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Recital

Author: TJTG
Date: 2014-06-07 05:19

Hello everybody,

I had my masters recital on March 1st this year. I finally had the nerve to listen to it this month, and I'd be honored to have your input. I played 4 pieces:

Copland- Sonata https://soundcloud.com/timothyjgraf/sets/copland-sonata
Jolivet- Sonatine https://soundcloud.com/timothyjgraf/sets/jolivet-sonatine
Donizetti- Concertino https://soundcloud.com/timothyjgraf/sets/donizetti-concertino-for-clarinet
Brahms- 2nd Sonata https://soundcloud.com/timothyjgraf/sets/brahms-sonata2

Personally I have mixed feelings about it, but it was a very positive experience. I had 1 month to prepare and I think I did really well, but I'd certainly prioritize differently if I had a chance. If I could go back I'd work harder on the Donizetti and Brahms.

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Re: Recital

Author: johng ★2017
Date: 2014-06-08 22:28

Timothy - I listened to the Jolivet Sonatine for flute and clarinet since I am not familiar with the piece. I thought you played it quite well, but I particularly liked the interplay between you and the flute. You were well matched in pitch for the most part and you were clearly communicating well as you played. Nice job from both of you, and thanks for introducing me to the piece.

John Gibson, Founder of JB Linear Music, www.music4woodwinds.com

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Re: Recital

Author: Filettofish
Date: 2014-06-09 01:08

Fantastic! I particularly enjoyed you interpretation of the Copland. May I ask where you studied?

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Re: Recital

Author: TJTG
Date: 2014-06-10 19:48

Filettofish:

I studied at the University of Illinois for undergrad and Roosevelt's Chicago College of Performing Arts for my masters.

Thank you for the compliment. The Copland will be a work in progress for many years to come.

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Re: Recital

Author: Paul Aviles
Date: 2014-06-10 21:13

Hey "TJTG,"

Who teaches clarinet at Roosevelt these days? I studied with Wollwage "back in the day."

..............Paul Aviles

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Re: Recital

Author: MartyMagnini
Date: 2014-06-10 23:19

Small world - I studied with Wollwage at his house when I was in high school. Then I went to U of I for 2 years, and came back to Chicago, where I studied with Wollwage again. Nice guy, huge talent. Heard him play chamber music live a bunch of times - he was amazing.

I think both John Bruce Yeh and Greg Smith are at Roosevelt now?

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Re: Recital

Author: TJTG
Date: 2014-06-11 01:51

John Yeh and Charlene Zimmerman teach at Roosevelt. Charlene comes and goes when she's needed, or so she's said... she was brought on after Carol Lee left, but said she's taught at Roosevelt a lot in the past

Greg is on the roster, but he never takes students. I think he's had 1 in four years, and she certainly didn't start with him. He really doesn't seem to want students. Carol Lee used to teach there, but left suddenly my first year there. I'm not sure why.

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