GMEA Bass Clarinet Etudes by Chris Mothersole

Friday, August 27, 2021 by David Wilkes | Uncategorized

Chris Mothersole, clarinet instructor at the University of West Georgia, has recorded the bass clarinet etudes for the GMEA All State audition.  Check out the videos at his YouTube channel at UWG Clarinet Studio.   These recordings will help you do your best on the GMEA etudes for 2021-2022.

2021-2022 GMEA All-State: Low Clarinet Etudes (Middle School)
https://youtu.be/ePdkGPwknr4

2021-2022 GMEA All-State:   Low Clarinet Etudes (Concert Band, Grades 9-10)
https://youtu.be/-7k4_bF88Hw

2021-2022 GMEA All-State:   Low Clarinet Etudes (Symphonic Band, Grades 11-12)
https://youtu.be/rsBZLHkPu4E

 

GMEA Etudes performed by Chris Mothersole

Wednesday, August 11, 2021 by David Wilkes | Uncategorized

Chris Mothersole, who teaches clarinet at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, has posted recordings of all the clarinet etudes for the GMEA All State auditions.  The videos are on his YouTube channel at UWG Clarinet Studio.  These are excellent examples of how to perform the GMEA etudes for 2021-2022

2021-2022 GMEA All-State: Soprano Clarinet Études (Middle School)

https://youtu.be/F5nkbvx4tGk

2021-2022 GMEA All-State: Soprano Clarinet Études (Concert Band, Grades 9-10)

https://youtu.be/gzTRPiEgu24

2021-2022 GMEA All-State: Soprano Clarinet Études (Symphonic Band, Grades 11-12)

https://youtu.be/AnIJDYd6Uo8

ClarinetFest 2019

Tuesday, March 19, 2019 by David Wilkes | Uncategorized

There will be no lessons from Wednesday, July 24, through Sunday, July 28.  I will be attending ClarinetFest 2019 in Knoxville, Tennessee, at the University of Tennessee.  I will be performing with the Atlanta Clarinets (on bass clarinet) and the Tara Winds Clarinet Choir (on contrabass clarinet.)  There will be many recitals, concerts, and seminars during the five day festival.  Many vendors will be at the exhibit hall selling instruments, sheet music and everything we need to make beautiful music on clarinet.  To learn more about this annual conference visitclarinet.org.

David Harris plays Adagio (No. 5 from Rose 32 Etudes)

Thursday, May 10, 2018 by David Wilkes | Uncategorized

David Harris, Professor of Clarinet at the University of Illinois, recorded the "Adagio con espressione" and published it to YouTube.  This is No. 5 from the 32 Rose Etudes, a book of clarinet pieces adapted by Cyrille Rose.  Listen and watch your music part.  Enjoy the beautiful, legato playing and his expressive dynamics.  What impresses you the most?  What does this piece make you feel?  Let me know what you think about this performance.

click below to listen and enjoy:

David Harris plays Adagio