Tag Archives: bass clarinet

5 Steps to Great All-State Preparation [Clinic]

Posted on April 29, 2019 by

Kids here in Texas are already starting to work on this fall’s ATSSB All-State audition materials. So, below are my 5 Steps to Great All-State Preparation.  The steps below are loaded with information from my ClarinetMike All-State Clarinet Clinics (click … Continue reading →

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6 Ways To Upgrade Your Practice!

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

I know many of you are practicing feverishly preparing for all-state, university auditions, concerto competitions, concerts, recital hearings, juries, etc. Below are some tips on making the most of your practice sessions. 6 Ways to Upgrade Your Practice! by Dr. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 13, 2018 by

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. Hey Teachers! I have marked a few spots, [BAD PEDAGOGY], to indicated opportunities for teachers to correct and upgrade their instruction. Watch for MORE All-State help … Continue reading →

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14 All-State Clarinet Resources: Rose 32 Etudes, 40 Studies, Caprices and More!

Posted on August 7, 2018 by

As in the past, this year’s Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes for soprano and low clarinets (and ATSSB soprano clarinets) are Rose Etudes – Texas uses the David Hite edition, Artistic Studies, Book 1 – From the French School. Other states in the USA … Continue reading →

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5 Step All-State Preparation Outline [Clinic]

Posted on July 30, 2018 by

The All-State Preparation Outline below is loaded with information from my ClarinetMike All-State Clarinet Clinics (click here).  Included in the outline is a template I use in preparing my annual Complete Clinic Notes on the all-state etudes. Look for more … Continue reading →

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TEXAS TMEA All-State Clarinet Audition Etudes 2018-2019 for Soprano and Low Clarinets Now Available! PLUS “ClarinetMike’s 5 All-State Practice Tips To Get You Started”

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Today, the official audition materials for the Texas TMEA All-State Band for 2018-2019 were posted online. BELOW I have posted screenshots from the official TMEA.org website of the audition materials for soprano and low clarinets.  The materials for all band instruments … Continue reading →

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Etude No. 2 “The Slow Etude” Preparation Tips: ClarinetMike’s 2017-2018 Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Clinic

Posted on August 28, 2017 by

Below are my complete clinic notes on Etude No. 2, “The Slow Etude,” from this year’s Texas TMEA All-State Soprano Clarinet Etudes. Watch for my notes on Etudes 1 and 3 coming soon! Check out my previous posts on the all-state etudes: CLICK HERE. ClarinetMike’s Texas … Continue reading →

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