ClarinetFest 2010

Austin, Texas, USA

July 21-25, 2010

If I were going to ClarinetFest 2010, I would make sure I heard the following recitals, concerts and lectures. Also, once I checked into the event, I’d study the program for musical selections and clarinetist and group biographies.

In looking at musical selections, I would pick an assortment of clarinet classics that I know and new works that seem interesting.

ClarinetFest 2010 is a collaboration of the I.C.A. (International Clarinet Association). If you are a Texas clarinetist, do your best to attend as much of the event as possible.

Click here for the full schedule of ClarinetFest 2010 as well as performance locations and fees.

Young Artist and Orchestral Excerpt competitions occur each day. I would try to attend a few of these events. Also, numerous vendors will allow you to try mouthpieces, barrels, reeds, ligatures, clarinets and sell and variety of accessories.

DO NOT MISS THE FOLLOWING PERFORMANCES!!!

ClarinetFest 2010 Wednesday, June 21, 2010

7 p.m. Mark Nuccio

ClarFest 2010 Thursday, June 22, 2010

10 a.m. Robert DiLutis

11 a.m. Performance without Pain

3 p.m. Larry Combs Master Class (cutting it close on the next event)

3:30 p.m. Michael Lowenstern on bass clarinet

7 p.m. Chicago Trio

9 p.m. Michele Gingras

ClarFest 2010 Friday, July 23, 2010

11 a.m. U.S. Coast Guard Quartet

1 p.m. Frank Cohen masterclass

2 p.m. D. Ray McClellan OR 2 p.m. David Ross: “Historical Clarinet Recordings”

4 p.m. Dan Gilbert

4:30 p.m. Bass Clarinet Blow-Out

8 p. m. Clarinet with String Quartet featuring Richie Hawley, Frank Cohen and Greg Raden

ClarFest 2010 Saturday, July 24, 2010

11 a.m. Rick Faria, premiering winning work of the I.C.A. Composition Competition

1 p.m. Tribute to Stanley Hasty

3:30 p.m. Jonathan Cohler

8 p.m. Orchestra Concert with Franch-Ballester, Bosi, Kay and Cuper.

ClarFest 2010 Sunday, July 24, 2010

This is a full day of clarinet choirs. I would probably choose which ones to hear after I saw the music programs. However, I would not miss…

10 a.m. Los Angeles Clarinet Choir

11 a.m. Dallas Wind Symphony Clarinets

If you attend, please let me know who you were most impressed with in performance, lecture, and products. You can always contact me via this link... Don't forget to wear your Clarinet Shoes at the big event!!!