Selected Pedagogical Articles
Pedagogical Articles
Selected Articles about Clarinet Choir
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"Grok means to understand so thoroughly that the observer becomes a part of the observed—to merge, blend, intermarry, lose identity in group experience."
September 2010
Perfecting short pieces and following a multi-level listening and recording process can raise your overall expectations for what you hear.
March 2006
Since 2007, when I started writing this column, the most common question I've received from readers is a basic one: how do you find new repertoire?
March 2015
The roster of the clarinet ensemble, "all trained by Mr. Bellison," reads like a "Who's Who" of clarinet society in the 20th century.
March 2010
Developing your group's technical ability starts with valuing your players—respect for your students, appreciation for your colleagues.
September 2009
“I'm just a horse's ass in rehearsals!” Hermann says, laughing. “It drives me nuts to hear clarinets played badly. But I don't cuss at them—yet!”
March 2009
The two CD’s of the Finnish Clarinet Ensemble feature some of the finest clarinet choir playing I’ve ever heard, a beautiful blended sound (resulting from a strongly matched tonal concept) and superb intonation.
September 2008
In this article, I’ll consider some of the key issues that can be explored in rehearsal once you have established your membership and found your musical vision.
March 2008
You guessed it: the single greatest performance problem of clarinet choirs is playing in tune.
March 2007
In my studio, the most common problem among my advanced students is practicing efficiently in limited time.
December 2005