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Author: Mom
Date: 2010-04-27 03:54
I have a junior in high school who is quite musical but not quite polished on the technique enough to likely qualify for a more selective university clarinet program. Can anyone recommend a great teacher at a school with a decent overall music program and decent academics for undergrad, that is not quite as selective, that will give a good preparation for grad school? Location and size of campus are not too important.
Might be best to send a private email.
I really appreciate this forum and pass all the great info (at least that I can understand!) on to my busy offspring.
many thanks.
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Author: Mom
Date: 2010-04-27 05:17
Hmmmm. apologies. not quite sure how to fix that but please try this:
moganbaum@aol.com
thanks.
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2010-04-27 13:24
Check out Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. The clarinet profesor there is Bradley Wong. he's a great instructor, and the students in the Clarinet Studio really enjoy working with him. My daughter attends the music school there ind is doing very well. Plus, there is sometimes scholarship money available!
The school also has an excellent honors program for academics.
Music school: http://www.wmich.edu/music/
Bradley Wong: http://www.wmich.edu/music/faculty/faculty_pages/som_fac_wongbradley.html
Jeff
“Everyone discovers their own way of destroying themselves, and some people choose the clarinet.” Kalman Opperman, 1919-2010
"A drummer is a musician's best friend."
Post Edited (2010-04-27 13:37)
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Author: Ed
Date: 2010-04-27 16:33
Another option at the moment would be to make sure your child is currently working hard under an excellent teacher. It may open more doors and let you be more selective, rather than be limited to who may be willing to accept him/her.
It is a very competitive business and the more you have in your favor, the better.
Good luck.
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Author: Ed Palanker
Date: 2010-04-27 20:28
None specific but a great many State schools have good departments and good teachers. Here in Maryland there are three, University of MD, University of MD Baltimore County (UMBC) and Towson University. Check out the state schools in your area if you don't want to go too far. If it's in your state it will be a lot less expensive as well. ESP http://eddiesclarinet.com
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Author: clariknight
Date: 2010-04-27 22:36
I thought Crane was pretty competitive to get into? Perhaps I've been misinformed.
I second the recommendation of state schools. You can often find very good professional players/teachers at them. UMass Amherst, with Michael Sussman, is another one to check out (disclaimer: I do attend UMass and want as many good players to come here as possible ). If your son is into marching band, this can help make the choice as well. UMass has a great marching band, as do many of the larger state universities.
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Author: jparrette
Date: 2010-04-28 00:56
Make sure your son gets a lesson from any prospective teacher!
John Parrette
CLARION MUSICAL SERVICES
john@clarionmusical.com
914-805-3388
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Author: MarlboroughMan
Date: 2010-04-28 01:49
Achille Rossi at Butler University in Indianapolis. The program is great, and studying with Rossi will give any player a fantastic foundation. He was a student of Gino Cioffi and played for many decades in the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
Several of his students have gone on to professional careers.
Eric
[edit: Darn, I posted this as a "response" by mistake. Sorry bout that.]
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The Jazz Clarinet
http://thejazzclarinet.blogspot.com/
Post Edited (2010-04-28 01:50)
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Author: Mom
Date: 2010-04-28 02:29
Wow! I did not expect this many responses. Many thanks to all for your suggestions, and especially those who took the time to send personal messages. Everyone has been so helpful. We will definitely look into some of these leads.
"Mom"
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