
Calendar of Events
Spring 2012Clarinet Day Final Concert
w/ Guest Artist Dr. Matthew Nelson
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Recital Hall - 4:00 p.m.
Kristi Ballif Recital, flute
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
Ironwood Clarinet Trio - Guest Artists
Jana Starling, Leslie Moreau, Anne Watson
Friday, March 9, 2012
Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
Ryan Hall Senior Clarinet Recital
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Recital Hall - 4:00 p.m.
Faculty Woodwind Chamber Recital
Monday, March 26, 2012
Recital Hall - 7:30 p.m.
Modern Masters Recital Series
Performing Corker by Libby Larsen
Friday, April 6, 2012
Recital Hall - 12:00 p.m.
Background
Dr. Adam Ballif holds a Doctor of Musical Arts and a Master of Music degree in clarinet performance from Arizona State University. He is currently Associate Professor of Music at Colorado Mesa University where he teaches clarinet and saxophone, and coordinates the music education program. Before coming to Colorado Mesa, Dr. Ballif was Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana and served as Principal Clarinetist with the Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. He received his Bachelor' s Degree in Music Education from Brigham Young University. While in Utah, he performed with the Orchestra at Temple Square, which included performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and recording soundtracks for motion pictures produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In July 2002, Dr. Ballif participated in the Belgium Clarinet Academy and presented a paper titled, "Benny Goodman Influences Classical Composition, " at the 2002 International Clarinet Association's convention in Stockholm Sweden. In Arizona he was principal clarinetist with the Mesa Symphony Orchestra and taught instrumental music at the elementary and middle school levels. His principal clarinet teachers include Robert Spring, William Holman, and Alan Stanek. Dr. Ballif remains active as a performer and clinician. Recent and upcoming presentations and performances include appearances at the Colorado Music Educators Conference, Music at Temple Square Concert Series, and the International Clarinet Association ClarinetFest.
Recent Reviews
Adam Ballif concluded this morning recital. Ballif's choice of repertoire was excellent. His great sound and fluid technique were highlights of the recital.
- Clarinet Magazine, December 2011
Regarding ClarinetFest Performance at California State University - Northridge, 8/5/2011


