Fine-Tuning the Clarinet Section

This book is an attempt to give the band director additional information or different ways of thinking about particular areas of interest with regard to the clarinet section of the band. Clarinets are prominent melody instruments, and a strong clarinet section can make the difference between a good band and a great band. Because of the different levels of abilities and different areas of interest by students, not every part of this book may be appropriate for every student; some chapters are intended to help beginners develop good habits from day one and will be useful for the middle school band director, as well as for the high school band director whose clarinets need to review the basics. Others are intended to help intermediate or advanced students improve their skills. The aim of this book therefore, is to give the band director some additional tools to improve the clarinet section. - Introduction.