Clarinet Studio Syllabus
Texts
In the development of any musician, there are two primary areas of concern:
1. A command of the vehicle for musical expression (i.e. violin, voice, clarinet).
2. An awareness of appropriate musical style in order to convey the composer's intentions in a convincing, artistic manner.
A technical/performance command of the clarinet is achieved by a mastery of scales, intervals, arpeggios, technical studies, etc. in numerous articulation patterns. This area is addressed in individual lessons based on specific requirements for each academic level. These exercises are found in David Hite's (Southern Music Co. edition), Foundation Studies, from Carl Baermann's Method for Clarinet, Book III. This is a required text for all clarinet majors.
An interpretative/stylistic command of the clarinet is acquired by the study of etudes, method books, and repertoire which are appropriate for each academic/performance level. The selection of specific etudes and solo works for each respective level is made in consultation with the instructor.
Representative
List -- By No Means, Complete
FRESHMAN YEAR, MU 117
Methods
Melodious and Progressive Studies, Book I-II - Baermann/Hite
Complete Method for Clarinet - Klose
Daily Studies - Kroepsch
Complete Method for Clarinet - Langenus
Melodious Studies - Lester
Velocity Studies, Book II - Opperman
Artistic Studies, Book I - Rose/Hite
Practical Staccato School, Bk I-II - Stark
Practical Scale Studies for Clarinet - Stiévenard
Repertoire
Nocturne - Bassi
Aria - Bozza
Melodie et Scherzetto - Coquard
Phantasy Suite, Op. 91 - Dunhill
Four Short Pieces - Ferguson
Five Bagatelles - Finzi
Fantasy Pieces, Op. 43 - Gade
Aria - Ibert
Five Pieces - Jacob
Arabesques - Jeanjean
Airs variees - Klose
Fantasie Caprice, op. 118 - Lefebvre
Canzonetta, Op. 19 - Pierne
Albumleaf and Tarantella - Reger
Concerto - Rimsky-Korsakov
Etudes to Spring - Soloman/Dworkin
Concerti - Stamitz
Concertino - Tartini/Jacob
Six Studies on English Folk Song - Vaughan Williams
Sonata - Wanhall
Concertino - Weber
Introduction, Theme and Variations - Weber
SOPHOMORE YEAR, MU 217
Methods
Artistic Studies, Book II - Baermann/Hite
30 Caprices - Cavallini
Vade-Mecum de Clarinettiste - Jeanjean
The Accomplished Clarinetist - Jettel
Daily Studies - Kroepsch
Modern Daily Studies - Opperman
Practical Staccato School, Bk. III - Stark
Passage Studies, Book I - Thurston
Classical Studies - Voxman
Repertoire
Sonatina, Op. 29 - Arnold
Sonata - Bernstein
Variations sur un Air du Pays d'Oc - Cahuzac
Adagio and Tarantella - Cavallini
Concerti - Crusell
Sonata Concertante in B-flat - Danzi
Petite Piece - Debussy
Three Essays - Dello Joio
Sonatas (1 & 2) - Devienne
Concerto - Dubois
Fantasie - Gaubert
Sonatina - Heiden
Sonata - Hindemith
Concerti - Krommer
Solo de Concours - Messager
Duo Concertante - Milhaud
Sonatine - Milhaud
Concertino - Molique
Rhapsody - Osborne
Solo de Concours - Rabaud
Fantaisie - Rossini
Sonata, Op. 167 - Saint-Saens
Capriccio - Sutermeister
Concerto No. 1 & 2, Op. 73 & 74 - Weber
JUNIOR YEAR, MU 317
Methods
16 Etudes - Jeanjean
25 Etudes Techiques - Jeanjean
Velocity Studies, Book III - Opperman
20 Grandes Etudes - Rode
Arpeggio Studies - Stark
Daily Studies - Stark
Passage Studies, Book II` - Thurston
48 Etudes - Uhl
Repertoire
Concerto - Arnold
Hillandale Waltzes - Babin
Ein Traum - Baermann
Souvenirs de Bellini - Baermann
Denneriana - Bloch M250.B56 D4
Sonatas No. 1 & 2, Op. 120 - Brahms
Concertino - Busoni
Elegie - Busoni
Premiere Rhapsodie - Debussy
Concertante - Dello Joio
Three Etudes on Gershwin - Harvey
Sonatina - Horovitz
Sonata - Howells
Scherzo Brillante - JeanJean 3
Dance Preludes - Lutoslawski
Sonatina - Martinu
Raga Music - Mayer
Rhapsodie - Miluccio
Concerto - Mozart
Sonata - Poulenc
Introduction and Allegro Appassionato - Reinecke
Introduction, Theme and Variations - Rossini
Sonatina - Rosza
Phantasiestucke, Op. 37 - Schumann
Five Pieces - Smith
Concerti (Nos. 1-4) - Spohr
Theme and Variations on "Alruna" - Spohr
Three Intermezzi, op. 13 - Stanford
Three Pieces - Stravinsky
Fantasy Sonata - Tuthill
Grand Duo Concertant, Op. 47 - Weber
Peregi Verbunk - Weiner
Introduction et Rondo - Widor
Methods
18 Etudes - Jeanjean
20 Grandes Etudes - Jeanjean
30 Etudes - Perier
Advanced Studies - Polatschek
Passage Studies, Book 3 - Thurston
Repertoire
Sonata - Alwyn
Soliloques - Bassett
Four Pieces - Berg
Bucolique - Bozza
Fantasie Italienne - Bozza
Concerto - Bucchi
Sonata - Castelnuovo-Tedesco
Concerto - Copland
Concerto - Etler
Concerto - Finzi
Concerto - Francaix
Concerto - Hindemith
Fantasy Sonata - Ireland
Morceau de Salon, op. 229 - Kalliwoda
Sonate, Op. 139 - Karg-Elert
Set for Clarinet - Martino
Concerto - Nielsen
Concerto - Piston
Five Pieces for Clarinet Alone - Smith
Sonata, Op. 129 - Stanford
Concerto - Tomasi
Wings - Tower
Graduate Repertoire includes additional etude and technique material,
solo and chamber repertoire and orchestral excerpts.
Course
Objectives
1. To develop musicianship to the limits of the student's ability through the artistic mastery of the instrument.
2. To learn a basic knowledge of all wind performance.
3. To gain proficiency in rhythm, sightreading, style, and transposition.
4. To learn the basic literature of the instrument.
5. To develop performance ability.
6. To emphasize the pedagogy of the instrument.
Content
Outline
Each weekly lesson will include scales, methods and repertoire chosen from the aforementioned lists. One jury examination at the end of each semester in front of area faculty determines advancement. (ALL STUDENTS TAKING LESSONS MUST TAKE A JURY: you will be expected to play a prepared solo, scales at the appropriate level, and sightreading. Students who have performed a degree required recital six weeks prior to final exam week are exempt from this jury requirement.) The student's performance at every lesson shows his/her work and progress for each week.
Instructional
Activities
Applied lessons; Clarinet Masterclasses: Tuesdays, 2:00-3:00pm; Freshman and Sophomore Technique Classes; Guest Masterclasses and performances; Required clarinet recital attendance.
Personal
Portfolio
Throughout the semester each student is reponsible for updating their personal resume, written biography, full repertoire list, and documentation of any programs (solo recital, ensemble, etc) on which they have performed. Documentation may also include the following items: awards, certificates, competition acknowledgements, letters of reference/support, personally developed projects relating to the clarinet, etc. Organization and up-keep is the key ingredient to success for the future!
Student
Recitals
All students who give a recital are required to provide program notes for their recital program. A first draft of the program notes and recital program will be turned in to Dr. Barger no less than three weeks prior to the performance date. Please submit a copy of program and program information to The Clarinet - see the journal for specific details.