Description
A Complete Guide to Orchestral and Wind Band Excerpts for Clarinet by Ran Kampel. Designed for clarinet students and teachers at all levels. This book aims to help navigate the daunting task of practicing our instrument, by offering clear, practical practice methods for tackling common challenges. We explore common challenges that may arise when working on a given passage and examine a variety of effective practice methods to overcome them.
The book presents 26 practice methods specifically designed to assist students in the practice room. Using standard orchestral, opera and wind band excerpts as examples, I discuss how to address issues related to technique, phrasing, intonation, dynamics, articulation, breathing, rhythm, and pulse. Additionally, I cover general concepts and approaches to practicing that can be applied to any passage.
In the final chapter of the book I compiled 80 commonly requested excerpts for principal clarinet auditions in both orchestras and wind ensembles. To ensure the accuracy of these parts, I have carefully cross-referenced multiple editions and original manuscripts, providing the most up-to-date and reliable versions available.
Readers will find tools for self-evaluating their progress and strategies for achieving their playing goals while mastering their music. My hope is that the book inspires the reader to develop better practice habits and become innovative problem solvers as they confront these challenges that we all encounter in the practice room.
Israeli born clarinetist Ran Kampel enjoys a versatile career of solo, chamber music, orchestral performances, and teaching. Currently living in Texas, he serves as the Assistant Professor of Clarinet at Baylor University School of Music. Before joining Baylor University, Ran held principal clarinet positions with the Jacksonville Symphony, the Grand Rapids Symphony, and was a fellow with the New World Symphony. He also has performed as a guest musician with The Cleveland Orchestra, Houston Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Houston Grand Opera and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra. During the summers, Ran has performed at Salzburg, Schleswig-Holstein, Tanglewood, Yellow Barn, Krzyżowa-Music, Lakes Area, Aspen, Norfolk, Sarasota, Britten–Pears and Breckenridge music festivals.
