Klarinet Archive - Posting 000885.txt from 2003/05

From: Esefers@-----.com
Subj: Re: [kl] ORCHESTRA
Date: Sat, 31 May 2003 18:23:49 -0400

Antoine,

Thank you so much for your comments! Amazingly enough, I'm in the same
situation you were before -- I just graduated from a "crappy" school, but my teacher
were excellent. He is not an orchestra player, but I got great methodic
teaching from him how to play clarinet. Now I need a good environment and
knowledgeable teacher in orchestral studies. I have already considered Cincinnati,
thanks for advice, knowing that the orchestra is good there, helps.

What do you think, which of the teachers there would be better, De Kant or
Hawley? Hawley is a principal of Cincinnati Symphony and currently working on
his Audition Book, De Kant also looks a specialist in his field, several
publications, played in some top orchestras...I guess, my question is: is it better
to study with a younger player who got his job recently (would be more up to
date?) or more experienced teacher who no longer plays in an orchestra.

I really love Morales' playing, I know he is moving to Philadelphia this
June. Does anyone know, is he going to stay in faculty in New York schools, or
will he start teaching in Philadelphia?

I recently returned from Houston, I was a semifinalist in Ima Hogg (sounds
funny when you read it, doesn't it?) Young Artist Competition, we were only two
clarinetists there, my and a guy from Eastman. None of us made to finals,
however I had a chance to look at the school and talk to people about the program.
A grad student there told me the guy who plays in Houston Symphony and
teaches there is not coming back next year. I wonder, are they going to replace him
with someone? does anyone know?

You know, I have heard mentioning Yehuda Gilad as one of the best specs in
the field, however, I have not had a chance to come across his recordings or
listened to him perform. Does anyone know what is his playing like? ...A lot of
questions...

You made a good point--I should meet with prospective teachers and take
lessons. I shall do that. Thanks again! By the way, are you an orchestra musician?
Just curious.

Egils

P.S. This is my second day on the list and I already find it excellent!

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