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Kristine to Present at ACCUTE 2025: Exploring Live Poetry and Music as Cultural Resistance
March 31, 2025
Kristine will present her conference paper, “Soundscapes of Expression: Live Poetry and Music in Performance,” as part of the panel “On and Off the Record: Audiotextual Performance and Cultural Resistance” at ACCUTE 2025, held during the Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences at George Brown College in Toronto.
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March 29, 2025 Listening Across Boundaries: Poetic-Musical Connections and Social Justice Kristine will lead an interactive workshop at the SpokenWeb Institute, hosted by the University of British Columbia – Kelowna. Participants will explore how sound and text illuminate themes of social justice through poetic-musical works, decolonized listening practices, and the creation of original compositions focused on topics such as gender, race, or class. |
March 1, 2025 Modern Reflections: New Album Kristine Dizon’s upcoming album, Modern Reflections, is set for release in Spring 2025. This new collection showcases contemporary chamber works by Filipino American composer Francisco Javier de Alba that includes a special bonus. Stay tuned for more details! |
February 21, 2025 Kristine's Masterclass at the Academy of Music in Poland Kristine presented a clarinet masterclass and led a career development discussion at the Krzysztof Penderecki Academy of Music in Kraków, offering insights into building a multifaceted career in music. |
February 20, 2025 Clarinet Masterclasses in Paphos and Nicosia Music Schools Kristine Dizon led clarinet masterclasses at music schools in Paphos and Nicosia, sharing interpretive approaches and technical strategies with emerging performers. At ARTE Music Academy, she delivered a guest workshop exploring how sound communicates emotion, meaning, and cultural identity in performance and composition. |
February 6, 2025 Situated Resonances: a Poetic Musical Workshop As Visiting Research Fellow at Manchester Metropolitan University, Kristine Dizon led workshops exploring the intersection of spoken word and music. Her sessions focused on decolonized listening methodologies, examining how sound shapes meaning, emotion, and identity across cultures. |
June 30, 2024 ClarinetFest 2024 - International Clarinet Association Dr. Kristine Dizon will present her recital "Unheard Voices" at the ClarinetFest® 2024 – International Clarinet Association from July 31 to August 4, 2024, in Dublin, Ireland. |
June 3, 2024 Research Presentation at the SpokenWeb Institute 2024 Dr. Kristine Dizon was selected to present her research " The Beat of the Past: Kerouac’s Existential Exploration of Memory and Identity" at the SpokenWeb Institute 2024 from June 5-7, 2024. |
May 29, 2024 Competitive Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Awardee Kristine Dizon has been awarded the highly competitive Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship, one of Canada’s most esteemed research fellowships. She will be hosted at Concordia University in Montréal, where she will carry out a research-creation project that explores the intersections of music, identity, and sonic performance. |
May 15, 2024 2024 ICA Research Competition Finalist Kristine Dizon was selected as a finalist for the 2024 ICA Research Competition in Dublin. Her research focuses on gender and power dynamics in Quebec and French female clarinet compositions. |
April 26, 2024 Kristine Dizon taking over the social media of the Arts Network Ottawa Dr. Kristine Dizon takes over the social media of Arts Network Ottawa / Réseau des arts d'Ottawa for a day, sharing her journey with The Modern Artist Project (TMAP). She discussed how she helps others create sustainable careers in the performing arts. |
April 4, 2024 LabARD@UQAC, Journées d’étude: L’écoute participative décoloniale Dr. Kristine Dizon participated in the LabARD@UQAC event, Journées d’étude: L’écoute participative décoloniale, exploring participatory listening in decolonial contexts. The presentations will spark discussions on inclusive practices in cultural spaces. |
March 6, 2024 Guest Speaker for Impropod Podcast Dr. Kristine Dizon was a guest speaker on the Impropod Podcast. She discussed her relationship with music, teaching methods, and shared a story about pastries and friendship, while also reciting a poem about death and silence accompanied by Luke's improvised soundtrack. |
February 26, 2024 Audio Review by the International Clarinet Association "Two of a Kind," an album by Kristine Dizon and Radovan Cavalllin, was reviewed by the International Clarinet Association. The album features exceptional performances of contemporary works for two clarinets, many of which were also performed at the 2023 Denver ClarinetFest®. |
February 19, 2024 Dr. Dizon receives Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Kristine Dizon, a former PhD student in Culture Studies, received a Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship for her research at Concordia University. This prestigious program helps researchers develop their careers and contributes to Canada's research capacity and prosperity. |
December 12, 2023 Clarinet Journal Review by Anna Roach Anna Roach recently published a clarinet journal review of the debut music album 'An American in Paris' by Kristine Dizon, in collaboration with Lindsay Gartison, which was released in 2020. She highlighted that the album is a restatement of the power of collaboration, musical passion, and creative interpretation. |
December 10, 2023 Research Competition Finalist Dr. Kristine Dizon was selected as a Finalist to participate in the research competition at the European Clarinet Congress in Tilburg, Netherlands where she presented her research, "Unheard Voices: An Exploration of Gender and Power Dynamics in French Female Composers’ Works for Clarinet and Piano". |
December 9, 2023 European Clarinet Congress 2023 Dr. Kristine Dizon and Radovan Cavallin presented a concert at the European Clarinet Congress in Tilburg Netherlands, featuring the European premiere of Erich Stem's 're:Connect' for two clarinets. |
July 5, 2023 Kristine Dizon and Radovan Cavallin to Amaze Audiences with Duo Recital at ClarinetFest 2023 Prepare to be enthralled as clarinet virtuosos Kristine Dizon and Radovan Cavallin join forces for a mesmerizing duo recital at ClarinetFest 2023. Featuring selections from their acclaimed album 'Two of a Kind,' this performance promises a night of musical brilliance. |
May 9, 2023 'An American in Paris' Named National Finalist for American Prize in Instrumental Performance Exciting news in the world of classical music! The debut album 'An American in Paris' by clarinetist Kristine Dizon and pianist Lindsay Garritson has been selected as a National Finalist for the esteemed American Prize in Instrumental Performance - professional division. Published in 2022 through The Modern Artist Project (TMAP), this captivating album showcases the exceptional artistry and musical synergy of these talented performers. |
April 18, 2023 Now Available at Atelier Celia and Emeliano Musical Excited to announce that ‘Achieving Virtuosity: Complete Scales & Arpeggios for the Intermediate Clarinetist’ is now available for purchase at Atelier Celia and Emiliano Musical. |
April 15, 2023 Interim President at the New Works Project We are thrilled to announce that clarinetist extraordinaire Kristine Dizon has been appointed as the Interim President of the esteemed New Works Project. With her wealth of experience and deep passion for championing new musical creations, Kristine is set to lead the organization to new heights. |
April 10, 2023 Kristine Dizon as Semi-National Finalist for Ernst Bacon Memorial Award We are thrilled to announce that the immensely talented clarinetist Kristine Dizon has achieved a remarkable feat as a Semi-National Finalist for the prestigious Ernst Bacon Memorial Award for the Performance of American Music in the professional category. |
April 1, 2023 Kristine Dizon imparts musical expertise at GCICF 2023 Renowned clarinetist Kristine Dizon made a significant impact at the esteemed Gran Canaria Clarinet Festival. Serving as a jury member for the International Clarinet Competition 'Guy Deplus' and conducting a captivating masterclass, she shared her expertise with aspiring clarinetists worldwide. Kristine's exceptional talent and dedication to nurturing the next generation were on full display at the festival. |
March 11, 2023 Gold Prize at the World Classical Music Awards We are delighted to announce that the exceptional clarinet performance, 'An American in Paris,' has been honored with the prestigious gold prize in the professional category at the World Classical Music Awards. |
March 1, 2023 Premiere Performance of Gerhard Oppitz's Orchestral Transcription In a truly awe-inspiring musical event, the immensely talented clarinetist Kristine Dizon recently premiered Gerhard Oppitz's extraordinary orchestral transcription of Brahms's Clarinet Sonata in F minor. The performance took place with the esteemed Southwest Minnesota State Orchestra, led by the exceptional conductor Daniel Rieppel. Listen to her encore. |
January 4, 2023 Achieving Virtuosity Book Our popular publication "Achieving Virtuosity: Complete Scales & Arpeggios for the Intermediate Clarinetist" has recently been accepted by Star Music Publishing and will now be available for distribution in Europe and Asia. You can purchase the book through a variety of outlets, including Groth Music, Vandoren, CamCo, Amazon, and June Emerson. Check out our testimonials to see what people are saying about it! |
December 26, 2022 The Gran Canaria International Clarinet Festival 2023 The festival will be taking place in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain from April 1-4, 2023! This year, we're excited to offer an expanded selection of masterclasses for pre-band instruments from Nuvo Instrumental, as well as a range of engaging workshops designed to help young professionals get started in their music careers. Find out more here. |
December 20, 2022 Southwest Minnesota State University Residency I'm so excited to share that I'll be doing a music entrepreneurship workshop with the students at Southwest Minnesota State University! I'll be teaching a masterclass and also performing the premiere of an orchestral arrangement of Brahms's Sonata in F Minor with the University orchestra under the baton of Daniel Rieppel. I'm looking forward to this opportunity to work with the talented students at SMSU and share my knowledge and experience with them. |
October 22, 2022 New Business Venture: The Modern Artist Project The Modern Artist Project (TMAP) is launched! Founded by Kristine Dizon, this organisation provides artists in all disciplines the resources and tools in being able to develop engaging artistic and academic portfolios through website development, editing services, career consultation, social media management, and digital marketing. www.themodernartistproject.com |
October 16, 2022 Lesson and Discussion Panel: American Single Reed Summit 2022 Kristine performed selections from her recording 'An American in Paris' at the University of South Carolina as part of the American Single Reed Summit. She also provided a lecture on "Teaching Artistry: How to Approach Instrumental Teaching Through Inclusion" along with organising the first International Clarinet Competition. |
September 30, 2022 Digital Album Release: An American in Paris The An American in Paris album is now available in any digital streaming platforms in 241 territories worldwide. It is recorded with the concert pianist, Lindsay Garritson. Physical CD wallet of the album will be available soon. |
June 19, 2022 Music Debut Project: An American in Paris Kristine Dizon recently recorded 'An American in Paris' with concert pianist, Lindsay Garritson. This recording will be available on all digital streaming platforms, while for the physical CD digipack, a bonus song is added. |
June 16, 2022 Achieving Virtuosity: Complete Scales for The Intermediate Clarinetists This book is designed to encourage mechanism exercises at the intermediate stage of learning the instrument with suggested fingerings. You'll find the first edition of 'Achieving Virtuosity: Complete Scales & Arpeggios for the Intermediate Clarinetist' available online and in hard copy. |
June 15, 2022 XVI Festival Internacional de Música Alfredo de Saint Malo in Panama Kristine Dizon, the CEO and Founder of Music and Language Learning Center is invited to be part of the XVI Festival Internacional de Música Alfredo de Saint Malo in Panama! She'll be giving workshops about online teaching, clarinet, and conducting along with orchestra sectionals in preparation for concerts with FUNISCOPA. |
June 2, 2022 American Single Reed Summit: International Clarinet Competition 2022 As things are getting better, American Single Reed Summit is back for 2022 and will be held from October 13 - 16, 2022 at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. Registration for Proposals such as Performance and Lectures, as well as for the Masterclass are now open. |
April 29, 2022 Professional Graduate Certificate in Music Theory & Analysis at Berklee College of Music Kristine Dizon received her Professional Graduate Certificate in Music Theory and Analysis, Music Composition and Harmony, and Counterpoint at the Berklee College of Music with distinction. |
April 14, 2022 A Success for Gran Canaria International Clarinet Festival 2022 The Gran Canaria International Clarinet Festival 2022 happened at Canary Islands, Spain from April 10 - 13, 2022. The Competition has three categories: Young, Junior, and Senior. Kriistine Dizon was one of the jury members for the 'Guy Deplus' Competition. |
February 17, 2022 Scaling an Online Academy in Less Than One Year with Kristine Dizon on Clickto Kristine Dizon was invited by Clickto to discuss how she grew her virtual school from a sole venture to a ten-teacher academy in less than a year. The Music and Language Learning Center is immersive, effective, and fun for students and staff alike. For the full interview, click the link below: https://youtu.be/DgPo9fipb4o |
September 3, 2021 Jury member for the 1st Witold Friemann International Clarinet Competition. Kristine was selected as a jury member for the 1st Witold Friemann International Clarinet Competition hosted by the Fundacja Life and Art, International Clarinet Association, and the Thailand International Clarinet Academy - TICA! |
August 20, 2021 "The Consumption of Laughter in Everyday Life", finished writing. She recently finished writing her contribution "The Consumption of Laughter in Everyday Life" for the summer publication for Jeunesse Young People, Texts, Cultures. |
2021 Selected as an Artist Cohort for the Global Leaders Program Kristine has been accepted to the Global Leaders Program for Executive Graduate Certificate in Social Entrepreneurship, Cultural Agency, Community Development, Organisation Management, Design Thinking & Education Leadership. |
2021 Selected out of 195 candidates for the International Clarinet Competition in Ghent, Belgium Kristine was selected out of 195 candidates to participate in the the International Clarinet Competition in Ghent, Belgium. |
2021 Semi-finalist for the International Clarinet Association Research Competition Kristine was selected as a semi-finalist for the International Clarinet Association Research Competition for her project "Breaking the Glass-Ceiling: Works for Clarinet and Piano by Holmes, Grandval, Tailleferre, Aubin, Rueff and Gotkovsky". |