Klarinet Archive - Posting 001075.txt from 2000/01

From: Neil Leupold <leupold_1@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Finding a Teacher
Date: Sun, 30 Jan 2000 18:08:54 -0500

--- Ben Campbell <bacampbe@-----.net> wrote:

> Several have commented in various threads that the best way to find a good
> teacher is to ask around. It occurs to me the best place to start is here.
> Can anyone recommend teachers in the Dallas/Fort Worth area?

If she were still there, I would suggest that you call the principal player
in the Irving Symphony -- Rebecca Campbell -- but she is no longer there.
I don't suppose the two of you are related. That would be funny. :-) I
doubt the acting principal there -- Gilbert 'something' -- would have time
to teach, given his full-time dentistry activities. You could contact him
about this by calling the Irving Symphony directly. Jim Gasewicz (say guh-
SEV-itch) is the personnel manager: (972) 504-6743. He can get you in touch
with Gilbert.

There is a player in Dallas, Mike Manning, who might have the spare time
to take on another student. He lives on Meadow = Central Expressway, and
his phone number is (214) 692-1989. He received his undergrad at Eastman,
his Master's at SMU, and is an accomplished solo and orchestra player, as
well as a knowledgeable private teacher. He would be my strongest recom-
mendation if he is available.

I'm hesitant to mention section members in the DSO, given your status
as a player who is just returning to the instrument. I only say this
because their fees would be substantially higher than you would pay for
lessons from the two other players above, without a commensurate rise
in the quality of instruction relative to your current playing level.
If you're game, though, Paul Garner is Associate Principal of the DSO,
and Chris Runk is on Bass Clarinet with the orchestra. Their phone
numbers, respectively, are (214) 341-9780 and ((214) 827-5882. In all
likelihood, they require a minimum level of advancement, but I do know
that Paul has had a number of high school students in his studio, so
it's worth a try if this is the route you wish to take.

A final suggestion is to post a few flyers downstairs at the Meadows
School of the Arts (SMU), in the practice rooms area, advertising your
desire for private clarinet lessons. You will likely receive at least
one or two response from clarinet majors in need of a little extra
cash. I recommend contacting Mike Manning first, and then resort
to this option, because I'm familiar with his record as a performer
and teacher, as well as the level of his success with different types
and levels of students. If he is available, you can't go wrong.

Best of luck,

-- Neil
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