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As a critically acclaimed clarinetist, Mike enjoys a rich and varied career having performed in most of the major concert halls in the continental United States, with many world renowned ensembles including the orchestras of The American Ballet Theatre, The Metropolitan Opera National Company, The Harkness Ballet, Le Gran Ballet Classique de France, Radio City Music Hall, and The U. S. Navy Band and Orchestra, Washington, D.C. Solo appearances in The United States, Italy, Mexico, make him truly an International Performer.
His Carnegie Recital Hall Debut in New York City received critical acclaim in The New York Times.
From The New York Times:
"Cavin,who performed last night at Carnegie Recital Hall, is the complete clarinetist. Not only was his technical proficiency untaxed during a strenuous program, but in each work he went well beyond mere craft....Mr. Cavin's inherent gift for phrasing was evident....his tone remained firm and sonorous....Intonation was excellent and a wide range of dynamic shadings provided contrasts. Mr. Cavin's professional career to date has centered on ballet and opera orchestras, and perhaps that is why he achieved in his playing such a pleasing balance between singing and dancing. " Donal Henahan, New York Times
Cavin was a Soloist, Recitalist, Chamber Music Player, Orchestral Player, Presenter of Master Classes, Teacher and Coach in The New York Metropolitan Area for 15 years. He was a Featured Artist at Lincoln Center, and Radio City Music Hall, and on Broadway where he was a featured soloist in Over Here. Many recitals and Chamber Music concerts were presented in many different venues in the New York Metropolitan area. Cavin was affiliated with The Young Audience program presenting woodwind quintet programs/lectures in the Public Schools, and with the Orchestra Da Camera which gave Symphony Concerts, and presented Operas with The Metropolitan Opera Studio Group, in the Public Schools as well.
Mike has been a Featured Artist outside of New York as well, in many differing concert situations. He was a soloist with Destination Texas sponsored by The Texas Commission on the Arts; played Chamber Music at The Governor's Mansion in Austin; was a Recitalist and Chamber Musician the IV Festival Internacional de Onoco, and at the Teatre de la Reforma, both in Matamoros, Mexico; a Soloist and Presenter in San Antonio for theTexas Music Educators Convention. Recitals, Chamber Concert, and Master Classes were given in many leading Universities in Texas. Performances with the Houston Grand Opera, the Houston Festival Orchestra, and the Brazos Valley Symphony, and Recitals and Chamber Music Concerts have all added to the depth of his background. And, for almost 30 years Cavin has been a performer and teacher in Texas.
Cavin earned three Diplomas di Partecipazione and a Medallion for performances at the 6 Concorso Internazionale di Esucezione Musicale "Premioi Citto" in Padova Italy.
Recently in Mexico he has given Recitals in La Paz and Chapala, and performed as soloist with the OSIJUG orchestra in Guadalajara, and with the Orquesta Sinfonica de San Luis Potosi, Jose MiramontesConductor, Master Classes were also given.
Mike holds the coveted Doctor of Music Degree in Clarinet Performance from the prestigious School of Music at Indiana University. He was Professor of Clarinet at Sam Houston State University for six years, and an Associate Instuctor at Indiana University for five years.
His clarinet teachers have included Bernard Portnoy, Anthony Gigliotti, Harold Wright, Kalmen Opperman, and Ricardo Morales.
Dr. Cavin is a Backun/MoBa Artist, performing exclusively with his MoBa Cocobolo Gold Clarinets, and MoBa Mouthpiece. For more ionfo: www.backunmusical.com
Mike is honored to be a Legere Reed Artist. He uses these reeds exclusively, and sees no reason to ever use a different reed. for more info: https//www.facebook.com/LegereReeds
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Mike Cavin
1601 N. Parkwood Dr. USA (1) 956 533-
Harlingen, TX 78550 USA email: cavinm@sbcglobal.net