WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
PAC 141 457-5253 office

Hours: posted on door

APPLIED LESSON SYLLABUS

Clarinet

APPLIED LESSON PURPOSE:

Applied Lessons are intended for undergraduate clarinet students majoring or minoring

in music. The lessons are directed toward developing competencies and understandings that will

contribute to the goals of becoming a better clarinetist, teacher, and musician.

• Increase clarinet performance skills including:
• techniques concerning sound production, breath support, embouchure, tonguing,
• rhythmic and pitch discrimination skills including sight reading and transposition
• awareness, understanding, and synthesis of the elements required for

sensible interpretive decisions in musical performance.

• Gain familiarity with the musical and pedagogical literature associated with the clarinet and stimulate

interest in professional literature related to the clarinet and woodwind playing
• Gain a practical understanding of the learning process aimed at increased efficiency and economy

in skill acquisition
• Develop, through listening, the awareness, appreciation, and critical discernment of varying

types of music.
• Develop and apply appropriate strategies for dealing with performance stress and anxiety
• Acquire the self-initiative and ability for continued self-study in clarinet beyond the formal

educational environment.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. All applied music students are expected to attend lessons regularly and
      to progress as a performing musician.

2. Music Majors enrolled in applied lessons will perform on at least one
    student recital (exemptions by instructor) and final juries.

3. Non-Music Majors may perform on the student recital at the discretion
    of the instructor.

4. JURIES---All applied students will perform at the final juries before a
                    panel of instructors:

*Majors - 10 minute jury

*Minors - 10 minute jury

*Non major/minor - 5 minute jury on instrument
 

JURY CONSIDERATIONS...

* - Juries will be graded- the jury grade will count 25% towards you applied lesson grade.

* - Your Jury performance will consist of prepared material i.e. scales, etude(s),

      solo literature.

* - Appropriate professional attire is required (no jeans, T-shirts, etc.) failure

to comply will result in dismissed jury.

* - Juries will be videotaped for your portfolio. You are required to bring a

video tape to your jury.
 

5. Attendance at the Wednesday Noon Recital/Forum is mandatory. You are
allowed one unexcused absence. Additional unexcused absences will
lower your grade one letter grade. You will be signing in at the end
of each Tuesday Noon recital/forum. Do not forget! It is your
responsibility to make sure your attendance is accurate.

6. Materials Required:

Music Dictionary

Metronome

Tuner

Student Subscription to Smart Music

Final grade will be based upon the fulfillment of the requirements and the
general development of skills.  See detailed account of grading procedure below.

LISTENING ASSIGNMENT

Listening to quality performances of the instruments musicians play is a vital component
to one's development. In an effort to encourage more listening of excellent role models, I am
requiring students to listen to 2 (TWO) recordings of anything associated with their instrument
(i.e. concertos, sonatas, etc.). Students will turn in two forms (see attached) at their jury. Sorry no Jazz
only classical type repertoire. Some listening examples are available on my web page. Student will turn
in a brief listening report get form from me or it will be posted on my web page.
 

Clarinet Book of Articles

All students are expected to have a 3 ring binder to accumulate articles dealing with the clarinet.
Each semester I ask that you do a small amount of research on the clarinet something that you are
interested in. At the jury, turn in to me the articles that you are putting in your book. You need to
find a minimum of two.
 

ATTENDANCE:

Because applied music lessons are by nature an ongoing experience that
will yield results over a period of time, you are expected to attend your
lessons regularly. Your attendance at lessons will be recorded. If your
instructor misses your lesson, the lesson will be re-scheduled. If you
miss a lesson for an unexcused absence, the lesson will not be re-scheduled.
If you expect to miss a lesson, arrange for your absence in
advance with the instructor. The decision of an absence being excused or
unexcused lies solely with the instructor.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT
 

please e-mail me the following statement:

Put your name in the subject heading..not a nickname.  You must use your WSU account only.
No Hotmail, etc.

I, ___________________________, acknowledge that I have
received a copy of the course syllabus (on-line). I understand the
information presented in the syllabus and how my grade is determined

___________________________

date

APPLIED LESSONS

( CLARINET)

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PROFICIENCIES IN CLARINET

Listed below are the requirements for each level in clarinet study. Initially, an incoming freshman student must audition to determine the level of competency. Students who are not up to standard college level playing may be place in a rudimentary level--064. In order for a student to pass on to the next level of study, the student must be able to satisfactorily demonstrate the competency of the respective level. The levels are sequential. A student is not allowed to skip levels.

The material listed for each level is intended to act as a guideline. For the jury, the student will be asked to play an etude, a solo, and scales as outlined under each level. The student will be judged on tone, musicality, rhythm, articulation and technique.
 
 

LEVEL

064

Fundamentals:

• tone production
• correct holding position
• embouchure
• breathing
• Acceptable tone throughout lower and middle register
• range to high E
• articulation fundamentals
• Major scales and arpeggios: 3 sharps and 3 flats

qtr note = 60 (played with quarter & 8th notes all slurred---see example)
arpeggios in triplets qtr note = 86

• Chromatic scale at least one octave
• Sight reading ability comparable to class C contest literature
• Counting ability

Method Books: Rubank Advanced

2nd Book of Practical Exercises for the Clarinet

Solos: Vaughan Williams "Six Studies in Folksong"

Debussy "Petite Piece"
Danzi, Sonata in Bb
Contest and Concert Collection by Rubank

164

Fundamentals refined and well established

• breathing
• holding position
• finger position
• tone production
• Acceptable tone throughout the instrument
• range to high G
• articulation fundamentals
• Major scales and arpeggios: all qtr note =84 (played with 8th and 16th notes--see example)

arpeggios in triplets qtr note = 84
• Chromatic scale from 3 octaves from low e
• Sight reading ability comparable to class B contest literature
• Increased counting ability

Method Books: Rose 32 Studies

Cavallini Studies
Voxman Selected Studies
Hite - Melodious & Progressive Studies, Book I

Solos:Concerto - Mozart
Four Short Pieces - Ferguson
Concerto #3 - K. Stamitz
Concertino - Weber
Fantasy Pieces - Schumann

Fundamentals refined and well established

• Acceptable tone throughout the instrument
• range to high G
• articulation fundamentals
• Major scales and arpeggios: all qtr note =92 (played with 8th and 16th notes--see example)

arpeggios in triplets qtr note = 92
• Minor scales and arpeggios: all qtr note =84 (played with 8th and 16th notes--see example)

arpeggios in triplets qtr note = 84
• Chromatic scale to High G
• Sight reading ability comparable to class B contest literature
• Increased counting ability

Method Books: Rose 32 Studies

Polatschek Advanced Studies for Clarinet
Baermann 3rd Division
Hite - Melodious & Progressive Studies, Book II

Solos: G. Finzi, Five Bagatelles

Hindemith, Sonata
Etler, Sonata I
Saint-saens, Sonata
Weber, Concertos

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364

Fundamentals refined and well established

• Acceptable tone throughout the instrument
• range to high A
• articulation fundamentals well established
• Major scales and arpeggios: all qtr note =104 (played with 8th and 16th notes--see example)

arpeggios in triplets qtr note = 104
• Minor scales and arpeggios: all

qtr note =92 (played with 8th and 16th notes--see example)
• arpeggios in triplets qtr note = 92
• Chromatic scale to High A
• Sight reading ability comparable to class B/A contest literature
• Transposition for C clarinet

Method Books: Rose 40 Etudes

Uhl, 48 Etudes, Book I
Orchestral Studies, D. Bonade

Solos: Brahms, Sonatas in f and Eb
Milhaud, Sonatine
Bernstein, Sonata

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464

Fundamentals refined and well established

• Acceptable tone throughout the instrument
• range to high Bb
• articulation fundamentals
• Major scales and arpeggios: all qtr note =112 (played with 8th and 16th notes--see example)

arpeggios in triplets qtr note = 112
• Minor scales and arpeggios: all qtr note =104 (played with 8th and 16th notes--see example)

arpeggios in triplets qtr note = 104
• Chromatic scale to High C
• Sight reading ability comparable to class A contest literature
• Continued increased counting ability

Method Books: Rose, 48 Etudes Book

Uhl, 48 Etudes, Book II
Jean-Jean, 25 Etudes

Solos: Debussy, Premiere Rhapsody
Copland, Concerto
Weber, Duo Concertante
Poulenc, Sonata
Stravinsky, Three Pieces

* Practice regime:   Music Ed. Major --minimum of an hour a day --more is better.
                                Performance Major -- minimum of 2 hours a day --preferably 3 - 4
                                All  others -- minimum of an hour a day
* No Whining, No Excuses. Practice is a top priority!!

* Each student shall perform a solo each semester (at the discretion of the instructor).

*Proficiency exams will be held at the end of each semester. Students are instructed to sign up (on the time sheets posted on bulletin board outside music office.)

If a student fails to pass a level (which would normally be taken at the end of the spring semester, the student will be expected to re-test at the end of the following fall semester. A student may not take proficiencies "out of order".
 
 

The criteria for grading listed for each level is intended to act as a guideline.:

FOR A GRADE OF A:

• student must perform on Wednesday recital
• student must perform at Jury
• student arrives on time
• student attends all lessons
• lesson materials are thoroughly prepared
• problems encountered during previous lessons show significant progress
• student demonstrates a sincere desire and enthusiasm through questions, actions and attitude which exceeds the required expectations.
• student completes Listening Assignments
• student adds 2 articles to clarinet book
• Etude/Solo Expectations
• 2 Credits (half hour lesson
• 5 etudes
• 2 solos (1 performed)
• 4 Credits (hour lesson)
• 8 etudes
• 2 solos (both performed)

• no performance on Tuesday Recital
• student must perform at Jury
• student arrives on time
• student misses one lesson
• lessons materials are prepared with a few flaws
• attitude of passive cooperation and willingness to meet expectations
• student completes Listening Assignment
• student adds 2 articles to clarinet book
• problems encountered during previous lessons show evidence of progress
• Etude/Solo Expectations
• 2 Credits (half hour lesson
• 4 etudes
• 1 solo)
• 4 Credits (hour lesson)
• 7 etudes
• 1 solo performed

• no performance on Tuesday Recital
• student must perform at Jury
• student occasionally late for lesson
• student misses 2 lessons
• lesson material on partially prepared
• attitude marginal
• student does not complete Listening Assignments
• student adds 1 article to clarinet book
• marginal attention to previous encountered problems
• progress is too slow
• Etude/Solo Expectations
• 2 Credits (half hour lesson
• 3 etudes
• 1 solo
• 4 Credits (hour lesson)
• 6 etudes
• 1 solo

• no performance on Tuesday Recital
• student does not complete a jury
• student often late for lesson
• student misses 3 lessons
• lesson material is not prepared
• poor attitude - failure to apply themselves
• student does not complete Listening Assignments
• no articles added to clarinet book
• progress as a performing musician has stopped
• Etude/Solo Expectations
• 2 Credits (half hour lesson
• 2 etudes
• 1 solo
• 4 Credits (hour lesson)
• 5 etudes
• 1 solo

• no performance on Tuesday Recital
• student does not complete a jury
• student often late for lesson
• student misses 4 or more lessons
• lesson material repeatedly not prepared
• poor attitude and failure to apply themselves
• student does not complete Listening Assignments
• no articles added to clarinet book
• no progress
• Etude/Solo Expectations
• 2 Credits (half hour lesson
• 1 etudes
• no solo
• 4 Credits (hour lesson)
• 4 etudes
• no solo