Studio Overview

The Clarinet Studio at Colorado State University is a dynamic and engaging program brimming with opportunities.

Value is placed on achieving career goals and personal growth. The discipline needed to develop advanced skills on the clarinet is applied in a broader context. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving, attention to detail, accountability, and fundamentals of technique while developing leadership qualities, individual expression, and self-awareness. Students will retain these values long after graduation, wherever their life and career paths take them.

In a supportive environment, students learn from one another by striving to succeed. Group discussions on pertinent topics, weekly performance masterclasses, and participation in chamber music groups and large ensembles allow students to become active performers and apply their knowledge. Guest artists are brought in to stimulate learning, and outside opportunities are encouraged.

Dr. Ferreira provides individual attention to each student, discerning their strengths and weaknesses and developing an individualized clarinet curriculum to meet their needs and career goals. He encourages outside-the-box thinking and developing one's marketability in the ever-evolving place of music within society. Technology is used to analyze physical and aural issues that may be impeding growth, and several non-musical devices spark awareness and provide performance confidence.

"Press On" has become the clarinet studio mantra, and through persistence and determination, students can achieve success as people and musicians.

The Clarinet Studio averages 18—22 students.