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Author: Sara
Date: 2000-12-25 02:06
Hi guys,
I was wondering if anyone could suggest a concerto or pieces of sheet music that would be fun for someone on my level, which is I guess about the Weber concertino level, which is what I am working on right now. I need something fun to play because for the past three months, it seems that playing my clarinet has been drained of all the fun that it used to bring, now its all about 'I have to make a chair in all state band' and 'I have to beat this person'. its not any fun anymore, and I always thought that was what playing music was all about. Now I'm not so sure; maybe things have changed in the almost 4 and a half years that I've been playing. I've considered quiting but I've invested so much time into my music over the last couple of years, not to mention a good deal of money, and now that I have the best of the best of equipment, its become a darg to practice anything, especially the audition music for region band, which even my teacher says has been as perfect as can be for the last three weeks, but that I still need to play it until I could do it in my sleep. i want something that I can play on my own, that I can ask my teacher for help with but don't have to necessarily, something pretty and has a lot of dynamics and grace, in at least one movement. Any suggetions or comments would be great!
Sara
PS: Happy Holidays to everyone!!!
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Author: Allen Cole
Date: 2000-12-25 02:37
Hal Leonard has reissued its "Master Solos" series (Intermediate Level) with CD accompaniments. This is easier then Concertino level, but the pieces are very enjoyable and so is the CD accompaniment.
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Author: Bob Curtis
Date: 2000-12-25 20:32
Sara:
For an easy to play piece, but a lot of fun to do, let me suggest "le petite Negre" by Debussy. It is enjoyable but not too hard, and it helps you relax because of all of the quaint, almost jazzy syncopation in it. Hope you enjoy this piece.
Bob Curis
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Author: bob gardner
Date: 2000-12-26 00:35
Maybe you need a change of pace. Try some show scores. i.e. Porky & Bess, Phantom of the Opera, les Miserables. I love all of these.
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Author: Ken Shaw
Date: 2000-12-26 17:10
Sara -
Play the music that gives you joy. It doesn't have to be difficult.
I keep a cheap clarinet with a plastic reed by my bed. This morning, I picked it up and played "Teddy Bears' Picnic." Yesterday it was a "Silent Night," and the day before a bit of a Handel flute sonata.
If you want something to work on seriously, there's lots of stuff at the level of the Weber Concertino. I suggest the Saint-Saens Sonata, which has plenty of challenges but is wonderfully lyrical, as well as perky and even funny, in the French rather than the German style.
As to the larger problem, you have to be your own judge. Sure you've put in a lot of time and expense, but if you don't enjoy it any more, there's no law that says you have to keep going.
Music is the greatest thing that ever happened to me, and I get pleasure just from playing the clarinet, even when I'm doing scales. From what you wrote, I think it's the same for you. Everybody gets down sometime, particularly during the holidays, when you're expected to be cheerful.
Work through it, take time for your special music, throw away your umbrella and come dancing in the rain.
Keep on clarinettin'.
Ken Shaw
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Author: D'arce
Date: 2000-12-27 00:53
Hi, sheet music can be as fun as you want it to be. Rose 32 etudes are good for any audition and many all-state auditins are taken put of them. I tend to play music that i have had over the years. Play whatever you like. Sometimes going back to the old beginner books is kind of fun and you have a chanceto focus on things you learned and maybe do not apply to your music anymore. I also like to play music from musicals, and old marching shows. Just have fun!!!
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