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Repertoire Recommendations Based on Standard Repertoire
You all know I love learning about new-to-me repertoire. I enjoy recommending pieces to students and colleagues, and I especially enjoy discovering lesser-known gems. If you’re looking for some new pieces to work on, check out these repertoire recommendations (#reprecs) based on standard clarinet repertoire. Each item includes a standard piece, paired with a lesser-known work I think you would…
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Clarinet Repertoire Requiring Costumes
Did you know that some pieces of clarinet repertoire instruct the performer to wear specific clothing or costumes? These pieces can include costume, staging, lighting, and other theatrical elements, taking your typical clarinet performance and turning it into a real spectacle! Here are a few pieces of clarinet repertoire requiring costumes: Since costumed clarinet repertoire falls among the contemporary and…
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What do tuning and mind control have in common?
No, this isn’t the opening to some bad music theory joke (but it could be if you leave a good punchline in the comments!). Most musicians are probably familiar with “concert pitch,” A=440Hz. This is the tuning standard in many parts of the world (although some countries and ensembles do tune higher). But have you ever wondered how we settled…
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Jenny Clarinet Halloween🎃
I’ve gathered all my Halloween articles in one post to help you celebrate my favorite holiday all year long! Clarinet History & Mystery Cursed Clarinet Repertoire Creepy Clarinet Crafts Taphophilia (Final Resting Places) Macabre & Mysterious Music History Spine-tingling Lists Digital Downloads
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Repertoire Recommendations: Autumn-Inspired
Happy autumn to all my northern hemisphere friends! You all know this is my favorite season, and if you’re looking for new repertoire recommendations (#reprecs) I’ve got you covered! Here are my favorite autumn-themed clarinet pieces: It’s no surprise that many of these composers are Canadian, where I’ve experienced some of the most magnificent autumns of my life! Check out…
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Tips to create a well-rounded recital program
Call me nerdy (I think that ship has long sailed, seeing as I run a clarinet blog!), but I genuinely enjoy planning recital programs. I love coming up with themes, brainstorming repertoire, and thinking of ways to increase audience and community engagement for my performances. Here are a few tips to help you create a well-rounded recital program for your…
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Friday Favorites: Clarinet Étude Books
Happy Friday! The clarinet is lucky to have such an abundance of wonderful music, including countless étude books. Many of these études are so great that they’re even performed as concert pieces and in recitals! Here are a few of my favorite clarinet étude books (listed in no particular order): Cyrille Rose 32 Études Béla Kovács Hommages Ernesto Cavallini 30 Caprices Johann Müller 22 Clarinet…
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Friday Favorites: Clarinet Method Books
Happy Friday! You can’t beat method books. These all-in-one resources usually contain most everything you need, from technical exercises, lyrical studies, and other fundamental resources. There are a plethora of clarinet methods out there, and here are a few of my favorite. (Note that some of these might currently be out of print.) Hyacinthe Klosé Celebrated Method for the Clarinet Leon…
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Friday Favorites: Auxiliary Clarinet Studies
Happy Friday! We are #blessed to have so many wonderful members of the clarinet family. If you play an auxiliary clarinet (or are thinking of picking one up), here are some of my favorite studies and resources to help you: Julius Weissenborn Advanced Studies for Alto and Bass Clarinets Michael Drapkin Symphonic Repertoire for the Bass Clarinet Alamiro Giampieri Difficult Passages and Solos…
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Friday Favorites: Clarinet History Books
Happy Friday! I love learning about the clarinet’s history, and there are so many wonderful resources available. Here are a few of my favorite clarinet history books (please note that some of these may be out of print or difficult to find. I recommend checking out nearby university libraries or using interlibrary loans): Clarinet Virtuosi of the Past by Pamela Weston –…