15 Progressive Duets for Clarinets-The early stages of learning any instrument are undoubtedly the most important. A good teacher is of course essential but it is also vital to have stimulating study material which complements your choice of teaching method and is carefully tailored to introduce learning and playing skills in a structured manner. In writing this collection Philip Sparke worked with many instrumental teachers to discover exactly what was required for each instrument to help players develop the full range of skills whilst still having fun. Each book of this collection is specifically tailored for the developing musician and focuses on study solos and duets aimed to improve specific technical andmusical demands of the instrument.

Spanish clarinettist composer and teacher Antonio Romero y Andia was born in 1815 in Madrid. He made his debut at 14 and later became solo clarinettist and music director of the Royal Court Orchestra. He is now remembered primarily for the Clarinet key system that bears his name as his compositional works though high quality were few in number. From 1849-1876 Romero was the Clarinet Professor at the Madrid Conservatory where he wrote several his Complete Clarinet Method. Over 150 years later it is still in popular use by schools and conservatories all over the world.