Youth Clarinet Ensemble
Dr.Jun Qian, Director
St. Olaf College
Season 3
Fall 2009 - Spring 2010
Christmas Concert
December 13th, 2009, Sunday, 3:00pm, CHM 233, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN.
Spring concert
May 16th, Sunday, 3:00pm, 2010, Solo and Ensemble Concert, CHM 233, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN.
News from the Second Season
Congratulations to all the juniors from our youth ensemble. You were all selected as members of the 2009-2010 Minnesota All-State Bands!!!
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What:
A student group (grades 8-12) coached by Dr. Jun Qian, clarinet professor at St. Olaf College.
Who:
Area students, including Twin Cities, who are medium- to advanced-level players are welcome.
When:
Sunday afternoons from 3:00-4:00, September through May.
Where:
Christiansen Hall of Music, St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN.
Why:
* Play chamber music and learn from each other
* Help you become a better ensemble player in your band and orchestra
* Explore more repertoire for clarinet ensembles
* Perform with St. Olaf Clarinet Choir on various occasions
* Opportunities for performances in the Twin Cities
* Master classes with Dr. Qian to prepare solo playing as well
* Get music training from a college setting
Audition and other questions:
Please contact Dr. Qian directly at qian@stolaf.edu or call 507-786-3197.
This is the third season for our group.
Last year, eight of the participants were principal/co-principals of their own high school bands, all-state orchestras, and honor bands. Four juniors are members of the 2009-2010 Minnesota Music Educators Association All-State Bands!! Here are some of their comments:
* I like the people. I feel I have learned a lot about playing in a group.
* The master class was helpful. I think everyone learned a lot.
* Everyone is motivated to play well; we had lots of fun; the music is diverse and
challenging; learn new things about music/the clarinet.
* I like the silly things we talked about and I have achieved the goal, which is having
something challenging to play.
* I like learning to play auxiliary clarinets and the variety of literature.
* I like that people care and try; it is a challenge and allows me to learn new things.
* I like this (program) even though it is serious it is so MUCH FUN.
Participants have come from:
Lincoln High School
Madelia High School
Minnehaha Academy
Northfield High School
Northfield Middle School
Orono High School
Rosemount High School
