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Author: otakua
Date: 2009-09-28 22:45
Hello...
Well I am back again searching for more clarinet rep for my up comming University audition. In general, I will need to play 2 contrasting movements or pieces, but in particulay I am looking for a 20th century work for clarinet, that isnt too hard. Right now, I only have the Poulenc Sonata, but I really wouldn't like to perform that one. So any suggestions on peices? Preferably not as hard as the Poulenc. The only other peice I like is a Concertino by Ferruccio Busoni, not quite sure if it is at the RCM gr. 8 level though, but I wouldnt mind performing that one...
On another note. I have taken on the resposibility of mentoring new students on the clarinet for my music teacher, and I have to help teach them from scratch. Unfortunately, some have played and some have not, and I want to make sure they all feel comfortable. I dont really have a great knowledge on explaining embouchure, and teaching from scratch, since I never had private lessons for my first 5 years of playing, and we I did have, we didnt really touch apon this subject. So any suggestions on how I should approach this task?
On yet ANOTHER note. I was wondering if there is any site/cd/anything where I can get a recording of just the accompanist parts of any piece, so I could practice with it. I think this would be VERY beneficial to all and I swear if it doesnt exist, in the next 10 years I will make sure it happens. It isnt practical to play with a pianist once every week, sometimes you want to work on it alone, where you feel more comfortable, and also on your own time.
Thanks for reading and your future help!!!
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Author: mrn
Date: 2009-09-28 23:49
There's a guy from the UK from whom I've bought accompaniment tracks before. You can pay by credit card, so the credit card people take care of handling payment in Pounds Sterling.
http://www.piano-accompaniments.com/
Also, if you go to the first page of this site, there is a link to MIDIs of clarinet accompaniments. If you don't mind the fact that your accompanist really sounds like a computer, those are free. (Of course, if you have a MIDI cable and a digital piano, you can let your computer play the piano--I just bought one, and it's nice to have).
Incidentally, my favorite not-as-hard-as-Poulenc 20th century piece is the Hindemith Sonata.
Post Edited (2009-09-28 23:55)
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Author: clariniano
Date: 2009-10-04 14:31
I see that you are in Toronto, (at least your ISP is), and my husband is a professional pianist, knows a lot of the clarinet repertoire. You are also not allowed to have recorded accompaniments at auditions, and a live pianist can adjust to the tempo you want to play the pieces at.
Most universities in Canada for music programs require Grade 8 repertoire minimum for the auditions, if you are doing an education program. I love the George Belden Star Fall (in Classic Festival Solos, vol. 3), and generally you need to do two contrasting pieces and usually 1 or two studies at the same level. Plus all major and minor scales. You also need to name intervals and do rhythm clapbacks. Solid piano skills (at least RCM Grade 6) will help you too, especially with harmony.
But I would strongly recommend you see a good teacher, especially one that can teach you theory, ear training, sight reading, as well as the technical stuff.
Meri
Please check out my website at: http://donmillsmusicstudio.weebly.com and my blog at: http://clariniano.wordpress.com
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2009-10-04 17:09
There's always the Stravinsky 3 Pieces.
If you can handle the 5/8 meter in the last movement, you might try the Bernstein Sonata.
The Hindemith Sonata is a good bit less difficult than the Poulenc and is fine music. It's easy to let it get stodgy, though. You need to lighten up and let the phrases breathe.
Ken Shaw
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