Tag Archives: bass clarinet

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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7 Sight-Reading Tips

Posted on February 22, 2021 by ClarinetMike

7 Sight-Reading Tips by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Sight-Read. “Just Do It!” The best way to learn to read at sight is to do it every day. Make sure to sight-read all different kinds and levels of music. A nice book … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 28, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here are 10 general practice tips for preparing the All-State etudes, solos, or any music. I have marked a few spots, Bad Pedagogy, to indicate opportunities for teachers to upgrade their instruction. 10 Practice Tips for All-State, Solos, and Everything! by Dr. … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 13, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here We Go! Today, the official 2020-2021 audition materials for the Texas TMEA All-State Band were posted online. Below, I have posted screenshots from the official TMEA.org website of the audition materials for soprano and low clarinets.  I’ve already started to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 7, 2020 by ClarinetMike

This coming Monday, July 13, the Texas TMEA All-State audition etudes will be revealed. As in years past, the etudes selected for soprano and low clarinets (and Texas ATSSB soprano clarinets) will be Rose Etudes. Other states in the USA … Continue reading →

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ClarinetMike’s All-State Preparation Guide

Posted on July 1, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here in Texas, the TMEA high school all-state band audition music is soon to be released. Plus, ATSSB students are already busily working away on their audition music. Below is a five-step guide to preparing the all-state materials.  The steps … Continue reading →

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7 Ways to Improve Your Practicing

Posted on April 20, 2020 by ClarinetMike

Here’s some tips that will help you make the most of your practice sessions. 7 Ways to Improve Your Practicing by Dr. Michael Dean “ClarinetMike” Practice First. “Work expands to fill the time available.” (A time management maxim known as “Parkinson’s Law.”) … Continue reading →

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7 Woodwind Doubling Tips

Posted on April 13, 2020 by ClarinetMike

These tips are generally pointed toward doubling on clarinet, saxophone, and flute [my doubles]; however, I believe they also will be useful on double reeds. Further, I think the principles in the tips will generally be helpful on any instrument. … Continue reading →

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