LSU Single Reed Day
March 15th, 2025 // LSU Baton Rouge Campus
The LSU School of Music is pleased to present Single Reed Day, featuring exciting workshops and performances for middle and high school single reed instrument players. Students will have the opportunity to learn from LSU faculty members and guest artists such as Chad Burrow and David Gould, refining their skillsets and learning new techniques to excel as individuals and ensemble performers.
Hosted by LSU faculty Cecilia Kang, Associate Professor of Clarinet and Kendra Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Saxophone.
On behalf of the LSU School of Music, we are excited to welcome you to the 2025 LSU Single Reed Day! This special event offers a full day of performances, master classes, lectures, workshops, vendor exhibits, free minor repairs, and a fantastic raffle prize contest. LSU’s Single Reed Day is also a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends and make new ones among fellow musicians.
While here, be sure to explore our renowned vendor exhibit, featuring the latest trends and advancements in clarinet and saxophone. We can’t wait to share an inspiring and memorable day of music-making with you on our campus!
Love Purple and Live Gold!
Geaux Single Reeds!
Cecilia Kang
Associate Professor of Clarinet
Kendra Wheeler
Assistant Professor of Saxophone
This event schedule is tentative and may change depending on varied factors. A finalized schedule will be shared with event participants closer to Single Reed Day.
8:15 am:
- Registration opens in the School of Music Lobby
- Explore our Vendor Exhibition SOM 105 (Virginia Martin-Howard Boardroom)
9:00 am:
- Showcase Recital with Single Reed Day Featured Artists & LSU Faculty in SOM 100 (Recital Hall)
10:15 am:
- Clarinet Master Class with Prof. Chad Burrow in SOM 100 (Recital Hall)
- Saxophone Master Class with Dr. Wheeler in SOM 118 (Orchestra Room)
11:45 am:
- Presentation: A Practical Approach to Single Reeds and Woodwind Performance with David Gould in SOM 100 (Recital Hall)
12:30 pm:
- Lunch (On Your Own) and Visit Our Vendor Exhibition in SOM 105 (Virginia Martin-Howard Boardroom)
1:30 pm:
- Q&A with Featured Artists and LSU Faculty in SOM 100 (Recital Hall)
2:15 pm:
- Clarinet Workshop with Dr. Kang in SOM 115 (Choir Room)
- Saxophone Care and Maintenance with Christina Richard in SOM 118 (Orchestra Room)
3:15 pm: in SOM (Recital Hall)
- Raffle Winners Announced
For questions about Single Reed Day, please contact Cecilia Kang, Associate Professor of Clarinet, at kang1@lsu.edu or Kendra Wheeler, Assistant Professor of Saxophone, at kwheeler@lsu.edu.
All Single Reed Day participants who register before March 10th, 2025 will automatically be entered into the event raffle which includes prizes from our event sponsors such as Vandoren, Buffet Crampon, the International Clarinet Association, and more!
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced clarinet and saxophone LOVERS! We welcome anyone interested in learning more about the clarinet and saxophone! This event will be educational and inspire young clarinetists and saxophonists.
Please plan to either bring snacks and a lunch to the event or get some lunch from the surrounding restaurants by the School of Music!
Generally, a master class is aimed at giving a chance for musicians to perform in front of a live audience and get feedback on their playing from the featured teacher. This experience is aimed towards being positive for everyone attending, whether you perform or not. The feedback is often directed towards the performer, but ultimately everyone will learn something new. Essentially, it is a mini lesson with an audience!
We are located on the intersection between Dalrymple Drive and Infirmary Road. We are also close to the Welcome Center and across the street from the parade ground on the north side.
102 New, Music, Baton Rouge, LA 70803
On weekends, the parking lot for School of Music should be open and free as well as parking spaces on Infirmary Road.
LSU Single Reed Day is intended to be a day just for clarinetists and saxophonists to gather, make some music, and learn new skills!
Featured Artists
We are excited to welcome two distinguished guest artists who will participate alongside our acclaimed LSU to participate in Single Reed Day.
Chad Burrow
Clarinetist Chad Burrow enjoys a distinguished career as an educator, soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer. He serves as Professor of Clarinet at the University of Michigan, where he also directs the Michigan Chamber Players. Burrow has performed at Carnegie Hall, the National Concert Hall in Taiwan, and Denmark’s Thy Chamber Music Festival. He is co-artistic director of the Brightmusic Society of Oklahoma, principal clarinetist of the Ann Arbor Symphony, a member of Trio Solari, and an artist for Backun Musical Services.
David Gould
David Gould is clarinet and bass clarinetist with the American Ballet Theatre Orchestra in New York City. He has performed with renowned ensembles, including the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, and L’Orchestre National de France, and has appeared as a soloist on multiple clarinet types. A Juilliard graduate, Gould has taught masterclasses at leading institutions such as the Eastman School of Music and the University of Michigan. He is a performing artist for Buffet Crampon and Vandoren Paris.
Kendra Wheeler
Kendra Wheeler is an acclaimed artist, scholar, and educator known for her technical skill, artistic insight, and innovation. She has performed at renowned venues such as the Chicago Symphony Center and the Ordway Center for Performing Arts and has presented recitals, masterclasses, and residencies at institutions including Virginia Tech, UCLA, and the University of the Republic of Uruguay. Currently, she serves as Assistant Professor of Saxophone at Louisiana State University. She is an Eastman Artist and a performer for Légère Reeds and Key Leaves.
Cecilia Kang
Cecilia Kang is an award-winning performer, scholar, and educator with a versatile international career. In addition to her faculty roles at Louisiana State University, Sewanee Music Festival, and Aria International Academy, Dr. Kang performs regularly and conducts masterclasses worldwide. A passionate advocate for community engagement through music, her visionary leadership is evident in curating groundbreaking initiatives such as the Silverlining Initiative and the Han and Heung Festival. Dr. Kang is a Vandoren and Buffet Crampon Artist.