Klarinet Archive - Posting 000310.txt from 1995/02

From: "David B. Niethamer" <NIETHAMER@-----.BITNET>
Subj: Why Join the International Clarinet Association?
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 1995 14:16:21 -0500

Why Join the International

Your membership will strengthen this organization's ability to:

-support projects which will benefit the teaching
and performance of the clarinet
-foster the composition, publication, recording and
distribution of music for the clarinet
-provide opportunities for fellow clarinetists around
the world to exchange ideas, technological
breakthroughs, and new products

Benefits to Members

Beyond contributing to performance competitions,
new composition commissions and facilitation of
clarinet clubs on the local level, membership
includes:

-Annual subscription to The Clarinet magazine

The Clarinet is a 60-page, quality-printed magazine
published quarterly. It is filled with articles and
features on a wide range of subjects written by world-
class performers. teachers and scholars.

Topics include performance and pedagogy, care and
repair, acoustics and instrument design, repertoire,
history, reviews of new publications and recordings.
Reports on clinics, master classes and activities of
l.C.A. membership are also included.

Of special interest to many readers have been the
profiles and interviews of prominent performers,
teachers and craftsmen such as Benny Goodman,
Richard Stoltzman, Reginald Kell, Eddie Daniels,
Buddy DeFranco, Karl Leister, Robert Marcellus,
George Waln, Jost Michaels and Hans Moennig. In
addition, a continuing feature series has spotlighted
the players and their equipment from the world's
finest orchestras.

Published since 1972, The Clarinet~ is recognized as
one of the most important international wind
instrument journals.

"The Clarinet is absolutely indispensable for anyone
who loves the clarinet"
Larry Combs (Principal Clarinetist of the Chicago
Symphony Orchestra)

-Access to the International Clarinet Association
Research Center

The Research Center makes available on loan to
members:

-Clarinet compositions (manuscript or published)
-Disc and taped recordings
-An extensive bibliography of books, articles, theses
and dissertations pertinent to the clarinet

The I.C.A. Research Center is led by Dr. Norman
Heim. A comprehensive catalog of holdings can be
obtained by written request.

Special Collections of Music
Hornbake Library
University of Maryland
College Park. MD 20742 U.S.A.

-Invitation to ClarFest International conference

l.C.A. membership convenes each year in major
centers in the U.S.A. and other countries. The four-
day international conference offers:

-recitals/master classes by world-class performers
-lectures on a variety of subjects relevant to
teaching, performing and equipment
-the I.C.A. Young Artist Competition
-exhibits of instruments, new products, music and
accessories from leading manufacturers and music
companies
-a forum for fellowship and communication among
clarinetists throughout the world

How To Become a Member

Membership is open to anyone dedicated to the
clarinet and clarinet playing. Please show your
support by filling out the form below and
providing payment of the specified dues.

I.C.A. Membership Application

City______________________ State______________

Country________________ Zip____________________

New Member Renewal (circle one)

Adult U.S.A.& Canada. All other countries
Mexico (airmail)

Individual $30 $40
Joint $40 $50

Student
Individual $20 $40

Institution (Libraries, publishers, others)

O Institution $30 $40

Additional Contribution to I.C.A.

Payment may be made by check, money order,
VISA or MasterCard. Please make checks payable
to: International Clarinet Association. (Use
intemational money order or check drawn on U.S.
bank).

VISA/MasterCard Acct. #

Expiration Date Signature

Please enclose payment and mail to:
I.C.A. Membership
P.O. Box 7683
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207-0683
U.S.A.