Eastern Kentucky University music professor Connie Rhoades has been named state chair of the International Clarinet Association.
The ICA is a community of clarinetists and clarinet enthusiasts that supports projects that will benefit clarinet performance; provides opportunities for the exchange of ideas, materials and information among its members; and fosters the composition, publication, recording and distribution of music for the clarinet. The ICA also encourages the research and manufacture of a more definitive clarinet; avoids commercialism in any form while encouraging communication and cooperation among clarinetists and the music industry; and encourages and promotes the performance and teaching of a wide variety of repertoire for the clarinet.
Official duties of the state chairs include identifying individuals or groups for ICA membership, maintaining regular communication with members, gathering and disseminating information about current clarinet performance and educational activities of interest, providing assistance in matters concerning the clarinet, encouraging individuals to participate in the various activities offered by the ICA and working cooperatively with ICA leaders.
