Many students choose to play an instrument due to its distinctive tone and sound. For clarinet players, achieving that unique tone relies on mastering fundamentals such as air use, embouchure structure, articulation, finger movement, and using properly maintained equipment. These elements are crucial for beginning clarinet students as they lay the foundation for their playing, and success in mastering these fundamentals can lead to lead sustaining interest in playing over time.
In this presentation, the clinician will explore essential pedagogical strategies for mastering these fundamentals, share insights into professional products like D’Addario, and provide practical exercises that educators can implement with their students. Whether you are introducing beginners to the clarinet or working with advanced players looking to refine their technique, this session offers valuable insights and tools to enhance musical proficiency and enjoyment.
Target Audience
Beginning band, middle school band, high school band, clarinet majors, clarinet students, multiple woodwind performers
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Clinician Info
Aileen Razey
D'Addario
Helping her audience and students create a deeper connection with themselves and the world around them, international clarinetist and pedagogue, Aileen Razey, collaborates with listeners and performers around the globe. Dr. Razey is Assistant Professor of Clarinet at St. Olaf College and performs with her ensemble, The International Collective. She recently taught at Ithaca College and Kutztown University, and performed with orchestras such as Aspen Music Festival and School, Lucerne Festival Academy, Syracuse Orchestra, Cayuga Chamber Orchestra, and Allentown Symphony. She is a Selmer Artist, D’Addario Woodwind Clinician, and President of the College Music Society Northeast Chapter. Razey earned her DMA in Clarinet Performance from the University of North Texas, MM in Clarinet Performance from the University of Denver, and BM in Music Education from Ithaca College.