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After Rubank Adv I

Author: ClariLaur
Date: 2014-08-20 22:36

I have a rather non-advanced high school student (just in it to participate in school band). We just made it through Rubank Advanced I, but I don't think book II will be a good fit for her. I'm afraid the dryness of the scales in more difficult keys (3 flats and sharps - 5) are going to completely turn off an already fair weather player. We currently also play out of the Perenyi Studies for Clarinet (short bursts of technique or rhythm) and 65 Progressive Duets (Southern-Voxman) for independence of playing and intonation.

I'm considering Hite M&P book 1, as the short Klose like scales in the back are a "sufficient" prelude into each etude. But, these also round up to 5 flats and then back down from 5 sharps, making this difficult for a non committed practicer.

I don't want to give her easy music that is unchallenging, but something that might focus her attention and not stress her out so much. The Lester etude books are sad, as they just circle around and around without purpose.

Not all students fit the same mold; I rarely take my students on the same path because they excel in different areas & at different speeds. And it's a good teacher's responsibility and challenge to fit every students' needs best. She wants to continue taking lessons during her senior year of high school, but I want her to enjoy the challenge and lessons. (Occassionally I bring in something fun like Frozen or pop with the harder rhythms)

Any suggestions? Rose would be too difficult. Klose way too big. Lazarus/Langenus too dry for her. I'm thinking maybe the Albert scales along with an etude book & duets would be the best route, but I'm blanking out in this intermediate range.

Thank you so much for your un-opinionated ideas!

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