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Italian by birth, citizen of the world by training, Andrea has been studying all over the globe with some of the most sought-after mentors in the world: in Los Angeles at The Colburn School with Yehuda Gilad, at the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in Rome with Alessandro Carbonare, as well as graduating from the Universität “Mozarteum” in Salzburg in the class of Wenzel Fuchs and at the Conservatoire national supérieur de Paris in the class of Pascal Moraguès. An active orchestral musician, Andrea has just been appointed Associate Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and is a member of the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra. He has performed in many of the best stages with some of the finest ensembles, such as the Tonhalle Orchester Zürich, Orchestre de Paris, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, San Diego Symphony Orchestra, Orchestra dell’Accademia di Santa Cecilia di Roma, under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel, Riccardo Muti, Valery Gergiev, Esa-Pekka Salonen, Klaus Mäkelä, Simon Rattle, Antonio Pappano, Gianandrea Noseda, Iván Fischer, Paavo Järvi, Daniele Gatti, Zubin Mehta, Christoph Eschenbach, Fabio Luisi, Manfred Honeck, Charles Dutoit, Hannu Lintu, Lahav Shani, Gábor Takács-Nagy, Rafael Payare, Domingo Hindoyan. A passionate chamber musician, Andrea is a the founding members of Trio Caspar (@triocaspar), the first Honors Chamber Music Ensemble in residence at The Colburn School. In addition, he has performed with many great artists, most notably Paul Watkins (Emerson String Quartet), Gary Hoffman, and Tine Thing Helseth, as well as touring with woodwind members of the Berliner Philharmoniker during the KonstKnekt Vinterfestspill in Norway. Previous seasons engagements included, among others, a tour in Europe with the Estonian Festival Orchestra and Paavo Järvi, Europe and America tours with the Verbier Festival Chamber Orchestra, a chamber music tour in Japan with Brahms and Mozart’s Clarinet Quintets, as well as a debut as soloist with the Budapest Festival Orchestra conducted by Gábor Takács-Nagy, performing Weber’s Clarinet Concerto in F minor, Op. 73. Andrea is a prizewinner of several national and international competition, such as the 18th Aeolus International Competition (Düsseldorf), “Carlino” International Clarinet Competition (Udine), Premio Crescendo (Firenze), and Sándor Végh Competition (Budapest), as well as coming to attention as one of the six semifinalists of the prestigious ARD Competition in Münich (Germany), performing Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A major with the Munich Chamber Orchestra. As a teacher, Andrea was Professor of Clarinet at the Conservatory of Trapani, Italy. He is currently the Teaching Assistant for the clarinet studio of his mentor Yehuda Gilad at The Colburn School in Los Angeles, where he will also be completing his Artist Diploma in May 2026. Andrea is a Buffet Crampon artist and performs exclusively on their instruments. In his free time, he enjoys photography and exploring different food cultures.Thanks for listening!Check out Andrea’s work -andreacaputoclarinet.comInstagram: @andreacaputoclarinetRecording: Mozart Clarinet Concerto Mvnt. 3Andrea Caputo & Munich Chamber OrchestraConnect with me -Website - emilyjohnston.comClarinet Channel Instagram - @theclarinetchannelYouTube - @TheClarinetChannelPod

With a charismatic blend of technical flair, polish, and grace, Portuguese-Canadian clarinetist Wesley Ferreira draws in audiences with his unabashed joy and passion for storytelling through music. Widely regarded as a gifted expressionist, critics have praised his “beautiful tone” and “technical prowess” (American Record Guide), “remarkable sensitivity” (CAML Review), and “invigorating performance style” (The Clarinet). Fanfare Magazine adds, “Ferreira is clearly a major talent.”He has been broadcast nationally on RTP television in Portugal, CBC Radio in Canada, and ABC in Australia and has been a featured guest artist at numerous clarinet festivals. As one half of the globe-trotting clarinet and guitar duo Jâca, he is part of an acclaimed and groundbreaking ensemble that combines classical and world folk music to bring an adventurous, passionate, and completely original musical style to the stage. In addition to his performing career, Wesley is also a sought-after keynote speaker who works with corporate and professional audiences to help them develop the mindset, presence, and poise of top performers—so they can succeed authentically and lead with clarity, confidence, and impact. He also speaks passionately on arts advocacy, showing how the artistic mindset and creative toolkit empower individuals in their careers and in everyday life, fostering personal growth, transformation, and a deeper connection to the world around them.Currently based in the United States, he is a tenured full professor of music at Colorado State University, where he maintains a thriving clarinet studio. He is also co-founder and artistic director of the Lift Clarinet Academy, a premier summer training institute that attracts students from around the world.As a recording artist, Wesley has released nine albums across labels including Centaur and Parma, earning international recognition such as the 2013 East Coast Music Award for Classical Recording of the Year and the 2015 and 2022 International Portuguese Music Awards. His discography ranges from Into the Green, a bold exploration of works for clarinet and electronics, to Breakthrough, the debut album of Jâca. His 2019 solo album Arrival highlights Portuguese composers and reflects his ongoing commitment to bridging heritage, scholarship, and performance. In 2025, he was inducted as a member of the Recording Academy (Grammy®), a recognition that affirms his stature not only as a performer but also as a recording artist committed to advancing the place of music in society.Wesley’s exploration of increasingly stimulating projects and challenges was on display when he was tapped by Selmer Paris in 2017 as a lead consultant and team developer on a new line of clarinets. In October 2021, the Muse professional clarinet was released to critical acclaim. Undoubtedly, Wesley’s commitment to collaboration and advancing his field was further demonstrated when he served as Artistic Director of the ClarinetFest® 2023 conference, a major event with record-breaking attendance celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the International Clarinet Association.Wesley received his advanced musical training at the University of Western Ontario (B.M.) and Arizona State University (M.M. and D.M.A.), studying with Robert Riseling and Robert Spring, respectively. He is endorsed by Selmer Paris and Vandoren, and performs exclusively on Selmer Muse clarinets and the Vandoren BD4 mouthpiece, V21 reeds, and rose gold M/O ligature. To learn more, visit:  www.wesleyferreira.com.Thanks for listening!Check out Wesley’s work -wesleyferreira.comInsta - @WesleyOnStageYouTube - @WesleyOnStage“Into the Green” - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HzAXn2WNh5M&list=RDHzAXn2WNh5M&start_radio=1Connect with me -Website - emilyjohnston.comClarinet Channel Instagram - @theclarinetchannelYouTube - @emilyjclarinet

Robert DiLutis is currently professor of clarinet at the University of Maryland, School of Music, College Park.  Previously Mr. DiLutis was professor of clarinet at the Louisiana State University School of Music from 2009-2012, assistant principal and e-flat clarinetist with the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra and a clarinet professor at the Eastman School of Music. Mr. DiLutis has also served on the faculties of the St. Mary's University in Texas and Nazareth College in New York. Most recently Mr. DiLutis developed and taught an Orchestral Audition Training Program for the Eastman School of Music. His many clinics and master classes have included Ithaca College, Hartt School of Music, Boston University, New England Conservatory, Longy School of Music and the Academia y Banda De Musica De Norena, Oviedo, Spain.Making his Carnegie Hall Recital debut in 1989, Mr. DiLutis has also performed as a featured soloist with ensembles such as the San Antonio Symphony, Baton Rouge Symphony and the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra. Recently Mr. DiLutis toured with the New York Philharmonic on its historic trip to Pyongyang, North Korea. Mr. DiLutis is a graduate of the Juilliard School where he studied with David Weber. In addition to his performance career Mr. DiLutis in the creator of the Reed Machine, a reed-making device used by top professionals around the world. Mr. DiLutis is an Artist for Buffet Group USA and plays Buffet clarinets exclusively.As part of Professor DiLutis' comprehensive program at the university, he is offering classes in Clarinet Choir, Instrument Repair, Single Reed Making, Orchestral Repertoire, Clarinet Master Class, How to Win an Orchestral Audition, Chamber Music, Clarinet, Eb Clarinet and Bass Clarinet lessons. In 2016, Mr. DiLutis had been principal clarinetist with the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra for the past 8 years and will touring with the Maryland Clarinet Society to Dublin Ireland this summer. You can hear Mr. DiLutis on his recording on the Delos, Centaur, New World and Tonsehen recording labels.Thanks for listening!Check out Prof. DiLutis’ work -robertdilutis.comthereedmachine.netConnect with me -Website - emilyjohnston.comClarinet Channel Instagram - @theclarinetchannelYouTube - @emilyjclarinet

Praised for his “fearless” performances, clarinetist Andy Hudson has appeared across North America, Europe, and Africa in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings. He has recently performed with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Sarasota Orchestra, and the North Carolina Symphony, and he was appointed Bass/3rd Clarinetist of the http://www.cabrillomusic.org/ in 2020. Other festival appearances include the Lucerne, Bang on a Can, Hot Air, Sound Atlas, and Great Lakes Chamber Music festivals. “Truly a performer for the moment,” Andy has premiered 100+ works to date, published https://conway-publications.com/product/elements-of-contemporary-clarinet-technique-space-bass/ with Conway Publications, and has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on their MusicNOW series and with Miami’s http://www.nu-deco.org/ and Raleigh’s http://www.earspace.org/. He is currently Artistic Director with the international sextet http://www.latitude49music.com/ and has given masterclasses at many of the world’s great conservatories and centers for musical study. He is an Artist-Clinician for Buffet Crampon, a Vandoren Performing Artist, and an Ambassador for Rovner Products. Andy is currently Associate Professor of Clarinet at the https://www.lawrence.edu/academics/conservatory/clarinet in Appleton, WI. Thanks for listening!Website: theandyhudson.comInstagram: @theandyhudsonObsolete Music:https://open.spotify.com/album/2DYp1us2e5rg6ln4BWLfB1?si=YtRUEPUxTFuNCcM87Sx0AQDig Deep:https://open.spotify.com/album/3wX7qtAkvMmg2FQ2DHmFqu?si=yDvZ4lTQSya3qlYVFW-LjQ&nd=1&dlsi=9b94c4288dd14fe3Music for Falling and Flying:https://open.spotify.com/album/0zG3RNmGZafb7YVYGHEe1Y?si=bYw7Y4xzQluFj0vxzODLsACheck out more of The Clarinet Channel!Instagram: @theclarinetchannelYoutube: @TheClarinetChannelPodWebsite: emilyjohnston.com

Grammy® Award-winning clarinetist Mark Dover is a man of many horns, maintaining firm roots in classical music while ever-expanding into the vast world of improvised music. Since 2016, he has served as the clarinetist of Imani Winds, and has appeared as a soloist with the Atlanta, Baltimore, and Albany Symphonies, and the American Composers Orchestra. Most recently, Mark was awarded a Grammy as a player and producer for “Best Classical Compendium” at the 2024 Grammy Awards for Imani Wind’s latest release, “Passion for Bach and Coltrane.” His debut album with Imani Winds, “Bruits,” was nominated for Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards. In 2023 Mark also joined the chamber ensemble yMusic. 2023 highlights include appearances at Carnegie Hall Presents with both Imani Winds and yMusic, NPR’s tiny desk with yMusic, and debuts at La Jolla Music Society and Tippet Rise Arts Center. Mark joined the chamber music faculty of the Curtis Institute of Music in 2021 and also serves on the clarinet faculty at Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University, and at Queens College, CUNY. Mark has an extensive background in improvised music. He is a frequent collaborator with Vulfpeck, an American funk band formed in his hometown of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Mark received his Master of Music degree from Manhattan School of Music and his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Michigan. He is a Buffet Crampon and Vandoren Artist.Thanks for listening!Check out Mark’s work -Website: markdovermusic.comInstagram: @markdovermusicCheck out Passion for Bach and Coltrane!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOkgovaToUs&list=PLAHnS6O6oNDyyKPndJ4KsFfCZvlbvYZajConnect with me -Website - emilyjohnston.comClarinet Channel Instagram - @theclarinetchannelYouTube - @emilyjclarinetTheme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

A pioneer in the world of clarinet and bass clarinet, Jeff Anderle is exploding the boundaries of classical music through innovative performances, recordings, commissions, and mentorship.  Anderle has augmented the sonic and musical possibilities of the clarinet as a soloist with orchestras and music festivals across the country and as a member of several cutting-edge ensembles including Sqwonk and Splinter Reeds. In 2024, Anderle was appointed as the Assistant Professor of Clarinet at Arizona State University after sixteen years of teaching at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.Thanks for listening!Check out Jeff Anderle’s work:Instagram - @jeffanderleTikTok - @jeffanderleclarinetWebsite - jeffanderle.comConnect with me:Website - emilyjohnston.comClarinet Channel Instagram - @theclarinetchannelYouTube - @emilyjclarinetTheme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Amy Chambers is the founder of The Music Chambers at clarinetgeek.com, where she teaches clarinet and bass clarinet lessons online and in-person in the Memphis area. She also loves helping other teachers grow their studios through her Music Studio Kickstart course. As a Jupiter Music Educational Artist, Amy creates educational content and teaches and performs at clinics across the MidSouth. When she’s not teaching, you’ll find her playing bass clarinet with the Memphis Wind Symphony, subbing with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra, and performing with various wind ensembles. Connect with her at clarinetgeek.com and on social media @themusicchambers. Thanks for listening! Amy’s digital mini-course: Music Studio Kickstart, lives at https://www.clarinetgeek.com/kickstart Find Amy on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube @themusicchambers Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Abdo Timejardine-Zomeño (b. 2000), born and residing in Chicago, IL is an accomplished Arab-American clarinetist, woodwind doubler, composer, conductor, and educator. He is currently earning double bachelors degrees in Clarinet Performance and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illinois-Chicago.  With an active schedule, Abdo regularly performs with the Lakeside Pride Symphonic Band and the Middle East Music Ensemble of the University of Chicago. He has also performed with The Naperville Winds, Northshore Concert Band, and Chicago Philharmonic. As a soloist and chamber musician, he’s had the opportunity to collaborate with clarinetists from across the United States, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. His recent travels have taken him to Denver, Colorado for the 50th Anniversary of the International Clarinet Association, as well as Phoenix, Arizona for the first ever Low-Clarinet Festival. In March 2023, he had the opportunity to play for renowned clarinetist Julian Bliss in a masterclass during Bliss’s residency at UIC for the consortium premiere of John Mackey’s clarinet concerto, Divine Mischief.  As a composer, his works have been performed by the Atlanta Freedom Bands, Music for Everyone Summer Camp, UIC Saxophone Quartet, ~Nois Saxophone Quartet, Third Coast Percussion, and members of New Music Chicago. His compositions have acquired attention from notable composers such as Jennifer Jolley. He credits his mentors: Kyle Rhoades, José Oliver Riojas, Nicholas Carlson, Marc Mellits, Jennifer Jolley, Kaitlin Bove, Janet Song Kim, Alan Theisen, and Serena Weren for his development as a clarinetist, composer, and conductor. His professional affiliations and memberships include the International Clarinet Association (ICA), North American Saxophone Alliance (NASA), National Flute Association (NFA), New Music Chicago (NMC), Lakeside Pride Music Ensembles, Pride Bands Alliance, Association of Concert Bands (ACB), and ASCAP. Thanks for listening! Abdo’s Website: abtizomusic.com Instagram: abtizomusic Facebook: Abdo Timejardine-Zomeño Clarinet Channel : @theclarinetchannel / [email protected] Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

The Meridian Clarinet Quartet, established in February 2023, is comprised of four accomplished musicians from prominent orchestras across the United States. Our name, 'Meridian,' signifies our converging paths here in the United States, all of us having traveled from one side of the globe to the other to embark on our respective musical journeys. It also symbolizes our aspiration to reach the great artistic heights only possible through sensitive and thoughtful collaboration, the musical thread passing through each of us before being transmitted to our audiences. Our mission is deeply rooted in nurturing appreciation for the enchanting world of clarinet music while fostering the talents of future generations. All members of the Meridian Clarinet Quartet are Buffet Crampon Artists. Yao Guang Zhai, Lin Ma, and Sang Yoon Kim also hold the title of Vandoren Artists, while Tzuying is recognized as a D'Addario Artist and Sang Yoon Kim as a Silverstein Pro Team Artist. Thanks for listening! The Meridian Clarinet quartet has multiple concerts and masterclasses coming up in December! For more info, check out their website: Meridian Clarinet Quartet Website: www.meridianclarinetquartet.com Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Clarinet Channel Email: [email protected] Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Dr. Larkin Sanders is a native of Branson, Missouri, and currently lives in Kansas City, Missouri where she is the clarinet instructor at Washburn University and William Jewell College, owns the Clever Clarinetist (a clarinet specialty store), is the Executive-Artistic Director of the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra, is the utility clarinetist for the Topeka Symphony Orchestra, and performs frequently with a variety of other ensembles. Dr. Sanders is a performing artist for Henri Selmer Paris, D’Addario & Co., Brian Corbin Clarinet Products, and she is a Silverstein Pro Team Artist. In addition to her activities as a clarinetist, teacher, and administrator, Dr. Sanders is also a composer and author of several books and self-publishes her original compositions and clarinet methods. Thanks for listening! Clever Clarinetist Website : www.cleverclarinetist.com/ Dr. Larkin’s Festival : www.taneycomofestivalorchestra.org/ Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Based in Boston, Massachusetts, Eric Mrugala is a violinist who performs and educates about the violin. Eric is an active teacher in the Boston-area serving as a violin faculty member at the Sharon Music Academy, Concord Conservatory of Music, and All Newton Music School. His students have won top prizes in the International Crescendo Little Mozarts Competition and was awarded Best Teacher Award by the Crescendo International Music Competition.  In addition to teaching, Eric enjoys an active performance career. He has performed with New England ensembles like the Berkshire Symphony, Bennington Chorale, Keene Chorale, Cape Ann Symphony and Boston Philharmonia. Mrugala has made appearances in Boston Symphony Hall, Sanders Theater, Kresge Auditorium, Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony Hall, Royal Concertgebouw Hall, De Doulen Hall, Smetana Hall, Dvorak Hall, UMass Amherst Concert Hall, and Bezanson Recital Hall. His past engagements include collaborating with living composers and performing alongside members of the Fifth House Ensemble at Fresh Inc Festival. Other chamber music experiences include the Brancaleoni International Music Festival in Italy, and the Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival in Burlington, VT.   Eric also enjoys performing different genres outside of classical music. Past engagements include performing with Iranian violinist Bijan Mortazavi at Berklee Performance Center, Freda World Music in Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall, and most recently with Grammy Award Winner Vijay Prakash in Worcester's Hannover Theatre.  Eric Mrugala received his Bachelor's Degree at the Boston Conservatory, and completed his Masters degree at the University of Massachusetts Amherst as a Graduate Quartet Fellow, and a recipient of the Julian Olevsky Violin/Viola Memorial Award. Eric Mrugala's previous teachers include Edyta Mrugala, Rictor Noren, and Elizabeth Chang.   Thanks for listening! Eric’s Youtube Channel : https://www.youtube.com/@erictheviolinist  The Violin Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/2djJNr8L3v5BUivG43Gala Everyday Musician Podcast : https://open.spotify.com/show/6XcaeM689H5PL7bRShMAa0 Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Critically praised for “brilliant and stunning” performances, “terrific virtuosic playing,” and “a fine sense of drama,” David Cook is Associate Professor of Clarinet and Chair of Instrumental Performance Studies at Millikin University, Principal Clarinet of the Millikin-Decatur Symphony Orchestra, and clarinetist for the Appian Duo (with Emily Grabinski, piano) and the Greyline Duo (with Alexandra Rodriguez, flute). Previously a member of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra, the Lieurance Woodwind Quintet, and the wind quintet Fiati Five, David has also performed with the Chicago Sinfonietta, Oistrakh Symphony of Chicago, Illinois Symphony Orchestra, Sinfonia da Camera, Northbrook Symphony, Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra, Heartland Festival Orchestra, Oklahoma City Philharmonic, Norman Philharmonic, and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra. As a chamber musician, David has performed at Chamber Music Campania, with the Brightmusic Chamber Ensemble, and with the From the Edge Chamber Music Series. David has been recognized in numerous competitions including The American Prize for Instrumental Performance, the American Virtuoso International Music Competition, the Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition, the Oklahoma Community Orchestra Young Artist Competition, and the White Lake Chamber Music Festival Solo Competition. Past appearances include the International Clarinet Association’s ClarinetFest®, the College Music Society National Conference, the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors Conference, the American Single Reed Summit, the Amicitia Clarinet Extravaganza, the Clarinet Colloquium at Texas A&M University-Commerce, the KNOB New Music Festival, and recitals across the United States and abroad. In 2022, David’s book Clarinet Conditioning: Warm-Ups and Perspectives, featuring contributions from clarinetists including members of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band, was published by Conway Publications. His research appears in Clarinet, NACWPI Journal, and Instrumentalist. David holds Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Music Education degrees from Central Michigan University, Master of Music degrees in clarinet performance and chamber music from the University of Michigan, and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in clarinet performance and the Master of Music degree in music theory from the University of Oklahoma. His principal teachers include Suzanne Tirk, Chad Burrow, Theodore Oien, and Kennen White. David is a Buffet Crampon USA Performing Artist and a member of the Silverstein Works PRO Team, performing exclusively on Buffet Crampon clarinets and Silverstein Works ligatures.  Thanks for listening! Dr. Cook’s Links: Website: www.davidcookclarinet.com Instagram: @davidycook1 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidycook1 Twitter: @davidycook1 Book, Clarinet Conditioning: Warm-Ups and Perspectives: https://conway-publications.com/product/clarinet-conditioning-warm-ups-and-perspectives/ Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Praised for his “fearless” performances, clarinetist Andy Hudson has appeared across North America, Europe, and Africa in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings. He has recently performed with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the Sarasota Orchestra, and the North Carolina Symphony, and he was appointed Bass/3rd Clarinetist of the http://www.cabrillomusic.org/ in 2020. Other festival appearances include the Lucerne, Bang on a Can, Hot Air, Sound Atlas, and Great Lakes Chamber Music festivals. “Truly a performer for the moment,” Andy has premiered 100+ works to date, published https://conway-publications.com/product/elements-of-contemporary-clarinet-technique-space-bass/ with Conway Publications, and has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on their MusicNOW series and with Miami’s http://www.nu-deco.org/ and Raleigh’s http://www.earspace.org/. He is currently Artistic Director with the international sextet http://www.latitude49music.com/ and has given masterclasses at many of the world’s great conservatories and centers for musical study. He is an Artist-Clinician for Buffet Crampon, a Vandoren Performing Artist, and an Ambassador for Rovner Products. Andy is currently Associate Professor of Clarinet at the https://www.lawrence.edu/academics/conservatory/clarinet in Appleton, WI.  Thanks for listening! Andy Hudson’s Website : http://www.theandyhudson.com/ Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Lisa Canning is a professional clarinetist and has been helping students and professionals alike improve their playing through her clarinet shop, Lisa’s Clarinet Shop, for 40 years. A graduate of Northwestern University, a former Robert Marcellus student, her business has been recognized by Music Trade Magazine as a Top 200 retailer for over 10 years. An active member of the International Clarinet Association, Lisa was a featured speaker for Clarinetist as Entrepreneur In 2002 and also served on DePaul Universities School of Music Advisory Board for over 20 years. In 2002, Lisa was the Recipient of The National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Women Business Owner of The Year Award. Additionally, Lisa has been recognized as a leader in innovative education by the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship® in their recent publication (Dec 2014, Elgar Publishing) The New Paradigm: Creatives and Arts Entrepreneurs, Morris, M (ed.) Annals of Entrepreneurship Education and Pedagogy. Lisa has also been a recognized speaker for the creative industries both in the US and abroad; PNB-NAPEO: 1st U.S. Maghreb Entrepreneurship Conference., U.S. State Department, Algiers, Algeria; World Leaders Forum: Judson University, Elgin, IL, Creativity and Entrepreneurship following President of The United States George W Bush; and The 6th Annual Global Entrepreneurship Summit by invitation of the White House in Kenya Nairobi. Thanks for listening! To learn more about Lisa Canning go to : LisaCanning.com To learn more about Lisa’s Clarinet Shop go to : lisasclarinetshop.com Lisa’s Clarinet Shop Instagram : @lisasclarinetshop Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Originally from Mason City, Iowa, Ricky began his clarinet studies in fifth grade where he learned clarinet from various teachers. It wasn’t until high school where Ricky began taking private lessons under Harvey Von Wald. Harvey helped Ricky develop a work ethic and self-discipline on the instrument. Something that would carry on forever in his studies both on clarinet and outside.    Hailed by the University of Northern Iowa’s Wind Ensemble director, Dr. Danny Galyen describes Ricky Latham’s clarinet playing as having a “rich, warm sound, with exemplary technique on the instrument. His playing is always sensitive and is admired for his serious work ethic, discipline, and musicianship.”   Ricky graduated from the University of Northern Iowa in 2022, where he was under the tutelage of Dr. Amanda McCandless. Ricky has continued to grow and expand his knowledge of the clarinet with exemplary technique and performance, with the important underlying base of pedagogy.   Upon completion of his undergraduate studies, Ricky attended Bowling Green State University from 2022-2024 under the guidance of Kevin Schempf. During his time at BGSU, Ricky has acquired a teaching assistantship, where he coached a woodwind quintet to winning second place in the prestigious Douglas Wayland Chamber Music Competition.   Ricky is now a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at Michigan State University, under the direction of Dr. Guy Yehuda and Dr. Wang Mingzhe. Ricky is looking forward to continuing his craft of performance and teaching, which he is very successful. Thanks for listening! Ricky’s Instagram : @clarinetricky Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

Doctoral candidate in Clarinet Performance at the University of Georgia, Ricardo is currently a Teaching Assistant at the UGA Clarinet Studio where he teaches private lessons, coaches ensembles, and conducts the UGA Clarinet Choir. Prior to this, he was the principal clarinetist of the Rio de Janeiro Opera Theatre Symphony, a position he assumed at the age of 20. Thanks for listening! Ricardo’s Instagram : @ricardoferreiraclarinet Clarinet Channel Instagram : @theclarinetchannel Theme Music : “Bossa Nueva” - Rick Ivanoff / “Break Away To Adelaide” - The Guild of Jazz Musicians

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