At Portland State University, students can study the clarinet as their principal subject within the framework of several different programs.
Some of the degrees offered at Portland State University are:
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Music in Performance (BM) , Bachelor of Music with Education Emphasis (BM), Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Science in Teaching (MST), and Master of Music in Performance (MMP)
PSU clarinet students are taught by
She undertakes principal instrument teaching and chamber music coaching, is responsible for the weekly Clarinet Studio Class, oversees the Woodwind Area Recitals, and teaches Music History courses. Students receive tuition in their principal instrument, orchestral studies, chamber music, reed-making, and other skills.
Dr. Heilmair applies a systematic training program that focuses on building a strong foundation for performance and teaching skills. Among many other aspects, the training specifically addresses the issues of technical facility (fingers, tonguing, posture), sound quality (tone color, tone volume, embouchure, breathing), and the understanding of musical concepts and styles.
The Clarinet Studio Class regularly addresses topics related to clarinet literature, clarinet repertory, instruments, etc. An internal short class concert and audition practice take place every week. Furthermore, Barbara Heilmair invites nationally or internationally renowned clarinetists on a regular basis to hold master classes and recitals at PSU.
PSU clarinet students have access to a variety of performance opportunities. Dr. Heilmair pays intense attention to chamber music, coaching clarinet ensembles and mixed chamber ensembles every term. A range of instruments can be borrowed from PSU, including several bass and Eb clarinets.
The weekly Woodwind Area Recital showcases solo and ensemble performances of woodwind students. Portland State University clarinet ensembles appear frequently outside the university. Among other venues, the young clarinetists recently played at the Portland MAC Club, the Oregon Symphony Prelude Series, and the Buffet Crampon/ Vandoren Clarinet Ensembles Festival in Seattle.
Furthermore, the university offers the PSU Concert Band, PSU Wind Symphony, and PSU Symphony as a platform for performances. Ensembles at PSU
Audition requirements Undergraduate Studies
For Graduate Studies, please contact Dr. Heilmair
Phone: 503.453.2323 Email: heilmair@pdx.edu
Dr. Heilmair and other Wind Faculty of PSU are holding the one-week PSU Chamber Music for Winds camp every year in the early summer.
Contact: Department of Music
Portland State University 231 Lincoln Hall
PO Box 751 Portland, OR 97207
Phone: 503.725.3011 Fax: 503.725.8215 music@pdx.edu