Clarinet Competitions

1. The Philharmonic Orchestra de la Mancha is organising The International Contest of Musical Interpretation III “OFMAN” (Specialization wind instruments). 2. This contest is conducted for the following instruments interpreters: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxo, French horn, Trumpet, Trombone and Tuba from any age and nacionality. 3. All participants who want to enroll for the contestant will find the registration process open to midnight of October 20th.

Notable international music competition Svirel is held in a beautiful resort of slovenian renown wine region Brda. The competition host approx. 700 competitors from 25 countries worldwide. Acclaimed international jury, cash prizes, concert oportunities, sponzor awards and friendly enviroment make the Svirel attractive and unique place for your musical growth.

Open to all nationalities. There are 4 SECTIONS: CHAMBER MUSIC for all instruments, groups from 2 to 10 vocal and/or instruments; YOUNG CLARINET, under 18; SOLO CLARINET, born after 1981; LICEO MUSICALE, only intalian high schools. JURY: Alessandro CARBONARE president, Enrico Maria BARONI, Paolo BELTRAMINI, Carlo BERTOLA , Sergio DEL MASTRO, Kilian HEROLD, Shigeru IKUSHIMA, Massimo POLIDORI, Antonio VALENTINO, Marco ZUCCARINI. PRIZES: Selmer, Ripamonti, Patricola, D’Addario, Vandoren. Print details from website or request paper brochure via e-mail.

The 9th Competition inclusdes Woodwind Quintet. Ensembles consisted of 35 years old or younger members will come to know the latest interpretation by performing the repertoire before distinguished jury, such as French clarinet player, Prof. Michel Lethiec and Croatian horn player, Prof. Radovan Vlatkovic, and so on. Total prize money of Section Two is fabulous (5,500,000 yen; about 54,300 $). All overseas competitors will be provided with return airfares and accommodation.

The ‘4° International Clarinet Competition Ghent’ is open to all clarinet players born after January 1st 1984, regardless of nationality. The Competition consists of the following stages: • First Round: Preliminary part • Second Round • Semi Final (with Stringquartet) • Final (with Brussels Philharmonic / conductor Antonio Saiote) First Prize • Set Buffet Crampon clarinets (Bb & A), type chosen by the candidate • 15000€ cash • Concerts and recitals Second Prize • Buffet Crampon clarinet Bb or A, • 6000€ cash Third Prize • 2000€ cash Fourth until Sixt Prize

Three finalists will be selected from musicians between the ages of 17 and 24 to perform a concerto with full symphony orchestra under the baton of the Associate Conductor of the Halle and Los Angeles Philharmonic Dudamel Fellow, Jamie Phillips. Prizes include £1000 for the winner and the opportunity of a further concerto performance with the orchestra. initial entry is by DVD or You Tube clip. Entry forms and full details on tthe competition website.

The Competition consists of four sections: SENIOR SOLOISTS (no older than 35 years) application deadline September 10, 2016; JUNIOR SOLOISTS (no older than 18 years), YOUNG SOLOISTS (no older than 15 years) and GIOVANI TALENTI (only for italian clarinetists no older than 24 years) application deadline October 3, 2016. Only the SENIOR SOLOISTS section is organized in three rounds: eliminatory (by video recording), semifinal and final. 1st prize winner Buffet Crampon clarinet. Jury chairman SHIRLEY BRILL. Total awards € 7000. Main sponsor 2016 Buffet Crampon and D'Addario Woodwinds.