Klarinet Archive - Posting 000658.txt from 1997/03

From: Julianne Kirk <clariviolagirl@-----.COM>
Subj: Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium
Date: Thu, 20 Mar 1997 02:52:48 -0500

If anyone is interested in coming to the 22nd annual University of
Oklahoma Clarinet symposium, here is information that was in the most
recent Clarinet Magazine:

1997 University of Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium
Recitals, Open Master Classes and Lectures
May 30, 31 and June 1, 1997

Artists include:

Jozsef Balogh------Principal Clarinetist, Budapest Symphony
Orchestra (Hungarian Radio)
James Campbell-----Professor of Clarinet, University of Indiana

Linda Cionitti-----Professor of Clarinet, Georgia Southern University

Buddy DeFranco-----Jazz Clarinetist

David Etheridge----Professor of Clarinet, The University of Oklahoma

Frank Kowalski-----Professor of Clarinet, Florida State University

Jeffrey Lerner-----Professor of Clarinet, University of Houston

Mitchell Lurie-----Noted Clarinet pedagogue

Richard MacDowell--Professor of Clarinet, University of Texas

Elizabeth Rheude---Professor of Clarinet, University of North Dakota

Elsa Verdehr-------Professor of Clarinet, Michigan State University
also the Verdehr Trio

Bradley Wong-------Professor of Clarinet, Western Michigan University

John Bruce Yeh-----Associate Principal Clarinetist, Chicago
Symphony Orchestra

Program Format:
(tentative schedule of events)

Time Friday(May 30) Saturday(May31) Sunday(June 1)

9:00am Registration View Exhibits View Exhibits
9:30am David Etheridge Brad Wong/ Elizabeth Rheude/
Host Recital Linda Cionetti Jeffrey Lerner
Recital Recital

10:30am Mitchell Lurie John Bruce Yeh Elsa Verdehr
Master Class Master Class Master Class
1:30pm Richard MacDowell Frank Kowalski Mitchell Lurie
Recital Recital Master Class
2:30pm Frank Kowalski Jozsef Balogh
Master Class Master Class
4:00pm Verdehr Trio James Campbell Joszef Balogh**
Recital Recital Recital

8:00pm John Bruce Yeh** Buddy DeFranco**
Recital Recital

All events are held in Catlett Music Center except those marked with **.

Master Classes:
Participants may perform material of their choice for one of these
individuals in informal master classes Viewed by the remeaining
participants. Those who perform may play solos from the standard
repertoire or orchestral excerpts. Participants for Master Classes will
be enrolled on a first come first serve basis and there is an additional
charge of $25 for performing in Master Classes.

Registration and Fees:
There is no cut-off date for registration. For those who register at the
beginning of the Symposium, the fee will be $155. early regitration
fee--for those who register before May 15th, is $140. There will be an
additional charge of $25 for performing in master classes. Cost is $75
for spouses, and $90 for High School students. Dailiy registration is
$55 and $50 for a second day. One hour university credit is possible
with Enrollment in MuED 5970 at an additional charge.

Transportation:
Ground Transportation to and from all the Oklahoma City airport is
available from Airport Express at a reduced rate with the coupon
provided by the symposium. Details will be sent to registrants.

Southwest Airlines is offering a discount on most of its already low
fairs, for travel to and from the University of Oklahoma Clarinet
Symposium. Call the Southwest Airlines Group and Meeting Desk at
1-800-433-5368, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm and refer ID Code R2187.
Call by NO LATER than May 23, 1997 to take advantage of this offer. Call
right away as fares are subject to terms and availability.

A Shuttle Service is available to transport participants to and from the
motels (morning, late afternoon, and evening.) The cost is $20 for the
three days.

Housing and Meals:
Economical Housing may be obtained at the following motels in Norman:
Thunderbird Lodge 1-800-432-2473 pool, air-conditioned rooms,
rate $37 plus tax,
per room for up to 4 occupants
Ramada Inn 1-405-321-0110 pool, air-conditioned rooms, rate
$45
for up to four persons
Residence Inn by Marriott 1-405-366-0900 One Bedroom suites, pool and
breakfast, rate $64

Norman has many fine restaurants, near campus, including many that serve
excellent ethnic foods. Most are reasonably priced.
Participants are responsible for making their own lodging arrangements.

For further information write:
Symposium Coordinator
Dr. David Etheridge
The University of Oklahoma School of Music
Norman, OK 73019-0565
or call Dr. Etheridge: (405)325-4372

Also, the University of Oklahoma Clarinet Studio web site is up and
running. Please visit our web site:

http://music.ou.edu/divisions/performance/clarinet/studio/