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Author: clarinetistrae
Date: 2024-02-26 02:43
Hello! I am a junior in high school starting to do research on universities for an undergrad in clarinet performance in the U.S.. I have tried to do a lot of online research in terms of who are the best clarinet teachers and what universities have the best programs, but a lot of info is outdated by several years. I would like to find more recent information about universities to pursue clarinet performance.
I am aiming for a higher/highest level college. If skill level helps for recommendations, I am a top high school clarinet player in the New England area, and am committed deeply to the study of music.
I am not completely limited to school size and location—although being in the New England area would be nice—and am focusing primarily on finding high-quality teachers with a high-quality education.
Has anyone recently graduated/is currently under a teacher that you would recommend?
What are the top colleges with the best teachers right now? If you have any individual testimony/information, that would be super helpful!
Or, if there is any other information you think would be relevant to someone like me, any help is greatly appreciated. I have high hopes and aspirations, but little knowledge about the world of pursuing clarinet in college. Thank you.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2024-02-26 03:12
...........well...............
If you're looking for the top school with the top teacher in New England, look no further than Yale and David Shifrin.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfxfSxUDXrA
Probably the best basset clarinet playing I've ever heard.
...........Paul Aviles
Post Edited (2024-02-26 03:38)
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Author: lmliberson
Date: 2024-02-26 03:25
Last I heard (which, admittedly, has been some time now), David only takes grad students.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2024-02-26 03:37
This may currently be the case. When I found out that David was at Yale I happened in on a concert which included a young (sophomore or junior) clarinet student, but that was around 2013.
Things change
..............Paul Aviles
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Author: J. J.
Date: 2024-02-26 05:36
Was that clarinet student *his* student? Sometimes, things stay the same.
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Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2024-02-26 07:03
Yup, a double major in music and computer engineering (or some such money making career). He was amazing! No matter what he's doing now I'm sure he's doing just fine.
..............Paul Aviles
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