Articles related to "Used Clarinet"

Shopping for a used clarinet can either save money or be a repair headache. Here's what to look for in the quality and condition of a used student clarinet.

In choosing band instruments, weigh durability, craftsmanship, and tone to find the best clarinet : student clarinet, wooden clarinet, plastic clarinet, C or Bb clarinet.

Benny Goodman, Swing Era bandleader, also had an interest in the classical arts. He commissioned Aaron Copland to write a concerto for Goodman's instrument, the clarinet.

Choosing the right kind of clarinet reed is important. This article explains the differences between reeds and how to choose the reed that will help you play your best!

A sticky key on a clarinet can be a big annoyance to any player. Luckily the most common reasons for sticky clarinet keys are easily fixed without a repair shop.

Every musical instrument has a history that is as unique as its sound. This article explores Wind, Brass and Strings, including Saxophone, Flute, Violin and Trombone.

Pick up a trumpet or clarinet, put your lips on it and blow. Simple! In reality there is a lot more to it than that. Read on to learn how wind instruments make sounds.

Why is a sax a woodwind instrument when it is made of metal? This article will paint a simple and understandable picture of what makes up a woodwind instrument.

When going shopping for Christmas think a moment about getting a gift that will encourage your young musican to practice and have more fun at the same time.

Finding a well-made, quality instrument for a new band student can be intimidating for parents, but it doesn't have to be. With a few tips, it can become simple.

Brief biography of Carl Maria von Weber, best-known for founding the Romantic school of opera and famous for his opera Der Freischütz

Mozart's Jupiter, Clarinet Concerto, Sinfonio Concertante and the Marriage of Figaro overture were a fitting first performance of the Siam Chamber Orchestra.

The "Quatuor pour la fin du Temps" uses elements that were close to Messiaen's heart: devout Catholic faith, birdsong, Eastern rhythms, and mysterious medieval modes.

The 2009 Festival of Contemporary Music is scheduled to run August 7-11 in Lenox, MA and will highlight works for piano and voice by emerging and veteran composers.

Life and major works of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian, famous for Gayaneh, Sabre Dance and Spartacus.

The Pines of Rome is one of Respighi's most famous compositions, and with good reason. For anyone who thinks that classical music cannot be exciting, lend me your ears!

Life and Works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - child prodigy, musical genius, and arguably, the greatest composer.

Still fresh after 70 years, Aaron Copland's first brush with Latin music had a long gestation period.

Brief biography of American composer and music teacher Aaron Copland, his film scores and works. Famous for ballet Appalachian Spring.

Don Byron and a high-octane band perfectly replicated the sound of Junior Walker at the Ottawa Jazz Festival - and then some!

Choosing the right band instrument for your child should be based on more than just what your child wants to play. This article seeks to help you make the right decision.

Tips for parents helping a child choose which instrument to play in the school orchestra; and options for adults looking to start a new musical hobby.

John Jorgenson talks to Suite101 about his passion for the gypsy jazz of Django, playing guitar for artists from Elton John to Benny Goodman and his future musical plans.

Young children can be taught much about the orchestra and it's instruments through the use of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf.

The New England Conservatory hosted a mini-festival in Steve Reich's honor, attended by the composer himself and featuring the Boston premiere of the Daniel Variations.

From daydreams to nightmares, the vision of the beloved pervades all aspects of the protagonist's consciousness in Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique.

In 1781, Mozart the adult composer left Salzburg and moved to Vienna. The years 1781-1791 were his Vienna years, as freelance musican, tutor, and family man.

Good musicians know how vital it is to play their instrument in tune, especially when playing as a part of an ensemble. Luckily, anyone can learn to play in tune.

In the mid 1800's a radically new musical instrument was invented. It was a strange hybrid of metal and wood, yet it had a sound that was said to mimic the human voice.

While orchestras are still seen as the upper crust of music performance, concert bands make up the vast majority of performing ensembles in the U.S. Find out why here!

With the UK's first steampunk festival just days away, has the UK finally found its own sound?

With Carnival Detournement, Hamster Theatre sets a creepy, yet undeniably delectable mood replete with lush orchestration and a sinister mixture of unique instrumentation

Silver and white, as well as green, top the list of Christmas colors and decorations for 2009. Other themes include the classics and home for the holidays.

Spring is inspirational to many artists and classical composers are no exception. Here are four classical compositions with Spring in their titles.

A quick and easy guide to learning about classical music on CD. What to listen to, how to listen to it, and what you should be paying for the greatest music ever written.

It's never too early to begin introducing children to Western Art music and several composers have created pieces with a younger audience's tastes expressly in mind.

Contemporary wedding music, between wedding readings, is becoming more popular. Choose from top love songs, classic wedding songs and music from the movies.

Felix Mendelssohn's oratorio St Paul, Op.36: facts, the cast, brief history and other Mendelssohn-related information.

Fernando Ortega returns to his inspirational roots with "Shadow of Your Wings: Hymns and Sacred Songs," a stunner that drips with reverential recognition.

Brief biography of composer and pianist Francis Poulenc, of 'Les Six' ('The Six) group of French composers. Famous for ballet 'Les Biches' ('The Little Darlings.')

Franz Joseph Haydn's oratorio The Creation: facts, the cast, brief history of The Creation, and other Haydn-related information.

The upheaval might have undone a lesser artist, but Leigh Nash hung tough through Squint’s dissolution, & Sixpence’s final parting, hanging on to create "Blue on Blue."

November 2007 departure on Holland America Westerdam cruise ship features straight-ahead jazz stars Ken Peplowski, Cyrus Chestnut, Dizzy Gillespie Big Band live

Klezmer king Dave Buchbinder and Cuban pianist Hilario Duran to meet under the aegis of the Ottawa Jazz Festival Nov. 26

The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave a wonderful performance of André Previn's "Owls," Igor Stravinsky's "Violin Concerto in D," and Ludwig van Beethoven's "4th Symphony."

Biography of Sir Charles Villiers Stanford, British composer with enormous influence as music professor.

After his bombastic score for "Terminator Salvation" and his majestic themes for "9", Elfman delivers a completely unexpected score for Ang Lee's "Taking Woodstock."

By learning to read sheet music, musicians who play by ear can have the best of both worlds. The first step is to learn the basics of the musical staff.

Todd Agnew’s “Do You See What I See?” imagines the first Christmas without the benefit of 2,000 years of hindsight. It may be just the fresh perspective we need.

When Van Halen released their debut album in 1978 they started a long-running life soundtrack for suburban kids across America.