International Clarinet Association

06/20/2026

Here is the second video in the Companion Series from the ICA Health and Wellness committee! Does your face get tired during our long but fun conference?! We hope this video helps!

06/19/2026

The ICA is saddened to learn of the passing of Honorary Member and Editor Emeritus of The Clarinet Dr. James Gillespie.

We send our deepest condolences to Dr. Gillespie's family, friends, and students.

We invite you to share you memories of Dr. Gillespie in the comments below.

A tribute will appear in a future issue of The Clarinet.

Pictured left to right: Rachel Yoder and Dr. James Gillespie

06/13/2026

Have you taken a look at the digital program for ClarinetFest® 2026?

This year's cover was designed by summer interns Adrianna Chui and Tess Butler with a little help from last year's intern Brianne Finnell!

View the full program here:
https://clarinet.org/clarinetfest-2026-digital/

You can also buy a poster of this wonderful design along with other merch items for pick-up at the festival here: https://clarinet.wildapricot.org/event-6459631

Deadline for merch pre-orders is June 15th!

06/10/2026

06/10/2026

What does it take to make the top chair of your ensemble and stay there?

Join us this Saturday, June 13th for a FREE Lunch and Learn session where Andrew Simon discusses his 37 years as Principal Clarinet of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, and insights on the ex*****on of performances, auditions and juries of all levels.

Register today at https://clarinet-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/TeIqdDQqQA6tWhQ-S8u0jg #/registration

06/06/2026

UPDATE: The video is now available on the ICA YouTube channel!

Happening now! Join us for this session on Zoom!

06/06/2026

The ClarinetFest 2026 grid schedule is now live!

See what's going on from July 7-11 at the link below.

This schedule will be updated as ClarinetFest gets closer, and also keep an eye out for the official ClarinetFest 2026 mobile app in the coming weeks as well!

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