Clarinet

Suggested Method Books:

Level One – Rubank Elementary Method for Clarinet

Level Two – Rubank Intermediate Method for Clarinet, G. Langenus, “Complete Method”, Volume I

Level Three – Rubank Advanced Vol. 1, Hite Melodious and Progressive Studies for Clarinet Vol. I, G. Langenus, “Complete Method”, Volume II

Level Four – Klose Celebrated Method for the Clarinet, Rose 32 Etudes, Hite Melodious and Progressive Studies for Clarinet Vol. II

Suggested Solos:

Level One – Belwin – Master Solos Intermediate, Classic Festival Solos Vol. I & II

Level Two – Rubank – Concert and Contest Collection, Rubank Book of Intermediate Clarinet Solos, Classic Festival Solos Vol. I & II, Belwin – Master Solos Advanced

Level Three – Schumann – Fantasy Piece No. 1, Stamitz – Concerto in Bb, Mozart -Concerto 2nd Movement, Rubank – Concert and Contest Collection Scene and Air, Christmann – Solos for the Clarinet Player

Level Four – Weber Concertino, Weber Concertos, Rabaud Solo de Concour, Brahms Clarinet Sonatas, Mozart Concerto 1st or 3rd Movements, Osborne – Rhapsody for Unaccompanied Clarinet, Donizetti – Concertino in Bb Major

Suggested Listening:

Sabine Meyer, Paul Meyer, David Shifrin, Richard Stoltzman, Jonathon Cohler,

Benny Goodman(Jazz), Eddie Daniels(Jazz)

Helpful Websites:

jwpepper.com – Sheet Music Purchasing

http://bretpimentel.com/woodwinds/clarinet/ – General information and reviews

http://www.clarinet.org/

Recommended Equipment:

Mouthpiece: Vandren M13, Vandoren 5RV, Fobes CF or CF+, Richard Hawkins

Reeds: Vandoren (Blue or Silver box)

Intermediate to Professional quality instruments: Buffet E-12, Yamaha YCL450 (Intermediate) or Buffet R-13, Yamaha YCL 650 (Professional)

Reed Case, Silk or Handkerchief swab, Cork grease

Local Private Teachers:

Emma Becker

(916) 605-6774

ecbecker@hotmail.com

any level

Ask Mr. Mayer for the list :)