Virtual Band- Beginner Clarinets

Please note: This is a beginner level full-semester course for learners with no prior experience in band. I will offer an Intermediate Band for those with 1-2 years prior experience. 

In this course, learners will begin to learn the basics of playing an instrument in a virtual band setting. Learners will have the opportunity to meet other like-minded students and work together on posture, embouchure, breathing, and tone production. These important building blocks of playing an instrument are keys to success. Learners will also either learn or hone their music reading and rhythm reading skills. We will have fun learning simple folk song melodies and then towards the end of our class sessions, we will begin learning the sheet music for our virtual concert where we will play each part and Ms. Valerie will edit all of the learner's videos together to make a beautiful performance. We will have 2 "combined" rehearsals with the brass and percussion classes so that we will understand how each part fits together and how to use the metronome and how to record a piece that will work when edited. 

Ms. Valerie will model and have learners demonstrate throughout the class. Everyone will be actively engaged and need to be on camera for the entire class time so I can visually evaluate the fundamentals being taught. Learners may make some squeaks and squawks in the beginning, but throughout this class, we will work together to create a beautiful, classic, and beautiful sound that the learners will be playing both solos and in different ensembles in the future. Learners will also have access to ask questions in the classroom and collaborate to perform virtual duets and small ensembles if time permits. This will be a fun class and learners will have the opportunity to collaborate to create something beautiful and amazing! I will also be available through the classroom to help troubleshoot equipment or other issues as they arise. 

Please note, In order to perform in our virtual concert, learners will need to register for our Beginner Band Rehearsal and Performance Class which will take place in November. Once all of our recording submissions are received, the final concert will be edited and then it will be premiered. I will send the link and we will have all of our families and friends virtually join us to watch the final concert!