QUINCY UNIVERSITY MUSIC DEPT. TO HOST CLARINET DAY AND RECITAL
Quincy University’s Music Department will host the 10th annual Clarinet Day for high school students on February 7 at the Connie Niemann Center for Music located at QU’s North Campus, 17th & Seminary Rd.
The day will bring together high school clarinet players from around the area to form a clarinet choir. Attendees will spend the day participating in a clarinet choir, learning about the clarinet, and watching a clarinet recital.
Clarinet players between grades 9-12 are encouraged to attend. All abilities are welcome. The cost is free, and lunch is included. The event begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. and ends with a concert for family and friends at 5 p.m.
As part of Clarinet Day, Christine Damm, D.M.A., dean of the School of Fine Arts and Communication, will perform Sonata for Clarinet and Piano by Camille Saint Saens, Clarinettomania by Michele Mangani, and Three Pieces for Clarinet and Piano by Bill Douglas. Laura Kammerer will accompany on piano. This faculty recital begins at 2 p.m. and is open to the public.
To register for Clarinet Day, go to xsdvoip.com/music. For more information, contact Christine Damm at dammch@xsdvoip.com or 217-228-5432 ext. 3159.
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