CLARINET PROGRAM

Experience personalized, advanced clarinet training with world-renowned faculty in a comprehensive three-week summer program.

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Reach your full potential and achieve your musical goals through personalized approaches tailored to your needs, whether you're interested in solo performance, chamber music, or orchestral playing.

Individual Study

Receive daily instruction from world-renowned faculty members who are dedicated to helping clarinetists reach their full potential.

 

A range of opportunities for learning and growth are available, including one-on-one lessons, group seminars, and masterclasses.

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Chamber Music

Through chamber music performances, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with talented musicians and receive coaching from our faculty members.

 

These immersive experiences provide a unique chance to develop your ensemble skills, showcase your talents, and build your repertoire as a performer.

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Orchestra

Our Orchestra program provides an ideal training ground for musicians looking to enter the field as professional orchestra musicians.

 

By joining the AMF Orchestra and participating in mock auditions and repertoire study, you'll gain valuable experience and improve your skills.

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Reach new heights in the company of extraordinary musicians.

SEASON OVERVIEW

The Atlantic Music Festival’s Clarinet Program is a conservatory-level program designed for advanced clarinetists during Session II of the festival (July 16 to August 6). Led by renowned clarinetists Steven Cohen (July 16th-July 23rd) and Michael Webster (July 24th-August 6th), students can participate in masterclasses on standard repertoire and orchestral excerpts. With over a century of combined experience playing in orchestras such as the Louisiana and Rochester Philharmonics and teaching at schools such as Northwestern, Louisiana State, Eastman, New England Conservatory, and Rice University, Cohen and Webster will share their expertise through individualized attention to AMF clarinetists.

HOW TO APPLY

We are currently accepting applications.

Before starting your application, we encourage you to review the important details on the Fees, Dates, and Deadlines page. Once you have reviewed this information, you can begin your application by visiting our online application page.

The Atlantic Music Festival Clarinet Program is a part of our wider Instrumental Program. For more information on the range of musical opportunities available through the Instrumental program, please visit the Instrumental program page.
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Empower your artistic journey with personalized mentorship.

AMF Faculty Michael Webster
Michael Webster
Rice University
AMF Faculty Steven Cohen
Steven Cohen
Northwestern Bienen School of Music

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Next Steps

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