Study of tone production, proper breath support, embouchure development, articulations, major and minor scales and arpeggios. Basic musicianship development; technical studies and selected solo literature.

Study of tone production, proper breath support, embouchure development, articulations, major and minor scales and arpeggios. Basic musicianship development; technical studies and selected solo literature.

Entrance by Audition. In-depth study of clarinet performance techniques, including all major/minor scales, arpeggios, and thirds, selected technical studies, etudes and standard repertoire. Recital performance required.

Continuation of basic musicianship principles and techniques. Major, minor and chromatic scales in third, skill in adjusting clarinet reeds, sight-reading and transposition and various articulations. Selected solo and ensemble material.

Continuation of basic musicianship principles and techniques. Major, minor and chromatic scales in third, skill in adjusting clarinet reeds, sight-reading and transposition and various articulations. Selected solo and ensemble material.

Continuation of technical study and repertoire development. More advanced performance of scales, arpeggios, articulations, embellishments, sight-reading and transposition. Representative solo, ensemble and orchestral literature. Junior recital, 315 level.

Continuation of technical study and repertoire development. More advanced performance of scales, arpeggios, articulations, embellishments, sight-reading and transposition. Representative solo, ensemble and orchestral literature. Junior recital, 315 level.

Advanced technical and repertory study. Emphasis on stylistic interpretation of solo, ensemble and orchestral literature from principal historical periods. Preparation and presentation of senior recital.