About the Minnesota Clarinet Academy
Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!
Minnesota Clarinet Academy was founded in 2015 by Alexander Fiterstein, after being inspired to create an intensive, five day clarinet-focused seminar in Minnesota.
July 15th-19th, 2025
Join us for five days of robust learning and music-making in Minneapolis, MN.
Warm-up classes, masterclasses, repertoire classes, chamber ensembles and more. Opportunities to rehearse and perform with an accompanist.
Please fill out the contact form at the bottom of the website for information on how to register for Minnesota Clarinet Academy 2025.
Minnesota Clarinet Academy Faculty
Alexander Fiterstein
Alexander Fiterstein
Alexander Fiterstein
Alexander Fiterstein is Associate Professor of Clarinet at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. He is a recipient of the Avery Fisher Career Grant Award.
Sang Yoon Kim
Alexander Fiterstein
Alexander Fiterstein
South Korean clarinetist Sang Yoon Kim is the principal clarinet of The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. He is Assistant Professor of Clarinet at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.
Lisa Perry
Katrina Clements
Katrina Clements
Dr. Perry is currently Assistant Professor of Clarinet at East Tennessee State University. She is also the principal clarinetist of the Johnson City Symphony Orchestra.
Katrina Clements
Katrina Clements
Katrina Clements
Dr. Clements is Assistant Professor of Music at Valley City State University in North Dakota. She is also the 2nd/bass clarinet for the Fargo-Moorhead Symphony Orchestra.