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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-05-15 17:04
Just wondering what colleges in Missouri might have good music programs or good clarinet professors. I might (aka: should) be going there in about a year.
Alexi
EDIT: meaning I should (if everything goes as planned) end up at Fort Leonard Wood, MO. And I was wondering what music colleges are around there that I could try to work on a part-time music degree and/or find a professor to take lessons with.
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Author: J. J.
Date: 2007-05-15 21:19
I don't know the geography of the state, so this may not help, but as far as I know, U of Missouri-Kansas City with Jane Carl is the place to go.
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Author: Neil
Date: 2007-05-15 22:38
You might want to look at Ft Leonard Wood on a map before you commit to going there. It's a long way from anywhere. University of Missouri - Rolla is about the only school I know of nearby.
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Author: pewd
Date: 2007-05-15 23:09
The University of Missouri, Kansas City, Conservatory of Music and Dance is excellent. http://conservatory.umkc.edu/
When I was younger, the UM - Rolla campus had an excellent music program. But that was a long time ago and I have no recent knowledge of the program.
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
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Author: jbutler ★2017
Date: 2007-05-16 03:06
sfalexi,
Ft Leonard Wood is near the center of the state. You will be about the same distance from St. Louis and Springfield. There really isn't much in the way of music schools in the area. St. Louis will be your best bet.
jbutler
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-05-16 05:58
Thanks all. I was looking at a college in Springfield, but that seemed to be about 1.5 hours away. I'll check out how far it is from St. Louis and what's available there.
Maybe I'll manage to find a professor at some surrounding city that lives halfway between where I'll be and where the college is. Kind of a long shot, but maybe it could work out that I would only have to drive half the distance to get a lesson.
Thanks for the tips those who know the geography much better than I do.
Alexi
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Author: Gregory Williams
Date: 2007-05-16 13:35
Alexi,
I would stop by the University of Missouri in Columbia and speak to Professor Paul Garritson. He's a terrific teacher and one of the most giving people you'll meet. I studied with him while in high school and went to "Mizzou" for my undergraduate performance degree. In hindsight, I would go there again for my undergraduate or graduate diploma. Additionally, Edward Dolbashian, the orchestra director is still one of the best conductors I've played under. The entire woodwind faculty was extremely accessible and helpful as well. FYI, Mr. Garritson travels 3-4 days a week from West County in St. Louis where he lives to Columbia, Missouri.
Best,
Gregory Williams
Minnesota Orchestra
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Author: TonkaToy
Date: 2007-05-16 14:40
As others have noted, Ft. Leonard Wood is off the beaten path. If you'd like to come to St. Louis on occasion there are a number of clarinetists I'd recomend taking a lesson or two with.
Diana Haskell-Asst. Principal of the SLSO
I don't know Diana that well, but she is a fantastic player. Lots of personality in her playing and a beautiful sound.
Tina Ward-2nd Clarinet in the SLSO
I've known Tina for years and have taken the occasional lesson from her. She's a very good teacher, very accessible, and if you're interested in making your own reeds she would be a great resource.
Jeanine York-Garesche
I went to school with Jeanine and she is the best non-symphony clarinetist in town. She teaches at Webster University and is a monster of a player.
George Silfies
George has retired from the SLSO but still sees the odd student. I studied with him for several years during and after getting my masters degree. He's a great guy and a wonderful teacher. If your interests are in learning more about orchestral literature and eventually preparing for auditions, you couldn't go wrong taking some lessons with George. Even if you're not, he's a wonderful teacher. Not so much a pedagogue but an invaluable resourse who can really open your eyes about clarinet literature.
Scott Andrews is the new principal in the SLSO. I've never met him or don't know whether or not he teaches privately or at one of the universities in town. If interested you could always contact him through the SLSO.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-05-16 18:44
Outstanding. Glad there were members on this board that were able to give me some help. It's still quite a while out (as I said, about a year) and I will be practicing on my own very diligently up through the move, but I wanted to get a head start on places to look at for lessons so that's one less thing I have to do while trying to settle in over there.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: crnichols
Date: 2007-05-17 00:54
Scott Andrews, the principal of the SLSO, formerly 2nd clarinet with the Boston Symphony, is a fine clarinetist and teacher. I'd recommend getting at least a few lessons from him. At Fort Leonardwood, you'll have plenty of time to get some school finished, but unfortunately it's not really close to anywhere.
Best wishes!
Christopher Nichols, D.M.A.
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
University of Delaware
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Author: Brianj
Date: 2007-05-17 10:02
Alexi,
Give me a write at brickbinder@hotmail.com or brian.jungen@wood.army.mil as I will be your section leader at Ft. Wood if you end up here and I am still here. (Which I think I will be.) I look forward to hearing from you.
SSG Brian Jungen
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2007-05-19 15:49
It's official! I raised my hand yesterday and swore to another 6 years in the army as a clarinetist! Ft. Leonard Wood here I come!!!! WOO HOO!
Alexi
PS - Thanks again to the Mark and others on the board. It's because of this bulletin board that I gained the skills, knowledge about army bands, and confidence to take an audition. Without the board, I'd be . . . well . . . . not playing clarinet for a living I'm sure!
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Author: Clarinetgirl06
Date: 2007-05-22 01:55
I go to the University of Missouri-Kansas City and currently study with Jane Carl. She lives in both St. Louis and Kansas City. This year she was on campus regularly Tuesday-Thursday in Kansas City and then she'd be in St. Louis on the weekends. She's an excellent teacher and I'm sure you could arrange summer lessons and weekend lessons with her. If you were more north, you'd be a beast of an addition to our studio. : )
Also, just FYI, the Lomax's live in Springfield. You might even consider driving into Oklahoma every now and then for lessons or Kansas. Best of luck!
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2007-05-22 19:04
Hi Alexi,
I finally have some time to tackle your question and I'm finding out why your future home is called (not always affectionately) Fort "Lost-in-the-Woods." It really isn't close to anything worth being close to. (But then, in "outstate" Missouri, what is?) Your best resource, frankly, is probably Brian Jungen. If there is a local small college worth checking out (I couldn't find any), he will probably know about it. If you really want to be thorough (and haven't already done this), you might try Googling "Missouri Colleges and Universities" without the quotes, then checking their distances from Ft. Leonard Wood with a program like Microsoft Streets and Trips. I can tell you, though, that I just tried this and about all I learned is how remote the base really is - nothing within 90 miles that I can find.
I don't see any good prospect closer than Springfield. Rolla is obviously closer but all I can find on their website is music ensembles -- no reference to music courses or lessons that I can find. I will say that Allison Storochuk at MO State in Springfield has impressive credentials. From what I've seen, Russell Dagon and Robert Spring prepare their students well.
I will second Greg Smith's comments about Paul Garritson (who is also a true gentleman) and Ed Dolbashian, for whom it has been my pleasure to play this past year. But, at just under 130 miles, all on secondary roads, Columbia would not be a fun commute.
Now, if you want hog-calling lessons.... ![[rotate]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smiley25.gif)
Best wishes for your continued career,
jnk
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