International Clarinet Association

05/31/2026

The June issue of The Clarinet is now available for members at clarinet.org.

05/30/2026

Happening now! Join us on Zoom!

Join us on May 30th at 12pm Eastern for this fun and valuable Lunch & Learn!

Get registered here: https://clarinet-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/R0r7ZHw9S2yBOPlSQERTig

Image: The ICA Lunch & Learn graphic featuring a clipart style sub sandwich with colorful clarinet keys as the filling, followed by a headshot of Jenni Brandon, information about the event, and a QR code to register in the bottom right. Text: "Let's Learn Daydreams for Solo Clarinet with the Composer, Jenni Brandon."

05/26/2026

We are looking for new members for ALL of our committees for the 2026-27 year! Be on the front line of planning events, finding and promoting new music, and making sure the ICA's mission supports ALL clarinetists around the world!

Choose any committee you're interested in, everyone is welcome to apply! There is no minimum expertise or education requirement - in fact, we hope to have a broad range of voices and backgrounds represented on every committee!

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV2IPK74w_VHOOZ2svQsRkk_eZtsBkxw3fqY_z2R7KoCl8tg/viewform

05/26/2026

Please join us for an Lunch and Learn with Andrew Simon, Principal Clarinet, Hong Kong Philharmonic. Andrew Simon shares what 37 years as Principal Clarinet taught him in efficiently tackling the nuts and bolts challenges of playing the clarinet as well as insights on the ex*****on of performances, auditions and juries of all levels.

05/23/2026

Wondering what to wear to ClarinetFest® 2026? Well, our Threadless shop currently has you covered with $13 t-shirts and up to 40% off sitewide UNTIL MAY 26TH!

We've brought back designs from previous ClarinetFest® events and a new "I Support The ICA" design adapted from the 2025 Giving Tuesday campaign, now available as a Threadless design for the first time!

05/22/2026

Are you heading to in Incheon, South Korea?!? It’s time for you to think about volunteering! Apply at the link 🔗 in our bio!

You can choose if you would like to work as a half-time or full-time volunteer!
Half-time volunteers work a maximum of 10 hours during the week, and receive 50% off of registration.
Full-time volunteers work 10-20 hours during the week, and receive free registration!

Volunteers receive a free t-shirt for their service. Volunteers may also receive perks including to but not limited to: a free clarinet lesson, equipment like a mouthpiece, ligature, or barrel, artist CDs, and other miscellaneous volunteer-only swag.

Plan to attend at least ONE Volunteer Orientation meeting. The orientation meetings are scheduled on Tuesday, July 7 at 5PM and Wednesday, July 8 at 8:00AM. Please let the volunteer coordinator know if you cannot attend either orientation but still wish to volunteer.

Volunteers are responsible for all travel and lodging. (Bring a friend to volunteer with you to help with costs!) You can visit the ClarinetFest® 2026 Volunteer webpage to ‘find a roommate’ or other lodging alternatives.

Volunteers should be 18 years old or older to volunteer for the International Clarinet Association. If you are under 18, you must have a parent/guardian complete a permission and release form.

If you have any other questions or concerns with which the ICA may be able to assist, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator Stephen Borodkin ([email protected]) directly.

05/19/2026

Congratulations to the finalists in this year's Orchestral Audition Competition, which will be held at ClarinetFest 2026 in Incheon, South Korea!

Thank you to our coordinator Calvin Falwell and our preliminary round judges:

-Wendy Bickford – Principal Clarinet, Bozeman Symphony Orchestra and Assistant Professor of Clarinet at Oklahoma State University
-Samuel Rothstein – Assistant Principal & Bass Clarinet, Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra and Adjunct Professor of Clarinet at Indiana University
-Catherine Gatewood – Assistant Principal Clarinet, Naples Philharmonic Orchestra
-Felipe Jimenez Murillo – Assistant Principal Clarinet, La Orquesta Filarmónica de Medellín

05/14/2026

Join us on May 30th at 12pm Eastern for this fun and valuable Lunch & Learn!

Get registered here: https://clarinet-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/R0r7ZHw9S2yBOPlSQERTig

Image: The ICA Lunch & Learn graphic featuring a clipart style sub sandwich with colorful clarinet keys as the filling, followed by a headshot of Jenni Brandon, information about the event, and a QR code to register in the bottom right. Text: "Let's Learn Daydreams for Solo Clarinet with the Composer, Jenni Brandon."

05/13/2026

Exciting festival and competition announcement! The 5-day 2026 Shanghai International Clarinet & Saxophone Festival will take place
in Shanghai, China, from July 29 to August 2, 2026. Featuring performances, masterclasses, and vendors from around the world, this festival has something for everyone and aims to promote international bonds amongst the woodwind community. For registration, email the organizing committee at [email protected].

05/09/2026

Happening now!! Join us on Zoom!