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Dr. Michael Dean performs as clarinet recitalist and master clinician across the USA and internationally. His clarinet blog features video and audio of his teaching and performing as well as information on his CD’s and other publications.
ClarinetMike Blog
3w ago
As previously announced, I’ll be presenting a clarinet clinic at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention in San Antonio, Texas, this February! Details: ClarinetMike says, “I’ll see you in San Antonio ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
6M ago
I’m excited to announce that I’ll be giving a clarinet clinic at the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) Convention in San Antonio, Texas, on February 12-15, 2025! Stay tuned for updates on the precise date and time of my clinic ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
8M ago
Top 10 Things To Do This Summer!
by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike”
Lessons. Take private lessons with a good teacher. A good teacher will spend time improving your basics and teaching you how to practice in addition to working on music.
Practice. Work hard to improve using a good practice routine.
Basics. Work on fundamentals plus Scales, Etudes, Sight Reading, and Transposition. Hey Students! How about working on what your teacher emphasized last semester – posture, embouchure, tonguing, etc.?
Camp. Attend a band camp, music festival, workshop etc., especially one that you can partici ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
1y ago
Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike”
Hey! On Saturday, January 27, 2024, I’ll be teaching and performing as a guest artist at Tarleton State University’s “Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Day.” My schedule and recital program for this free all-day event are below:
Woodwind, Brass, Percussion Day
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Clyde H. Wells Fine Arts Building
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, Texas
Schedule:
8:30 am: Registration [Free!]
9 am: Keynote Event (Theater)
10:15 am: “ClarinetMike Practice Workshop: Elevate Your Performing to New Heights!”
NOON: Lunch
1 pm: ClarinetMike Master Class with Ta ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
1y ago
Dr. Margaret Donaghue Flavin, Professor of Clarinet at the University of Miami, Florida
Hey! I’m sponsoring a Free Texas All-State Clarinet Master Class! Our master clinician will be Dr. Margaret Donaghue Flavin, eminent clarinet professor at the University of Miami, Florida. She will work with my students on the Texas All-State etudes on Zoom on Thursday, November 9 at 6 pm CT (UTC 23:00).
Email me (mike@clarinetmike.com) or message me on social media if you or your students want to attend and I’ll send the Zoom link.
Free Texas All-State Clarinet Zoom Master Class
Thursday, November 9, 2023 ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
1y ago
FLORIDA! As a NACWPI past president and former officer on the NACWPI National Board, I’m proud and excited to pass along the following announcement from the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors [NACWPI]!
The National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors’ 2024 National Conference will be held January 13-15, 2024 at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.
NACWPI 2024 National Conference
Frost School of Music
University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, USA
January 13-15, 2024
Call For Performance and Presentation ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
1y ago
ClarinetMike in Vipiteno, Italy, home of Orfeo Music Festival 2023.
Hey! As previously posted, I will be returning as Clarinet Artist Faculty in Residence at the internationally renowned Orfeo Music Festival 2023. This highly anticipated event will take place in the picturesque Italian Alps of Vipiteno, Italy (Sterzing), from July 3rd to July 14th, 2023.
During Orfeo 2023, I am honored to be performing three captivating clarinet works. This includes a World Premiere, a European Premiere, as well as a special performance of a beautiful work by a dear friend who recently passed away.
Blues ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
1y ago
“Digital Assets and Music Career Development”Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike”
Friday, January 6, 2023, 1 pm central time (UTC -6)
clarinetmiketexas@yahoo.com
Ultimate Music Business Summit 2023
January 5-7, 2023 Live Online
Tickets: Click Here
Abstract: Noted clarinetist Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” will consider the emerging world of new digital assets and technologies and their possible uses to advance a music career. In a personal and user-friendly way, Mike will consider the past, present, and potential future of Web3, NFTs, blockchain, decentralization, token-based economics, onl ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
2y ago
NEWS! I’m again returning as Clarinet Artist Faculty in Residence at the international Orfeo Music Festival in the beautiful Italian Alps of Vipiteno, Italy (Sterzing) this coming summer, July 3-14, 2023.
Check It Out! Orfeo Music Festival 2023 Website: www.orfeomusicfestival.com. Festival concerts are held at historical venues such as Vipiteno’s Medieval and Renaissance churches as well as at a beautiful modern theater. The study program takes place in one of the best music schools in the region located in a beautiful 13th-century historical building. Festival parti ..read more
ClarinetMike Blog
2y ago
“Digital Assets and Music Career Development”Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike”
Friday, January 6, 2023, 1 pm central time (UTC -6)
clarinetmiketexas@yahoo.com
Ultimate Music Business Summit 2023
January 5-7, 2023 Live Online
Tickets: Click Here
Abstract: Noted clarinetist Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” will consider the emerging world of new digital assets and technologies and their possible uses to advance a music career. In a personal and user-friendly way, Mike will consider the past, present, and potential future of Web3, NFTs, blockchain, decentralization, token-based economics, onl ..read more