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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2006-03-13 13:48
We have a few days all about clarinet with special guests from abroad - clarinetists Robert Spring prof of clarinet from Arizona University and Nathan Williams who teaches at Interlochen Michigan.
Students will have private lessons with one of them plus they will give masterclasses - both as lectures and as a public lesson where a student plays and they comment.
I was wondering if anyone has studied with either of these teachers or was at a masterclass, and can write what your experience was.
Thanks.
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Author: Tyler
Date: 2006-03-13 18:40
I have been at a couple of lectures/masterclasses/performances by Dr. Robert Spring, who actually teaches at Arizona State University. He is very fun to hear play as well as to hear teach. He is very passionate about music, and about encouraging clarinetists to 'keep up' with the demands of modern composers. He has a very unique manner about him, but he is an amazing clarinetist and an influential teacher.
Make sure you ask about double tonguing and circular breathing. He seems like he would be happy to give this information to anyone who asks.
-Tyler
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Author: donald
Date: 2006-03-13 18:47
Bob Spring publicly congratulated me on a performance that i wasn't particuarly satisfied with, so i think HE'S GREAT!
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donald
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Author: Ryan25
Date: 2006-03-13 19:52
I performed in a master class for Nathan Williams many years ago in california and it was a great experience. He is a very good teacher IMHO and is very easy to play for. He is an awesome player (I believe he studied with Stanley Drucker at Julliard) . He has a great recording of modern music out on Cd titled Spontaneous Lines. I think the recording of Sebastian Currier's "Intomations" is amazing! What an awesome piece! I remember being very impressed after his recital but it was so long ago that I can't remember what he played. I think you will have a very good time and learn a lot from two very nice, very good teachers/performers.
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Author: Clarinetgirl06
Date: 2006-03-13 21:00
I have been to the same masterclass, lecture, and recital as Tyler (because we went together).
Robert Spring seems to emphasize movement and musicality. He wants the performer to feel the beat, phrase, and musical drive of a piece (which you can tell if you watch Dr. Spring in a performance). He is very friendly towards whoever he helps, always encouraging, and offers some nice humor every once and awhile to break up the stress of playing for people.
He's very knowledgable about the clarinet and can offer some very useful fingerings on modern pieces. His interpretation is very close to how I like it, so I enjoy his interpretations.
Yes, do ask him about double tonguing and circular breathing. In fact, he might have his pamphlet about it those with him!
Overall, I like Dr. Spring a lot and am considering him for a teacher for my graduate studies someday!
Oh, and you should buy his CD's: they are amazing! Dragon's Tongue is full of double/triple tonguing. Black Dog is just a plethora of modern tricks! They were worth every penny!
Email me if you have any more questions!
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2006-03-14 03:41
Thanks for the answers.
I won't need to ask Robert Spring about double staccato and circular breathing because that is what his masterclass is about!
Reading this I am now considering paying for two private lessons so I can try both.
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Author: Clarinetgirl06
Date: 2006-03-14 05:49
Yeah-
I've attended his purely double tongue/circular breathing masterclass. He'll give you a booklet that will help you learn, and you all get to try out the techiques! You'll have fun! I promise!
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2006-03-14 14:55
"Robert Spring, who actually teaches at Arizona State University."
I'm sorry, you are right. I translated from my language and we simply don't have a word for state so I didn't realize the meaning was Arizona State University or that there is a difference between the two universities. Sorry about that.
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