Woodwind Day

Woodwind Day

Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019 - Woodwind Day & UNCSA Solo Competition

Woodwind Day at UNCSA is a full day of events designed to inspire, motivate and improve the playing of Middle School, High School and young college bassoonists, clarinetists, flutists, oboists, and saxophonists. Woodwind Day includes performances by UNCSA faculty and internationally recognized guest artists, workshops, master classes, reed-making presentations, and vendors with instruments to try and accessories to purchase.

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Schedule

9:00 am Registration at Watson Hall in the UNCSA School of Music
9:30 am UNCSA Faculty and Student Welcome Performance and Talk
10:00 am - 12:00 pm Guest Artist Masterclasses
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Solo Competition Semifinal Round

12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 - 1:30 pm Information Session by UNCSA School of Music Dean Brian Cole
1:30 - 3:00 pm Workshop Presentations by UNCSA Wind Faculty on topics such as reed-making, audition preparation, building technique and tips for winning first chair.
5:00 pm

Guest Artist Recitals. Performances by Fabio Cury, Robert Atherholt, Virginia Broffitt, Charles Neidich, and Christopher Creviston.

Vendors

Woodwind Festival Guest Artists

Benjamin Atherholt
Benjamin Atherholt, contrabassoon
Louisiana Philharmonic, Chautauqua Symphony Orchestra
Robert Atherholt
Robert Atherholt, oboe
Rice University, Principal Oboe Houston Symphony, retired
Virginia Broffitt
Virginia Broffitt, flute
Auburn University, Miyazawa Performing Artist
Carlos Coelho
Carlos Coelho, oboe technician and repair
Carlos Coelho Woodwinds
Christopher Creviston
Christopher Creviston, saxophone
Arizona State University, Yamaha Performing Artist
Fabio Cury
Fabio Cury, basson
University of São Paulo, Püchner Performing Artist
Charles Neidich
Charles Neidich, clarinet
Juilliard School