Category Archives: All-State

Free Texas All-State Clarinet Master Class on Zoom!

Posted on November 3, 2023 by ClarinetMike

Hey! I’m sponsoring a Free Texas All-State Clarinet Master Class! Our master clinician will be Dr. Margaret Donaghue Flavin, eminent clarinet professor at the University of Miami, Florida. She will work with my students on the Texas All-State etudes on … Continue reading →

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7 Time Management Tips

Posted on October 17, 2022 by ClarinetMike

7 Time Management Tips by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” 1. Get a Plan! Make some kind of schedule or time plan and DO IT! I have found that having a plan and following it (even if it’s a so-so plan) results in great success. … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s Performing Checklist

Posted on November 30, 2021 by ClarinetMike

ClarinetMike’s Performing Checklist by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Many of you have upcoming all-region auditions, competitions, concerts, hearings, recitals, music juries, etc. So, here’s my Performing Checklist based on many years of giving performances and presentations and teaching students to … Continue reading →

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10 Performance Anxiety Tips

Posted on November 15, 2021 by ClarinetMike

10 Performance Anxiety Tips by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Successfully dealing with the concerns of playing or singing in stressful situations, such as recitals, contests, auditions, etc. is an important part of being a good musician. I have found the following tips … Continue reading →

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10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!

Posted on September 13, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. 10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything!by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Go Slow. Load correct information only! Go slow and learn the rhythm and notes correctly … Continue reading →

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Teaching Tip: “It’s All About The Music!”

Posted on August 31, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Last week I started my busy fall schedule of clarinet lessons and master classes. I often start off a first master class or lesson by saying, “It’s all about the music.” I then tell the students that, “My job is … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Tips for Successful Private Lessons!

Posted on August 12, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Schools are starting here in Texas and for many music students that means back to private lessons. The tips below will help a student get the most out of private lessons. Top 10 Tips for Successful Private Lessons!by Dr. Michael … Continue reading →

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15 All-State Clarinet Resources: Rose 32, 40, Caprices, and More!

Posted on July 19, 2021 by ClarinetMike

On Monday, July 12, the Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes were revealed. As in years past, Rose Etudes will be used for soprano and low clarinets (and Texas ATSSB soprano clarinets). Other states in the USA also use Rose Etudes … Continue reading →

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TMEA All-State Available! PLUS “5 All-State Practice Tips To Get You Started!”

Posted on July 12, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Hey! Today at noon, the official the Texas TMEA All-State Band 2021-2022 audition materials were posted online. Below, I have posted screenshots of the audition materials for soprano and low clarinets from the official TMEA website. I’ve already started to break … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Guide and Clinic Notes!

Posted on June 14, 2021 by ClarinetMike

Here in Texas, the TMEA high school all-state band audition music will be released in 4 weeks on Monday, July 12, 2021 at noon on the TMEA.org website. Plus, ATSSB students are already busily working away on their audition music … Continue reading →

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