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CLARINET

The clarinet is a musical instrument of woodwind type. The name derives from adding the suffix -et (meaning little) to the Italian word clarino (meaning a type of trumpet), as the first clarinets had a strident tone similar to that of a trumpet. The instrument has an approximately cylindrical bore, and uses a single reed. Clarinets comprise a family of instruments of differing sizes and pitches. The clarinet family is the largest such woodwind family, with more than a dozen types, ranging from the BB♭ contrabass to the A♭ soprano. Of these, many are rare or obsolete, and music written for them is usually played on the common types. The unmodified word clarinet usually refers to the B♭ soprano clarinet, by far the most commonly played clarinet. more from Wikipedia >

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Clarinet TeachersConnie Beach (woodwinds, piano)

CLARINET FAQ

How old does my child need to be to start clarinet lessons?

At Charlotte Academy of Music, we believe 10 is an appropriate age to begin clarinet lessons. For younger students, we suggest starting with the flute, recorder or piano.

Should clarinet students also take the Music Theory Lab?
All students ages 5 and older are encouraged to take our Music Theory Lab. Rhythmic and Pitch Notation, Dynamics, Rhythmic Counting, Key Signatures and many other important theory skills are covered in our lab curriculum. Our lab curriculum correlates with the NFMC Music Theory Examinations and prepares our students for this important local event.
Do you offer an ensemble playing opportunities?
Yes! The Charlotte Academy Chamber Ensemble, under the direction of Connie Beach (MM, Flute Performance), is a wonderful small ensemble opportunity for clarinet students. These groups regularly perform at Academy concerts and in the Charlotte area. Students need at least one year of private lesson experience to participate. Each student’s music is customized to reflect his/her current level of musical advancement.
I need to rent or purchase an clarinet. Where do I start?
Your teacher will be glad to assist you in finding an appropriate instrument locally. If you prefer to purchase online, Woodwind Brasswind is a good resource. A quality, well-maintained instrument is an important key to success in music lessons!
I am in need of instrument repair on my woodwind instrument. Who do you recommend?
Charlotte Academy of Music is pleased to recommend JL Smith & Co for woodwind repairs. They are located at 901 Blairhill Road, Suite 400 in Charlotte. 704.521.1088.

music research

Music Majors Most Likely Group to be Admitted to Medical School

Music majors are the most likely group of college grads to be admitted to medical school. Physician and biologist Lewis Thomas studied the undergraduate majors of medical school applicants. He found that 66% of music majors who applied to med school were admitted, the highest percentage of any group. For comparison, (44%) of biochemistry majors were admitted. Also, a study of 7,500 university students revealed that music majors scored the highest reading scores among all majors including English, biology, chemistry and math.


Sources: “The Comparative Academic Abilities of Students in Education and in Other Areas of a Multi-focus University”, Peter H. Wood, ERIC Document No. ED327480, “The Case for Music in the Schools”, Phi Delta Kappan, February, 1994

Music Students Score Higher on the SAT

High school music students score higher on SATs in both verbal and math than their peers. In 2001, SAT takers with coursework/experience in music performance scored 57 points higher on the verbal portion of the test and 41 points higher on the math portion than students with no coursework/experience in the arts.


Source: Profile of SAT and Achievement Test Takers, The College Board, compiled by Music Educators National Conference, 2001