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Jury member and featured performance in Lisbon
Wesley Ferreira has been invited to serve on the jury of the 8th Lisbon International Clarinet Competition, a prestigious event organized by Cultivarte and the INATEL Foundation. In addition to his adjudication role, Ferreira will appear as a featured soloist, performing a concerto with the celebrated Banda Armada Portuguesa, Portugal’s premiere naval band, in a highlight performance of the competition.
An opportunity to give back to young musicians
Wesley Ferreira has been invited to serve as a juror for the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals, the esteemed national arts service organization dedicated to discovering, educating, and nurturing young Canadian musicians across the country. This is an especially meaningful invitation for someone who himself took part in these vibrant music festival experiences growing up in Canada.
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Wesley Ferreira invited to perform in Italy
Wesley Ferreira has been invited to perform at the 13th European Clarinet Congress, one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings of clarinetists. He will present a featured recital in the historic Cappella Palatina in Salerno, Italy, adding his artistry to a congress that showcases leading performers, educators, and innovators in the clarinet world.
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ClarinetFest 2023 in Review
Wesley Ferreira was honored to serve as Artistic Director of the International Clarinet Association’s 50th Anniversary celebration. The milestone conference, held in Denver, Colorado, welcomed over 3,000 participants from around the world, making it the largest gathering in the organization’s history. Together with the Artistic Leadership Team, Ferreira’s vision and leadership helped create an unforgettable experience.
Read the review.
Jâca awarded at the IPMAs
Wesley Ferreira and Jaxon Williams' duo Jâca, were honored with the Instrumental Performance Award at the International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA), a prestigious event celebrating Portuguese artists worldwide. The 2023 ceremony, held at the Providence Performing Arts Center in the USA, showcased Portugal’s rich musical heritage across diverse genres. Jâca’s vibrant artistry stood out in a field of international talent, underscoring their dynamic contribution to music that celebrates Lusophone culture.
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Wesley Ferreira collaborates on new Selmer clarinet model
The Muse by Selmer Paris is the newest addition to the company’s renowned line of professional clarinets. Wesley Ferreira served as a lead consultant and team developer for the project, contributing his expertise as a performing artist and educator to help shape the instrument’s design and playability. The Muse represents Selmer’s continued commitment to innovation, blending tradition with modern craftsmanship to meet the needs of today’s clarinetists.
Jury member and featured performance in Lisbon
Wesley Ferreira has been invited to serve on the jury of the 8th Lisbon International Clarinet Competition, a prestigious event organized by Cultivarte and the INATEL Foundation. In addition to his adjudication role, Ferreira will appear as a featured soloist, performing a concerto with the celebrated Banda Armada Portuguesa, Portugal’s premiere naval band, in a highlight performance of the competition.
An opportunity to give back to young musicians
Wesley Ferreira has been invited to serve as a juror for the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals, the esteemed national arts service organization dedicated to discovering, educating, and nurturing young Canadian musicians across the country. This is an especially meaningful invitation for someone who himself took part in these vibrant music festival experiences growing up in Canada.
Wesley Ferreira invited to perform in Italy
Wesley Ferreira has been invited to perform at the 13th European Clarinet Congress, one of the world’s most prestigious gatherings of clarinetists. He will present a featured recital in the historic Cappella Palatina in Salerno, Italy, adding his artistry to a congress that showcases leading performers, educators, and innovators in the clarinet world.
ClarinetFest 2023 in Review
Wesley Ferreira was honored to serve as Artistic Director of the International Clarinet Association's 50th Anniversary celebration. The milestone conference, held in Denver Colorado, welcomed over 3,000 participants from around the world, making it the largest gathering in the organization's history. Together with the Artistic Leadership Team, Ferreira's vision and leadership helped create an unforgettable experience.
Jâca awarded at the IPMAs
Wesley Ferreira and JAxon William's duo Jâca, were honored with the Instrumental Performance Award at the International Portuguese Music Awards (IPMA), a prestigious event celebrating Portuguese artists worldwind. The 2023 ceremony, held at the Providence Performing Arts Center in the USA, showcased Portugal's rich musical heritage across diverse genres. Jâca's vibrant artistry stood out in a field of international talent, underscoring their dynamic contribution to music that celebrates Lusophone culture.
Wesley Ferreira collaborates on new Selmer clarinet model
The Muse by Selmer Paris is the newest addition to the company's renowned line of professional clarinets. Wesley Ferreira served as a lead consultant and team developer for the project, contributing his expertise as a performing artist and educator to help shape the instrument's design and playability. The Muse represents Selmer's continued commitment to innovation, blending tradition with modern craftsmanship to meet the needs of today's clarinetists.