North Carolina Symphony Acting Principal Clarinetist Sam Almaguer visited Greensboro and worked with several students on the materials for the upcoming 2nd/E-flat clarinet audition for the Charlotte Symphony. The clarinet studio has maintained an ongoing relationship with the clarinet section of the NCS: both Andrew Lowy (now with the LA Phil) and Mike Cyzewski gave […]

Nebraska Wiggins (BM performance, class of 2018) performs the second movement of the Brahms F minor sonata, with Dr. Taylor in a rare public performance on the piano. His performance was for the masterclass for Mr. Joe Eller (professor at University of South Carolina) that day. Thank you, Mr. Eller, for a great class and […]

Dr. Mark Cramer works with Markell Singleton (BM performance, 2019) during our weekly clarinet class on achieving the optimal amount of breath support. Using the weight of the double case, Dr. Cramer drew attention to Markell’s muscle tone, and helped him increase the support by applying a little bit of additional pressure. Hard to tell […]

Trevor Davis (MM, woodwinds, 2013, DMA, class of 2017) was recently appointed as Assistant Professor of Single Reeds and Jazz Ensembles at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, LA. We are very proud to have had Trevor as a leader and participant in our studio since 2011. Good luck Trevor, in the process of finishing your […]

We would like to get to know you and share our vision of clarinetistry, music-making, and collaborative leadership with you! The clarinet studio at UNCG is like a large family, usually about 35 students, and at least 25 of these are undergraduates. We emphasize the development of clarinet skills, overall physical and emotional awareness, and artistic […]