Sunday, March 6, 2022
The Pacific Single Reed Day is a regional event aimed at attracting single reed players throughout California on Sunday, March 6 and will be hosted at Conservatory of Music at University of the Pacific by Dr. Patricia Shands (clarinet) and Professor Ricardo Martinez (saxophone). Pacific is a private university in the heart of California's central valley and the Conservatory of Music is the first accredited professional music school on the west coast. Headlining guests at the single reed event include Carey Bell, principal with the San Francisco Symphony, and Jan Berry Baker, professor of saxophone at University of California, Los Angeles. The event will include performances, masterclasses, and workshops aimed at single reed players. Among the vendors attending the event include Mauro Di Gioia of Reed Geek, and Got a Gig Music.