Klarinet Archive - Posting 000042.txt from 1997/08

From: GALVAN <GALVAN@-----.edu>
Subj: Student Books
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 1997 20:03:39 -0400

On Fri, 1 Aug 1997, Corey Hume wrote:

> I was wondering if anyone knew of any really *good* (meaning
> challenging-but fun) student books. I have been playing 2 years and it
> looks that I may be temporaily out of a teacher (SOB). Does anyone have
> any suggestions for some books to keep on challenging me (as hopefully
> helping me improve!!!!!) Thanx very much!

Corey, I would suggest that you try the James Collis Clarinet Method, starting
with Volume 1 or 2. Vol. 1 will start off obviously too easy, but it will
allow you to review things that you know in a new way while giving you new
challenges. If that volume is clearly too elementary, then use Vol. 2. The
writing in the books is tuneful and well-constructed, and can help lead you
through clarinet learning in an orderly fashion. There are actually a total
of six volumes in the series, all well written, so you could work quite far
through your progress on the instrument. Have fun, and I hope you find a
good new teacher! MG

Michael Galvan
Professor of Music, Clarinet
School of Music
Ford Hall 208
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY 14850 USA

607-274-3410
fax: 607-274-1727
e-mail: galvan@-----.edu