Alex introduces his new composition for Clarinet choir
The Claremont Clarinet Festival is a weeklong intensive program of study and performance for advanced adult clarinetists
that culminates in a weekend of public concerts. The week is an opportunity for experienced performers--young professionals, students, and amateurs-
- to gain performance expertise with the solo literature through masterclasses, rehearsals, and private lessons. Come join us in Lyman Recital Hall and the Mabel Bridges Hall of Music
on the beautiful Pomona College Campus as we study and perform the repertoire for solo clarinet.
Ready for the Concert!
With a maximum of 22 participants, the group will have an intimate and collegial character, and there will be plenty of opportunity for peer sharing and spontaneous music making. Daily schedules include one-on-one coaching, individual practice time,ensemble rehearsals, recitals, and free time to hang out with other clarinerds.
Each participant will perform in up to two masterclasses and three of the Festival concerts. Part of the learning experience is the opportunity to attend and offer comments in all the other masterclasses, which will be run in a collegial style. You will have the opportunity to encounter new repertoire, and to consider new approaches to familiar recital repertoire, as well as to receive input from two clarinet coaches and your pianist coach.
Vanisha Evans in Recital
You are asked to list three works that you consider yourself ready to perform at the Festival. We will select two works from your list. One work should be of more musical than technical difficulty.
Please be aware that your total performance time in the recitals is around 25 minutes. If one of your pieces is a long work (such as a Brahms or Reger Sonata) you may be asked to present half of the work in each of two masterclasses. If you are in doubt, please contact us to discuss repertoire picks.
LESSONS AND COACHING
Each player will also receive one private hour lesson with Margaret Thornhill with the option of an additional lesson, and three to five private coaching sessions with the pianist/coaches, depending on tuition level. Additional lessons may be arranged for an extra fee.
Lori Musicant rehearses the Clarinet Choir, 2006
Nikki and Thomas Practice, Multi-tasking!
Ready for the Concert!
With a maximum of 22 participants, the group will have an intimate and collegial character, and there will be plenty of opportunity for peer sharing and spontaneous music making. Daily schedules include one-on-one coaching, individual practice time,ensemble rehearsals, recitals, and free time to hang out with other clarinerds.
PERFORM
Each participant will perform in up to two masterclasses and three of the Festival concerts. Part of the learning experience is the opportunity to attend and offer comments in all the other masterclasses, which will be run in a collegial style. You will have the opportunity to encounter new repertoire, and to consider new approaches to familiar recital repertoire, as well as to receive input from two clarinet coaches and your pianist coach.
Vanisha Evans in Recital
REPERTOIRE
You are asked to list three works that you consider yourself ready to perform at the Festival. We will select two works from your list. One work should be of more musical than technical difficulty.
Please be aware that your total performance time in the recitals is around 25 minutes. If one of your pieces is a long work (such as a Brahms or Reger Sonata) you may be asked to present half of the work in each of two masterclasses. If you are in doubt, please contact us to discuss repertoire picks.
LESSONS AND COACHING
Lori Musicant rehearses the Clarinet Choir, 2006
CLARINET ENSEMBLES
In 2010, Dr. Thornhill and Wendy Mazon, DMA, festival administrator, will coach clarinet ensembles.
2010 will emphasize coached small groups working on selected new, original works and arrangements for clarinet quartet, trio, or larger groups. Selected works or movements will be incorporated into the weekend programs.
Nikki and Thomas Practice, Multi-tasking!
ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE
We hope that everyone will participate in a our popular Alexander Technique session with the wonderful Frances Marsden.
Prepare to be amazed by the difference in how your body --and your clarinet-- feel!
PRACTICE AND FREE TIME
PRACTICE AND FREE TIME
Personal practice time in the practice
rooms at Thatcher Music Center maybe arranged throughout the day.The college town of Claremont with its quaint shops and restaurants is an easy walk from the campus, and campus recreational facilities are available to workshop members. In past years, participants and coaches enjoyed meeting at the Tapas Bar after a concert, or chowing down great Lebanese at Aladdin for a break from the campus routine.