Congratulations to Kwami Barnett (MM, 2015)

2016 has been a good year for UNCG clarinet student alumnus Kwami Barnett! In 2015, Kwami moved to Colorado to pursue his DMA at the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley (I have felt some kinship to that university as "the other UNCG" but actually their abbreviation is "UNCO"). This ...
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Sam Almaguer orchestral class

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 ...
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Joe Eller Masterclass

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, ...
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Dr. Cramer Teaches Breath Support

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 ...
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Congratulations to Trevor Davis!

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 ...
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