UA Single Reed Day 2024

Join us for a fun day of all things saxophone and clarinet hosted by the UA single reed faculty, the Akron Saxophone Association, Northeast Ohio Clarinet Association, UA Undergraduate Student Government, and the UA School of Music!  

Details:

What?

  • Performances and clinics by world-renowned guest artists with UA faculty and students.  
  • Opportunity to participate in saxophone and clarinet choirs.
  • Explore equipment from vendors.

When?

  • Sunday, November 17, 2024
  • 9:30am-5:00pm (view full schedule below)

Where?

  • Guzzetta Hall on the campus of The University of Akron

Who can attend?

  • Anyone who loves single reed instruments.  Students (high school, middle school, college), community members, alumni, parents of participants, instrumental educators.  Concerts on the schedule are open to the public. 
  • Click here to register

Is there a fee?

  • No, the event is free!

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Full Schedule

9:30-10:00 Registration/Vendors
 
10:00-10:30 Jazz Stylings and Improvisation (Chris Coles)
 
10:30-11:00 D’Addario Presentation

11:00-11:30 Exploring Careers in the Arts (Bethany Stone)
 
11:30-12:10 Ensemble Rehearsals
·      Saxophones in 09
·      Clarinets in 05
 
12:15-1:00 Lunch/Vendors (Jimmy John’s, vendors in atrium) 
 
1:00-2:00 Faculty and Guest Artist Recital (GRH) 
 
2:15-3:45 Masterclasses (GRH saxophones, and 05 clarinets) 
 
4:00-5:00 Ensembles Concert 

CONTACT

Stanislav Golovin
Assistant Professor of Clarinet
sgolovin@uakron.edu

Justin Evangelist
Assistant Lecturer of Saxophone
jevangel@uakron.edu 

Todd Gaffke
Professor of Saxophone
tgaffke@uakron.edu