CPHS Orchestra dominates Region 26 tryouts Nov 21, 2008
Andrew Noll - Bass Clarinet ... Melissa Hatheway - Bb Clarinet ... Cailin Flaherty - Bb Clarinet. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Violinist Viola and friends Nov 20, 2008
The list of repertoire includes Bach's *Sonata No. 1*, which Rutledge will perform solo, Paul Juon's *Divertimento for two Violas and Clarinet*, Hans G;l's *Divertimento for Violin and Viola, and Joaqu;n Turina's *Scne Andalouse* for solo viola, string quartet, and piano. The repertoire allows Rutledge to work alongside former professor Preucil, her colleagues, and her friends. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Gamecock Track & Field Member Honored by SC Chamber of Commerce Nov 20, 2008
He served as vice president of the Irmo High senior class, president of the Bands of Irmo and clarinet section leader. Campbell was also the Wendy's High School Heisman winner, which is awarded to seniors who display leadership, academic excellence, community service and athletic skill. (Uscsports.com)
Jazz Prof. Dee Spencer's Stevie Wonder project Nov 20, 2008
" A pro since middle school, she gigged around Wilmington in her teens with her high school music teacher, drummer Stan Williams. She learned to play standards and back singers, a skill she put to use when she began working a few years ago with Scott, the famed octogenarian crooner with the high-pitched voice. His free-floating phrasing demands constant focus and split-second response from his accompanists. Spencer got a scholarship to Florida Are she was an oboe major and played clarinet in the... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Professors' music appears on One Tree Hill Nov 20, 2008
Shynett played the first and second trombone and Waddell played the clarinet, alto and tenor sax. Other musicians who played with them are Bill Dries (first and second trumpet), Duke University jazz program director John V. Brown (upright bass), Judith Duva (keyboards) and Thomas Garner (drums). (The Seahawk, NC)
Orchestra takes over Jorgensen Nov 19, 2008
In the first piece the orchestra consisted entirely of string instruments such as violins and cellos, but added to their numbers for the second by adding about 20 clarinet, flute, French horn, trumpet, trombone, bassoon and percussion players. This gave the orchestra the more early romantic style needed for the next two pieces: Piano Concerto No. 1, Op. (The Daily Campus, CT)
Army Col. Swengros, from Coxsackie, rebuilds Iraqi police Nov 19, 2008
She played clarinet and he played trumpet. Recalling him as one of the top students, she says she and several other local residents have remained in touch with him. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Wii Will Rock You! Nov 19, 2008
Much of Wii Music, then, involves learningor relearninghow to play air versions of everything from the clarinet to vibes. (You'll have a leg up on the air horns if you're a fan of Kenny G. or Gerry "Baker Street" Rafferty. (Slate)
Concert to aid local composers Nov 18, 2008
On the program are Phil Maher's Fields with Heat, a piece for wind controller and synthesizer; Sophia, a cello solo written by Jesse Lee; Clint McBride's Igneous for guitar; Robert Braun's string quartet, A New Order; Lillian Reichert's Shrill Thrill for flute and piano; Tim Anderson's Bevattna for clarinet, tenor saxophone and piano; Aaron Minnick's The Bard for voice and piano; and one of Bower's own works, Jubiloso for bass clarinet and piano. A raffle of a gift basket from Liquid Planet and... (Missoulian, MT)
Local high school students receive music honors Nov 18, 2008
Students recognized included: BAND: Leah Piper, West Salem, flute; Chelsea Wyman, Westby, B-flat bass clarinet; William Krumbach, Central, trumpet; Gregory Nigon, Central, trumpet; Mark Trautmann, Holmen, trombone; Mark Pennebecker, Central, euphonium; Alexander Siemers, Central, tuba; and Colin Johnson, Central, string bass. ORCHESTRA: Abigail Hindson, Central, violin; Karen Hill, Central, viola; Madeline Davidson, Onalaska, oboe; Lindsay Roloff, Aquinas, oboe; Amy Yin, Onalaska, clarinet;... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
At Symphony Hall, echoes of Tanglewood Nov 14, 2008
In particular William Hudgins (clarinet), Keisuke Wakao (oboe), and Elizabeth Rowe (flute), as well as James Sommerville (horn) brought the second and third movements across with usual vividness. The third-movement string playing was robust without wearing its rusticness on its sleeve; the thunderstorm was an exercise in well-ordered chaos. (Boston Globe)
Travis students earn region seats Nov 14, 2008
Students earning positions in the Symphonic Band: Christina Wang, 1st chair flute ; John Gee, 4th chair flute; Samantha Lin, 6th chair flute; Crystal Lu, 7th chair flute; Laura Baker, 8th chair flute; JJ Cabrera, 1st chair bassoon; Janice Chen, 3rd chair clarinet; Shelby Clayton 12th chair clarinet; Jason Wang 2nd chair alto sax; Kevin Chang, 3rd chair alto sax; Eric Herrera, 4th chair alto sax; Sarah Wynn, 4th chair trumpet; Jordan Childers, 7th chair trumpet; Kayla Sturm, 8th chair trumpet,... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Students learn about the emotions of the trombone Nov 13, 2008
Students from first grade learn and play the recorder and starting in third grade, students can sign up to play an instrument such as the trombone, clarinet, saxophone or the flute. But due to time constraints, students wanting to play an instrument need to come in during their recess time to practice. (West Roxbury Transcript, MA)
Fletcher's marching band earns superior rating Nov 12, 2008
Candace Stewart, a Fletcher junior who plays clarinet in the band, helped load instruments on and off trucks. She was excited to perform later that evening. (Florida Times-Union)
Decemberists play it loose, raucous, and rockish Nov 10, 2008
In its opening set, Loch Lomond echoed the headliners' signature style minus the rock component, playing baroque shanty-folk songs that variously featured mandolin, glockenspiel, and clarinet alongside acoustic guitar, viola, and the startling vocal range of singer Ritchie Young. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
AHS students recognized for All-State Festival Nov 8, 2008
Maria is the daughter of Scott and Lisa Birkel and is a three year All-Stater for Clarinet. Sarah is the daughter of Dave and Laura Wright is a first year All-Stater for Baritone Sax. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
AnySwing Goes Nov 8, 2008
Dustin Dillon, alto sax and clarinet. Judy Snyder, tenor sax. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
A musical salute to America Nov 8, 2008
On Tuesday, he will play the clarinet and also direct the traditional version of The Star-Spangled Banner. The band has no shortage of veteran soldiers or directors in its number. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Mary Mack was dressed in ... an Obama T-shirt Nov 8, 2008
Her background as a music teacher (she has a bachelor's in clarinet, she said) created some very funny, quirky material as did her stories about her family. She was very comfortable using herself as a target saying at one point, "I told my mom if she didn't want me to do comedy she shouldn't have been boozed up in the fourth trimester.". (The Daily Campus, CT)
• Variety show Nov 7, 2008
Freshman Hope Haycock, who plays clarinet, is leading a group of students put-ting together a piece that combines sword fighting and the standard pep band tune "The Hey Song." Haycock said she has enjoyed the opportunity to be a leader, express herself and get to know the other students at the same time. "The band has become a family," Haycock said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Fort's bandmaster sounds off on old tradition Nov 7, 2008
A clarinetist, she auditioned for a position in an Army band and made it ... What she misses is being able to play her clarinet, because of her conducting and other administrative duties ... As she conducts with a baton, which is partly made of the same wood used to make a clarinet that keeps me having a connection to my instrument Clickner said the final sound at a performance has to be what the conductor, the bandmaster, envisions. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Eastern presents 'Mostly Mozart' Nov 6, 2008
The concert featuring the Eastern Symphony Chamber Orchestra, Collegium Musicum (Early Music Ensemble) and Concert Choir, as well as special guest artist Magie Smith on clarinet will be held in Dvorak Concert Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center. Selections are to include Mozart s Eine Kleine Nacht Musik, Ave Verum and Regina Coeli, K276 in C Major, and Movement II: Adagio from his Clarinet Concerto in A Major, KV 622 ... Smith, who has been an active solo, orchestral and chamber musician, holds a... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Students audition for all-state honors; 10 selected Nov 6, 2008
Of those auditioning, the following were selected: Lisa Garrett, flute; Krista Garrett, clarinet; Dana Velthoff, clarinet; Colin Bieker, tenor saxophone; Jeff Johannsen, trombone; Kyle Gordon, tuba; Jenny Bjoin, trumpet; Taysha Murtaugh, soprano; ReNee Reising, alto; and Candice Gear, alto. Laura Garrett was selected as an alternate on bari sax. (Harlan Tribune, IA)
Students in SCIBA honor band Nov 6, 2008
Those selected include eighth graders Zachary Britton - French horn; Megan Kennedy - French horn; Mikayla Maves - flute; and Alissa Shannon - clarinet. Seventh graders nominated were Henry Haglund - French horn; Grant Heineman - trombone; and Zane Satre - percussion. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Chetek High students in tri-state honors band Nov 6, 2008
Selected this year were: Amber Masters (trumpet), Heather Jahn (trumpet), Mallorie Moon (clarinet), Kurt Candler (alto saxophone), Lacey Loftus (flute) and Jake Nelson (tuba). Students have rehearsals during the day, including sectionals with college instructors in their various instrument groupings. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Historic Indian School buildings due face lift Nov 5, 2008
"Everyone picked up an instrument. I picked up a clarinet and discovered I could not blow a note," Mansfield said. "We all looked at each other and laughed hard. The next day, we quit and I joined the choir.". (AZCentral)
Klang: opening weekend Queen Elizabeth Hall, London Nov 4, 2008
Trans was played twice (superbly well) in the opening concert by the Royal College of Music Orchestra conducted by Diego Masson, with each performance preceded by the UK premiere of a version of Harmonien, the fifth hour of Klang, a solo instrumental piece that exists in transpositions for the bass clarinet of Suzanne Stephens and the flute of Kathinka Pasveer ... Glanz has more of the am-dram role-playing and stage movement in what is essentially a conversational exchange between clarinet,... (guardian.co.uk)
The Young Pro Nov 4, 2008
Saturday, August 2, 2008 12:10 PM EDT. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Choreofest: A chance to dance Nov 4, 2008
The "Ebony Concerto" piece will also feature the live music of the Conservatory Wind Symphony playing music composed by Igor Stravinsky, and featuring clarinet soloist, Jane Carl. Mary Pat Henry's piece, "Cappriccio," borrows from the court dances of the Renaissance Period. (University News, MO)
Admitting a mistake Nov 4, 2008
Greenspan started his career as a musician, playing saxophone and clarinet in a band in New York. His father was a stockbroker, and Greenspan displayed his talent with numbers by doing the income tax returns of his fellow band members. (Albany Times Union)
The Strausses offer ideal cartoon music Nov 4, 2008
But if I could pick one musical piece as The Most Perfect Piece To Use In A Cartoon, it would be "Till Eulenspiegel." The clarinet line that keeps coming back again and again, representing the prankster character Till, is amusing in exactly the same way a cartoon character is funny. It runs up, and then suddenly falls, like someone going "harmlessly" over a cliff. (Honolulu Advertiser)
All-State music participants named Nov 4, 2008
Band members Sarah Halloran for flute; Elise Berry for oboe; Bethany Olson, Jasmine Singh, Vanessa Hensley and Nick Carlo for clarinet; Mark Lukasiewicz for tenor sax; Louis Redfern for baritone sax; Michael Miller for trumpet; Paul Strike for trombone; Steve Ramsey for bass trombone; and Ian Abbott (Peet Junior High) second alternate for tenor sax ... Independence band member Kayla Toale for contra clarinet; choir members Mari Butler for alto and Kasey Domer for tenor; and orchestra member... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
BREAKING NEWS: Herman Ginther passes away at 99 Nov 4, 2008
He played the clarinet in local bands and musical organizations from his teens until the 1990's. George Goodman played with Ginther during the 1950's, 60's and 70's, including Big Band Standards and Dixieland. (Brookneal Union Star, VA)
Daring to storm the heavens Nov 3, 2008
This sheer enormity of sound was just as evident when he played bass clarinet. Such a force of nature demands musicians who will not be overwhelmed. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
A ‘versatile instrument’ Nov 3, 2008
The friend who first loaned her his accordion sometimes accompanied her on his clarinet, fiddle or musical saw. She hopes the accordion will bring in some extra income while she works a part-time job and prepares to take the GRE test before beginning graduate school. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Today in the Cedar Valley Nov 1, 2008
Details: Join the symphony as it wishes 80th birthday wishes to composter Samuel Adler, who will introduce one of his works for orchestra and conduct another with WCFSO Music Director Jason Weinberger as clarinet soloist. Weinberger will then lead the orchestra on Mendelssohn s Symphony No. 3 in a, op. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Brian Blade takes a unique approach to all of his collaborations Oct 31, 2008
Featuring Melvin Butler on tenor and soprano sax, Myron Walden on bass clarinet and alto sax, pianist/keyboardist Jon Cowherd, and Roland Guerin filling in for Chris Thomas on acoustic bass, the band plays beautiful, spacious music that often feels like an aural extension of Blade's easy, rolling stride. Rather than opening with a theme that leads to a cycle of solos, the melodies unfurl at a measured pace, and when a musician slides to the foreground, he concentrates on advancing the tune's... (Boston Globe)
Salute to Americas Veterans Oct 31, 2008
Some of the musicians Chief Musician Stephen H. Williams is the Commodores musical director, lead alto saxophonist, and an accom-plished clarinet and flute instrumentalist. He studied at the University of North Texas at Denton and played profes-sionally on cruise ships around the world before joining the group in 1994. (Catoosa County News, GA)
Treat for theatre buffs Oct 31, 2008
Among those who turn up at the hastily organised auditions are nave schoolgirl Liz, who plays a mean clarinet; Miranda, an upper-crust trumpet player; singing nun Lily, and Patrick, a male drummer who is prepared to don a dress in order to avoid being called up for the army. With her motley line-up complete, Betty and the band prepare to dodge Hitlers bombs and make the dangerous journey to far-flung Hull, the BBC and potential fame and fortune. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Rocking the temple with Rock Shabbat Oct 31, 2008
It might be the drumbeat, or the hypnotic Oriental clarinet melodies. Whatever it is, the crowd doesn't have to be reminded to get up and dance or clap or sway in front of the bimah. (The Palm Beach Post)
Community : Marching Band Oct 31, 2008
Marti, a Waukesha West High School senior, has been playing clarinet since she was in fifth grade and said her love of marching band has been fueled by the intensity of the competitions and the camaraderie that goes along with the marching season. ADVERTISEMENT. (Forest Republican, WI)
Essentials: This weekend's live music picks Oct 31, 2008
Saturday-Sunday @ Maybeck Recital Hall: Clarinet master Ben Goldberg and pianist Myra Melford introduce a project with laptop artist Mathias Delplanque and New York musician Shahzad Ismaily. 8 p.m. Sat. (San Francisco Chronicle)
KSS Trio to perform at Pawling Concert Series Oct 31, 2008
The unique combination of clarinet, violin/viola and piano echoes the kind of chamber music originally written for friends gathered together in drawing rooms in earlier centuries ... Clarinetist David Shifrin is one of only two wind players to have been awarded the Avery Fisher Prize and is a frequent soloist with major orchestras ... The program will include Max Bruch's Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano, Op. (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
Trio makes the All-State Band Oct 29, 2008
All-State instrumental and vocalist tryouts were held on Saturday in Hampton, and Forest City clarinet player Michael Lunning and bass clarinet player Jessica Kleveland were selected for the All-State Band for a third consecutive year. Meanwhile, flutist Natalia Stimac was chosen as a first alternate, meaning she has the potential to be named to the band if open spots occur at any of the other five audition centers around the state. (Forest City Summit, IO)
Renovating our habits of listening Oct 29, 2008
His focus could be quite narrow, as in In Freundschaft, a solo piece for clarinet (played on this occasion on soprano saxophone by Wallace Halladay) that might resemble an. tude. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
CHS Band is a family affair Oct 29, 2008
Penny s two children Amanda, clarinet, and Lee, tuba, have forged through many practices on the hot asphalt practice area knowing that they have family support. Countless others have found band to be a family affair. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Nierenberg returns for concert to benefit Jacksonville orchestra Oct 29, 2008
Following an intermission, the concert will resume with Surinach's Ritmo Jondo featuring percussionists Charlotte Mabrey and Kevin Garry, Peter Wright on clarinet and Brian Osborne on trumpet. FCCJ and UNF students will also take part on stage as clappers. (Florida Times-Union)
Boz Scaggs hit the books to take a jazz turn Oct 28, 2008
Scaggs sings these old songs with natural grace and feeling, phrasing through floating webs of sound woven with bass flutes, harp, marimba, saxophone, piano, percussion, bass clarinet and string quartet. He will serve up some of that repertoire - which ranges from standards such as "Skylark" to the bluesy "Save Your Love for Me" and the lilting Jobim bossa nova "Dindi" - at the Napa Valley Opera House on Tuesday night, the first stop on a national tour. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Talk of the Town: So much to see and do... Oct 26, 2008
The members of the Dixie Cats are Keith Thorson, clarinet; John Howe, drums; Al Farmer, guitar/banjo; Wade Poteet, bass; Len Fontana, trumpet; and Jim Nickerson, trombone. As if music outdoors at sunset weren t magic enough, you ll want to partake of the hot cider, wine and elegant goodies offered by Circle of Friends, who are co-sponsoring the event. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Called to Serve Oct 25, 2008
" The band isn't a typical church band, either. It includes a tuba, flute and clarinet, for example. The goal, said the Rev. Maconochie, is again to appeal to the younger church members. "We're going through a process of transformation," she said, "reaching out and discovering the needs of the people in our community and ways we can make a difference for them. " In November, the church will launch a "Fridays at First" series, with special activities, like movies, games and travel presentations,... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Better Know A Band Geek Oct 25, 2008
Primary instrument: Clarinet ... I saw a row of clarinets perfectly in step, and I knew I wanted to be like them. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Full story..... Oct 24, 2008
The band marched at 1 p.m. Saturday and results were announced less than 30 minutes later, but it felt like an eternity, said another senior, Jazmin Estrada, a clarinet player and member of the flag team. When they heard the announcement, she said, It felt like we were important. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Noteworthy marriage: Music still bonds Eldon, Shirley Hanson after 50 years Oct 24, 2008
The A-Tones, whose members also include local farrier Glen Johnshoy on tuba, and Dianne and Grant Thrailkill on clarinet and trumpet, say they love entertaining. Glen Johnshoy has been playing with the A-Tones from the start. (Missoulian, MT)
Looking Back Oct 23, 2008
Kalona High Band program: clarinet quintet, two numbers. Muriel Michel, 1st part. (Kalona News, IA)
Michelle Lynn Greenfield-Massaro (1) Oct 22, 2008
During high school, Michelle played the clarinet in the high school band and participated in track. After high school, she attended Northwestern Community College in Powell, Wyo. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Siam Chamber Orchestra Oct 22, 2008
The Clarinet Concerto is Mozart at the peak of his creative powers with an abundance of inspired themes was a perfect vehicle for Richard Harvey to display his virtuoso talents. Mr Harvey showed the full warmth and majesty of this piece in both its poignant and exuberant passages. (Suite101.com)
Nobody counted the trombones Oct 22, 2008
They roamed through racks of music-themed clothes, buttons, bags and other merchandise with slogans like, Be kind to Animals and Kiss a Clarinet or a Saxophone, or a Flute. Central s band members who only performed in exhibition, not competition kept things running smoothly with help from an army of band parents, like Richard and Regina Skaggs, parents of clarinet player Teaonna Skaggs. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Six girls honored at SL Oct 22, 2008
She plays clarinet in the band and is a computer assistant in the media center, co-designing and producing the daily message board. She likes being with her friends and has three dogs and five draft horses. (Dowagiac News, MI)
A musical menu: Winona Symphony Orchestra serving up first concert of season Oct 21, 2008
In the Beauty and the Beast movement, Beauty is represented by a clarinet and the Beast by the more gruff contra bassoon. In Tom Thumb, flutes and violins are the birds that d eaten crusts of bread Tom had used to mark his path back home. (Winona Daily News, MN)
No second fiddle Oct 20, 2008
He noodled around on an aunt s piano for years, and tried but failed to play the clarinet when he was in the seventh grade. I wanted to be an overnight success on the clarinet, and I couldn t. I quit after six months, Williams said. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Steven Lipsitt composes with playful intent Oct 19, 2008
Lipsitt's piece is a concerto for three deep-voiced wind instruments - English horn, bass clarinet, and contrabassoon - cast as a theme and seven variations ... Working with one such ensemble, he tried arranging the Mozart for flute, violin, and bass clarinet ... "We are doing this so that the audience can really see and hear the interaction of the English horn, bass clarinet, and contrabassoon.". (Boston Globe)
Patti Smith, Unplugged Oct 19, 2008
I travel really light: three tissue-thin T-shirts, two pairs of socks, black ribbon, four pairs of underwear, an extra pair of dungarees, some film, my clarinet mouthpiece, my passport, a camera and whatever books I'm currently reading. That gets me through a month. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
OCEANSIDE: High school to induct seven to Hall of Fame Oct 19, 2008
This year's inductees include an Olympic gold medalist, a cartoon animator and a jazz clarinetist ... Calcara started playing piano when he was 5 years old and took up the clarinet in junior high ... He is now playing clarinet for the Utah Symphony. (North County Times)
100-year-old song fresh for gameday Oct 18, 2008
Instead of piano, the tune will be played on the instruments of a marching band - clarinet, euphonium, flute, percussion, piccolo, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone and tuba. University officials believe The Red and Black March may be UGA's first school song. (Athens Banner-Herald)
DogTime.com Partners With Pets Unlimited for Animals and the Arts Fundraiser Oct 17, 2008
Joining him will be international opera sensation Jennifer Holloway in her San Francisco debut; husband and wife opera stars Kristin Clayton and Bojan Knezevic; mezzo-soprano Tamora Pellikka; pianists Keisuke Nakagoshi and Marc Shapiro, clarinet virtuosa Ginger Kroft Barnetson, and cellist Barbara Bogatin, plus a 30-member chamber orchestra comprised of musicians from The San Francisco Symphony, The San Francisco Opera Orchestra, The San Francisco Ballet Orchestra, The Los Angeles Philharmonic,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
