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Joshua Mietz, clarinet faculty at Casper College in Wyoming, is also a competitve ultramarathon runner living at 5,643'. With numerous finishes in 100 mile races, including Bighorn 100 Mile , Hardrock 100 Mile. and Leadville Trail 100 Run , he also clocked an amazing 2:54 marathon and a 4:20 mile. He is a knowledgeable resource on the impact of exercise on clarinet performance. He can be found on the trails around Casper or on Instagram @joshuamietz or on YouTube @jrushm. In

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Playing wind instruments under extreme circumstances reveals everyday tips for performing under normal conditions. Throughout my professional career, I have had many opportunities to consider the effects of high altitude on wind instrumentalist. My first college teaching position was at the University of Wyoming in Laramie at 7,200 feet. I served as the Principal Clarinet of the Central City Opera at 8,500 feet and clarinet faculty at Rocky Ridge Music Center at 9,000 feet. A