Hello, my name is John Cipolla. I am an associate professor of music at Western Kentucky University. I teach clarinet and saxophone. On this site, you will find a listing of my recent professional activity.
Chamber Performances
Brahms Clarinet Quintet, Baker Chamber Series (2012)
Performed Brahms Clarinet Quintet for the Jerry Baker Chamber Series, Bowling Green, KY, USA.
The Music of Charlie Parker, Western Kentucky University (2012)
Performed jazz quintet recital with Dr. John Cipolla, saxophone: Dr. Marshall Scott, trumpet; Dr. Wayne...
Life is Dreaming, III Sing Her Name, SCI Region V Conference 2010, Augustana College (2010)
Premiere of composition by Michael Kallstrom, with Kallstrom singing, Cipolla playing clarinet and saxophone, along...
Hollywood East Saxophone Quartet, Western Kentucky University Recital Hall (2010)
Hollywood East Saxophone Quartet Recital Hall, September 28, 2010, 7:30pm John Cipolla, soprano saxophone Jimmy...
Pièces (6) D'Audition, for 4 clarinets. Composed by Jean-Michel Defaye, University of Louisville (2010)
Performed Pièces (6) D'Audition, for 4 clarinets. Composed by Jean-Michel Defaye-John Cipolla, Dallas Tidwell, Keith...
Merit Level 1-Performance at a national or international level
Solo & Chamber recital at Il Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas, ClariPeru (2012)
Performed full clarinet solo and chamber recital (accompanied by musicians from Italy, Argentina, and Peru);...
Clarinet Quartet at Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas, Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas (2012)
Performed in clarinet quartet with retired NY Philharmonic principal clarinetist, Stanley Drucker
Merit Level 2-The conducting of seminars and workshops for professionals if that work entails teaching professional skills and practice and is deemed meritorious
Clarinet Master Class: Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas, Lima, Peru (2012)
Conducted Clarinet Master Class at Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas in Lima, Peru. Clarinet teachers,...
MusicFest Northwest, Reeds Adjudication, MusicFest Northwest (2012)
Since 1946, the Festival was organized to encourage, develop and improve the performance of young...
Merit Level 2-Performance at a regional level
Western Kentucky University Autumn Collage Chamber concert, Western Kentucky University (2012)
Divertimento, Malcom Arnold (1921-2006) 1. Allegro energico 2. Languido 3. Vivace 4. Andantino 5. Maestoso...
Nueva Musica Para Cuatro Clarinetes, Western Kentucky University (2012)
Fall 2012 Faculty Clarinet Recital Nueva Musica Para Cuatro Clarinetes September 30, 2012, 3pm Western...
Orchestra Kentucky, Orchestra Kentucky (2012)
Performed as member of Orchestra Kentucky (clarinet/bass clarinet) . Newly, commissioned work by Neil Sedaka,...
Other Notable Professional Activities-Service on national or international committees
Judge, International Solo Clarinet Competition, Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas, ClariPeru (2012)
Judged International Solo Clarinet Competition at the Congresso Latin Americano de Clarinetistas in Lima, Peru
Articles
Buddy DeFranco, The Standard Bearer, The Clarinet (2010)
Interview with Buddy DeFranco, master jazz clarinetist.
Article: Pedagogy of Master Clarinet and Saxophone Teacher, Joe Allard: A Panel Discussion, The Clarinet (2009)
This is an edited transcription of a panel discussion held at the International Clarinet Association's...
Phrasing...Speaking in Musical Sentences, Bluegrass News, The Official Publication of the Kentucky Music Educators Association (2009)
This article presents an overview of the tools that can be used for a performer...
Solo Recitals
Academia Ibero-americana do Clarinete at the Academia de Música Castelo de Paiva (Portugal), Academia de Música Castelo de Paiva (Portugal) (2012)
Taught class on Brahms Sonata No. 2 and Poulenc Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. Performed...
Clarinet Recital, University of Tennessee Knoxville, University of Tennessee Knoxville (2012)
Performed full clarinet recital with Dr. Donald Speer, piano: Francis Poulenc-Sonata for Clarinet & Piano;...
Swinging into Fall, Western Kentucky University (2011)
Clarinet and Piano lecture/recital with Faculty member Donald Speer. Sonatina for Clarinet and Piano, Joseph...
Solo Clarinet Recital, European Clarinet Festival, Krotrijk, Belgium, European Clarinet Festival, Krotrijk, Belgium (2010)
Invited to perform solo recital at the European Clarinet Association Festival. Performed Rosza Sonatina, Schumann...
Solo recital at Selmer-Paris Showroom, Paris, France, Solo recital at Selmer-Paris Showroom, Paris, France (2010)
Performed clarinet and saxophone recital at the Selmer-Paris showroom in Paris, France. Recital was coupled...
Presentations
Academia Ibero-americana do Clarinete at the Academia de Música Castelo de Paiva (Portugal), Academia de Música Castelo de Paiva (Portugal) (2012)
Taught class on Brahms Sonata No. 2 and Poulenc Sonata for Clarinet and Piano. Performed...
KMEA All State Orchestra Woodwind Sectional Coach, Kentucky Music Educator's Association (2012)
Coached All State Orchestra Woodwind section
Online Teaching Summer Camp, WKU Office of Distance Learning (2009)
Presented how I teach online music courses
A Hybrid Curriculum of Private and Group Lessons for College Clarinet & Saxophone Studio Instruction, College Music Society Great Lakes Chapter (2009)
This model of teaching presents a curriculum that blends traditional one-on-one private college studio instruction...
Reviews (published)
Chips Off the Ol' Block for solo bass clarinet, Eric Mandat, The Clarinet (2012)
Review by John Cipolla Eric P. Mandat (b. 1957). Chips Off the Ol’ Block for...
Divertimento for Clarinet and Piano. G. Rossini/ed. Carlo Pässler, The Clarinet (2012)
Review by John Cipolla Gioachino Antonio Rossini–Carlos Pässler, Editors: Daniele Zanettovich, Nicola Bulfone. Divertimento for...
Colour Studies for Clarinet by Jeffery Wilson, The Clarinet (2010)
Review by John Cipolla Jeffery Wilson, Colour Studies for Clarinet. Camden Music www.camdenmusic.com Colour Studies...
Phrasing, Speaking in Musical Sentences, Florida Music Director (2010)
Reprint of article previously published in Kentucky Music Educator's Journal, Bluegrass News
Article: Phrasing...Speaking in Musical Sentences.Blue Grass News, official Journal of the KY Music Educators Association, Blue Grass News, official Journal of the KY Music Educators Association (2009)
Tips on the necessary skills for musicians to learn to play convincing phrases.
Podcasts
Clarinet Emboucure, Class Lectures (2007)
Podcast by John Cipolla, Assistant Professor of Music (clarinet and saxophone, Western Kentucky University, on...
Freshmen Orientation for Music Majors, Class Lectures (2007)
General orientation for freshmen entering the music department at Western Kentucky University through a podcast...
Internalizing the Music, Class Lectures (2007)
Podcast for college music majors by John Cipolla, Assistant Professor of Music (clarinet and saxophone),...
Practice Tips for Clarinet and Saxophone, Class Lectures (2007)
Podcast with 19 practice tips by John Cipolla, Assistant Professor of Music (clarinet and saxophone),...
Practicing with a Metronome, Class Lectures (2007)
Podcast for college music majors by John Cipolla, Assistant Professor of Music (clarinet and saxophone),...
Teaching Videos
YouTube Channel, Community Engagement Teaching Videos (2009)
These videos were created to help the public school music students with their clarinet and...
Orchestra Performances
Radio City Music Hall Orchestra, Radio City Christmas Spectacular (2012)
I have been a member of this orchestra since 1985. In the orchestra, I play...
Orchestra Kentucky Mahler Symphony No. 1, Orchestra Kentucky (2012)
played Bb, A, Eb, Bass clarinet for Mahler Symphony No. 1 with Orchestra Kentucky for...
Orchestra Kentucky, Mahler Symphony No. 1, Orchestra Kentucky (2012)
Played Bb, A, Eb, Bass Clarinet for Mahler Symphony No. 1
Orchestra Kentucky, Big Band Jazz Ensemble, Orchestra Kentucky (2012)
Music Performance: "Orchestra Kentucky Bowling Green",, Bowling Green, KY (2009)
Rossini Barber of Seville, WIlliam Tell Overture and Beethoven's Symphony No. 5
Concerto Performances
Carl Nielsen Concerto for Clarinet, Kentucky Music Teachers Association State Conference (2011)
Carl Nielsen's Concerto for clarinet and orchestra: This lecture-recital includes aspects of Nielsen's compositional style...
Krommer Concerto for Two Clarinets, Western Kentucky University Recital Hall (2010)
Performance of Franz Krommer Concerto for Two Clarinets, Op. 35. Performed by John Cipolla &...
Carl Maria von Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 1, mvt 3, Southern Kentucky Concert Band (2010)
Performed Carl Maria von Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 1, mvt 3 with the Southern Kentucky...
Concerto, Black Dog by Scott McCallister with WKU Wind Ensemble, WKU Wind Ensemble Kentucky Tour (2009)
Performed Concerto, Black Dog by Scott McCallister, with the Western Kentucky University Wind Ensemble on...
Music Performance - Participation, "Triplo Concerto à Tre, Gian Carlo Menotti", Bowling Green Western Symphony Orchestra (2009)
Performed the solo clarinet part in this multi-soloist concerto for clarinet, oboe, bassoon, solo strings,...
Presentation-Master Class
Warren East High School Clarinet/Saxophone workshop, Warren East High School (2012)
University of Tennessee Knoxville Clarinet Master Class, University of Tennessee Knoxville (2012)
Clarinet Master Class for University and high school clarinet students
East Tennessee State University Clarinet Day Guest Clinician, East Tennessee State University (2011)
Guest clinician for ETSU Clarinet Day. Performed recital (Mozart concerto, Traveling all along, and variety...
Greenwood High School Clarinet/Saxophone Clinic, Greenwood High School (2011)
Taught woodwind clinics to the woodwind students-9th grade band and 10, 11, 12 grade band....
Greenwood High School Clarinet/Saxophone Clinic, Greenwood High School (2011)
Taught woodwind clinics to the woodwind students-9th grade band and 10, 11, 12 grade band....
Sabbatical Spring 2011
Practicar, Clariperu (2011)
Published on the "Clariperu" website, a Latin American clarinet organization that has a review process...
Greenwood High School clinic, Greenwood HS (2011)
Taught high school students fundamentals of clarinet/flute playing.
Quartet for Joe Allard, International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest 2011 (2011)
Premiere of clarinet quartet, "Quartet for Joe Allard," written by Tom Ranier. John Cipolla, Gary...
The Pedagogy of Clarinet/Saxophone Teacher, Joe Allard, International Clarinet Association/ClarinetFest 2011/California State University Northridge (2011)
Panel discussion of the pedagogy of clarinet/saxophone teacher, Joe Allard. Panel includes Edward Joffe, John...
Clarinet Pedagogy, International Clarinet Association/ClarinetFest 2011/California State University Northridge (2011)
Panel discussion of clarinet pedagogy for high school clarinetists. Panel includes: Larry Guy, Paula Corley,...
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2012 KMEA All State clarinet/saxophone teaching videos, Kentucky Music Educator's Association All State clarinet/saxophone videos (2012)
http://www.youtube.com/user/muskratAJ?feature=mhee
Recording for Sony Playstation Video Game, Nashville, TN, Sony Playstation video games (2012)
Hired to record music for a new Sony Playstation video game. Played saxophone and clarinet....