South Florida Clarinet Fest

The 2013 South Florida Clarinet Fest will be held on April 12 - 13, 2013 on the campus of the University of South Florida. The Festival will feature International Guest Artists José García Taborda, Professor of Clarinet at Bellas Artes Medellín and José Gómez, Professor of Clarinet at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana.  Other Guest Artists include Dr. Philip O. Paglialonga of Bethune-Cookman University, Stacey McColley of Florida Southern College, Laura Stephenson of the Sarasota Orchestra and Kristen McKeon of Rico Reeds.  Featured vendors include Rico Reeds, Selmer Paris Clarinets and Buffet Clarinets.
 
The USF School of Music is an exciting place for study and performance in one of the most artistically active areas in Florida. There are many incentives that attract music students to USF; over 150 lectures, concerts or symposia every year, distinguished artist faculty, splendid ensembles that perform regularly at state, regional and national music events, an exceptional jazz studies program, one of the most complete electronic music studios in the nation (SYCOM), a visionary music education program, and an environment that boasts a wide range of excellent cultural activities. The School of Music offers three undergraduate degree programs, a Ph.D. in Music Education, a Master of Arts in Music Education, and a Master of Music degree, as well as a Graduate Certificate program.
And now the School of Music will not only offer the highest quality education and performances- we will also be able to offer it in one of the best buildings in higher learning!
2013 Festival Schedule
 
Friday April 12, 2013
Guest Artist Master Class: José Gómez, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm in Barness Recital Hall
 
Guest Artist Master Class: Dr. Philip O. Paglialonga, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm in the Instrumental rehearsal hall, MUS 140.
 
Exhibits by industry professionals, 6:30 - 7:30 pm (Instrumental rehearsal hall, MUS 140)
 
Recital: Grenadilla Quartet, Guest Artist Trio and José García Taborda, 7:30 pm - 9:30 pmi n Barness Recital Hall.
 
Saturday April 13, 2013
Guest Artist Master Class: José García Taborda, 9 am - 11 am in Barness Recital Hall. 
 
Instrumental rehearsal hall, MUS 140: 9 am - 11 am (master class)
 
Exhibits by industry professionals, 11 am - 1:30 pm (Instrumental rehearsal hall, MUS 140)
 
Recital: Stacey McColley, Laura Stephenson and José Gómez, 2 pm - 4 pm in Barness Recital Hall.