University of North Texas

College of Music

Clarinet Handbook
2008-2009

Table of Contents
Table of Contents.iii
ADMINISTRATIVE
Clarinet Faculty....2
Syllabus for Applied Clarinet: Criteria for Grading4
Productive Practicing: Some Recommendations.5
Categories of Practice Material....6
Technique Requirements.7

MUSIC (Warm-ups & Exercises)

Register Slurs.10
Legato/Tuning Studies.......11
Schmidt Chromatic Studies....12
Diminished Seventh Arpeggios.15
Diminished Seventh Arpeggios (combined) .18
Whole Tone Patterns on E and F#.....................................................................................23
Whole Tone Patterns on F and G..26
Seventh Chord Exercises...29
Fourths...33
Fourths (combined)...37
Tritones.39

ARTICLES
Clarinet Articulation: Conceptions, Misconceptions & Solutions by James Gillespie and
John Scott.44
Clarinet Fingering: Luck or Logic? By James Gillespie & John Scott48
An Outline of Clarinet Literature by Henry Gulick.57
Major Orchestra Clarinet Audition List by Cecil Gold60
Reed Information by Tom Ridenour.62
Quality, Not Quantity by Tom Ridenour..64
Tips for Tonguing by Howard Klug 66
Performance & Pedagogy, Parts I, II, III & IV by Henry Gulick.69

REFERENCES
Selected References on Clarinet Fingerings.84
Selected Clarinet Etudes...85
General References on Clarinet Literature and Bibliography..86
Sources for Recordings.87
References on Performance and Pedagogy..87
References on History..88
Sources for Equipment, Accessories, Repairs, Music and Mouthpiece Makers..88
Professional Association..91
Master Class Articles from The Clarinet 92
Questions to Ask About Works You Are Studying.94

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Aber, Thomas & Lerstad, Terje. Altissimo Register Fingerings for the Bass Clarinet.
The Clarinet, Vol. 9.4, 39-41.
Drushler, Paul. The Altissimo Register: A Partial Approach. Rochester:
Shall-u-mo Pub.
Hadcock, Peter. Orchestral Studies for the Eb Clarinet. Cherry Hill: Roncorp Pub.
-Includes excellent fingerings, especially for the Eb clarinet.
Mazzeo, Rosario. The Clarinet: Excellence and Artistry. Sherman Oaks: Alfred Pub.
-Chapters 18 & 19 deal with Eb/Bb fingerings, auxiliary keys, and
special fingering problems.
Ridenour, Thomas. The Annotated Book of Clarinet Fingerings. Self-published.
-One of the most thorough references on the altissimo register. Examples
are listed (but not illustrated) for specific passages in the solo and
chamber repertoire where fingerings are recommended.
Sigel, Allen. The Twentieth Century Clarinetist. New York: Franco Columbo, Inc.
-Excellent presentation of alternate and altissimo fingerings with etudes to
develop them. Good fingering charts for standard fingerings and trills
provided.
Westphal, Frederick W. Guide to Teaching Woodwinds. 4th ed. Dubuque:
Wm. C. Brown Publishers.
-Pages 88-99 present a good introduction to basic and alternate
fingerings (including altissimo) with musical examples. The fingering
charts are fairly comprehensive.

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Selected Clarinet Etudes

Baermann

METHOD, Part III

Carl Fischer

Bitsch

12 RHYTHMICAL STUDIES

Leduc

Cavallini

30 CAPRICES

Carl Fischer, Ricordi

Heim

TECHNICAL STUDIES

Kendor

Hite

MELODIOUS AND
Southern
PROGRESSIVE STUDIES, Bk 1

Jeanjean

16 MODERN STUDIES
also: 18 STUDIES

Leduc

Kovacs

HOMMAGES A

Ed. Darok

Langenus

METHOD, Part I and III

also:
ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS,
Vol I and III

Carl Fischer

Polatschek

12 ETUDES
also: ADVANCED STUDIES

Marks

Rose

32 STUDIES
also: 40 STUDIES

Carl Fischer
Carl Fischer

Schmidt

CLARINETISTS NOTEBOOK,
Vol. II (out of print)

Uhl

48 STUDIES, Book I and II

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International

School of Music
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY
Schott

General References on Clarinet Literature and Bibliography

Beers, Thomas. Woodwind Literature Study Guide. publ by the author, Dallas, TX, 1983
Brixel, Eugen. Clarinet Music Bibliography. Ed. Heinrichsofen, 1976
Brymer, Jack. Clarinet. London: McDonald & Janes, 1976
The Cambridge Companion to the Clarinet, ed. Colin Lawson. New York: Cambridge U.
Press, 1995
Glover-Goss, Rene. Index to Vols. 1-8 of The Clarinet. Idaho Falls, ID, 1980
Errante, F. Gerard. A Selective Clarinet Bibliography.
Oneonta, NY: Swift-Dorr Publ, 1973
Foster, Lewin. A Directory of Clarinet Music. Pittsfield, MA: A. E. Johnson, 1940
Gee, Harry. Clarinet Solos de Concours, 1897-1980.
Bloomington, IN : Indiana U. Press, 1981
Gibson, Lee. Clarinet Acoustics. Bloomington, IN: Indiana U. Press, 1994
Gilbert, Richard. The Clarinetists Solo Repertoire. New York: Grenadilla Society, 1972
Clarinetists Discography II. New York: Grenadilla Society, 1975
Clarinetists Discography III. Harrington Park, NY: Richard Gilbert
Productions, 1991
Gillespie, James. Solos for Unaccompanied Clarinet: An Annotated Bibliography of
Published Works., Detroit: Information Coordinators, 1973
Gulick, Henry. An Outline of Clarinet Literature, The Clarinet, Vol. 6/1.
Heim, Norman. Clarinet Literature in Outline. Hyattsville, MD: Norcat Press, 1984
The Index of Clarinet Music. Ed. Wayne Wilkins. Magnolia: Music Register, 1975
Karlsson, Heather. Care and Feeding of Your Clarinet. Carrollton, Texas, H. Karlsson
Woodwinds, 2008.
Kroll, Oskar. The Clarinet. New York: Taplinger Publ co., 1968
Lawson, Colin. Mozart: Clarinet Concerto. New York: Cambridge U. Press, 1996
The Early Clarinet: A Practical Guide. Cambridge U. Press, 2000
Brahms: Clarinet Quintet. New York, Cambridge U. Press, 1998

Merriman, Lyle. Woodwind Research Guide. Evanston, IL:

The Instrumentalist Co., 1978
Opperman, Kalmen. Repertory of the Clarinet. New York: Ricordi, 1960
Pino, David. The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing. New York: Scribners, 1980
Rasmussen, Mary & Mattran, Donald. A Teachers Guide to the Literature of Woodwind
Instruments. Durham, NH: Brass & Woodwind Quarterly, 1966
Selected Wind and Percussion Materials. Iowa City, IA: University of Iowa;
published and updated periodically
Stein, Keith. The Art of Clarinet Playing. Evanston, IL: Summy-Birchard, 1958
Snyder, John. A Partially Annotated Bibliography of the Clarinet,
publ. by the author, 1976
Thurston, Frederick. Clarinet Technique, 3rd ed. New York: Oxford U. Press, 1977
Tuthill, Burnett. Concertos for Clarinet; Sonatas for Clarinet and Piano Annotated
Listing, Booklet reprinted by the MENC from Journal of Research in Music
Education, Vol 20, Nos. 3 & 4
Voxman, Himie & Merriman, Lyle. Woodwind Music Guide, Vols. 1& 2, 1982, 1984.
Evanston, IL: The Instrumentalist Co.
Weston, Pamela. Clarinet Virtuosi of the Past. London: Robert Hale, 1971
More Clarinet Virtuosi of the Past. London: the author, 1977
Clarinet Virtuosi of Today, Egon Publ., England, 1989
Yesterdays Clarinetists: A Sequel. Emerson Ed., England, 2002
Wilkins, Wayne (ed.) The Index of Clarinet Music. Magnolia, AR: Music Register,
1975 and periodic supplements

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Sources for Recordings

(See also books by Gilbert above)
Bielefelder Katalog Klassik (Germany), published three times a year
Diapason (France), published quarterly
Gramophone Classical Catalog (England), published quarterly
Opus (Schwann Record Catalogue) (U.S.A.), published monthly
References on Performance and Pedagogy
(See also books by Brymer, Pino, Stein, Thurston)
Gingras, Michele. Clarinet Secrets, 52 Performance Strategies for the Advanced
Clarinetist. Scarecrow Press, 2004
Hadcock, Peter. The Working Clarinetist. Roncorp, 1999
Heim, Norman. A Handbook for Clarinet Performance.
Delevan, NY: Kendor Music, 1965
Mazzeo, Rosario. The Clarinet: Excellence & Artistry.
Sherman Oaks, CA: Alfred Publ, Co., 1981
Rehfeldt, Phillip. New Directions for Clarinet.
Berkeley, CA: Univ. of California Press, 1978
Ridenour, Thomas. The Annotated Book of Altissimo Clarinet Fingerings.
Kenosha, WI: G. Leblanc Corp.
also
The Educators Guide to the Clarinet. The author, 2000
Stubbins, William H. The Art of Clarinetistry. Ann Arbor, MI: Ann Arbor Publ., 1965
Willaman, Robert. The Clarinet and Clarinet Playing. New York: Carl Fischer, 1949
References on History (Performance, Development of the Clarinet, etc.)
(see also books by Brymer, Pino, Kroll, Mazzeo, Weston, Lawson)
Baines, Anthony. Woodwind Instruments and Their History.
New York: W. W. Norton, 1963
Drushler, Paul. The Clarinet: Its Evolution, Literature and Artists.
Rochester, NY: Shall-u-mo Publications
Rendall, F. G. The Clarinet, 3rd ed., revd by P. Bate. New York: W. W. Norton, 1971

Sources for Equipment, Accessories, Repairs, Music and Mouthpiece Makers

Backun Musical Services, Ltd.
6875 Royal Ave.
Bumaby, B.C. CANADA V5J 4J3
604/205-5770; morrie@backunmusicals.com

Bells, Barrels

Charles Bay
P. O. Box 3935-C
Westlake Village, CA 91359
805/497-8161

Instruments, Accessories, Mouthpieces

Behn Mouthpieces Int.

Bradford Behn
P.O. Box 2560
Lyons, CO 80540
801/867-4335; www.clarinetmouthpiece.com

Mouthpieces

William Brannen
908 Hinman
Evanston, IL 60202
847/866-7576

Repair

Brook Mays Music Co.

140 Lakeland Plaza
Lewisville, TX 75067
972/221-9054

Instruments, Accessories and Repair

8605 John Carpenter Fwy.

Dallas, TX 75247
214/631-0928
5756 LBJ Fwy
Dallas, TX 75240
972/233-9633
Timothy Clark
86 Pocono Rd.
West Worthington, OH 43235-1407
614/846-4888 (phone/fax)

Repair

Eble Music Co.

Box 2570
Iowa City, IA 52244-2570
319/338-0313

Music

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Clark Fobes
Repair, Instruments, Barrels,
130 Beverly
Mouthpieces
San Francisco, CA 94132
415/585-0636 (phone/fax); <www.clarkfobes.com>
Robert D. Gilbert
943 N. La Cienega Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90069
310/652-4671

Instruments, Accessories

Houston Band Instrument Co.

9189 Winkler, Suite A
Houston, TX 77017
1-800/779-7400

Instruments, Accessories

Lomax Mouthpieces
940 McGee St.
Springfield, MO 65807
417/865-0996; mike@lomaxclassic.com

Mouthpieces

Luyben Music Co.

4318 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64111-1897
1-800-2-LUYBEN

Music

Orchestral Musicians Library

www.orchmusiclibrary.com

Orchestral parts on CD

Phil Muncy Winds

P.O. Box 1274
Boone, NC 28607
1-800-333-6415

Instruments, Accessories and Repair

Penders Music Co.

314 So. Elm
Denton, TX 76201
382-0221

Music

Perfecta Reed & Reed Wizard

Box 594
Ardsley, NY 10502
1/800/650-4743; reedwizard@optonline.net

Reed guage and gouging machine

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Pro Winds, Inc.

1400 E. 3rd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
812/333-2095; 1/800/789-8509

Instruments, Accessories

James Pyne
1672 Rushing Way
Columbus, OH 43235
1/800/JPYNE-440

Mouthpieces, Barrels, Ligatures

Tom Ridenour
sales@ridenourclarinetproducts.com
Robert Scott
2930 Sunderland Rd.
Lansing, MI 48911
517/882-9098

Repair, Mouthpieces, Barrels

Stantons Sheet Music

330 So. Fourth St.
Columbus, OH 43215
614/224-4257

Music

Tap Music Sales

1992 Hunter Ave.
Newton, IA 50208
641/792-0352; tapmusic@tapmusic.com

CDs

Van Cott Information Services, Inc.

P.O. 9569
Las Vegas, NV 89191
702/438-2102; info@vcisinc.com

Books, CDs, Music

Heinz Viotto
Mergelweg 21
Box 2066
D-32791 Lage, Germany
49/5232 49 60 (fax)

Mouthpieces

Scott Winkler
N6662 Meadowbrook Lane
Sheboygan, WI 53083
920/467-0829

Repair

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The Woodwind
4004 Technology Dr.
South Bend, IN 46628
1/800/348-5003; www.wwbw.com

Instruments, Accessories

Professional Association
All clarinet students are strongly urged to become members of the International Clarinet
Association. The student membership fee is $25, which includes a subscription to
The Clarinet, the quarterly journal of the I. C. A.
JOIN ONLINE AT: <www.clarinet.org>

Master Class Articles in The Clarinet, 1994-2008

Composer

Work

Author

Issue -(vol./# chrono. listing)

Schumann

Fantasiestucke, Op. 73

Mitchell Lurie

22/1 (Nov./Dec./ 1994)

Finzi

Concerto

Georgina Dobree

22/2 (Feb./March 1995)

Hindemith

Sonate

Fred Ormand

22/3 (May/June 1995)

Weber

Concertino, Op. 26

Daniel Bonade

22/4 (July/Aug. 1995)

Brahms

Trio, Op. 114

Gary Gray

23/1 (Nov./Dec. 1995)

Weber

Romanza from
Concerto in Eb, Op.74

Abe Galper

23/2 (Feb./March 1996)

Martino

A Set for Clarinet

Phillip Rehfeldt

23/3 (May/June 1996)

Messiaen

Abyss of the Birds

James Campbell

23/4 (July/August 1996)

Arnold

Sonatina

Paul Harvey

23/4 (Nov./Dec.1997)

Lovregiol

Traviata Fantasia

Colin Bradbury

24/2 (Feb./March 1997)

Krommer

Concerto in Eb, Op.36

Bernard Portnoy

24/3 (May/June 1997)

Lutoslawski

Dance Preludes

Elsa Ludewig-Verdehr

24/4 (July/August 1997)

Stanford

Concerto

Luis Ross

25/1 (Nov./Dec. 1997)

Bartok

Contrasts

Ken Grant

25/2 (Feb./Dec. 1998)

Debussy

Premiere Rhapsodie

Gregory Smith

25/3 (May/June 1998)

Rabaud

Solo de concours

Guy Deplus

25/4 (July/August 1998)

Tower

Wings

Rebecca Rischin

26/2 (March 1999)

Finzi

Five Bagatelles

David Campbell

26/3 (June 1999)

Muczynski

Time Pieces, Op. 43

Charles West

26/4 (September 1999)

Martinu

Sonatina

Lawrence McDonald

27/1 (December 1999)

Alwyn

Sonata

John Scott

27/2 (March 2000)

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Composer

Work

Prokofiev

Sonata in D Major

Steven Cohen

27/4 (September 2000)

Copland

Concerto

Michael Webster

28/1 (December 2000)

Sierra

Cinco Bocetos

Kathleen Jones

28/2 (March 2001)

Smith

Variants

William O. Smith

28/3 (March 2001)

Burgmuller

Duo,Op. 15

Colin Lawson

28/4 (September 2001)

Tomasi

Concerto (Movt 1)

Jeffrey Lerner

29/2 (March 2002)

Stockhausen

In Freundschaft

Richard Faria

29/3 (June 2002)

Weber

Concerto No. 1 in
Ron Samuels
f minor, Op. 73 (Movt 1)

29/4 (September 2002)

Larsen

Dancing Solo for

Solo Clarinet

30/1 (December 2002)

Mercadante

Author

Caroline Hartig

Concerto in Bb, Op.101 Luigi Magistrelli

Issue -(vol./# chrono. listing)

30/2 (March 2003)

Osborne

Rhapsody for Clarinet Robert Riseling

30/3 (June 2003)

Ben-Haim

Pastorale Variee

Eli Eban

30/4 (September 2003)

Horovitz

Sonatina

G. Lawrie Bloom

31/1 (December 2003)

Ellerby

Concerto for
Clarinet and Band

Linda Merrick

31/2 (March 2004)

Mozart

Concerto in A Major
(Movt 1: Exposition)

Carmine Campione

31/3 (June 2004)

Rossini

Introduction, Theme
and Variations

Kathy Pope

31/4 (September 2004)

Stravinsky

Three Pieces

Julie DeRoche

32/1 (December 2004)

Paul Harvey

Three Etudes on
Themes of Gershwin

James Rae

32/2 (March 2005)

Artie Shaw

Clarinet Concerto

Tad Calcara

32/3 (June 2005)

Ran

For an Actor:
Eric Mandat
Monologue for Clarinet (in A)

32/4 (September 2005)

Bozza

Concerto (Mvt. I)

Joze Kotar

Yadzinski

A Paganini for Unaccompanied Clarinet

34/1 (December 2006)

Rose Sperrazza

34/3 (June 2007)

Questions to Ask About Works You Are Studying

(Extracted from Music in Words: A Guide to Researching and Writing About Music by
Trevor Herbert, The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 2001, U.K.)

Who wrote the work and when and where was it first performed?

Why was it written (perhaps for particular performances, or as a commission)? Is

the music functional (dance or ceremonial music, for example)?

Did the composer complete the work, or was it completed by someone else?

Did the composer revise the work?

Was it published during the composers lifetime?

Is the edition you are looking at the original version or a later edition?

At what point in the composers life and output was the piece written? Does it
relate to or contrast with other pieces written at about the same time? How does it
fit into the general creative output of the composer?

Are there extra-musical factors concerning the composers life that might be
reflected in the piece?

Does the title have significance? Is it just the name of a genre (sonata or concerto,
for instance), or is the title more descriptive? Is the work programmaticis it
supposed to portray or evoke events and characters?

How detailed are the performance instructions? Are the performance forces
(names and quantities of instruments/voices) given? Are dynamics, tempi,
accidentals and ornamentation specified? How much discretion is given to
performers? Are they expected to understand unwritten conventions such as
ornamentation?

What was the reception of the work when it was first heard? Have there been
different attitudes to or receptions of the piece subsequently?

How or when does the work fit into a broad historical context? Does it respond to
or reflect broad cultural or historical movements or events?

How does the work fit into the development of repertoire for the forces
(instruments or voices) for which it was written?
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