The focus of this treatise is pedagogical material and solo literature for the E-flat clarinet. Despite the E-flat clarinet's inclusion in many pieces for orchestra and wind band,
the instrument is rarely incorporated into an applied clarinet curriculum. Perceptions of the instrument as piercing, shrill, and out of tune only perpetuate the discomfort and
apprehension many clarinetists experience when faced with situations in which they must perform or teach E-flat clarinet. Discussion of the instrument's development, along with its
treatment in large ensembles, serves to demonstrate how the stereotypes associated with the E-flat clarinet may have evolved. Several excerpts from orchestral and wind band literature are
included as examples of the instrument's typical functions in ensemble writing. Since there is limited pedagogical material available for E-flat clarinet besides orchestral excerpts, the
second half of this treatise provides suggestions for teaching methods and solo repertoire to be used in private lesson or practice settings. Conceptual exercises adapted from B-flat
clarinet etude and method books, as well as recommendations by several performers and educators who specialize in playing the E-flat clarinet are presented. Standard excerpts are also
adapted as examples of potential fundamental exercises. The final chapter of this treatise includes descriptions of six pieces for E-flat clarinet and piano, along with performance and
teaching considerations. This material is intended to aid clarinetists in their teaching and practice of E-flat clarinet, and to highlight selected repertoire of an instrument that does
not often receive attention in lesson or recital settings. / A Treatise submitted to the College of Music in partial fulfillment of the Doctor of Music. / Fall Semester 2015. / October 30, 2015. / clarinet, E-flat clarinet, excerpts, music performance, pedagogy / Includes bibliographical references. / Jonathan Holden, Professor Directing Treatise; Clifton Callender, University Representative; Deborah Bish, Committee Member; Jeffery Keesecker,
Committee Member.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_291344 |
| Contributors | Tinberg, Jennifer Michelle (authoraut), Holden, Jonathan (professor directing treatise), Callender, Clifton (university representative), Bish, Deborah, 1971- (committee member), Keesecker, Jeff (committee member), Florida State University (degree granting institution), College of Music (degree granting college), College of Music (degree granting department) |
| Publisher | Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Language | English, English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text, text |
| Format | 1 online resource (102 pages), computer, application/pdf |
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