Fred Ormand Clarinetist Fred Ormand is a world-renowned clarinetist retired from the faculty of the University of Michigan's School of Music. Recognized as an outstanding educator, scholar and performer, he is available for master classes and performances. Read about Mr. Ormand's: Biography, Honors & Awards Books, Recordings, & Other Publications Read Quotes from Former Students and Colleagues View the Photo Gallery Contact Mr. Ormand about Master Classes or to order publications.

NEW in 2017: Mr. Ormand's critically-acclaimed Fundamentals for Fine Clarinet Playing. See Mr. Ormand's Books, Recordings, & Other Publications for more information. In the first printing of Fundamentals for Clarinet Playing, some of the lines of the musical staves are extremely faint. If this is true for your copy of the book, please contact the author.

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Master Classes

Fred Ormand is available for Master Classes dealing with such subjects as clarinet repertoire, reed adjustment, audition coachings, and other areas of clarinet performance. Contact him for further information.

Past Master Classes

• University of California - Santa Barbara, February 2012
• ClarFest, University of Nebraska - Lincoln, August 2012
• Yale University
• New England Conservatory
• University of Kansas
• University of Iowa