
This will give them more exposure to a wide variety of music so teachers will find it easier than in a bigger ensemble. Standard #3: There is a great deal of diverse literature available for the clarinet choir so students will be able to respond and analyze many different styles.

Learning techniques and understanding various roles for balance would be excellent student objectives. Playing choir music can be done as an extra ensemble or even as a lesson group.

Students can participate in different roles as the alto clarinet player, the bass clarinet player and when available, the Eb sopranino or contra alto and contrabass player. Standard #2: Many schools have larger instruments that are underutilized. Sources for the music will be discussed – from free to reasonably priced music to fit the school budget. Many styles of music will be presented – from arrangements of well- known orchestral and band works to pieces written especially for the clarinet choir to popular and jazz works that will appeal to the teacher, the students and the audience. This session will present works that can be performed by all students – from the beginner to the advanced. Standard #1: Performing and Participating is important for all instrumental students.
It will give the students a challenging, exciting and yet entertaining venue based on all four New York State Standards for the Arts. The concepts presented can be applicable to all instrumental ensembles.Ī concert/lecture session will be presented to teachers and students that will give teachers the tools to create an ensemble as an extra rehearsal or in a lesson group. Silverwood Clarinet Choir ( a clarinet choir made up of music educators and free- lance musicians, proposes the following session to help instrumental teachers create an ensemble to challenge their clarinetists. SESSION OUTLINE FOR THE NYSSMA WINTER CONFERENCE DECEMBER 2013ĪBSTRACT: A concert/lecture session to help instrumental teachers build ensembles to challenge students based on the NYS Standards that will include many different genres, new ideas and concepts.
