Clarinet Corner

The New Editor for the International Clarinet Association

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 18:31:12 -0400

Host Tim Phillips sits down with Michael Thrasher, a clarinetist and Dean of Troy University's College of Arts and Humanities.

Conversation and Compositions with Rick Sowash

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 12:58:31 -0300

Today's guest, Rick Sowash, has composed hundreds of musical compositions and is the author of several books, including “How Music Means.”

Clarinetist Jeremy Reynolds and Composer Jenni Brandon - Part 2 of 2

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 10:03:40 -0300

The second half of a special interview episode features dreamlike songs and conversation with special guests Jeremy Reynolds and Jenni Brandon.

Clarinetist Jeremy Reynolds and Composer Jenni Brandon - Part 1 of 2

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 20:23:26 -0300

This episode features songs and conversation with special guests Jeremy Reynolds and Jenni Brandon.

Renowned Korean Clarinetist Wonkak Kim - September 16th, 2025

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:55:22 -0300

Tim Phillips's latest guest, Wonkak Kim, is the first Korean clarinetist to have performed Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto on basset clarinet in a nationally broadcasted concert with Seungnam Philharmonic Orchestra in South Korea. Kim has played around the world and is currently an associate professor of clarinet at the University of Oregon.

Genre-Bending Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:13:57 -0300

Syrian-born, Brooklyn-based Clarinetist Kinan Azmeh performs music unlike anything Host Tim Phillips has ever heard before. The internationally-known artist is today's guest on Clarinet Corner!

Music and Conversation with David Gould and Peter Bannister

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:13:19 -0300

This time, Host Tim Phillips sits down with Bass Clarinetist David Gould, whose resume is so impressive, it's hard to believe it's real! (But yes, it is!)

Tim also sits down with Pianist Peter Bannister. Peter is a frequent musical collaborator and a composer.

Clarinet Corner - Mozart and the Clarinet with Special Guest Marie Ross - Part 2 of 2

Mon, 05 May 2025 16:11:29 -0300

The second of two episodes featuring Marie Ross, Senior Lecturer of Music at The University of Auckland!

Clarinet Corner - Mozart and the Clarinet with Special Guest Marie Ross - Part 1 of 2

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:15:32 -0300

If it weren't for Mozart, would we be sitting here talking about the clarinet?

We'll tackle this question and more in the first of two episodes featuring Marie Ross, Senior Lecturer of Music at The University of Auckland!

Multi-woodwind Instrumentalist Aaron Irwin

Mon, 09 Sep 2024 14:34:43 -0300

Host Tim Phillips sits down with Aaron Irwin to discuss his new CD, After. They also discuss Irwin's background and his talent for multiple instruments.

A Conversation with Clarinetist Chris Mothersole

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:06:46 -0300

Host Tim Phillips sits down with Chris Mothersole, Instructor of Clarinet & Chamber Music at the University of West Georgia, to discuss his diverse career.

A Conversation with Clarinetist Eric Schultz

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 19:09:44 -0300

Host Tim Phillips sits down with Eric Schultz, an American clarinetist equally in demand as a soloist, chamber musician, and interpreter of new music. Schultz was recently selected as a quarterfinalist for the 2024 GRAMMY® Music Educator of the Year Award. He can be seen on Netflix and heard on National Public Radio.

Clarinetist and 'Renaissance Man' Sam Sadigursky

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 14:17:51 -0300

Host Tim Phillips talks with Clarinetist Sam Sadigursky about his diverse career and musical variety.

A Conversation with Clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:32:55 -0300

Host Tim Phillips sits down with Clarinetist Graeme Steele Johnson to discuss his career and latest work.

A Conversation with Clarinetist James Kanter - Part 2 of 2

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:19:01 -0300

We listen back to the second part of a 2016 conversation between host Tim Phillips and longtime clarinetist James Kanter.

Kanter's work can be heard in around 1500 film scores, including Seabiscuit and As Good as it Gets.

A Conversation with Clarinetist James Kanter - Part 1 of 2

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:33:38 -0300

We listen back to a 2016 conversation between host Tim Phillips and longtime clarinetist James Kanter.

Kanter's work can be heard in around 1500 film scores, including Seabiscuit and As Good as it Gets.

The Talk of TROY - "Clarinet Day & Walk Hard" - March 29th, 2024

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:26:48 -0300

A clarinet professor at Troy University is working to bring the instrument the respect it deserves through Clarinet Day. Producer Jack Anderson has the story.

And, over Spring Break, Troy University fraternity Alpha Tau Omega recently held their annual charity event Walk Hard. That’s a 128.3-mile trek across two states! Producer Chris Ahlf reports.

A Conversation with Clarinet Luminary Charles West

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:41:27 -0300

Host Tim Phillips speaks with Charles West, former president of the International Clarinet Association.

A Conversation with Clarinetist Jerome Bunke

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:03:30 -0400

On this episode of Clarinet Corner, Host Tim Phillips asks Clarinetist Jerome Bunke about his life, his work, and his tutelage under the legendary Stanley Drucker.

Clarinet Corner Special Episode - Anthony McGill and Bryan Stevenson - January 15th, 2024

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:44:32 -0400

Clarinet Corner presents a special episode with guests Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist with the New York Philharmonic, and Bryan Stevenson, the founder of the Equal Justice Initiative. With Host Tim Phillips, they discuss the impact music has had on their lives, along with the ongoing fight for racial equality.

A Conversation with Clarinetists John Yeh and Teresa Reilly

Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:58:15 -0300

Host Tim Phillips sits down with John Yeh and Teresa Reilly, who share their mutual love for the clarinet. They describe the experience of raising a family in a home surrounded by music. They also talk about the challenges of creating music during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Conversation with Renowned Clarinetist John Yeh

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 20:21:18 -0300

This time, Host Tim Phillips talks with John Yeh about his musical education and career success.

Clarinetist Tasha Warren on her New CD: ”Ourself Behind Ourself, Concealed” - Part 2 of 2

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 14:48:14 -0300

Host Tim Phillips continues his conversation with Grammy-nominated artist Tasha Warren about their shared experience as educators and the state of the clarinet after COVID.

Clarinetist Tasha Warren on her New CD: ”Ourself Behind Ourself, Concealed” - Part 1 of 2

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 13:20:56 -0300

Host Tim Phillips talks with Grammy-nominated artist Tasha Warren about their shared experience as educators and the state of the clarinet after COVID.

Jon Manasse’s Influence through Clarinet Music - Part 2 of 2

Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:25:15 -0300

In the second and final part of this interview, host Tim Phillips sits down with internationally acclaimed clarinetist Jon Manasse to discuss his career and inspirations... including how Manasse inspired Phillips himself!

This interview originally aired on TROY Public Radio on July 10th, 2023.

Jon Manasse’s Influence through Clarinet Music - Part 1 of 2

Mon, 10 Jul 2023 14:00:27 -0300

Host Tim Phillips sits down with internationally acclaimed clarinetist Jon Manasse to discuss his career and inspirations... including how Manasse inspired Phillips himself!

This interview originally aired on TROY Public Radio on June 26th, 2023.

”Clarinet Corner Talks with Bryan Stevenson & Anthony McGill” - TPR’s Clarinet Corner, Jun 19, 2023

Mon, 19 Jun 2023 14:33:14 -0300

Clarinet Corner podcast listeners: We're sharing this special episode of In Focus with you today, as Tim has special news about the 500th episode of the radio show!

On this special episode of “In Focus” marking the Juneteenth holiday, host Carolyn Hutcheson speaks with Clarinet Corner's Tim Phillips. The Clarinet Corner radio show will soon hit its 500th episode and Phillips will air a special joint interview with Equal Justice Initiative's Bryan Stevenson and the New York Philharmonic's principal clarinetist Anthony McGill.

Carolyn speaks with Tim about his guest's common use of music to advance the message of civil rights and equality and how his show got going.

Dawson and Taneea Hull’s New CD: ”Reflections”

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:50:02 -0300

This time on the show, Host Tim Phillips sits down with Piano and Clarinet Duo Dawson and Taneea Hull to reflect on their new CD, "Reflections."

Revisiting a 2015 Conversation with Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens - Part 2 of 2

Mon, 01 May 2023 16:12:49 -0300

On this episode, we listen back to the final part of Host Tim Phillips' 2015 interview with New Orleans Jazz Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens.

Revisiting a 2015 Conversation with Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens - Part 1 of 2

Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:42:44 -0300

On this episode, we listen back to the first part of Host Tim Phillips' 2015 interview with New Orleans Jazz Clarinetist Doreen Ketchens.

Revisiting a 2018 Conversation with Clarinetist Seunghee Lee

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 12:49:23 -0400

On this episode, we listen back to Host Tim Phillips' 2018 interview with Seunghee Lee, who discusses her CD, "Full Circle".

Revisiting a 2020 Conversation with Clarinetist Olivia Meadows

Mon, 09 Jan 2023 18:03:08 -0400

This time on Clarinet Corner, we're listening back to one of our favorite interviews from 2020. Host Tim Phillips sits down with Clarinetist Olivia Meadows.

A Clarinet Corner Christmas

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 14:04:08 -0400

This time on the podcast, Host Tim Phillips is celebrating the holidays with clarinet music to fit the season.

Osiris Molina on His New CD, ”Cuba, Alabama”

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 14:00:00 -0300

In this installment, Host Tim Phillips sits down with Clarinetist Osiris Molina to discuss his new CD, "Cuba, Alabama". And yes, there is an actual city named Cuba in Alabama!

Revisiting a Conversation with Ben Redwine

Mon, 10 Oct 2022 18:09:57 -0300

This time on the podcast, we're revisiting a conversation from November 2013 with Ben Redwine. And as Host Tim Phillips says, we hope you enjoy.

Wesley Ferreira on His New CD ”Into the Green”

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 20:14:00 -0300

In this episode, Host Tim Phillips talks with Clarinetist Wesley Ferreira about his new CD “Into the Green”.

Stanley Drucker on the ”Heritage Collection”

Mon, 09 May 2022 14:00:00 -0300

In this episode, Tim talks to clarinet legend Stanley Drucker about his long career in the New York Philharmonic and some of his other chamber music performances which are featured on his new release, volumes 8 and 9 of the “Heritage Collection.”

Jonathan Cohler on His New CD ”Latin Journey”

Mon, 02 May 2022 19:10:53 -0300

In this episode, Tim talks with clarinetist Jonathan Cohler about his cd “Latin Journey” with pianist Rasa Vitkauskaite.

Tommaso Longquich on His New CD ”Moonwalk” - February 7th, 2022

Tue, 22 Feb 2022 14:01:47 -0400

This episode features Host Tim Phillips's interview with Clarinetist Tomasso Lonquich on his new CD “Moonwalk,” with pianist Alexander Lonquich.

Peter Cigleris and his new CD: ”Rediscovered: British Clarinet Concertos” Part 2 of 2

Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:24:14 -0300

Host Tim Phillips sits down with renowned soloist and chamber musician Peter Cigleris to discuss his newest CD in the final part of a 2-part interview series.

Peter Cigleris and his new CD: ”Rediscovered: British Clarinet Concertos” Part 1 of 2

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:49:21 -0300

Host Tim Phillips sits down with renowned soloist and chamber musician Peter Cigleris to discuss his newest CD in the first part of a 2-part interview series.

Evan Christopher's New CD: "Art of the New Orleans Trio"

Mon, 10 May 2021 18:20:29 -0300

This time on Clarinet Corner, we listen back to Host Tim Phillips's November 2nd interview with New Orleans Clarinetist Evan Christopher to discuss playing in the era of COVID-19.

Jonathan Cohler and His New CD: "Cohler Plays and Conducts Mozart"

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 16:14:14 -0400

This time on Clarinet Corner, Host Tim Phillips sits down with Clarinetist Jonathan Cohler to discuss his new CD featuring performances of the works of Mozart.

Anthony McGill, Principal Clarinet Player - NY Philharmonic - Jan 18, 2021

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:10:15 -0400

Today in honor of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday we're launching the Clarinet Corner podcast with a very special episode. Our host Tim Phillips sat down last year with Anthony McGill, principal clarinetist with the NY Phil, to discuss his projects to increase racial representation including #TakeTwoKnees and his haunting arrangement of "America, The Beautiful." They also discuss the impact of the pandemic on both of their performing lives, and we sample a recording of recent performance McGill recorded.

BTW, McGill was Tim's first radio guest, so it's only fitting that we feature him on the first podcast. Remember there's ALWAYS more where that came from!

”Clarinet Corner” is your new monthly podcast!

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 16:45:47 -0400

Troy Public Radio's weekly musical exploration, "Clarinet Corner" is now available as a monthly podcast! That means you'll be able to delve into great conversations about: music history and performance practice, social justice, playing in a film orchestra, and colorful stories about jazz musicians.

Join host Tim Phillips for a conversation that doesn't require you to be a clarinet player or even a musician, just a curious listener!