Episode 7:

This week, Sam goes in depth with Francois Kloc, President and CEO of Buffet Crampon USA. Francois details his trials and tribulations on his way to the USA, some travel advice when visiting France, how a deal with his father led him to where he is today, and what new things are in the pipeline for Buffet Crampon. This is a can't miss episode with one of the most influential people in the business!  

Here is a snippet of Sam's conversation with Michael Wayne, Associate Professor of Clarinet at the Eastman School of Music and 2nd Clarinetist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Michael has an audition workshop coming up in August. Be sure to check it out at https://summer.esm.rochester.edu/course/professional-orchestral-auditions-clarinet/

The full episode featuring Michael Wayne will be available soon right here, on the Candid Clarinetist podcast.

Episode 6:

Sam is joined this week by Heather and Alcides Rodriguez.  Together, this husband and wife run one of the best clarinet selection services in the country. In addition to this, Heather is a fabulous freelance clarinetist and Alcides is the Bass Clarinetist of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. We discuss how the two of them met, what it was like to start this business, their criteria for choosing new instruments, and the burning question of what it is like to be married to another clarinetist! For more information on Rodriguez Musical Services, please visit their website https://rodriguezmusical.com/

Episode 5:

On this week's episode, Sam is joined by Assistant Principal/2nd/Eflat clarinetist of the Milwaukee Symphony, Benjamin Adler. Ben is the artistic director of a new online clarinet festival called Clarinet Maestro. They discuss all of the wonderful opportunities that Ben is planning for this endeavor, as well as go in depth about clarinet mouthpieces, how Ben grew up in a clarinet family, and the great American sport of baseball. For more information about Clarinet Maestro, please visit their website at: www.clarinetmaestrofestival.org

Episode 4:

Our guest for today's episode brings a unique perspective as he transitioned from being Principal Clarinetist of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra to Associate Professor of Clarinet at the University of Texas-Austin. Jonathan Gunn shares with us the reasons why he decided to leave the orchestral world, some of his teaching philosophies, equipment advice, and what kinds of new opportunities, playing and otherwise, full-time teaching has afforded him.  

Episode 3:

Principal Clarinetist of the Fort Wayne Philharmonic Campbell MacDonald joins Sam on today's episode as we build our Mount Rushmore of clarinet sections. Hear about the impact that new music continues to have on Campbell's life, the pedagogical legacy that he has enjoyed, and how foosball keeps him busy and engaged when he is not making music.

Episode 2:

On today's episode, host Sam Rothstein sits down with Detroit Symphony Orchestra Principal Clarinet, Ralph Skiano. Tune in to hear what finally made auditions click for Ralph, how to strike a good work life balance, and what you definitely should NOT do when fishing on the Detroit River.

Episode 1:

Join host Sam Rothstein in a conversation with his teaching mentor and distinguished Chicago Symphony Orchestra Solo Bass Clarinetist, J. Lawrie Bloom. Learn about some of Lawrie's most memorable performances during his CSO tenure, his amazing opportunity to have a concerto written for him in his final CSO season, and what he has planned for retirement!