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 Profes…

Le Débutant Clarinettiste is a set of Vingt Études Mélodiques Très Faciles for Clarinet composed by A. Périer. Written in French and Japanese this volume is a reference for all beginners clarinettists. The studies are all between half-a-page and two pages long and are set in a really progressive way along the book. The beginner will need to know the theory basics as well some technique of the i…

Exercices Caractéristiques-French clarinetist and composer Hyacinthe Klos? (1808-1880) is predominantly known for his design improvements to the Clarinet and Flute. However his passion for the Clarinet is also apparent in his aids to the learning of the instrument as in his book Studies and Exercises. With revisions made by clarinetist and composer Paul Jeanjean (1874-1928) Studies and Exerc…

This volume presents keyboard works and solos songs by Johannes Brahms arranged for solo clarinet with piano accompaniment. These nine works have been carefully chosen to stay within the abilities of the intermediate levelclarinetist. In most pieces the clarinet part makes only brief exxtensions into the altissimo register emphasizing instead notes in the lower two registers. As with all works of…

For Clarinet choir (Eb four Bb alto and bass). The signature tune for the clarinet society Clarinetwise. Duration: 3 mins. Also available for clarinet and piano and clarinet quartet.Grade: 3 - 4

Gabriel Pierné (1863-1937) was a French composer conductor and organist. Despite being predominantly remembered as a conductor his Canzonetta remains a recognised piece in the Clarinet repertoire. Pierné studied at the Paris Conservatoire before taking up the position of chief conductor for the concert series Concerts Colonne in 1910. He remained in the post until 1933 and during this time he…

Böhm-System-Richard Addison's comprehensive Clarinet tutor sets out in a simple format the basic steps for beginner Clarinetists. The emphasis here is on fun and experimentation! This is an introduction to playing the clarinet from the start and through the numerous colour photos and drawings that Addison creates a relaxed atmosphere to ensure that the techniques of breathing posture and finger…

Philippe Gaubert (1879-1941) was a distinguished performer on the Flute. It comes as no surprise therefore that his compositions for woodwind are at the forefront of the musical family's repertoire Fantasy for Clarinet being no exception. After a prominent career as a flautist with the Paris Opéra Gaubert was appointed as professor of Flute at the Paris Conservatoire as well as principal cond…