Fall 2019

Greetings Clarinet Explorers,

Oh, you may not think I’m pretty, But don’t judge on what you see, I’ll eat myself if you can find A smarter hat than me.

You can keep your bowlers black, Your top hats sleek and tall, For I’m the Clarinet Sorting Hat And I can cap them all.

There’s nothing hidden in your head The Sorting Hat can’t see, So try me on and I will tell you Where you ought to be.

You might belong in Symphonic Band, Where dwell the brave at heart, Their daring, nerve and chivalry Set Sym-Banders apart;

You might belong in University Symphony, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient USOs are true And unafraid of toil;

Or yet in wise old University Band, If you’ve a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind;

Or perhaps in Wind Ensemble You’ll make your real friends, Those cunning folk use any means To achieve their ends.

To join ye olde Symphonic Band Or Band of University Excerpts by Stanford, Mendelssohn, And Grainger must you play.

Should you aspire to USO Or vaulted Wind Ensemble Then “Phoenix Song” by Roger Zare Will take much of your toil.

But wait - there’s more! Surprises still For those who seek to rise above here A final excerpt, pitched in “C” You shall play - with another!

This excerpt shall be revealed to you Mere days before the task 48 hours will you have To prepare this excerpt - fast!

And should you play bass clarinet You must book two slots - back to back! Your soprano audition first, Followed by the Bass Clarinet’s “Clack.”

The trial shall happen August 17 Beginning at One PM

A sign-up form is laid for you Near Room One Eleven

So put me on! Don’t be afraid! And don’t get in a flap!

You’re in safe hands (though I have none) For I’m a Thinking Cap!

Love,

Professor Andy Hudson & Professor Anthony Taylor

To recap, in mugglespeak: Soprano clarinet excerpts for all to learn:

1. Stanford Sonata, movement 2 “Caoine,” pickup to reh 1 to reh 2 2. Mendelssohn Scherzo, opening sections 3. Grainger Brisk Young Sailor from Lincolnshire Posy, mm. 1–25.

Additional soprano excerpts for those interested in auditioning into Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra:

4. Roger Zare Bennu’s Fire concerto, mvt 2 “Phoenix Song,” cadenza

5. “Surprise” excerpt – to be emailed 48 hours before the audition. It will require you to read from a Clarinet in C part. Recommending that you practice some sight-reading in C as part of your audition preparation—in short, reading music up one whole step. Rose etudes would be a good place to start.

Bass clarinet:

1. Grofé Grand Canyon Suite, the mostest famousest of all bass clarinet excerpts 2. Hindemith Symphonic Metamorphosis on a Theme of Carl Maria von Weber, last mvt,

reh G to reh I 3. Roberto Sierra Cinco Bocetos, excerpts from mvt 2 and mvt 4, as shown.

Happy Practicing! ♥♥♥, your dedicated teachers, AT & AH.

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Bass Clarinet in Bb

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Bass Clarinet in A

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