Klarinet Archive - Posting 000522.txt from 2004/07

From: Mark Charette <charette@-----.org>
Subj: Re: [kl] ClarinetFest 2004
Date: Thu, 15 Jul 2004 10:42:46 -0400

The link for Clarinetfest in http://www.clarinet.org, smack in the middle
of the page, next to the graphic of the capital building) will just link
you to the main clarinetfest site:

http://www.clarinetfest.org/

On Thu, 15 Jul 2004, Scott Lipcon wrote:

> Maybe this is obvious, but I can't find it on the web site anywhere - is
> any sort of registration necessary to just go to the exhibitions? I
> can't take time off work to attend the full conference, but would love
> to spend a few hours on Thursday or Friday afternoon.
>
> Thanks,
> Scott
>
> Robert Walzel wrote:
> > Greetings from the International Clarinet Association!
> >
> > Although I have been off of the list for several years, I've enjoyed
> > recently seeing the flurry of message between the listserve
> > subscribers. Tony, it is nice to see that you haven't lost your sense
> > of humor since I last saw you. Do you remember that pub in Belgium a
> > couple years back during Guido's Stage having a few of the Trappists
> > finest with Eddy Vanoosthuyse?
> >
> > As most of you know, ClarinetFest 2004 begins one week from today at the
> > University of Maryland. The dates are July 21-25. Some of the
> > highlights will include:
> >
> > Pacquito d/Rivera as soloist with the acclaimed big band The Air Men of
> > Note.
> > Ricardo Morales playing the Nielson Concerto with the Army Field Band
> > Chamber Orchestra.
> > Larry Combs playing the Copland Concerto on the same concert as Ricardo.
> > Don Byron, Downbeat jazz clarinetist of the year for the past several
> > years playing with his combo.
> > David Krakaur and Klezmer Madness.
> > David Drosinos, clarinet with Zephyros - one of Washington DC's most
> > interesting Greek bands (with dancers!)
> > British Clarinet Ensemble
> > Robert Spring in a program entitled "Extreme Clarinet"
> > A Chat with David Weber
> > Colin Bradbury
> > Michael Webster
> > US Marine Band ClarinetChoir
> > Loren Kitt as soloist with National Symphony Orchestra at Wolf Trap
> > National Park for the Performing Arts
> > Over 50 exhibitors with the latest and greatest in products, music, CDs,
> > and accessories for you to peruse.
> >
> > There will several lecturers and master classes on a wide variety of
> > topics of interest for clarinetists, several world premiere
> > performances, and a host of other interesting concerts by artists from
> > 14 countries. There will also be a special presentation regarding the
> > ICA Research Collection which is housed in the UofMaryland Libraries.
> > This is one of the largest collections in the world of music and other
> > publications of interest to clarinetists.
> >
> > For more information about the festival you can access the ClarinetFest
> > 2004 website the ICA homepage www.clarinet.org, or go directly to the
> > site at www.clarinetfest.org.
> >
> > Whereas those of you on the other side of the pond would probably have a
> > difficult time transiting to Washington next week, I hope that those of
> > you within driving distance of the UofMaryland can make all or part of
> > the festival. In this day of cheap air tickets and Priceline.Com, some
> > of you who are a bit further away might be able to get to the festival
> > if you haven't made arrangements yet. Everyone has the opportunity to
> > perform in a clarinet choir. This year's directors will be Chuck West
> > and the preeminent clarinet choir aficionado and conductor Harvey Herman.
> >
> > It will be a grand event and I hope to see you there!
> >
> > Bob Walzel
> >
>
>
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