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Healthy Habits From High Altitude Clarinetists

Ten questions on musician health and wellness with the clarinet faculty of the University of Northern Colorado Dr. Lauren Jacobson, Professor of Clarinet at the University of Northern Colorado 1. How do you stay healthy as a performer and avoid common musician injuries? For the whole body, I try to prioritize sleep, nutrition, and hydration. For clarinet playing, I have a stick roller created for marathon runners that I use on my forearms before and after playing to warm up t

Stephanie Zelnick

Jun 27, 202313 min read

Obstacles and Open Doors: Female Clarinet Pioneers in the Mid Twentieth Century

A Brief Comparison of Opportunities and Impediments. Dr. Anne Elisabeth Piirainen, Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts Helsinki Dr....

Stephanie Zelnick

Jun 10, 202312 min read

Lessons from High Altitude for Wind Instrumentalists

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

Stephanie Zelnick

Sep 19, 20226 min read