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Author: suavkue
Date: 2011-01-14 23:27
I will be returning to Eau Claire in about 2-3 weeks or so. Do any of you know of any clarinetists in the area that are not from the University? Thank you.
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Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2011-01-15 17:44
I don't know much about the Eau Claire area now, but there are a number of outstanding clarinetists/teachers in the Twin Cities. Only about an hour-and-a-half away. When I was in high school in Central Wisconsin I commuted to Chicago (an overnight train ride) to study with a Chicago Symphony member.
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Author: suavkue
Date: 2011-01-15 18:05
The problem is that I lack transportation (other than the city bus, which I am willing to give a try), so I'm looking for teachers that are as close to the Eau Claire as possible - and if I'm not really satisfied with the teacher(s), I'll go a little farther - basically, the closer the better. I've never been on a train before - that sounds like an interesting idea, but I'll use it as a last resort for now.
I've also contacted the Chippewa Valley Symphony - but something makes me think I should avoid the Music School - my impression is that the two instructors that teach clarinet there don't really have a clarinet emphasis, at least from the website.
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Author: suavkue
Date: 2011-01-17 18:37
Okay, so I looked on Wisconsin's Public Transportation site, and it looks like Eau Claire doesn't have a train station, but it does have the Greyhound bus. I'm considering contacting someone from the CSO to see if I can get a lesson if the two orchestral clarinetists in my area aren't available. Could someone give me some info. on:
1) how long it takes to get from place to place (Eau Claire to Chicago) by Greyhound
2) if I need to get a hotel or anything should I decide to go to Chicago by that bus
3) if there are any other orchestral ensembles (or any clarinetists specializing in orchestral performance) near the Eau Claire area.
Thanks!
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Author: LarryBocaner ★2017
Date: 2011-01-17 19:11
Milwaukee is closer, and probably the MSO clarinetists charge a whole lot less for lessons.
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Author: suavkue
Date: 2011-01-17 19:19
Hmm... I was actually thinking of Milwaukee when I was going through this teacher search, since the professor here told one of the principal clarinetists here that he should study with whoever is at the MSO. I'll look into this option. I'm still wondering about the Greyhound bus system, though, because I've never been on one before.
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Post Edited (2011-01-17 19:20)
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Author: kimber
Date: 2011-01-17 19:57
Well...Eau Claire to Milwaukee by car is about 5.5 hours...I can't imagine Greyhound being a good alternative, either by time or money as you will waste the whole weekend being on the bus. Probably more efficient to rent a car for the weekend. Twin Cities would be alot closer.
Eau Claire to Chicago is about 7 hours give or take. Either way with those, you will have to spend for the bus ticket, taxi fare and maybe hotel.
Post Edited (2011-01-18 11:17)
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Author: William
Date: 2011-01-18 16:01
Rather than a bus trip to Chicago or Milwaukee, why not just get in touch with Burt Hara of the Minneapolis Orchestra. He's closer and as good a teacher as you are going to need. Really, no matter where you go for lessons, the fingerings are still going to be pretty much the same. You are the one who must do the work called "learning". In other words, don't rely so much on your teacher as on your own initiative and dedication for study. Your teacher will show you which end of the instrument to put in your mouth, you must do the rest.
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Author: suavkue
Date: 2011-01-18 17:08
I already tried contacting Burt Hara about a year ago; he was very busy, but I did manage to get a lesson from one of his students.
The problem is that I've had to deal with frustrations with teachers (see here and here) too many times, and I'm basically trying to search for someone who is competent.
Also, since I'm no longer doing a Performance major and not continuing clarinet lessons at the University (perhaps at a later time I might go back to clarinet lessons, but not anytime soon), I'm just searching for someone near the area with whom I can study for the time being.
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Post Edited (2011-01-18 17:11)
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Author: kimber
Date: 2011-01-18 17:47
Cathy Seipel is listed as the clarinetist in the Chippewa Valley Symphony...maybe she would give you lessons and they practice right at UWEC. I think she is an elem-music teacher by day.
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Author: suavkue
Date: 2011-01-19 15:05
I'll look into Stevens Point, but for now, I'll try to get in contact with Cathy Seipel. I've e-mailed the other clarinetist of the CVS also (Elizabeth Wilson), and I haven't heard back from any of them yet, but here's hoping for the best...
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Author: William
Date: 2011-01-20 16:05
I really can't understand why you seem so anti-university with regards to your teacher seach. I would think that one could find a suitable teacher either on the faculty or, at least, a graduate clarinet major who could give you lessons. However, if you are determined to travel great distances to find a good teacher, why not consider a trip down the I-system with a stop in Madison, WI. We have some really great clarinet teachers here that will give the same quality of instruction as those from Point, Milwaukee or Chicago--and perhaps, for half the cost. If you would like more info, contact me off board. (fwiw--I do not give private lessons, just free advice)
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Author: suavkue
Date: 2011-01-20 16:36
Oh, I'm not really anti-university, it's just that I have decided not to continue private lessons with the clarinet professor at UWEC (who is the only one), and I would really like to meet as close to UWEC as possible, which is why I'm contacting the CVS first. I have tried to search for any other orchestral-specialized clarinetists in the area, but there seems to not be too many in the area.
I haven't really considered the University options very much, because, frankly, I really don't know too much about the other UW universities, other than UWRF and UWEC. Looks like I should be searching onto these options...
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Post Edited (2011-01-20 16:42)
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