The Johnstone Woodwind Master Series IV
2009: the Oboe
May 14–17
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Joseph Robinson
The fourth Johnstone Woodwind Master Series (JWMS) at The Ohio State University School of Music celebrates the oboe and welcomes Joseph Robinson, retired Principal Oboist of the New York Philharmonic and noted educator, as featured guest artist. This year’s JWMS is presented in conjunction with Double Reed Day.
Highlights of the four-day event include a gala concert with
Mr. Robinson, OSU faculty, and former students of his, playing works by Britten, Poulenc and others; the judging of new compositions for oboe by six OSU student composers; the premiere of a commissioned work, The Johnstone Suite, by composer Mark Biggam as well as the presentation of the Johnstone Ohio Woodwind Teacher Award.
Those interested in playing in the oboe master classes
with Mr. Robinson on Saturday should apply to Robert Sorton (sorton.1@osu.edu or 614-292-4620) before April 24.
All events are free and open to the public.
Participating Artists in this year's Johnstone Woodwind Master Series
Joseph Robinson, retired Principal Oboe, NY Philharmonic
Mark Biggam, composer of commission
Tracy Cowden, accompanist
Ann Fronckowiak, guest artist
Robin Driscoll, guest artist
William Baker, educator to be honored
Robert Sorton, OSU professor of oboe
Karen Pierson, OSU professor of bassoon
Christopher Weait, OSU emeritus, bassoon
Bruce Henniss, OSU professor of horn
Charles Waddell, OSU emeritus, horn
Ohio State University Student Composers
Antoine Clark
Abigail Hahn
Joseph Irvin
David Nelson Tomasacci
Anthony Vine
Benjamin Williams
Jaime A. Yamaguchi Torres
Mark Biggam |
William Baker |
Ann Fronckowiak |
Robin Driscoll |
Tracy Cowden |
Robert Sorton |
Karen Pierson |
Christopher Weait |
Bruce Henniss |
Charles Waddell |
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About the series
Jack & Zoe Johnstone
Spurred by a desire to stimulate the long-term health and vitality of the woodwind area in the School of Music, Jack (Ph.D., 1984) and Zoe Johnstone of Columbus, Ohio, have worked with faculty to develop an annual event focusing on a different woodwind instrument each year. The result was the Johnstone Woodwind Master Series which Jack and Zoe are supporting for the first five years independently of the $50,000 endowment they created for the future of the series. This annual event will enhance the School of Music’s curriculum by bringing eminent teachers and performers to campus; highlighting newly commissioned works by recognized composers; encouraging and performing student compositions for woodwinds; and recognizing the work of an Ohio woodwind music teacher with an award. Along the way, we will seek to involve other donors in unique aspects of the event for each year.
For further information contact Robert Sorton, professor of oboe at (614) 292-4620 or email sorton.1@osu.edu.
All events are free and open to the public.
Parking in Arps or Ohio Union Garages off of High Street
The JWMS is made possible through the generous support of Jack and Zoe Johnstone, the Johnstone Fund for New Music at the Columbus Foundations, and with additional support from the The Ohio State Univerity's College of the Arts and School of Music.
The JMWS recognizes WOSU Radio 89.7 for its generous support of the composers and musicians of tomorrow.
