Please visit the Student Recitals page to hear performances from the August 2007 Recital.

 

Studio Policy Highlights
for Students

The following is a brief summary of your responsibilities. Click here to view the entire studio policy.

• Students are required to practice a minimum of 5 days per week and 45 – 60 minutes per day, depending on your level.

• Record practice time every day in your Practice Planner by Molto Music.

• Arrive 5 minutes before your lesson starts, unpack and warm-up. At home, check that you have packed all necessary music & supplies.

 

Instrument, Supplies and Music

Students and Parents have many opportunities to participate and enjoy music in addition to clarinet lessons and the school band.

• Youth Orchestras: Talented music students participate in local youth orchestra organizations. These ensembles provide challenges and growth for advanced players.

• Honor Bands and Solo Competitions. All-State Honor Bands perform annually; solo competitions occur throughout the school year. Ask your teacher about these unique opportunities.

• Live Clarinet & Classical Concerts: The Bay Area is a mecca for classical music. Attending live classical concerts is important for musical growth. Click on the link for recommendations and other listings.

• Clarinet CDs, Sheet Music and Websites: Please visit the Resources page.

 

Clarinet Information Sheets Use the menu below to select, view and download a PDF of the clarinet information sheets: Select Clarinet, Reeds & Equipment Embouchure Major Scales & Arpeggios Chromatic Scale Reeds Rhythm Chart Straw Exercise Whole Note Exercise Add-a-Note High Note Breathing Bag Exercise Key Signatures & Concert Pitch Long Tone Warm-ups Tuning and Intonation MTAC Level Three MTAC Level Four MTAC Level Five MTAC Level Six MTAC Level Seven Harmonic Minor Scales Melodic Minor Scales Please note, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to view and print these documents. To download the free software, please visit the Adobe website.