Clarinet
The clarinet and saxophone are 2 woodwinds instruments that must have a REED in order for the sound to happen. No reed= no sound! We use Rico Royal reeds, which vary in strength from 1 to 5. We use strength 2 for beginners. Your teacher will tell you when it is time to switch to a 2.5 or 3.
Why You Should Choose the Clarinet
Ready to start band but don't know what instrument to choose? Chief Musician Cynthia Wolverton explains why she loves the clarinet!
Clarinet demo
Listen as clarinetist Jessica Zweig tells you about how she got started on the clarinet and demonstrates what she played when she began, and what she can play now that she's practiced for many years.
Clarinet and Bass Clarinet duet
The bass clarinet is a sister instrument to the clarinet, and sounds much lower. Listen to this fun duet to hear the difference between the two!
Alex Laing
Alex Laing plays one of Mozart's Clarinet Concerti in a church. He's the principal clarinet player in the Phoenix Symphony, and his known for his beautiful tone.
Rhapsody in Blue
The very beginning of this piece of music might be the most famous clarinet solo since the clarinet was invented!
Klezmer music
Clarinets are found in many different types of music! For example, Klezmer music comes from the Askenazi Jewish people from Eastern Europe. Listen as this band plays a song that would be found at a wedding.