EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES

CLARINET DAY 2009
April 4
The University of Southern Mississippi

PERFORMANCES BY:

Distinguished Guest Ensemble
The Verdehr Trio, Resident at Michigan State University

Guest Artists
Dr. Osiris Molina, University of Alabama
Suzanne Tirk, Wichita State University
Dr. Andrea Cheeseman, Delta State University

Southern Miss Professors
Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time

MASTER CLASSES HOSTED BY:

Guest Artists and members of The Verdehr Trio, including clarinetist,
Dr. Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr, to feature members of the Southern Miss clarinet studio
and students of participating high schools

Clarinet Choir Clinic and Grand Finale Performance
Participating high school students and the Southern Miss Clarinet Studio Ensemble

The Verdehr Trio will perform at 8 p.m. on April 3, Marsh Auditorium
Clarinet Day events will commence April 4 at 8 a.m.

For more information, contact Mr. Jonathan Holden at (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).

Clarinet Day 2009 Schedule.pdf

OTHER OPPORTUNITIES

The University of Southern Miss boasts a number of very fine ensembles including the USM Symphony Orchestra, The Pride of Mississippi marching band, and three separate ensembles within the department of University Bands, including the acclaimed Southern Miss Wind Ensemble. USM music students are encouraged to assemble chamber music ensembles, for which coaching is available. Clarinet choir also provides students with the opportunity to work in a small ensemble environment.

The School of Music also hosts two concerto competitions in association with the Wind Ensemble and the Symphony Orchestra.