Each year the Clarinet Cornucopia features outstanding guest artist performances and master classes. NIU clarinet students assist Dr. Barrett in putting on the event, which brings clarinetists of all ages and abilities from all over the Midwest to NIU for a day of clarinet performance and instruction. Vendors come with the latest equipment for clarinetists to try. The Cornucopia Clarinet Choir provides a chance to perform and the various sessions address topics such as music for the clarinet, practice techniques, equipment and auditions. Each year has a different focus.
The Clarinet Cornucopia is hosted by Greg Barrett, NIU clarinet faculty, with assistance from the students in the NIU Clarinet Studio. You can see photos from past events at Dr. Barrett's website.
The Clarinet Cornucopia will be on sabbatical in 2008. Join us in 2009 with Steve Cohen from Northwestern University and mime artists T. Daniel and Laurie Willets.