Author: nellsonic
Date: 2015-02-28 03:00
"First Book of Practical Studies for Clarinet" by Nilo Hovey and "Clarinet Student" by Fred Weber are two books I usually use at that level, as well as "Learn to Play Clarinet Duets" by Eisenhauer. All are readily available, reasonably to very engaging to younger students, and are well-structured pedagogically, although I usually skip around in the duet book.
I don't use the Rubank much because frankly, it's as boring to me as a teacher as it was to me as a student. The Rubank books are thorough, but as an attentive teacher I don't think you'll end up missing anything by not using them as mainstays.
SmartMusic is a great resources as well if used thoughtfully. The Standard of Excellence Book of Festival Solos, Book 1 is also very good for this level and the accompaniments are all on SmartMusic. My only problem with this book is the excessive breath marks, but that's easily remedied with a pencil. 
The above proceeded by long tones/slurred intervals, rhythm studies, sight reading, scales and arpeggios, and articulation work give us plenty to do in a 45 minute lesson. As a general rule, the assignments in each book get played in lessons at least every other week, with a quick check in on the off weeks. This helps to develop students' longer term thinking and gives us enough time to be thorough in the lessons while still covering a full spectrum of material.
This time of year we are getting ready for our big yearly Certificate of Merit evaluations, and so the structure has differed from this significantly during the past few months, but next week, when the evaluations are over we will be back to this general plan.
This is just what I happen to do with the level of student you've described. It's evolved over the years and will continue to, I'm sure. I remain interested in hearing about what others are doing that is working for them.
Anders
Post Edited (2015-02-28 04:01)
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