About this Event
APRIL 18, 2026 • 4:00 - 5:00 PM
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2026 FCC CLARINET DAY RECITAL
You're invited to our 2026 FCC Clarinet Day Recital, featuring Dr. Blake Arrington. Please join us to celebrate the music with family, friends, and community guests during this special afternoon recital!
MEET DR. BLAKE ARRINGTON
Guest Artist Blake Arrington is a clarinetist with The United States Air Force Concert Band in Washington, D.C. He is also the Bass and E-flat Clarinetist with the McLean Orchestra and the Arlington Philharmonic in Virginia. Prior to joining the Air Force in 2006, he was the Principal Bass & E-flat clarinetist with the Irving Symphony Orchestra in Irving, Texas. Blake has performed with the Plano Symphony Orchestra in Plano, Texas, and also served as the Principal Clarinet with Opera in the Ozarks.
Blake continues to garner attention for his instrument repair expertise in his capacity as the owner/operator of JBA Woodwinds. He studied repair with Ann MacMillan at the University of North Texas, Mark Jacobi in Philadelphia, and flute repair with David Straubinger. Blake repairs instruments for members of the National Symphony, D.C. area military bands, and musicians throughout the country.
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FCC Clarinet Day Recital Ticket Information
- Tickets to attend this afternoon recital are free of charge. Click the orange "Reserve a Spot" on this page to reserve your seat.
- A $15.00 tax-deductible donation (per attendee) to the FCC Music Program is suggested. When clicking the link, a new window will open. Please select "Other" and note "Music Scholarships and Program Support" while completing the form. Thank you!
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2026 FCC CLARINET DAY • 9:00 AM
Calling all clarinetists! Join us for the second annual FCC Clarinet Day featuring featuring U.S. Air Force Concert Band member and Backun artist Dr. Blake Arrington and George Mason University professor Dr. Kathleen Mulcahy, earlier in the day. This event is open to clarinetists from sixth grade through adult. We recommend at least two years of experience on clarinet to play in the clarinet choirs.
Attendees will have the opportunity to play in clarinet choirs, attend workshops, and more. The day will be capped off with a recital by the participant clarinet choirs and Dr. Arrington.
2026 FCC Clarinet Day Registration Information
- Registration to attend 2026 Clarinet Day is free of charge.
- Learn more and register a participant for 2026 FCC Clarinet Day.
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CONTACT US
If you have any questions or wish to learn more about the music program at Frederick Community College, please contact us. We look forward to meeting you!
Dr. Mike Gersten, Program Manager
Frederick Community College Music Program
[email protected] • 301-846-2566 • frederick.edu/music
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Frederick Community College • Visual & Performing Arts Center, 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, United States
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