|
2009/2010 NEWS FROM THE UF
CLARINET STUDIO
The UF Clarinet
Studio announces a number of exciting events, activities,
and accomplishments.
STANLEY
DRUCKER TO RECEIVE HONORARY DOCTORATE
In honor of his distinguished sixty-one year career as principal
clarinetist of the New York Philharmonic, the University of Florida Board of
Trustees has announced that world-famous clarinet virtuoso Stanley
Drucker will receive an honorary doctorate in music. Other than
the earned doctorate, the greatest recognition the University of Florida can
give an individual is an honorary degree. Mr. Drucker was nominated
for this honor by UF clarinet professor Mitchell Estrin.
UF CLARINET ENSEMBLE RECORDS NEW CD!
In May 2009, the University of Florida Clarinet Ensemble recorded
its second full-length CD, Clarinet Thunder, for Mark
Custom Recordings. The recorded repertoire includes Holst Second
Suite in F, Mendelssohn Scherzo from "A Midsummer Night's
Dream", Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol, Nelhybel Suite
No. 1, and Weber Overture to Der Freischutz. The
CD will be released at the 2009 Midwest Band Clinic.
UF CLARINET STUDIO WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS
This fall we welcomed five new studio members in the UF Clarinet Studio!
Joining the studio as graduate clarinet teaching assistants are Thomas
Weston (B.M. Boston University) and Carrie White (B.M. University of
Evansville). The studio also welcomes first-year students Jeremiah
Adriano (St. Augustine, FL), John Divine (Panama City, FL), and John Kreis
(Jacksonville, FL).
UF CLARINET ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM AT VANDOREN FESTIVAL IN D.C.
The UF Clarinet Ensemble is one of a number of outstanding ensembles
from across the country who will perform at the 5th annual Vandoren Clarinet
Ensemble Festival! The festival will take place November 7 - 8,
2009 on the Bolling United States Air Force Base in Washington D.C.
PROF. ESTRIN HOSTS FIRST UF HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CLARINET CAMP
In July 2009, Professor Estrin hosted twenty high school
clarinetists from around the United States at the first UF Summer Clarinet
Camp. The camp faculty members were Gabriel
Fielder (Director of Bands - Leesburg High School), Alexander
Kaminsky (Director of Bands - Buchholz High School), Danielle Kolb (UF
Senior Music Education major), Jenny Maclay (UF Sophomore Clarinet
Performance major), and Jorge Variego (M.M. Carnegie
Mellon University). The curriculum included private lessons,
masterclasses, clarinet choir, chamber music, and fun!
UF CLARINET ENSEMBLE CD RECEIVES CRITICAL PRAISE
The UF Clarinet Ensemble's first CD,
Wind in the Reeds has received widespread critical praise. The 74-minute
recording features
the ensemble performing 11 different works for clarinet choir. The CD
was reviewed in THE INSTRUMENTALIST, which stated, "....the
ensemble plays beautifully and demonstrates conclusively the versatility and
sound only a clarinet choir can produce. This recording is a joy to listen
to." BANDWORLD stated, "This
wonderful recording....definitely deserves mention. The role of the clarinet
ensemble is multi-faceted and this recording finely displays its various
guises. The recording is a treat for all listeners and it is a hopeful sign
for renewed interest in the clarinet ensemble."
Hear
sound clips from Wind in the Reeds.
UF CLARINET STUDIO AWARDS AMOTT SCHOLARSHIP
In April 2009, the UF Clarinet
Studio presented the John C. and Ruth Amott Scholarship in Clarinet
to graduating seniors Christina Cruder and Ricky Williams. Both
Christina and Ricky have received masters fellowships in clarinet
performance to attend Carnegie Mellon University. Grateful
thanks to Mr. Amott and the many other generous donors who have
contributed to the scholarship. Congratulations Christina and Ricky!
PROF.
ESTRIN DIRECTS BUFFET CRAMPON USA SUMMER ACADEMY
Prof. Estrin again directed the Buffet Crampon USA
Summer Clarinet Academy which took place August 3-8, 2009
at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. The first three
years of theAcademy were a
tremendous success and the fourth Academy is being planned for Summer
2010. Stay tuned for details. Read
all about the Academy and Buffet Crampon USA!
VANDOREN ETUDE AND
EXERCISE BOOK
Prof. Estrin is one of ten international clarinet pedagogues to
have contributed a chapter to the Vandoren Etude and Exercise Book,
published by Carl Fischer. For further information, click
here.
All events and activities of the UF
Clarinet Studio are free and open to the public. Please
consult the Calendar
of Events for a complete listing of all our studio events.
---Professor
Estrin
See my
Bio!
View Studio Course Syllabus
|
