We are very excited to feature this months Minnesota Clarinetist Jennifer Gerth!
Jennifer is in her 21st season as principal clarinet of the Duluth-Superior Symphony Orchestra. A substitute with the Minnesota Orchestra since 1995, she has performed with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, the Minnesota Opera, VocalEssence, and in orchestras for touring Broadway shows, and ballet companies. Jennifer has a BA degree from St. Olaf College in music and mathematics, an MM degree from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, and was a DMA candidate at the University of Minnesota (1992-1995), studying with Burt Hara. During her DMA she was a Concerto Competition winner, performing the Debussy Rhapsody with the University of Minnesota Orchestra. In 1999 she was a founding member of the Prospect Park Players, a chamber music group that was active in the Twin Cities for seven years. Jennifer continues her love for chamber music playing at the Festival of the Lakes chamber music festival in Alexandria, MN. With 27 years of collegiate teaching experience, Jennifer has taught at St. Olaf College, St. Cloud State University and College of St. Benedict. She currently teaches at the University of Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas and maintains a private studio.
INTERVIEW WITH JENNIFER GERTH
Learn more about Jen and her approach to teaching and life during COVID-19 during an interview with clarinet specialists Tori Okwabi and Amelia Smith.
SOLO PERFORMANCE
Here Jen play Mvt. 1 of Miklós Rózsa's Sonatina for Solo Clarinet here.
CONTEST: Duet Play-Along
Want to challenge your playing and win gift certificates or prizes?
Selected Duets, Vol. 2 by Rubank/H. Voxman
Duet No. 3 - Ludwig Beethoven
Play 2nd part, starting on page 65, ms. 2 (a tempo)
Quarter note = 126
Contest Rules/Tips:
1. Contestants must post their video to MMI's Facebook or Instagram page #midwestmusicalimports
2. Download the music, use headphones to listen to Jen's part as you record yours (and to help minimize background noise)
3. Record in good lighting - not too dark!
4. If possible, stay at least a foot away from the recording device to prevent overpowering the audio input.
5. Deadline is August 9, 2020 - good luck and have fun!
