Fine-Tuning the Clarinet Section

A Handbook for the Band Director

By (author) Brent Coppenbarger

Publication date:

31 October 2015

Length of book:

124 pages

Publisher

Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

ISBN-13: 9781475820751

Clarinets are prominent melody instruments, and a strong clarinet section can make the difference between a good band and a great band. In Fine-Tuning the Clarinet Section: A Handbook for the Band Director, Brent Coppenbarger offers a full range of strategies to assist the band director, the beginning clarinetist, and the advanced clarinetist in developing a strong clarinet section. Fine Tuning the Clarinet Section covers the following topics:

The basic foundations of a good clarinet embouchure
Selecting and breaking-in a new reed
A discussion on equipment
Clarinet maintenance
Intonation
Articulation Strategies
Strategies for developing finger technique
Developing Musicality
Developing a warm-up routine
Rehearsing the woodwind section
Preparing for a solo performance
10 steps to better sight-reading

Fine-Tuning the Clarinet Section: A Handbook for the Band Director is an indispensable resource for the band director who wishes to improve his clarinet section, as well as the beginning clarinetist, advanced clarinetist, or anyone interested in clarinet.

Tables
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 The Embouchure
2 The Reed
3 Equipment
4 Maintenance
5 Intonation
6 Articulation
7 Finger Technique
8 Musicality
9 A Colorful Warm-Up Routine
10 Rehearsing the Woodwind Section
11 Preparing for a Solo Performance
12 Ten Steps to Better Sight Reading
Conclusion
Appendix of Additional Materials for Clarinetists
Index
About the Author

Coppenbarger’s writing is clear and he provides numerous examples that give further insight into teaching the clarinet, with additional helpful hints for the entire woodwind family.... This book is a valuable resource for any band director or instrumental music teacher. Recommended!