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Clarinet Recital Repertoire Generator
If you have an upcoming recital but don’t know what you want to play, I’m here to help! Simply find the appropriate response to each prompt to see what my Clarinet Recital Repertoire Generator chooses for you! (By the way, if you want to design your program from scratch, you might find this article helpful: How to create a great recital program and how it’s like hosting a dinner party) I’ve mixed standard repertoire with lesser-known gems, and I hope these pieces serve as inspiration as you select your recital program! First up, a fun piece that’s not too long (or too difficult, so your nerves don’t get the best…
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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 next concert: Begin with a good warm-up piece. Save all the pyrotechnics for later in the program – your first piece is a great opportunity to ease into your program, so select a piece that’s not too technically demanding so you can begin with confidence. Choose diverse repertoire. Make sure…