5.30.2006

Have a great summer everyone! It's been a great year, and while we say good bye to some, we all know that the clarinet world is very small, so we'll look forward to seeing you soon. For those staying, have a fun and relaxing summer!

Where are you going this summer, and what are you doing?

Micheal Bartnik: He's playing in an orchestra festival in Houston before going to Aspen for 9 weeks.
Joe Draplik and Todd Cope: Both are attending the Music Academy of the West in Santa Barbara, CA
Rachel Athas and Leslie Weinstein: Studying and playing at the Eastern Music Festival
Lori Baruth, Wallis Williams and Matt Boyle are going to the LUCCA Festival

Email me with other news so I can put it up on the blog!

5.23.2006

STUDIO REDS GAME!
It's a perfect night at the Great American Ball Park...


Our seats were awesome! Right over left field...


We're ready to party, well at least Dan is.


Never does Richie get so excited about food, except when he has a big tub of jalapeno nachos in front of him!


First inning, Griffiths hits a 407ft home run and the fireworks get cranked up, whooo hooo!

5.21.2006

INVITATION to CARMINE CAMPIONE's MEMORIAL DAY BBQ
Wow, another party for the clarinet studio!

WHO: ALL CCM Clarinet Students and Faculty, plus spouses, children, and special friends

WHAT: Picnic/Party for the Clarinet Studio

WHEN: Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th 2006
Plan to arrive late morning, after breakfast,
around 11am. COOKOUT WILL BE AT 2 PM!

WHERE: Mr. & Mrs. Campione’s house
1368 Carlin Ct., Fairfield Phone: 829-3636

MENU: Chicken, burgers, hot dogs, metts, brats, veggies, chips & dip, Texas beans, macaroni/potato salad, pop, iced tea, dessert, & ETC!

ACTIVITIES: Fishing, shooting pool, playing with dogs, listening to clarinet CD’s, good food, fellowship & fun, and, if persuaded, Mr. C may entertain with some card tricks. PLEASE DRESS CASUALLY!

DIRECTIONS: FROM I-74 – go west, take Exit 9 (I-275 North) to Exit 36 (Rt. 127, Fairfield/Mt. Healthy); turn LEFT (north on Rt. 127, Hamilton Ave. – name will change to Pleasant Ave.). Go 2.3 miles (5 lights) to Hunter Rd. (Lakeside Nursery garden center on your left); turn LEFT onto Hunter. Go ½ mile to stop sign at Red Oak Dr.; turn RIGHT on Red Oak. Go to the 4th street on your left – Carlin Ct.; turn LEFT. We’re at 1368 Carlin Ct. – 3rd house on the RIGHT.

FROM I-75 – go north, take I-275 West (Indianapolis) to Exit 36 (Rt. 127, Mt. Healthy); turn RIGHT (north on Rt. 127, Hamilton Ave. – name will change to Pleasant Ave.). Go 2 miles (4 lights) to Hunter Rd. (Lakeside Nursery garden center is on your left); turn LEFT onto Hunter. Go ½ mile to stop sign at Red Oak Dr., turn RIGHT on Red Oak. Go to the 4th street on your left – Carlin Ct.; turn LEFT. We’re at 1368 Carlin Ct. – 3rd house on the RIGHT.

PLEASE * Carpooling is preferred due to limited parking.
NOTE: * If anyone interested in Mr. C’s book had been unable to purchase it earlier, there will be time available during the party to do so.
* Indicate a vegetarian preference; we could grill veggie burgers.
* PLEASE RSVP by SAT. MAY 20th! phone: 513-829-3636 or
email: campioneonclarinet@goodnews.net

STUDIO RECITAL on May 28

Everyone is invited to Ixi's house Sunday May 28 at 5pm for a studio recital. Leslie, Merlin and Micheal will be performing, but whoever else wants to play is more than welcome to do so! We will have food and drinks following!
1110 Priscilla Lane, Cinci OH 45208



Richie just might share a bit of his culinary expertise - come and find out!

BASEBALL GAME ON MONDAY NIGHT MAY 22

DIRECTIONS TO GREAT AMERICAN BALL PARK:


From I-75 southbound:
-Take the Second Street exit on the left toward DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT.
-Stay on Second Street heading EAST, and the ballpark will be on your right.

From U.S. Highway 50 eastbound:
-Take the Second Street exit on the right toward DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT.
-Stay on Second Street heading EAST, and the ballpark will be on your right.

From I-71/I-75 northbound:
-Take the Second Street exit on your right after crossing the Brent Spence Bridge.
-Stay on Second Street heading EAST, and the ballpark will be on your right.

From I-71 southbound:
-Take the Third Street exit on the left toward DOWNTOWN/RIVERFRONT.
-Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street.
-Turn LEFT onto Second Street.

From U.S. Highway 50 westbound (Columbia Parkway):
-Take the Sixth Street exit on the right.
-Turn LEFT onto Sycamore Street.
-Turn RIGHT onto Third Street.
-Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street.
-Turn LEFT onto Second Street.

From I-471 northbound:
-Take the Third Street exit on your right after crossing the Daniel Carter Beard Bridge.
-Take Third Street to Walnut Street.
-Turn LEFT onto Walnut Street.
-Turn LEFT onto Second Street.

For Parking info go to:
http://reds.mlb.com/cin/downloads/ballpark/cin_2006_generalparking.pdf

These directions are subject to change because of downtown construction.