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2012 Summit Program FINAL 2012 SINGLE REED SUMMIT Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The hosts of the 2012 Penn State Single Reed Summit would like to gratefully acknowledge the contributions of those whose labor and financial support made this event possible. The David Pyle Stone The Penn State School of Music, Music Recital Endowment Dr. Sue Haug, director The Margot Music Fund The Yamaha Corporation The Rosemary Duncan Fund Rico Music & Arts The Buffet Group Dennis Glocke and the members of the Symphonic Wind Ensemble Competition Judges Smith Toulson, Naomi Seidman, Linda Thornton, Daryl Durran, and Janice L. Minor Russell Bloom, Penn State School of Music facilities manager Greg Herrold, Penn State School of Music piano technician Pasqerilla Spiritual Center, Robert Smith, Director The Penn State Saxophone Studio The Penn State Clarinet Studio Paul Barsom Bob Klotz Jana Bontrager Irene Kohute Jesse Brown Hope Licciardello Matt Chang Andre North Cecilia Dunoyer Svetlana Rodionava Kathy Gattuso-Cinatl Camille Selden Erin Glocke Jim Sundra Hannah Gruber Chris Wahlmark Tim Hurtz Kathy Walker Kent Klauser Agatha Wang 2 Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, November 9, 2012 Registration 2:00 p.m. and on - Esber Recital Hall Lobby Exhibits are open to the public throughout the entire event 2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Common Hour: Potpourri Concert #1 Esber Recital Hall Pennsylvania Quintet; Banks; Costa; Cusano; Lagan/Miller 4:00 – 5:15 p.m. Carrie Koffman "Know Flow, Optimize Performance: Yoga for the Musician" Room 128, Music Building II (PLEASE ARRIVE PROMPTLY FOR THIS PRESENTATION) 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Exhibits and Dinner Esber Recital Hall Lobby and Room 100, Music Building I 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Lecture Presentation by Wildy Zumwalt "Sigurd Rascher: The Life and Legacy of a Saxophone Pioneer" Room 110, Music Building I 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Clarinet Masterclass with Dr. Deborah Bish Room 128, Music Building II 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. Potpourri Concert #2: Guest Artists Esber Recital Hall Murphy; Minor; Stahl; Laczkoski; Shiffer; Goh; Capitol Quartet (Creviston, Lulloff, Stambler, Dahlke) 9:00 – 9:30 p.m., 10:00-10:30 p.m. Jazz in the Lobby of Esber Recital Hall 9:00 p.m. - Midnight Friday Night Jazz in State College Saxophonist Rick Hirsch leads the Hirsch Jazz Quartet Zola Restaurant, 324 W. College Ave. No Cover 3 Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Saturday, November 10 Registration 7:30 a.m. and on, Esber Recital Hall Lobby Exhibits are open to the public throughout the entire event 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Clarinet Repair Session Mike Hammer Hammer Music Company Room 128, Music Building II 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Composition Seminar with John Anthony Lennon Room 110, Music Building I 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Summit Clarinet Choir Rehearsal Open to all participants - BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS Room 128, Music Building II 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. Summit Saxophone Ensemble Rehearsal Open to all participants - BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS Room 110, Music Building I 10:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Undergraduate Competition Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Presentation by Kristen McKeon, Rico Products Room 115, Music Building I 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Lecture-Performance Presentation Carrie Koffman, saxophone; Tim Deighton, viola "Squeaking and Scratching: What can wind players and string players learn from each other?" Room 110, Music Building I 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. High School Competition Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Exhibits and Lunch Esber Recital Hall Lobby and Room 100, Music Building I (Saturday schedule continued on next page) 4 Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Saturday, November 10 (continued) 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Featured Guest Artist Recital Deborah Bish, clarinet; Wildy Zumwalt, saxophone; Hannah Gruber, piano Esber Recital Hall 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Saxophone Masterclass with Wildy Zumwalt Room 110, Music Building I 3:30 – 5:00 p.m. Clarinet Masterclass with Janice Minor/Anthony Costa Room 128, Music Building II 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. Potpourri Concert #3: Guest Artists Esber Recital Hall Danessa; Kiec; Morell; Stimpert; The Irrelevants (Koffman/Deighton); Penn State Saxophone Ensemble 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Exhibits and Dinner Esber Recital Hall Lobby Room 100, Music Building I 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. Closing Concert Esber Recital Hall Penn State Clarinet Choir Penn State Symphonic Wind Ensemble Concert - Dennis Glocke, conducting Featuring: Anthony Costa, clarinet; Capitol Quartet, saxophones 5 Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT PROGRAM Friday, November 9, 2012 POTPOURRI CONCERT #1 2:30 p.m., Esber Recital Hall Partita for Wind Quintet Irving Fine (1914-1962) The Pennsylvania Quintet: Naomi Seidman, flute Timothy Hurtz, oboe Anthony J. Costa, clarinet Lisa O. Bontrager, horn Daryl Durran, bassoon Slit for clarinet and electronics Rusty Banks (b. 1974) Theme and Absurdities Derek Bermel (b. 1967) Christy Banks, clarinet Deep Flowers Evan Chambers (b. 1963) Nicole Cusano, alto saxophone Duo Sonata Gregory Wanamaker (b. 1968) Departure Arrival (Blues) Brooke Miller, clarinet Brennan Lagan, saxophone Fantasia on Copa Ron Barnett (b. 1960) Christy Banks, clarinet Anthony J. Costa, bass clarinet Kathy Gattuso Cinatl, piano x YOGA FOR MUSICIANS 4:00-5:15 p.m., Room 128, MB II *Please arrive promptly for this presentation* Carrie Koffman - “Know Flow, Optimize Performance: Yoga for the Musician” This workshop is designed as an investigation into yoga practice and philosophy as a technique to enhance performance, cultivate concentration and focus, achieve flow states, and attain optimal engagement for peak performance and anxiety reduction. This workshop is divided into approximately thirds: 1/3 philosophy, 1/3 breathing and meditation, and 1/3 movement and postures. Musicians with all levels of yoga experience -- including none at all -- are encouraged to attend. No special equipment is needed, although comfortable clothing is helpful -- it does not need to be specific exercise clothing, and any kind of attire is fine. Please bring a towel to sit, lie and stand on -- a hotel towel will work well. (If you’re comfortable with a public floor, a towel isn’t necessary.) If you choose to come, PLEASE ARRIVE ON TIME. This workshop is designed based upon recent research involving the Tanglewood Music Center, Harvard Medical School, and the Kripalu Yoga Center. x 6 Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT - Friday, November 9, 2012 DINNER BREAK AND EXHIBITS 5:00-6:30p.m. Vendors and Exhibits are available throughout the event in Esber Recital Hall Lobby & Room 100, MB I x LECTURE PRESENTATION 6:30 p.m., Room 110, MB I Wildy Zumwalt "Sigurd Rascher: The Life and Legacy of a Saxophone Pioneer" x CLARINET MASTERCLASS 6:30 p.m., Room 128, MB II Dr. Deborah Bish, Professor of Clarinet Florida State University Performers to include: Eddie Sundra, Brooke Miller, Erica Wilt, Hope Licciardello, Michelle Brooks and Rachael Hendricks. x 7 Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT - Friday, November 9, 2012 POTPOURRI CONCERT #2 8:00 p.m., Esber Recital Hall, MB I Andante from La Forza del Destino Giuseppe Verdi Janice L. Minor, clarinet (1813-1901) Kathy Gattuso Cinatl, piano Sonata (2011) Russell Peterson I. Moderately (b. 1969) II. Freely III. Allegro On the Edge Laura Kramer II. (b. 1984) Duo Montagnard Joe Murphy, saxophone Matthew Slotkin, guitar Central Park Variations Lalo Schifrin Ryan Stahl, clarinet (b. 1932) Kathy Gattuso Cinatl, piano Rock that Burns Ian Stewart I. Millgow’s Reel II. Opusceny Banik z Wilks Barroch III. Two-Cent Coal IV. Katzejammer Jason Laczkoski, saxophone Circuitry Brad Eargle Faith Shiffer, clarinet, bass clarinet (b. 1988) Kathy Gattuso Cinatl, piano Sonatine Attique Henri Tomasi I. Giocoso (1901-1971) II. Lent III. Giocoso très rythmé Soo Goh, clarinet Elysian Bridges John Anthony Lennon (b. 1950) Prodigal Child John Fitz Rogers Capitol Quartet (b. 1963) Christopher Creviston, soprano saxophone Joseph Lulloff, alto saxophone David Stambler, tenor saxophone Andrew Dahlke, baritone saxophone x Jazz in the Lobby Derek Rechberger -trombone; Lucas Klirsfeld - saxophone; Eva Mei Shouse - piano; Matt Breslof - bass; Nick Miller - drums Friday Night Jazz in State College Saxophonist Rick Hirsch leads the Hirsch Jazz Quartet, 9 p.m. - midnight, at Zola, 324 W. College Ave. No Cover. 8 Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT Saturday, November 10, 2012 WOODWIND REPAIR SESSION 8:30 a.m., Room 128, MB II Michael Hammer, Philadelphia, PA Hammer Music Company x COMPOSITION SEMINAR 8:30 a.m., Room 110, MB I Composer John Anthony Lennon, Professor of Composition, Emory University Atlanta, GA x SUMMIT CLARINET CHOIR REHEARSAL 9:30 a.m., Room 128, MB II Open to all participants~bring your instruments! x SUMMIT SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE REHEARSAL 9:30 a.m., Room 110, MB I Open to all participants~bring your instruments! x UNDERGRADUATE COMPETITION 10:00 a.m., Eisenhower Chapel, Pasquerilla Spiritual Center Distances Within Me John Anthony Lennon Brennan Lagan, saxophone (b. 1950) Hannah Gruber Creviston, piano Concerto, Op. 57 (excerpt) Carl Nielsen Eddie Sundra, clarinet (1865-1931) Kathy Gattuso Cinatl, piano Première Rhapsodie Claude Debussy Brooke Miller, clarinet (1862-1918) Cecilia Dunoyer, piano Concerto for Alto Saxophone (Excerpt) Ingolf Dahl Manny Santos, saxophone (1912-1970) Svetlana Rodionova, piano x 9 Penn State SINGLE REED SUMMIT - Saturday, November 10, 2012 RICO PRESENTATION 11:00 a.m., Room 115, MB I Kristen McKeon LECTURE PRESENTATION 11:00 a.m., Room 110, MB I Carrie Koffman, Saxophone Tim Deighton, Viola "Squeaking and Scratching: What can wind players and string players learn from each other?" Carrie Koffman, professor of saxophone at the Hartt School, and Tim Deighton, professor of viola at Penn State, will present a clinic exploring the similarities and differences in sound production on wind and string instruments.
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