Is this young composer an example of the new norm for classical musicians and performers, who discover classical music more or less accidentally and as a young adult, rather than starting the discipline as a child? It certainly allows more…
Kenneth John Grant Recognized by Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide Publication
Congratulations to clarinetist and colleague Ken Grant, who preceded me as principal clarinetist with the Columbus Symphony, and whose high playing standards left big shoes to fill when I arrived. His playing and teaching certainly deserve this impressive commendation. http://m.prnewswire.com/news-releases/kenneth-john-grant-recognized-by-strathmores-whos-who-worldwide-publication-125003499.html
New York, Boston, Chicago and San Fran Get Great Marks for Cities with Classical Music
Classical music can be a destination point for many cities. So why can’t Columbus Ohio be on that map? Because it takes investment and long term planning and intention to do so. Is it worth it? Classical music is and…
Stanley Hasty (1920 – 2011) Legendary Clarinetist and Teacher
Stanley Hasty (1920 – 2011) Born February 21, 1920, Mr. Hasty pursued a long and distinguished career as a clarinetist and teacher. From 1943 until 1955 he served as principal clarinetist and soloist with the National Symphony Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphony…
Chronogram Magazine -Religious Reeding. Don Byron Clarinetist
Chronogram Magazine – June 01, 2011 – Religious Reeding. It’s long been a mystery as to how and why the clarinet came to lose its standing. A wind instrument once as synonymous with jazz as the saxophone or trumpet, it…
Clarinetist Dieter Klöcker (1936-2011)
Dieter Klöcker (1936-2011) David Glenn to Klarinet List: Dieter Klöcker died on May 21st. He had cancer. I was at his funeral on Saturday. There were more former students of his as well as collegues from Consortium and the conservatory…