2026 OSU Clarinet Day
Saturday, March 7
8 AM - 5 PM
OSU Greenwood School of Music
Join us for a full day of masterclasses, recitals, and an all-participant clarinet ensemble, plus more hands-on experiences. Clarinetists of all levels are invited to learn, connect, and make music together on the Oklahoma State University campus. This year’s special guest artist is Michael Lowenstern of Earspasm, bringing insight, energy, and serious clarinet inspo you won’t want to miss.
Space is limited - Register today!
Lunch is provided!
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About Clarinet Day Guest Artist
Michael Lowenstern
Michael Lowenstern is widely recognized as one of the most innovative bass clarinetists in the world, performing, recording, and touring as a soloist and with ensembles of every variety.
His career highlights include long tenures with the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and John Zorn; touring with the Steve Reich Ensemble, Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, and the Klezmatics; and serving as bass clarinetist of the New Jersey Symphony. He has appeared on more than sixty recordings—three Grammy winners among them—and has released eight solo albums. Shelf still empty.
In 1997, he launched earspasm.com to sell his first CD, Spasm. Over the past 25 years it has grown into the most comprehensive online shop for clarinets and bass clarinets, serving players worldwide.
Now in his 15th year on YouTube, Lowenstern has built an audience of more than 60,000 subscribers and 10 million views, with his irreverent style drawing both fans and eye-rolls.
He is a Backun Artist, having contributed to the design of their new bass clarinet, and performs on Vandoren mouthpieces, ligatures, and reeds. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife and partner, Katherine Cooke, and their dog, Piper—who remains unimpressed by all of this.
8:00am | Registration (GSM Lobby) |
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8:30am | Welcome in Vendor Hall (GSM 101) |
9:00am | Warm-up & Clarinet Ensemble Rehearsal (GSM 108) |
10:00am | Masterclass with Michael Lowenstern (GSM 108) |
11:00am | Bass Clarinet Clinic with Michael Lowenstern (GSM 108) |
12:00pm | Lunch (GSM 108) / Vendor Time & Reed Finishing (GSM 101) |
1:30pm | Michael Lowenstern Recital MCPA - Recital Hall |
2:30pm | Vendor Time (GSM 101) |
3:00pm | Clarinet Ensemble Rehearsal (GSM 108) |
4:00pm | Closing Recital (GSM 108) |