Welcome to janastarling.com
Dr. Jana Starling is an accomplished clarinetist originally from Brandon, Manitoba, Canada who has recently joined the music faculty at the Herberger College of the Arts at Arizona State University, in Tempe AZ. Please browse through this website to learn more about Jana's performances, teaching, and recordings.
Performances
2009
March 26, 27, 28, 29, April 4, 5 2009
Symphony Hall, Phoenix and Tucson Convention Center, Tucson
Second Clarinet, Puccini's "Tosca" with the Arizona Opera
March 13, 14 2009
Boise, ID
Guest Artist/Clinician at the Idaho/Montana Clarinet Festival
March 6, 2009
Tahlequah, OK
Guest Artist/Clinician at the Northeastern State University Clarinet Day
March 2-5, 2009
Alberta, Canada
Alberta performance/masterclass tour
Feb. 21, 22, 26, 27, 28, March 1 2009
Symphony Hall, Phoenix and Tucson Convention Center, Tucson
Principal Clarinet, Mozart's "Don Giovanni" with the Arizona Opera
Jan 30, Feb. 1 2009
Orpheum Theater, Phoenix
Principal Clarinet, Verdi's "Aida" with the Phoenix Metropolitan Opera
Jan 17, 18, 22, 23, 24, 24 2009
Symphony Hall, Phoenix and Tucson Convention Center, Tucson
Principal Clarinet, Donizetti's "The Elixir of Love" with the Arizona Opera
January 30 & February 1, 2009
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix AZ
Principal clarinet for the Phoenix Metropolitan Opera production of Verdi's "Aïda".
2008
Nov. 22 2008
Host of Arizona State University's Clarinet Day 2008
November 14 & 16, 2008
Orpheum Theatre, Phoenix AZ
Principal clarinet for the Phoenix Metropolitan Opera production of Puccini's "Tosca".
Nov. 2008
Principal Clarinet, Dvorak's "New World Symphony" with the Symphony of the West Valley
Oct. 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 2008
Symphony Hall, Phoenix and Tucson Convention Center, Tucson
Second Clarinet, Verdi's "Rigoletto" with the Arizona Opera
Sunday September 21, 2008 at 2:30pm
Katzin Concert Hall, Arizona State University School of Music
Faculty recital with accompanist Gail Novak and guests Robert Spring and Elizabeth Buck (flute).
Wednesday July 9, 2008 from 9:30am-12:00
Ostend, Belgium
Lecture recital at the Belgian Clarinet Academy.
Friday July 4, 2008 at 11:30am
Spencer Theatre, University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory of Music
Duo recital with clarinetist Robert Spring at the International Clarinet Convention.
News
Jana Invited Performer at 2008 ICA Conference: Jana will be heading to Kansas City in July to attend Clarinetfest 2008, where she will perform the world premiere of a work by Eric Mandat for two clarinets. The duo will feature ASU professor and clarinetist Robert Spring.
INFLEXION Nominated for EMCA: Jana's debut CD was nominated for a 2007 East Coast Music Award in the Classical Recording of the Year category.
Jana at Clarinetfest 2007: Jana was selected as one of the performers at Clarinetfest 2007, the International Clarinet Association annual conference. This event draws artists from around the world and was held in Vancouver July 4 to 8, 2007.
New CD: Jana's debut recording "INFLEXION" is now available for purchase through PayPal. Recorded in Phoenix, AZ in 2005, this new CD demonstrates Jana's beautiful sound and mastery of the clarinet with a varied selection of works from different eras and composers. Please visit the Recording page for more information.