopher Mothersole The Lake House (Westin)
Mozart, Wolfgang Quintet in A, K581 Philippe Cuper Wednesday, July 5, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Mozart, Wolfgang Clarinet Concerto in A Wenzel Fuchs Saturday, July 8, 7:30 PM
major, K. 622 Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Mozart, Wolfgang; Overture to Marriage Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Calliett of Figaro Meadowbrook (Westin)
Mozart, Wolfgang; Magic Flute (Six short Julia Heinen, Christa Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
arr. Franz Lotz arrangements) J. Frye, Nadia Westcliff (Marriott)
Sofokleous, Milan
Rericha
Mozart, Wolfgang; Allegretto KV 564 Julia Heinen, Christa Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
arr. Hodgson J. Frye, Nadia Westcliff (Marriott)
Sofokleous, Milan
Rericha
Mozart, Wolfgang; Little Gigue, K. 574 U.S. Army TRADOC Saturday, July 8, 8:30 AM
arr. SFC Patrick Clarinet Quartet Waverly (Westin)
Hanudel
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Mozart, Wolfgang; Duet no. 5 from Jacob Moyer Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
arr. Stanley Drucker Mozart Six Duets for Windsor (Westin)
Two Clarinets
Muczynski, Robert Time Pieces for Gi-Hyun Sunwoo Thursday, July 6, 9:00 AM
clarinet and piano, Salon D (Marriott)
Op.43
Mullikin, David Trio for Oboe, Clarinet, Kellan Toohey Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 PM
and Piano Salon B (Marriott)
Murrow, Jeanie Heroes in the New Mexico State Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
Shadows University Clarinet Westminster Ballroom
Choir (Westin)
Na, Wu Jiangnan in Misty Xiaoting Ma Friday, July 7, 1:15 PM
Rain Salon D (Marriott)
Nash, Gary Papilionian Dance for Larkspur Reed Trio Wednesday, July 5, 2:45 PM
oboe, clarinet, and Windsor (Westin)
English horn
Neeck, Larry BLISS unpublished Eastman-Rochester Sunday, July 9, 12:30 PM
New Horizons Meadowbrook (Westin)
Clarinet Choir
Negrón, Angélica No te preocupes Tyler Guzmán Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Nelhybel, Nelhybel Chorale and Danza Youth Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Nelhybel, Vaclav; edit. Concerto for Clarinet Elizabeth Gunlogson Friday, July 7, 1:00 PM
David Upham Windsor (Westin)
Newman, Jonathan KNOWLEDGE Jacob Moyer Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
WORKERS Windsor (Westin)
Newton, Bret Giraffatitan for Eb Jason Alder Friday, July 7, 12:00 PM
Great Bass Clarinet Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Niimori, Wataru Jazz Clarinet and self published Jonathan Steltzer Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
Saxophone Duet Salon A (Marriott)
Nodari, Marco Dansa di Glicine Mélanie Bourassa Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
Salon A (Marriott)
Nuñez, Federico Lihué, dulce lihué Cayambis Music Anthony Aguayo Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 PM
Nunn, Patrick Pandit for solo Wonderful Winds Sarah Watts Friday, July 7, 9:45 AM
clarinet and Tanpura Salon A (Marriott)
App
O’Reilly, Meara Hockets for Two Voices Meara O’Reilly Kelli Ray Wednesday, July 5, 1:15 PM
Publishing, ASCAP Salon B (Marriott)
Olah, Tiberiu Sonata for Solo Julian Bliss Saturday, July 8, 5:00 PM
Clarinet Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
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Oliveira, Lourival; Lágrimas de Clarinete Sopros de PE Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
arr. Jonatas Zacarias Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
Oliver, Joseph; Sugarfoot Stomp Tad Calcara Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
arr. Fletcher Westminster Ballroom
Henderson (Westin)
Omiccioli, Nick Ironhorses Pan Pacific Ensemble Sunday, July 9, 9:30 AM
Windsor (Westin)
Ortiz, Gabriela Las Dolly Sisters for Boosey & Hawkes Elisabeth Stimpert Thursday, July 6, 8:30 AM
clarinet in Bb and alto Westcliff (Marriott)
saxophone
Osberg, Kimbery Intense and Zealous Kathryn Vetter Thursday, July 6, 2:15 PM
Ozaki, Kazunari Ritual of Snakes Season Cowley Thursday, July 6, 3:00 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Padillal, Juan Salve Regina Alry Publications, Prickly Pear Clarinet Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
Gutiérrez de arr. Matt LLC Ensemble Westminster Ballroom
Johnston (Westin)
Lucas-Page, Sarah Women’s Rights are Julia Lougheed Friday, July 7, 1:00 PM
Human Rights The Lake House (Westin)
Palmer, George Two More Julia Heinen, Christa Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
J. Frye Westcliff (Marriott)
Nadia Sofokleous,
Milan Rericha
Panneton, Isabelle Le clair du ciel au Jean-Guy Boisvert Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
large (After Fernand The Lake House (Westin)
Ouellette)
Pasculli, Antonio Ricordo di Napoli TSgt David Halperin Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Penderecki, Krzystof Three Miniatures for Deshon Music Maryanne Lacaille Friday, July 7, 1:00 PM
Pereira, Pedro Suite “Duas Igrejas” Carlos Ferreira Saturday, July 8, 2:00 PM
Salon B (Marriott)
Piazzolla, Astor Oblivion Deux-Eaux Thursday, July 6, 5:00 PM
(Westin)
Piazzolla, Astor Libertango Youth Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Piazzolla, Astor;; Concierto para Wonkak Kim Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
arr. M. Brent Williams Quinteto Salon B (Marriott)
Piazzolla, Astor; Primavera Portena Licorice-Sticks Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM
arr. M Kummer Clarinet Orchestra Salon D (Marriott)
Pierce, Forest Essay on Aching Gregory Oakes Thursday, July 6, 2:00 PM
Waverly (Westin)
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Pierné, Gabriel Canzonetta, op. 19 Kip Franklin Saturday, July 8, 10:30 AM
Piland, Franklin Concoction, purchase directly Pamela Shuler Sunday, July 9, 1:00 PM
Divertimento for from the composer Salon B (Marriott)
Clarinet, Trumpet, and
Piano
Pixinguinha (1897 - Cheguei (1938) Choro Gloria Ines Orozco Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
1973) and Benedito Dorado Windsor (Westin)
Lacerda
PIXINGUINHA (1897 Cheguei Quarteto de Saturday, July 8,
- 1973) E BENEDITO Clarinetes Sopros ClarinetFest at Noon
LACERDA; de PE Westminster Ballroom
arr. Marcelo Vilor (Westin)
PIXINGUINHA (1897 Naquele tempo Quarteto de Saturday, July 8,
- 1973) E BENEDITO Clarinetes Sopros ClarinetFest at Noon
LACERDA; de PE Westminster Ballroom
arr. Marco César (Westin)
Plante, Denis Tango Romance Bridge & Wolak Thursday, July 6, 12:00 PM
(Westin)
Polish, trad Polka in Blue Bridge & Wolak Thursday, July 6, 12:00 PM
(Westin)
Ponchielli, Amilcare Il Convegno, Op. 76 Laura Wiarda Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
“The Meeting” Windsor (Westin)
Posthuma, Johnathan “Larkspur” Prelude Larkspur Reed Trio Wednesday, July 5, 2:45 PM
and Scherzo for Windsor (Westin)
Woodwind Trio
Poteat, Angelique SIX SEASONS AMPOT Publishing Laura DeLuca & string
quartet
Poulenc, Francis Sonata for Clarinet Carlos Ferreira Thursday, July 6, 5:00 PM
and Piano Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Poulenc, Francis Sonata for Two Kristine Dizon, Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
Clarinets Radovan Cavallin, Salon B (Marriott)
Rongbing Shen, Juan
Tovar Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM
Poulenc, Francis Clarinet Sonata, Wenzel Fuchs, Rafał Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
FP 184 Kleszcz Meadowbrook (Westin)
Poulenc, Francis Sonata for Clarinet Julian Bliss Saturday, July 8, 5:00 PM
and Piano FP 184 Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Prangcharoen, Narong Ambiguous Traces Pan Pacific Ensemble Sunday, July 9, 9:30 AM
Windsor (Westin)
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Primiani, Leanna Grey for Solo Clarinet Ian Tyson Saturday, July 8, 10: 45AM
and Pre-Recorded The Lake House (Westin)
Electronics
Qiu, Yang Rhapsody for Clarinet Xiaoting Ma Friday, July 7, 1:15 PM
and Piano Salon D (Marriott)
Rabb, Kincaid Jukebox Express Trevco Music Triage Woodwinds Thursday, July 6, 1:30 PM
Windsor (Westin)
Rachmaninoff, Sergei; Cello sonata Op.19 Alexander Bedenko Sunday, July 9, 9:15 AM
arr. by Alexander Westcliff (Marriott)
Bedenko
Rachmaninoff, Sergei; Romance in a minor Alexander Bedenko Sunday, July 9, 9:15 AM
arr. by Alexander Westcliff (Marriott)
Bedenko
Rachmaninoff, Sergei; Italian Polka Louisiana State Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM
arr. Matt Johnston University Clarinet Salon D (Marriott)
Ensemble
Ramirez, Luis Immigration Suite for Luis Ramirez; www. Catherine Wood Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 PM
Tango Quintet cutza.xyz; cutza7@ Salon D (Marriott)
gmail.com
Ran, Shulamit Spirit Kathryn Vetter Thursday, July 6, 2:15 PM
Rangel, Oriol Ríete Gabriel - Pasillo Gloria Ines Orozco Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
Dorado Windsor (Westin)
Raum, Elizabeth Transplants: A Vanessa Klassen Thursday, July 6, 8:30 AM
Soundscape for Live The Lake House (Westin)
Performer, Tape, and
Visuals
Ravel, Maurice; Mother Goose Suite Bob Cole Sunday, July 9, 11:15 AM
arr. Matthew Garza Conservatory Clarinet Meadowbrook (Westin)
Choir
Ravel, Maurice; Piece en Forme de Licorice-Sticks Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM
arr. T. Finno Habanera Clarinet Orchestra Salon D (Marriott)
Raynovich, William tre for low clarinets, Natalie Szabo Thursday, July 6, 1:15 PM
Jason electric cello, South Courtyard
percussion, and
electronics
Reger, Max Album Leaf and Pei-Lun Tsai Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Tarantella for Clarinet Windsor (Westin)
in B-flat and Piano
Respighi, Ottorino; Balletto from Ancient Eighth Note Amateur Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. David Marlatt Airs and Dances Publications Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Ressler, Pax Dziadzi’s Song Pax Ressler Vanessa Davis Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
for Clarinet and The Lake House (Westin)
Electronics
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Riley, Steve Vibrant Clarity Airstrive Music Amy Guffey Sunday, July 9, 11:30 AM
(Westin)
Robles, Samuel Cabangueando Cayambis Music Anthony Aguayo Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 PM
Robles, Samuel Fuego en el Bosque Cayambis Music Anthony Aguayo Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 PM
Rockmaker, Jody Murmurations Jack Liang (The Thursday, July 6, 1:15 PM
Rodriguez, Andrew M The Sky is Bigger Here Paper Thin Taylor Barlow Sunday, July 9, 9:15 AM
Publishers Westcliff (Marriott)
Rodríguez, Iván Críptico no. 9: Eric Schultz Saturday, July 8, 2:15 PM
Enrique DAVЯTHAN Windsor (Westin)
Rodriguez, Ivette Dúo para un solista Sarah Manasreh Thursday, July 6, 1:15 PM
Herryman Salon A (Marriott)
Rorem, Ned Paris Then Boosey & Hawkes Thomas Piercy Saturday, July 8, 10:45 AM
Salon A (Marriott)
Rorem, Ned Three Poems Without Boosey & Hawkes Thomas Piercy Saturday, July 8, 10:45 AM
Words Salon A (Marriott)
Rorem, Ned Four Colors Boosey & Hawkes Thomas Piercy Saturday, July 8, 10:45 AM
Salon A (Marriott)
Rosa, Clotilde Clair-et-net Virginia Figueiredo Thursday, July 6, 10:00 AM
Windsor (Westin)
Rose, Cyrille Rose Etude No.1 James Campbell Thursday, July 6, 5:00 PM
(Westin)
Ross, Elaine Quartango for Bb Amanda Morrison, Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Clarinet Duet Laura McLaughlin Windsor (Westin)
Ross, Elaine M From Dusk to Dawn Duo Iona Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Rossini, Gioachino; Overture to Barber of Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
arr. Hermann Seville Meadowbrook (Westin)
Rozenblatt, Alexander Carmen Fantasy Alexander Bedenko Sunday, July 9, 9:15 AM
Rueff, Jeanine Concertino pour Alphonse Leduc Catherine Conlin Saturday, July 8, 9:15 AM
clarinette et piano Windsor (Westin)
Russell, Jonathan Eleven San Francisco Thursday, July 6, 11:00 AM
Conservatory of Salon D (Marriott)
Music Clarinet
Ensemble
Russell, Jonathan Still Here Jonathan Russell Friday, July 7, 3:30 PM
(Westin)
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Russell, Jonathan Dread Jeff Anderle, Saturday, July 8, 3:00 PM
Jonathan Russell, The Lake House (Westin)
Michael Lowenstern
Ryu, Jeajoon Sonata for Clarinet Cecilia Kang Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Saariaho, Kaija Oi Kuu George Georgiou Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Saëns, Camille Clarinet Sonata, Pietro Tagliaferri Friday, July 7, 2:45 PM
Op.167 Westcliff (Marriott)
Sakamoto, Minato Pop-up Brahms in Sarah Manasreh Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Pop for Solo Clarinet The Lake House (Westin)
Salinas, Horacio María Canela - Joropo Gloria Ines Orozco Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
Dorado Windsor (Westin)
Sargon, Simon KlezMuzik Rebecca Rischin Friday, July 7, 1:30 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Saumell, Manuel; Suite Caribeana Alry Publications, Prickly Pear Clarinet Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
Cervantes, Ignacio; LLC Ensemble Westminster Ballroom
trans. Ailem Carvajal- (Westin)
Gómez;
arr. Matt Johnston
Sayers, Lenny Raisins and Almonds Hummingbird and U.S. Army TRADOC Saturday, July 8, 8:30 AM
Maskarade Clarinet Quartet Waverly (Westin)
Saygun, Ahmet Sezisler (Intuitions) Sarah Jaegers Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
Adnan Windsor (Westin)
Saygun, Ahmet Horon Sarah Jaegers Thursday, July 6, 10:45 AM
Adnan Windsor (Westin)
Schickele, Peter Little Suite for Winter Theodore Presser Michael Bartnik Wednesday, July 5, 2:00 PM
for Bb Clarinet and Company Westcliff (Marriott)
Tuba
Schickele, Peter Monochrome III University of South Saturday, July 8, 8:30 AM
Florida Clarinet Meadowbrook (Westin)
Ensemble
Schoenfield/ Four Souvenirs Manuscript Jeremy Eig Friday, July 7, 10:15 AM
Schoenfeld, Paul; Windsor (Westin)
arr. Jeremy Eig
Schumann, Robert Fantasiestücke, Op.73 Dawn Lindblade- Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
Evans Windsor (Westin)
Schumann, Robert Adagio and Allegro Julian Bliss Saturday, July 8, 5:00 PM
Op.70 Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Scott, Andy Paquito Professors’ Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Sedícias, Dimas Ilusão Sopros de PE Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
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Selin, Hannah Chaos Pyxidata Editions, Chaos Incarné Trio Friday, July 7, 8:30 AM
Brooklyn, NY (BMI) Salon A (Marriott)
Serrano, Martínez Six Duos for Clarinet Riley Braase Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 PM
and Bassoon Salon B (Marriott)
Setaccioli, Giacomo Sonata in Mib RICORDI Milano Giuseppe Lentini Thursday, July 6, 9:45 AM
Maggiore op.31 per Italy 1921 Westcliff (Marriott)
clarinetto e pianoforte
several composers, Popurrí “Jalisco” johnnymiguel Abimael Vásquez, Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
D.P.; music.com Yagh Lerhul Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
arr. Johnny Miguel
Sferra, Joe Four Etudes on Sarah Manasreh Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
American Hymns for The Lake House (Westin)
Solo Clarinet
Shatin, Judith Penelope’s Song Wendigo Music Christine Carter Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
Shaw, Artie Concerto For Clarinet MSgt Robert Vitale Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Shostakovich, Dimitri Festive Overture Ecesu Sertesen Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Siant Saens, Camille March Militaire Alcides Rodriguez Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
Francais Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Sigurbjörnsson, Heyr himna smiður Brandon University Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
Thorkell Clarinet Choir Salon D (Marriott)
Silverman, Nadine Quartet No. 2 Voix des Femmes Friday, July 7, 2:45 PM
Clarinet Quartet Salon B (Marriott)
Simpson, Kyle Morning Walks in Not yet published Julia Heinen Saturday, July 8, 9:00 AM
Arcola Bluffs (2023) Westcliff (Marriott)
for clarinet and piano
Sivuca E Glorina Feira de Mangaio Sopros de PE Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
Gadelha; Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
arr. Wilker Marques
Sivuca; Frevo Sanfonado Sopros de PE Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
arr. Maestro Spok and Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
Nilson Lopes
Skoryk, Myroslav Melody from the film Dimitry Thursday, July 6, 9:45 AM
“The High Pass” Perevertailenko Westcliff (Marriott)
Skoryk, Myroslav Fantasy on the Dimitry Thursday, July 6, 9:45 AM
Ukrainian folk song Perevertailenko Westcliff (Marriott)
“The Moon in the Sky”
Smith, Alice Sonata for Clarinet Scot Humes Saturday, July 8, 9:00 AM
and Piano Westcliff (Marriott)
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Smith, Kaitlyn Aurelia; Glendora Jeff Anderle Saturday, July 8, 3:00 PM
arr. Jeff Anderle The Lake House (Westin)
Smith, William Evening Ritual Rachel Yoder Thursday, July 6, 9:45 AM
Smith, William O Slow Motion Ravenna Editions Christopher Thursday, July 6, 1:00 PM
Mothersole The Lake House (Westin)
Snowden, Steven Steam Man of the Jana Starling, Wesley Friday, July 7, 1:45 PM
Prairies Ferreira (LightBreak Westminster Ballroom
Duo) (Westin)
Song, Dimitri Festive Overture Ambler Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 2:00 PM
Soriano, Ramiro Soliloquio No.4 para Alondra Esperanza Sunday, July 9, 12:00 PM
Clarinete Nina Meneces Salon A (Marriott)
Sousa, John; The Gallant Seventh U.S. Army Clarinet Sunday, July 9, 11:15 AM
arr. SSG J.J. Milakovich Ensemble Meadowbrook (Westin)
Stalpers, Harry Clownery for Clarinets Professors’ Clarinet Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
Stambler, David Amalgam self-published Anthony Costa Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
Salon A (Marriott)
Stanford, Charles Clarinet Sonata Op. Chester Maureen Hurd Hause Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
129 The Lake House (Westin)
Stanichar, Christopher Pink Ribbon for Susan Audrey Miller Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM
(Westin)
Stem, Erich re:CONNECT La HERmandad Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Salon B (Marriott)
Stockhausen, Harlekin for clarinet Barbara Borowicz Friday, July 7, 10:15 AM
Karlheinz solo Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Stonaker, Ben UNFLATTENING for Mary Alice Druhan Thursday, July 6, 8:30 AM
amplified clarinet, The Lake House (Westin)
audio playback,
and live microtonal
web-synth audience
improvisation
Sullivan, Arthur; No. 1 Opening University of South Saturday, July 8, 8:30 AM
arr. Asher Carlson Number from Florida Clarinet Meadowbrook (Westin)
“Pineapple Poll Ensemble
Sullivan, Arthur; Pineapple Poll No. 1 Nadia Sofokleous, Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
arr. Charles Mackerras; Suite from the Ballet U.S. Army Clarinet Westminster Ballroom
trans. Anthony Ensemble (Westin)
Brackett
Sunday, July 9, 11:15 AM
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Sullivan, Arthur; trans. HMS Pinafore Eastman-Rochester Sunday, July 9, 12:30 PM
Anthony Brackett Overture New Horizons Meadowbrook (Westin)
Clarinet Choir
Sullivan, Emily Black, White, Colour! JoyfulNoise New Batik Quartet Wednesday, July 5, 1:00 PM
Music The Lake House (Westin)
Sweet, Paul Micro-Concerto for Micheal Scheuerman Saturday, July 8, 3:30 PM
Four B-flat Clarinets, Salon A (Marriott)
“Trapeze”
Talaski, Grace Improvisation on Half Grace Talaski Friday, July 7, 1:00 PM
of a Clarinet The Lake House (Westin)
Tansman, Alexandre Suite pour trio Caitlin Beare Wednesday, July 5, 2:45 PM
d’anches Windsor (Westin)
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr; Melodie Op.42 #3 Alexander Bedenko Sunday, July 9, 9:15 AM
arr. Alexander Westcliff (Marriott)
Bedenko
Temko, Peter Movements for Meghan Merciers Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Clarinet Alone Salon A (Marriott)
Temko, Peter Introduction and Meghan Merciers Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Fuga Interrumpida for Salon A (Marriott)
Clarinet Trio
Thomas, Augusta D(i)agon(als) G. Schirmer Kyle Rowan Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM
Reed Westcliff (Marriott)
Thomas, Chris Farewell River Bend Laura McLaughlin, Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Sarah Manasreh Windsor (Westin)
Thomas, Kornel Whiff Self-published Aileen Razey Sunday, July 9, 1:30 PM
Fragrance by Paisley The Lake House (Westin)
& Company
Thomas, Paul Domiente Texas Woman’s Sunday, July 9, 8:30 AM
Choir (Westin)
Thomson, Ken How to Play Jeff Anderle, Kimberly Saturday, July 8, 3:00 PM
Cole-Luevano, Andy The Lake House (Westin)
Hudson, Jerome
Simas, Greg Oakes
Tielemans, Toots; Bluesette Festival Clarinet Choir Saturday, July 8, 2:30 PM
arr. Guido Six Salon D (Marriott)
Toshi, Ichiyanagi Resonant Space for Pei-Lun Tsai Friday, July 7, 3:15 PM
Solo Clarinet Windsor (Westin)
Tower, Joan Wings Jeff Anderle Friday, July 7, 12:00 PM
(Westin)
trad. Bulgarian Gankino Horo Bridge & Wolak Thursday, July 6, 12:00 PM
(Westin)
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Traditional Barlow Knife Andy Hudson Friday, July 7, 2:00 PM
Traditional; La Bruja Coro de Clarinetes de Thursday, July 6, 11:00 AM
arr. Jesús Flores México Salon D (Marriott)
Turina, Joaquín; trans. Cuentos de Espana Navy Band Clarinet Friday, July 7, 2:45 PM
Chief Master Sergeant Quartet Salon B (Marriott)
Carl Long, USAF ret.
Uhm, SiHyun Collection of Korean Cecilia Kang Thursday, July 6, 2:30 PM
Tunes for Clarinet and Salon A (Marriott)
Piano
Uhm, SiHyun Frog Family: Awaken Louisiana State Saturday, July 8, 11:00 AM
from Hibernation University Clarinet Salon D (Marriott)
Ensemble
Valdivieso, David Fantasia Alondra Esperanza Sunday, July 9, 12:00 PM
Nina Meneces Salon A (Marriott)
Vanderburg, Kyle Letters to the Poetry Noteforge Ensemble Lirica Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Editor Salon A (Marriott)
Variego, Jorge Malambo Jorge Variego Wednesday, July 5, 4:15PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Variego, Jorge Tango Blues Jorge Variego Wednesday, July 5, 4:15PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Variego, Jorge Tema de Manuel Jorge Variego Wednesday, July 5, 4:15PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Variego, Jorge Recompensa Jorge Variego Wednesday, July 5, 4:15PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Variego, Jorge Reencuentro Jorge Variego Wednesday, July 5, 4:15PM
Salon D (Marriott)
Various, Various Armed Forces Medley ClarinetFest 2023 Thursday, July 6, 8:00 PM
USAF Academy Band Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Vauda, Zlatan Sonata Brevis for Jeremy Reynolds Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
clarinet and piano Salon D (Marriott)
Vázquez-Connelly, Uncertainty for B-flat Season Cowley Sunday, July 9, 9:15 AM
Krista Clarinet and Fixed Westcliff (Marriott)
Electronics
Velez, Carlos Sonic Flare Velez Clarinet Quartet Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
Velez, Carlos Caricatures for Velez Clarinet Quartet Wednesday, July 5, 4:00 PM
Clarinet Quartet Westcliff (Marriott)
Velez, Carlos Wood and Wind Tosca Duo Sunday, July 9, 10:15 AM
Salon B (Marriott)
Villegas, Rodolfo; Mujer Oaxaqueña ab.vasquezt@gmail. Abimael Vásquez, Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
arr. Abimael Vásquez com Yagh Lerhul Quartet Salon A (Marriott)
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Vilor, Marcelo; Cuscuz de sete capas Quarteto de Saturday, July 8,
(Westin)
Vlahek, Bruno Sonata for clarinet Mihael Paar Friday, July 7, 1:30 PM
and piano, Op. 42 Salon A (Marriott)
Volk, David Gratias, agimus tibi Pamela Diaz Wednesday, July 5, 3:00 PM
Salon B (Marriott)
Voss, David Huracán Kathryn Vetter Thursday, July 6, 2:15 PM
Walker, Gwyneth A Joy Not Forgotten Gwyneth Sandra Mosteller Sunday, July 9, 10:00 AM
for clarinet and piano Walker pending Westminster Ballroom
developments with (Westin)
E.C.Schirmer
Waller, Thomas Fats Henderson Stomp Tad Calcara Friday, July 7, 8:00 PM
(Westin)
Watts, Sarah Selection of Sarah Watts Thursday, July 6, 2:00 PM
Multiphonic Waverly (Westin)
Miniatures
Weber, Carl Concertino in Eb Taig Egan Saturday, July 8, 7:30 PM
Major, Op. 26 Westminster Ballroom
(Westin)
Weber, Carl; Grand Duo Concertant Jacob Moyer Friday, July 7, 8:45 AM
arr. Gustave Langenus op. 48 Windsor (Westin)
Wiberny, Heiner Ulla in Africa UNF Clarinet Choir Sunday, July 9, 12:30 PM
Widor, Charles-Marie Introduction et Ann Lepage Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
Rondo, Clarinet and Salon D (Marriott)
Piano
Williams, Nancy Unequivocal for Carpe Clarinet Nancy Williams Friday, July 7, 11:30 AM
Clarinet and Piano Publishing Westcliff (Marriott)
Winkler, Elise The Serpent for Solo Alea Publishing Chastine Hofmeister Saturday, July 8, 1:15 PM
Bass Clarinet Windsor (Westin)
Woolf, Randall Everything is Green Christine Carter Saturday, July 8, 9:30 AM
Xenakis, Yiannis Charisma George Georgiou Friday, July 7, 3:45 PM
Salon A (Marriott)
Yi, Chen Monologue Theodore Presser Vanessa Davis Friday, July 7, 10:00 AM
(Impression on The The Lake House (Westin)
True Story of Ah Q) for
Solo Clarinet
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Yi, Chen Woodwind Quintet Pan Pacific Ensemble Sunday, July 9, 9:30 AM
No. 3 “Suite From Windsor (Westin)
China West”
Yoder, Rachel Domestic Loops Rachel Yoder Thursday, July 6, 9:45 AM
Yokota, Mahito; Selections from Super Bob Cole Sunday, July 9, 11:15 AM
Kondo, Koji; Mario Galaxy Conservatory Clarinet Meadowbrook (Westin)
arr. Paul Garcia Choir
Yoshimatsu, Takashi Fuzzy Bird Sonata Deborah Bish Thursday, July 6, 9:00 AM
Salon D (Marriott)
Younge, Bethany endpoint, feral Natalie Szabo, Lara Friday, July 7, 4:15 PM
Mitofsky Neuss Salon D (Marriott)
Yun, Isang [ Monolog Nicholas Davies Friday, July 7, 2:30 PM
윤이상] Salon D (Marriott)
Zare, Roger The Last Question for Mark Cramer Saturday, July 8, 11:15 AM
Zhang, Wu Northern Jiangsu Xiaoting Ma Friday, July 7, 1:15 PM
Variations Salon D (Marriott)
Ziporyn, Evan Thum Nyatiti from 4 Jana Starling, Wesley Friday, July 7, 1:45 PM
Impersonations Ferreira (LightBreak Westminster Ballroom
Duo) (Westin)
Zych, Wojciech The Book of Levers for Jason Alder Saturday, July 8, 4:15 PM
Ziemowit contrabass clarinet The Lake House (Westin)
and amplification
Global Grooves Tarjama Ensemble Sunday, July 9, 2:15 PM
Salon D (Marriott)
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Alea Publishing
Booth 702
(253) 244-5547
[email protected]
www.bassclarinet.ecwid.com
Sheet music and recordings - specializing in bass clarinet solo and ensemble! Artistic
transcriptions as well as new works, shop online!
ALRY Publications, LLC

Booths 814, 815
(866) 895-0618
[email protected]
www.ummpstore.com
Sheet music publishers since 1981. Featuring more than 200 composers and arrangers.
Quality selection of music for clarinet solo, quartet, quintet, and choir
Aria Lights, Inc.

Booth 703
(678) 636-9852
[email protected]
www.arialights.com
Aria’s high-brightness LED music stand lights are used by major symphony orchestras, on
Broadway, and in recording studios. Choose the brand that professional musicians rely on.
You’re worth it.
B. Corbin Clarinet Products, LLC

Booths 401, 403, 405
(850) 296-3672
[email protected]
www.corbinclarinetproducts.com
B. Corbin Clarinet Products manufactures and distributes the highest quality, hand-
crafted professional clarinets and accessories, all finished by craftsman Brian Corbin.
Backun Musical Services

Booths 407, 506
(604) 205-5770
[email protected]
www.backunmusical.com
Backun Musical Services is reinventing the clarinet, one piece at a time, with it’s sought-
after line of clarinets, mouthpieces, barrels, bells and woodwind accessories.
Behn Mouthpieces
Booths 1403, 1502
(405) 651-6063
[email protected]
www.clarinetmouthpiece.com
NEW air-tight, patent-pending reed cases, three new mouthpieces, adjustable barrels,
ligatures, two new bells, and reeds. Come check out BEHN for all of your setup solutions.
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BG Franck Bichon
Booths 912, 914
(33) 4 78568600
[email protected]
www.bgfranckbichon.com
Founded in 1985 by Franck Bichon, BG Franck Bichon is one of the first French producers
of wind instrument accessories. BG Franck Bichon has more than 300 items on sale. From
midrange to professional level products including ligatures, straps, pads, stands, saxophone
sets, heated pads, pillows and other cleaning accessories.
Boston University
Booth 812
(617) 353-3350
[email protected]
www.bu.edu/cfa/music
Boston University School of Music offers an experience unparalleled which prepares
students for diverse and impactful professional music careers. From expert faculty,
astounding performance opportunities, thoughtful pedagogy, and the interdisciplinary
connections of a top-tier research University, BU School of Music is an epicenter of
leadership in music education and practice.
Buffet Crampon
Booths 101, 103, 200, 202
(904) 821-0234
[email protected]
www.buffetcrampon.com
Established in 1825, Buffet Crampon is the acknowledged world leader in clarinet
manufacture, accounting for roughly 85% of all professional clarinet sales globally. The
brand was founded by Denis Buffet-Auger in Paris; Denis was succeeded by his son Jean-
Louis Buffet in 1830, who married Zoé Crampon in 1836, creating the iconic brand
we know today. Buffet Crampon cemented its position as the world’s leader in clarinet
innovation with the introduction of the landmark R13 model in 1955. Designed by
Robert Carrée, Buffet Crampon’s legendary acoustician, the R13 first introduced the poly-
cylindrical bore, now the standard for modern clarinet design and concept.
CAMco Music
Booths 700, 701
(217) 819-6412
[email protected]
www.ClarinetAllMusic.com
More than just a sheet music store, CAMco’s mission is to organize, preserve, and curate
the clarinet family’s reptertoire. Publishing and distributing clarinet sheet music, plus
offering handmade art prints.
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Cayambis Music Press
Booth 704
(540) 553-0564
[email protected]
www.cayambismusicpress.com
Latin American classical sheet music.
Chedeville
Booths 600, 602
(912) 964-4702
[email protected]
www.chedeville.com
Our goal is simple – to make the greatest clarinet mouthpieces from the finest material
possible.
Clarinetquest
Booths 1005, 1007
(314) 664-1234
[email protected]
www.clarinetquest.com
Clarinetquest is a high-end clarinet shop located within our Saxquest store in St. Louis,
Missouri. Clarinetquest’s mission is to provide a full service repair shop, retail store
front and comprehensive website all of which cater to the professional clarinetist and the
advanced student. Whether serving a local customer or an online client looking for that
“perfect” clarinet, we always go out of our way to provide a one-on-one experience to each
individual. We understand that every player is unique and musical instruments are NOT
one size fits all. At Clarinetquest, we are all musicians and we know how important it is to
find just the right instrument or accessory and how that can take your musical experience
to the next level.
Clever Clarinetist, LLC

Booth 906
(816) 654-6145
[email protected]
www.cleverclarinetist.com
The Clever Clarinetist specializes in selling fine clarinets, accessories, and educational
resources to the Kansas City and global clarinet community. Founder and Owner, Dr.
Larkin Sanders, is an expert clarinetist with a doctorate in clarinet performance from
the Florida State University and over 10 years of experience in the music industry as a
performer, teacher, composer, administrator, and retail specialist. As an active educator,
Dr. Sanders is constantly out in the community helping clarinetists of all ages live their
best musical lives in addition to holding several applied university and orchestral positions.
The Clever Clarinetist seeks to revolutionize the purchasing process in the clarinet world
by providing complimentary consultations, clinics, and a pair of expert ears in every
customer’s experience.
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Crescendro Bags
Booth 813
(720) 295-9972
www.crescendobags.com
Insulated bags for musical instruments – woodwinds, brass, percussion, accessories and more.
D’Addario
Booths 305, 307, 404, 406
(631) 439-3200
[email protected]
www.daddario.com/products/woodwinds
D’Addario, a family-owned and operated business with roots dating back to the 17th
century, is the world’s largest musical instrument accessories manufacturer marketed
under several product brands: D’Addario Fretted, D’Addario Orchestral, D’Addario
Woodwinds, Promark Drumsticks, Evans Drumheads, and Puresound Snare Wires.
D’Addario now has over 1,200 employees worldwide with distribution in 120 countries,
serves more than 3,300 U.S. retailers, all major e-commerce sites, and manufacturers
95% of its products in the U.S.
DANSR, Inc./Vandoren
Booths 201, 203, 205
(217) 819-4180
[email protected]
www.vandoren.com
Creating beautiful music through quality, innovative products since 1905.
Danzi Reeds
Booth 1504
0039 02 2640054
[email protected]
https://danzireeds.it/en/
Organic professional reeds for B-flat clarinet
David McClune Mouthpiece Service

Booth 1501
731-499-3756
[email protected]
www.mcclunemouthpiece.com
We make a full line of hand crafted clarinet mouthpieces.
DC Music
Booth 303
+86 10 88571698
[email protected]
www.dcmusicgroup.com
Musical Instruments by Musicians.
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Earspasm
Booths 1006, 1008
(917) 572-7247
[email protected]
www.earspasm.com
Everything for the Bass Clarinet…and now clarinets!
Edizione Musicali Eufonia

Booth 607
0364 87069
[email protected]
www.edizionieufonia.it
Since 1995, we have produced chamber music, music for wind band and string orchestra
with the best Italian composers.
F. Arthur Uebel
Booths 301, 400, 402
[email protected]
www.uebel-klarinetten.de
Since 1936, the name F. Arthur Uebel has been synonymous with the finest in clarinet
making. Our clarinets are the perfect companions for musicians at any playing level
– from those just starting out on their musical journey to seasoned professionals
performing in sold-out concert halls around the world. At our workshops, valuable
traditions of clarinet making are blended with ultra-modern manufacturing processes to
create a harmonious symphony of artisanal perfection. This interplay results in clarinets
that produce an unmistakable sound, captivating audiences and fellow musicians alike.
We offer clarinets in both the German and French fingering systems, allowing you to
choose the perfect model for your individual playing style. Each of our instruments is
characterized by comfortable ergonomics, excellent intonation, and the unmistakable
beauty of sound – whether it’s a beginner clarinet or top-end concert model. The
soul of our clarinets is the wood from which they are made. We use only the finest
Grenadilla and Mopane woods for our instruments, and our natural drying process has
a significant impact on the unique sound of our clarinets. Our craftsmen are passionate
about their work, and every instrument they produce is a true masterpiece.
Flesher-Hinton Music Co.

Booth 902
(303) 433-8891
[email protected]
www.flesherhinton.com
Established, family-owned music store offers brand name instrument sales, plus rentals &
lessons.
Gleichweit Mouthpieces
Booth 1003
+43 6607 17 2479
[email protected]
www.gleichweit-mundstuecke.com
Mouthpieces and Barrels for clarinet.
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Groth Music
Booths 809, 810, 811
(800) 969-4772
[email protected]
www.grothmusic.com
Groth Music is a full-line, family-owned music store that has been serving musicians in the
Twin Cities and beyond since 1939. Since acquiring Eble Music in 2014, Groth has become
internationally known as a classical sheet music supplier, with special strength in woodwinds.
Henri Selmer Paris

Booths 501, 503, 505, 507
+33 1 49238740
[email protected]
www.selmer.fr
Designer and maker of clarinets, mouthpieces since 1885

Booth 803
[email protected]
www.clarinet.org
Visit the ICA’s booth to learn about all of the great initiatives that we have and to pick up
some swag!
L. Rossi Clarinets
Booth 1011
[email protected]
www.luisrossi.com
Nestled afoot the Andean range, the European tradition of a clarinet made to order thrives.
Renowned for unbeatable craftsmanship and attention to detail, Rossi Clarinets has been
delivering the highest quality instruments to musicians worldwide for over twenty-five years.
Lee Livengood Mouthpieces

Booth 907
www.livengoodmouthpieces.com/contact-us
www.livengoodmouthpieces.com
Custom Eb, Bb, and Bass Clarinet mouthpieces, and clarinet refacing and restoration
services.
LefreQue
Booths 908
+31 (0) 332853090
[email protected]
www.lefreque.com
LefreQueTM sound bridges © provide an unequaled improvement of sound quality for
all wind instruments: purer overtones, accurate tuning, clear response, smooth intervals,
extended dynamics, surround projection.
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Légère Reeds Ltd
Booths 1002, 1004
(405) 360-5583
[email protected]
www.Legere.com
Légère produces premium synthetic clarinet, saxophone, bassoon and oboe reeds. They are
used by players in the most prestigious orchestras and on stages around the world. Légère
reeds produce a warm, vibrant sound while remaining consistent and playable for a very
long time.
Lisa’s Clarinet Shop

Booths 104, 106, 108
(773) 756-2163 ext 700
[email protected]
www.LisasClarinetShop.com
We are a 42 year old professional clarinet shop. We sell hand selected Buffet and SeriO
clarinets. All our instruments are professionally set up. We teach clarinet, saxophone and
flute repair online and offer clarinet repair services.
Lohff and Pfeiffer

Booths 1010, 1012, 1014
(812) 929-5556
[email protected]
www.clarinet.dk/
Clarinet Optimization/Customization and Sales
Luyben Music Shop, Inc.

Booths 207, 306
(816) 753-7111
[email protected]
www.luybenmusic.com
Complete stock, domestic and foreign, of print music for the clarinet. Manufacturer of the
Luyben Ligature.
Marca Reeds
Booths 913, 915
+33 9724 4583
[email protected]
www.marcareeds.com
Professional Reeds
Midwest Musical Imports

Booths 412, 413
(612) 331-4717
[email protected]
www.mmimports.com
Clarinet instrument and accessory sales and repair
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Moe-Bleichner Music Distribution
Booths 208, 311
(912) 257-0956
[email protected]
www.moe-bleichner.com
www.UebelUSA.com
Uebel Clarinets and Ernst Schreiber Mouthpieces (ESM) are represented by Moe-Bleichner
Music Distribution in the United States.
Moe Custom Clarinets

Booth 312
(912) 257-0956
[email protected]
www.moe-custom.com
Hand-crafted professional clarinets from Pennsylvania for the sophisticated player
Musicians’ Health Lab Inc.

Booth 816
[email protected]
www.kensleybehel.com
Helping you and your students understand and prevent musicians health problems.
North Country Winds

Booths 313, 411
(315) 274-0425
[email protected]
www.northcoutrywinds.com
Artist level clarinet repairs, new and used clarinets, clarinet and saxophone accessories
Patricola Fratelli
Booth 605
[email protected]
www.patricola.com
Patricola Hand Made Clarinets Patricola Clarinets, Woodwind hand made Clarinets.
Specialized in high manufacturing clarinets, with attention to the smallest details, that’s
where is made the difference.
Pereira 3D Clarinet Innovations

Booth 1405
(570) 371-6783
[email protected]
www.pereira3d.com
Pereira 3D manufactures custom barrels, bells, mouthpieces, and ligatures for the clarinet
through 3D printing technology. In addition, we sell hand-selected Buffet Crampon
clarinets and provide artisan repair services.
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Precision Reed Products
Booth 1400
(304) 212-1812
[email protected]
www.PrecisionReedProducts.com
A display of the Reedual. This is a machine that makes finished clarinet reeds from reed
blanks.
Professional Wind Instrument Consultants of New Jersey

Booth 904
www.pwicnj.com
[email protected]
(908) 252-2828
Curated professional instruments for discerning artists.
Protec Cases
Booth 705
(714) 441-0114
[email protected]
www.protecstyle.com
Protec was established in 1969 as one of the first specialty bag companies to design
protective gear for professional musicians. The key was to collaborate with professionals to
provide quality and insight to a tool that had been overlooked. In 1984 Protec developed
and patented our PRO PAC technology. PRO PAC cases are shock absorbing hard shell
cases that look and function with the convenience of a soft-sided bag. Thousands of loyal
musicians later, Protec is now distributed around the globe. As we continue to grow with
new innovative case technologies and other new performance accessories, our vision
remains unchanged: innovative design for creative people.
Pyne Clarion
Booth 1505
(800) 579-6344
[email protected]
www.pyne-clarion.com
Fine handcrafted clarinet mouthpieces designed and autographed by James Pyne, including
the popular Williamson replica and other Signature models used by leading professionals.
Unique non-warping Pyne-Clarion barrels are also available for trial. Accessories include
hand-woven ligatures and reed-knife kits.
ReedGeek, Inc.
Booth 910
(775) 392-1110
[email protected]
www.reedgeek.com
ReedGeek reed tools for ALL reed maintenance and adjustments
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Rice Clarinet Works
Booths 1013, 1015
(410) 651-3040
[email protected]
www.ClarinetWorks.com
New and used instruments, Mouthpieces, Barrels, Bells, and other accessories
Rodriguez Musical Services

Booths 1402, 1404
(470) 545-980300
[email protected]
www.rodriguezmusical.com
Rodriguez Musical Services offers hand-selected and professionally set up Buffet clarinets
Rovner Products
Booth 105
(443) 798-2121
[email protected]
www.rovnerproducts.com
With our own 50th anniversary just around the corner, Rovner® Products continues its
proud tradition of providing woodwind musicians with multiple superb performance
options, supplying them with the ideal ligature for achieving their desired sound as
they explore a broader tonal spectrum than ever before. Nine different models, each
with distinct performance characteristics, provide reliable support for every player,
from beginner to seasoned pro. Durable, high-performance and long-lasting, all Rovner
products are made in the USA with an uncompromising dedication to quality and value.
And Rovner innovation doesn’t stop at ligatures. Our patented Proteus Rectangular Bore
Clarinet Barrel allows the clarinetist to personalize the playing experience with a simple
rotation. Ideal for the developing player and the woodwind doubler, it improves intonation
and comes in seven sizes for perfect tuning. We’ve been setting the standards for woodwind
innovation for decades and extend our heartfelt thanks to the many hundreds of thousands
of players and educators worldwide for whom Rovner is the ligature of choice.
RZ Clarinets
Booths 604, 606
00420 352686886
[email protected]
www.rzclarinets.com
The RZ Clarinets manufactured in our workshop are a genuine czech product following
the famous tradition of hand crafted musical instruments in Kraslice. They can be
considered as a work of affection, beauty and mastery of highly skilled Czech craftments,
that provide the instrument with all their craftmanship and long-time experience. By right
these instruments can take pride of having the predicate “Czech hand-made.”
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Schmitt Music Clarinet Gallery
Booths 903, 905
(763) 566-4560
[email protected]
https://shop.schmittmusic.com/woodwind/clarinet/
Schmitt Music has been a trusted partner to musicians in the upper Midwest since 1896.
With our newest addition to our line of specialty shops, The Clarinet Gallery, we strive
to become a resource for the clarinet community, connecting professionals and beginners
alike with the world’s best instruments, mouthpieces and more. We strive to provide all
players with the resources they need to perfect their sound. As professional clarinetists,
educators, and technicians, we understand selecting an instrument is a very personal
decision that takes careful consideration. Our specialists are here to make choosing your
next clarinet an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
Shine Clarinets / The Horn Doctor

Booth 802
(415) 265-1219
[email protected]
www.horndoctor.com
www.duoclarinet.com
Duo Music Shine Clarinets, Repair Shop Broomfield CO, Oleg Olegatures, Altieri Clarinet
Bags, Valentino Clarinet Care Products, Refurbished Clarinets, Hom Doctor Clarinet
Workbench Jig.
Silverstein Works
Booths 300, 302, 304
201-471-0700
[email protected]
www.silversteinworks.com
Silverstein Works understands the journey shared by all musicians and what perfection
means to them. In this journey, the right instrument is like an extension of the musician’s
body: it should respond in exactly the way you want it to. You train it, you explore it and
you allow it to take part in the sound’s artistry. Our goal is not to make simple products
but rather to help create the artistry, unrestrained by anything other than your own desire
and drive for perfection. The right sound, the right pitch, the right inflection, tone, breath
and response — we understand what it takes to shape instruments and accessories that
unlock your full potential. Silverstein Works and our products were born not only out of
the need to be perfect, but to enjoy and relish the pursuit.
Summerhays Music Orem

Booth 909
(801) 226-1760
[email protected]
www.summerhaysorem.com
Summerhays Music is the oldest established family music store in Utah. Founded in 1936,
our commitment to music education and quality products has made us one of the finest
music retail stores in the country.
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The Reed Machine
Booth 1503
[email protected]
www.thereedmachine.net
We carry a full line of single-reed making tools and supplies.
Thompson Music Clarinet Shop

Booth 911
(402) 289-9699
[email protected]
www.tmclarinetshop.com
Thompson Music has been a top retailer in professional brass instruments world wide
for over 25 years, and has recently expanded into the world of clarinets with Thompson
Music Clarinet Shop. We are pleased to offer our own professional clarinet services, with
specialists dedicated to preparing musicians for success.
US Army
Booth 804
[email protected]
www.bands.army.mil
Army Bands provide music throughout the spectrum of military operations to instill in
our soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our
national interests at home and abroad.
United States Marine Corps

Booth 805
717-836-0179
[email protected]
https://marines.com/music
The United States Marine Band is the premier band of the United States Marine Corps.
US Navy Fleet Bands

Booths 806, 807
(410) 293-1260
[email protected]
www.usna.edu
The Naval Academy Band takes pride in representing the Naval Academy’s tradition
of excellence. Performing at the highest professional standard for the Navy, the Naval
Academy, and the citizens of this great country has been our mission since 1852.
Weiner Music
Booth 817
(516) 747-5004
[email protected]
www.weinermusic.com
Specializing in woodwind, brass and orchestral strings for over 35 years.
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Wiseman Cases Ltd.
Booths 800, 801
+44 208 778 0752
[email protected]
www.wisemanlondon.com
Bespoke instrument cases made for all combinations.
Compact, extremely strong, lightweight designs; all cases have a lifetime guarantee.
Available in carbon fibre & wood.
Yamaha Corporation of America

Booths 204, 206, 107
[email protected]
www.usa.yamaha.com
Yamaha is the world-leading music and sound company. We are committed to helping
everyone progress, express and connect through music and sound. We offer innovative,
finely crafted, award-winning instruments for your entire musical journey.
ZAC Ligatures
Booth 609
(320) 386-2243
[email protected]
www.zacligature.com/en
Zac Ligature is a unique and innovative ligature system, professional and versatile. In fact,
it is suitable for use on any saxophone and clarinet mouthpiece.
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Yamaha Custom CSVR clarinets are the result of
years of development dedicated to a clearly focused
concept: crafting a custom clarinet for both student
and professional clarinetists that has a beautiful
sound, consistent quality, and an affordable price.
Learn more at Yamaha.io/ICA2023
DONATING TO THE ICA
The International Clarinet Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Please consider
making a tax-deductible gift to support the ICA’s events, programs, and operations.
In celebration of the ICA’s 50th Anniversary year, we are introducing the Centennial
Fund, a campaign built to ensure the next 50 years!
The ICA is grateful to those who have contributed to the Centennial Fund.
2022-2023 Centennial Fund Donors

*Donations reset each year on Giving Tuesday.
Champion: $20,000 and above
Partner: $10,000-19,999
Benefactor: $5,000-9,000
Alan Stanek
Advocate: $2,500-4,999
Buffet Crampon (Sustaining Sponsor)
F. Arthur Uebel Clarinets (Sustaining Sponsor)
Vandoren (Sustaining Sponsor)
Patron: $1,000-2,499
Glenn Deibert MD
Contributor: $500-999
Supporter: $250-499
Jessica Harrie and Dean Holden
Donor: $100-249
Lori Ardovino Jane Ellsworth David Naden
Diane Barger Denise Gainey Christopher Nichols
Jan Dash Seunghee Lee Kang Catherine Wood
Vanessa Davis Michael Lerich
Friend: $5-99
Yelitza Borges Richard Hancock Glen A. Sargent
Stephen Borodkin Maureen Hurd Hause Sameer Shah
Katherine Carleton Karen Hopkinson Pamela Shuler
Eunice Chan Paola Frasson Daryll Stevens
Anthony Chiarito Ellen Kaner Robert Spring
Steve Cohen Karl Kolbeck Andrew Sprung
Peter Cokkinias Jerome Korten Elisabeth Stimpert
Paula Corley Steven Law Heather Van Beek
Jan Dash Thomas McDade John P. Varineau
Bonnie Davis John Mettler Blake Velde
Vanessa Davis Cathy A. Ogram Kenneth Weiner
Kristen Denny-Chambers Richard Page Jeremy Wohletz
Linda Dickson Angelo Patricola
George Georgiou Timothy B Perry
Mark Gilbert Wesley Rice
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2:45 PM – Windsor (Westin)

3:00 PM – Salon D (Marriott)

3:00 PM – Salon B (Marriott)

4:00 PM – Westcliff (Marriott)

4:00 PM – Salon A (Marriott)

4:15 PM – Salon D (Marriott)

6:00 PM – The Lake House (Westin)

8:00 PM – Westminster Ballroom (Westin)

THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2023

8:30 AM – The Lake House (Westin)

8:30 AM – Windsor (Westin)

8:30 AM – Flatirons (Westin)

8:30 AM – Salon A (Marriott)