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November 2019
François LeLeux Oboe Masterclass
An afternoon with legendary oboist and conductor, François LeLeux! We'll be presenting an afternoon masterclass. The event will be held from 11-1pm on Saturday November 23rd here at Midwest Musical Imports in our recital hall. Don't miss your chance to hear François work with some amazing your oboists!
Find out more »An Afternoon of Bassoon
This is a rare event where all the bassoonists in the Minnesota Orchestra are giving a recital together! Programming will feature terrific ensemble music for bassoons and contrabassoon. Please join us after for a short Q&A with the performers! Featuring: Fei Xie, principal Mark Kelley, co-principal Chris Marshall, 2nd bassoon Norbert Nielubowski, bassoon/contrabassoon Kai Rocke, Rosemary and David Good Fellow
Find out more »December 2019
Yamaha Double Rebate Event
MMI is teaming up with Yamaha for a RARE double rebate event. Yamaha has a step-up rebate going on through December 31, 2019. However, we are offering a double Yamaha rebate and an extra MMI discount for purchases processed on December 23, 2019. All instruments can be trialed prior to the event date with MMI's standard easy trial policy. Purchases just have to be processed on December 23rd by closing at 7pm CST. Instruments are in-stock and ready to be…
Find out more »January 2020
Technical Difficulties! Phones are currently down.
We appreciate your patience as we work through some technical difficulties with our phones today!
Find out more »February 2020
Julian Bliss Special Event
We are excited to host a special free event with International Clarinetist Julian Bliss on February 5th at 7:00pm at Midwest Musical Imports. Thank you to Conn-Selmer Inc. and Julian Bliss for allowing us to host. Julian will be sure to enlighten audiences with discussion of his personal experiences across all music genres and ages. He will also discuss performance techniques and audition skills for all instrumentalists. We will have a selection of Leblanc and Selmer clarinets for all to…
Find out more »March 2020
May 2020
MMI 4th Annual Clarinet Day - POSTPONED
POSTPONED due to COIVD-19 We are working hard on the details for the 4th annual clarinet day. Stay tuned and check back for more!
Find out more »July 2020
Minnesota Clarinetists! Virtual Series Duet Submission
https://youtu.be/MEhyRJ4dM6E CONTEST: Duet Play-Along Want to challenge your playing and win gift certificates or prizes? Download music here Selected Duets, Vol. 2 by Rubank/H. Voxman Duet No. 3 - Ludwig Beethoven Play 2nd part, starting on page 65, ms. 2 (a tempo) Quarter note = 126 Contest Rules/Tips: 1. Contestants must post their video to MMI's Facebook or Instagram page #midwestmusicalimports 2. Download the music, use headphones to listen to Jen's part as you record yours (and to help minimize background noise) 3. Record…
Find out more »May 2021
MMI Virtual Clarinet Days: Selmer Paris and Leblanc Event
Welcome to Clarinet Days a virtual event where we are featuring some magnificent clarinet manufacturers of today. Check out our interview and factory tour made special for MMI on our YouTube page: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Syit_kvHOVkgYRcHYpLfZN_9jx7xQTQ Join us Live for a Q&A session via Zoom Webinar or Facebook Live at 4pm EDT/3pm CDT for a chance to win giveaways too! Hope to see you there! Zoom Webinar ID: 873 6879 2564
Find out more »MMI Virtual Clarinet Days Event: Day 3 featuring Buffet Crampon USA
Day 3 of MMI’s Virtual Clarinet Days Event: Featuring Buffet Crampon USA. Check out our interview and Buffet’s factory tour videos on our YouTube page: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Syit_kvHOVytLbHvAHYRB6iYHzBbkc3 Join us Live via Zoom and Facebook for a Q&A session with Matt Vance and MN Orchestra’s principal clarinetist Gabriel Campos-Zamora at 4pm EDT/3pm CDT. Zoom attendees have a chance to win giveaways too! Hope to see you there! Zoom Webinar ID: 873 6879 2564
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