A Dream of a Dancing Clarinetist
US$1,411
of $1,200 targetyrs ago
Successful on 31st Jan 2015 at 4:31AM.
Hello! I am a clarinetist based in US, and my dream is to become a dancing clarinetist!
I believe art is a form of teaching. As a musician, painter, as well as dancer, I love learning all art-related genre. I've recently been accepted into Stockhausen Foundation and will center on composer Karlheinz Stockhausen and his work titled: Der kleine Harlekin (The Little Harlequin) that was composed specifically for Suzanne Stephens as a dancing clarinetist. Suzanne Stephens has invited me to study and research this important work as her successor.
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Why AM I doing this?
My professional interest is to promote solo clarinet music by collaborating with other artists and art forms such as the marriage between music and dance as intended by Karlheinz Stockhausen, which is uniquely different than how other composers worked with music and dance. The intent of this collaboration is to help engage a wider variety of art forms and provide them with unique experiences that provoke deeper forms of thought.
During this project, I seek to better understand the impact of music and dance as they are interlinked in the form that Stockhausen created in the Der kleine Harlekin piece. Through this discovery process, my intention is to effectively commission this form of music & dance from new composers and present it in a meaningful way to audiences. I believe it will influence observers, in a unique way, if presented as intended by Stockhausen. It will also continue the legacy of Stockhausen’s art form, which I have faith will lead to new discoveries by artists during the creative process.
Der kleine Harlekin takes a unique approach by combining a solo musical instrumental part with dance whereby the clarinetist is both the performer and dancer.
Stockhausen employed traditional and extended clarinet techniques in Der kleine Harlekin, as he attempted to transform the concept of unaccompanied clarinet through its integration with dance.
I believe art is a form of teaching. As a musician, painter, as well as dancer, I love learning all art-related genre. I've recently been accepted into Stockhausen Foundation and will center on composer Karlheinz Stockhausen and his work titled: Der kleine Harlekin (The Little Harlequin) that was composed specifically for Suzanne Stephens as a dancing clarinetist. Suzanne Stephens has invited me to study and research this important work as her successor.
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Why AM I doing this?
My professional interest is to promote solo clarinet music by collaborating with other artists and art forms such as the marriage between music and dance as intended by Karlheinz Stockhausen, which is uniquely different than how other composers worked with music and dance. The intent of this collaboration is to help engage a wider variety of art forms and provide them with unique experiences that provoke deeper forms of thought.
During this project, I seek to better understand the impact of music and dance as they are interlinked in the form that Stockhausen created in the Der kleine Harlekin piece. Through this discovery process, my intention is to effectively commission this form of music & dance from new composers and present it in a meaningful way to audiences. I believe it will influence observers, in a unique way, if presented as intended by Stockhausen. It will also continue the legacy of Stockhausen’s art form, which I have faith will lead to new discoveries by artists during the creative process.
Der kleine Harlekin takes a unique approach by combining a solo musical instrumental part with dance whereby the clarinetist is both the performer and dancer.
Stockhausen employed traditional and extended clarinet techniques in Der kleine Harlekin, as he attempted to transform the concept of unaccompanied clarinet through its integration with dance.
My Professional Development
“The angels are portrayed as musicians-singers and instrumentalists. In the same way that everything in the universe was created for everyone, and will sooner or later be discovered by everyone, I thus also envision that the final destiny of every human being is to become a singing and playing angel: a homo angelicus.” This is my beloved quote from Stockhausen.
When discovering his music, it reminds me that each human being has the potential to profoundly change the world with his and her talents. When properly presented and understood the work, it allows the listener to learn about his form of music that inevitably stimulates the questioning of our existence at a deeper level. I believe his music will influence people to question their existence and lead to discoveries that will improve the world.
My goal is to further grow as a professional community artist that will influence and create collaborative programming. I believe my obligation is to influence audiences with current artistic expressions such as the combination of music & dance in one artistic genre.
It is of highest importance to impress upon and create awareness to the public that music and arts are essential for spiritual wellbeing, community, and human creative development. This project will allow me to grow academically, musically and as a human being so that I can more effectively influence our communities in the near future.
When discovering his music, it reminds me that each human being has the potential to profoundly change the world with his and her talents. When properly presented and understood the work, it allows the listener to learn about his form of music that inevitably stimulates the questioning of our existence at a deeper level. I believe his music will influence people to question their existence and lead to discoveries that will improve the world.
My goal is to further grow as a professional community artist that will influence and create collaborative programming. I believe my obligation is to influence audiences with current artistic expressions such as the combination of music & dance in one artistic genre.
It is of highest importance to impress upon and create awareness to the public that music and arts are essential for spiritual wellbeing, community, and human creative development. This project will allow me to grow academically, musically and as a human being so that I can more effectively influence our communities in the near future.
Outcomes
1. Recitals & Lectures:
In the spring 2015, I will hold recitals in FOUR countries featuring my research and interpretation of Der kleine Harlekin.These recitals will be presented to performers, teachers, composers and community members of all areas in USA, Canada, Thailand, China and Taiwan.
2. Commissions
I have commissioned this marriage of music dance genre to bring new repertoires into the present day with the intention of inspiring new works using this unique style of creation. I have been in contact with some composers, who are interested in collaborating and creating this kind of composition, to which I hope to deliver as a performer in the near future.
3. Recording-audio/video
During my residency, I will make a professional video, including my performance, learning process and interview with Suzanne Stephens.
In the spring 2015, I will hold recitals in FOUR countries featuring my research and interpretation of Der kleine Harlekin.These recitals will be presented to performers, teachers, composers and community members of all areas in USA, Canada, Thailand, China and Taiwan.
2. Commissions
I have commissioned this marriage of music dance genre to bring new repertoires into the present day with the intention of inspiring new works using this unique style of creation. I have been in contact with some composers, who are interested in collaborating and creating this kind of composition, to which I hope to deliver as a performer in the near future.
3. Recording-audio/video
During my residency, I will make a professional video, including my performance, learning process and interview with Suzanne Stephens.
About Karlheinz Stockhausen
Karlheinz Stockhausen (1928-2007) was one of the most influential and innovative composers of his time. He played a critical role in many new compositional styles, including: the marriage of music & dance in theatrical style, serialism music and electronic music.
About Suzanne Stephens
Suzanne Stephens is an American clarinetist who resides in Germany. Beginning in 1974, she collaborated with Karlheinz Stockhausen, and the composer dedicated many works to her. Mrs. Stephens has performed Stockhausen's works all over the world, always from memory. She has recorded many of Stockhausen's works, and is faculty member of annual Stockhausen Workshop. She has dedicated much of her career to teaching and coaching selected clarinetists who wish to study his works at a world-class level. Suzanne Stephens has presented worldwide master classes on Der kleine Harlekin.
How The Funds Will Be Used
Funding Needed: 2,162
This request is in the amount of $2,162 intended to support the project that will take place in Cologne, Germany from January 5, 2015 to February 19, 2015.
Budget:
Accommodation: $ 1,072
Meals: $ 660
Travel expense (flight): $ 760 (from Kansas City to Cologne, Germany)
Transportation(Taxi): $170( from Cologne Airport to Stockhausen Foundation)
Other Sources of Funding: Provided by Stockhausen Foundation $500 (Lodging)
Total costs: $ 2,662
This request is in the amount of $2,162 intended to support the project that will take place in Cologne, Germany from January 5, 2015 to February 19, 2015.
Budget:
Accommodation: $ 1,072
Meals: $ 660
Travel expense (flight): $ 760 (from Kansas City to Cologne, Germany)
Transportation(Taxi): $170( from Cologne Airport to Stockhausen Foundation)
Other Sources of Funding: Provided by Stockhausen Foundation $500 (Lodging)
Total costs: $ 2,662
The Challenges
I think the only challenge is to challenge your dream and go for it. We often times got depressed from others’ thoughts of impossible. So undoubtedly the support of all of you will play an essential role in keeping me on track. I will keep all of my generous supporters updated of my process! Lastly, I have worked very hard to get myself into Stockhausen Foundation. Now all I need is your SUPPORT! Thank you!
A BIG THANK YOU!
I will acknowledge your support of my project on Facebook and with thank you note!
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A personal THANK YOU!
Will receive a greeting postcard from Germany!
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A personal THANK YOU!
Will receive postcard and picture from Germany!
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A special thank you!
Receive a personalized(Self-painted) thank you card from Germany!!
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A special thank you!
Receive a free copy of my recording on Stockhausen's piece and thank you card! Expecting release on June 2015.
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Est. delivery is Jun 15
A special thank you!
Receive a free copy of my recording on Stockhausen's piece and thank you card! Expecting release on June 2015.
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A Unique Thank You
Receive a free copy of my recording on Stockhausen's piece and my painting from Germany!
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A Private Thank you
If you are in Kansas City area, I'll come and perform one-hour concert for you and up to 20 of your friends in your home. Also, you will receive a free copy of my recording on Stockhausen's piece and special painting from Germany!
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