SKU: HL.400317

ISBN 9781596152380. UPC: 884088188276. 9.0x12.0x0.122 inches.

A wide-ranging collection of pieces for the beginning clarinetist, suitable for first through third year of study. Includes a printed music score with online audio of professional recordings of piano accompaniments to each piece. Accompaniment: Harriet Wingreen, piano The audio is accessed online using the unique code inside each book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right.

SKU: HL.48181105

UPC: 888680861940. 9.0x12.0x0.081 inches.

Composed by M. Dautremer for the Paris Conservatoire contest, Story and Impromptu is a piece for Bb clarinet and piano accompaniment. Dedicated to Auguste Perier, Professor at the Conservatoire, and inspired from Page d?Exil, this piece requires advanced skills to be executed perfectly. Starting as a recitation and lasting approximately 6 minutes, the melodious piece features a cadenza and is divided as per below: 1. Recitative 2. Moderato 3. Cadenza 4. Largo. Mastering breathing technique and the accidentals is quite important for this work, which will demonstrate all your abilities during a contest. The book feature score and parts. M. Dautremer (1906-1978) was a French musician and pedagogue. He was director of the Conservatoire in Nancy and conductor for the Symphonic Orchestra of the city.