Clarinet Boot Camp - March, March, March!
First-year clarinet players learn the basics of the clarinet and some marching band moves
Gigi E. / Piano, Clarinet, Composition
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(65)
What's included
4 live meetings
2 in-class hoursClass Experience
Week 1 Day 1 Meet and greet. Getting to know the members of the class. Marching basics: How to line up. The importance of listening and awaiting directions. Standing at Attention. At Ease. How long have you played clarinet, if at all. Have you taken other instruments? Getting started on the clarinet. Putting the horn together. Reeds, how to put them on, how to handle them. Day 2 Marching basics. Attention, at ease, right face, left face, about face. Learning to blow the horn. Proper embouchure. First notes. Small song exercises using first notes. Long tones introduced. Day 3. Review of all marching basics done so far. Take turns giving orders (Attention, At Ease, etc. ) to the others. Basics of counting while marching (time signatures). Begin marching to music. Review 2 notes and add one more. Hot Cross Buns Practice Long Tones. Discuss proper breathing technique. Week 2 Day 4 Proper marching form. Marching in place. Short marching drills. A band cheer! Please note: Playing clarinet while marching is not going to be done unless student is more experienced. (Can hurt your teeth if you are not completely sure of what you are doing.) So very few students will be ready at this point. Clarinet practice, importance and implementation using current and new songs. Note 4 add in and make up your own song in addition to current songs in the book. No stress, this is just a fun activity! Day 5. Band Cheer Marching to famous marching rhymes. Right turn, left turn. Short combination marching routine. Clarinet review all 4 notes, add note 5. Long tones. Move forward in the book. Day 6: More clarinet work in the book. Review Marching. Practice the short routing. Perform the routine for any family that would like to watch. This course uses the Essential Elements book. See materials. The book is a required purchase for copyright reasons. A Bb clarinet and appropriate level reeds are required. New to clarinet students should have strength 2 reeds to start. https://www.amazon.com/Rico-Bb-Clarinet-Reeds-Pack/dp/B01MQJV8NI/ref=asc_df_B01MQJV8NI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532852636045&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12761395855025096152&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012005&hvtargid=pla-1435477127455&psc=1&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER A music stand is useful, but not required. If you have a place to prop the book up, that will work. (Pianos have music stands built in, so they work as well.)
Learning Goals
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Parental Guidance
Practice is not required, but would be a good habit to establish at this point. Small pieces only require minutes per day, and the mouth is not strong enough to for much practice yet, either. Still, it is good to get started building that embouchure.
Space required: I know most people have limited space near an internet connection, so I will limit movements to a 6 square foot area. The Learner must be able to march 6 feet safely in any direction without obstruction.
Supply List
Essential Elements (https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Elements-2000-Comprehensive-Clarinet/dp/0634003143/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=0634003143&psc=1) is the book I use for teaching clarinet in my regular classes. It is required for this book because of copyright issues. If I show a book on Outschool, it cannot be a book that the student does not own. Therefore, it is required, but rest assured that it is used in many bands in the U.S. and is used in future classes with me should your child continue with me as a student. New to clarinet students should have strength 2 reeds to start. https://www.amazon.com/Rico-Bb-Clarinet-Reeds-Pack/dp/B01MQJV8NI/ref=asc_df_B01MQJV8NI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=532852636045&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12761395855025096152&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9012005&hvtargid=pla-1435477127455&psc=1&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER Appropriate strength reeds to each individual student , if not new beginner. A music stand is useful, but not required. If you have a place to prop the book up, that will work. (Pianos have music stands built in, so they work as well.)
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
4.8
65reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Gena Etheridge marched throughout high school (both in band and as a majorette) and for two years in the Marching Chiefs at Florida State University before transferring to a conservatory (Eastman School of Music) which had no marching band. She has been teaching clarinet and piano and playing in concert bands for many years. Reviews
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$80
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
30 min
Completed by 1 learner
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Ages: 9-13
1-6 learners per class
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