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FALL
2007 NEWS FROM THE UF
CLARINET STUDIO
The
fall semester is upon us and the UF Clarinet
Studio announces a number of exciting events, activities,
and accomplishments.
UF CLARINET STUDIO WELCOMES NEW STUDENTS
This fall we welcome six new studio members. The new Graduate Teaching
Assistants
are Sarah Bushey and Joshua Duermeyer. Sarah holds her BME from Virginia
Commonwealth University and Josh earned his BME from Texas Christian
University. Also joining the graduate class is Chelsea Negray, who
recently graduated from Murray State University. New undergraduate students
are Floridian Jeffrey Budnick and Marylanders Danielle Hoffman and Keith
Northover.
PROF. ESTRIN TO PREMIERE NEW CLARINET CONCERTO
On November 8, 2007 Prof. Estrin will perform the premiere of Snake
in the Garden for solo clarinet and wind ensemble by Dr. Paul
Richards. The performance with the UF Wind Symphony will be conducted
by UF Director of Bands, Dr. David Waybright.
UF CLARINET ENSEMBLE CD RECEIVES CRITICAL PRAISE
The UF Clarinet Ensemble's new CD,
Wind in the Reeds is receiving widespread critical praise. The 74-minute
recording features
the ensemble performing 11 different works for clarinet choir. The CD
was reviewed in the May 2007 issue of 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." BANDDIRECTOR.COM
also recently reviewed the CD, click
here to read the review.
Hear
sound clips from Wind in the Reeds.
UF CLARINET STUDIO AWARDS FIRST MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP
In April 2007, the UF Clarinet
Studio presented the
first John C. and Ruth Amott Scholarship in Clarinet
to graduating senior Jaclyn Surber. Jackie is now pursuing her MM in
clarinet performance at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Grateful
thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Amott and the many other generous donors who have
contributed to the scholarship. Congratulation Jackie!
PROF.
ESTRIN DIRECTS FIRST BUFFET CRAMPON USA SUMMER ACADEMY
Prof. Estrin directed the first Buffet Crampon USA
Summer Clarinet Academy which took place August 5-10, 2007
at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville. The Academy was a
tremendous success and the second Academy is being planned for Summer
2008. Stay tuned for details. Read
all about the Academy and Buffet Crampon USA!
UF CLARINET ENSEMBLE TO PERFORM IN SEATTLE
The UF
Clarinet Ensemble has been invited to
perform at the Third
Annual Buffet Crampon Vandoren Clarinet Ensemble Festival in
Seattle, Washington, October 13-14, 2007. The event will feature
clarinet choirs from around the United States, and appearances by renowned
clarinetists and pedagogues including Jon Manasse, Robert DiLutis, William
Blayney, Richard MacDowell, Mitchell Estrin, and Harvey Herman.
PROF.
ESTRIN FEATURED IN NEW VANDOREN BOOK
Celebrating the 100th
anniversary of the Vandoren Company, Carl Fischer teamed up with ten of the
world's finest clarinetists to produce a one-of-a-kind etude and exercise
book.
The Vandoren
Etude and Exercise Book for Clarinet- The Secrets of Ten Master Clarinetists
was published in 2006 and features a chapter by Professor Mitchell Estrin.
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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!
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