This episode is part of the series “6 Weeks to a Better Clarinet Section” which focuses on 2nd year intermediate clarinet players. This episode includes information on the following aspects of teaching intermediate clarinet:  Review of embouchure, tongue position, anchoring, pitch Air - Blowing up a balloon (resistance) Abs of Steel Baby Register Studies & 1st progression Throat tones - tendencies and solutions 

21 Tone (& Tuning) with Intermediate Clarinets

The Crossing The Break Podcast discusses the nuts and bolts of teaching clarinet at the beginning and intermediate levels. We will cover aspects of playing clarinet including tone, embouchure, hand position, tonguing, technique, range, fingerings, tuning and other clarinet-specific items. These ideas can be applied to beginning clarinet class, beginning band, intermediate or advanced clarinetists, and in an individual or group setting.

The host of this podcast is Tamarie Sayger. A 1999 music education graduate of WTAMU, Mrs. Sayger held band director positions in Plano and Odessa, TX for 5 years. As a private clarinet instructor in Texas for 16 years, she has taught hundreds of students from grade 6-12 in classes, sectionals, and individual lessons. She has presented at district in-services and co-presented at the Texas Bandmasters Association convention. Her website, CrossingTheBreak.com, provides resources for clarinet teachers around the country. Tamarie Sayger is also a core contributor for BandDirectorsTalkShop.com, primarily on the subjects of clarinet and private lessons. Her podcast, Crossing The Break, can be found on iTunes.

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This episode covers the following aspects of teaching clarinet - beginning band games:  Staying Positive Reasonable Expectations Reading Books & Hanging out with Experienced Directors Evaluation/Feedback  Show notes can be found at CrossingTheBreak.com Keywords: Music education, band director, teaching clarinet, teaching music, music ed

46 Finishing This Year & Preparing for Next Year

This is part of the series “Finishing the Year Strong in Beginning Clarinet Class.” This episode covers the following aspects of teaching clarinet:  Rhythmic priorities Rhythm activities  Show notes can be found at CrossingTheBreak.com Keywords: Music education, band director, teaching clarinet, teaching music, music ed

45 Rhythm Tips for Maturing Beginners

This is part of the series “Finishing the Year Strong in Beginning Clarinet Class.” This episode covers the following aspects of teaching clarinet:  Why I start games later in the year Favorite Clarinet Song in May Band Jeopardy Connect 4  Drop Out (how to introduce & increase intensity later) Beat the Band Director  Show notes can be found at CrossingTheBreak.com Keywords: Music education, band director, teaching clarinet, teaching music, music ed

44 Teaching Band Through Games

This is part of the series “Finishing the Year Strong in Beginning Clarinet Class.” This episode covers the following aspects of teaching clarinet:  O O  Show notes can be found at CrossingTheBreak.com Keywords: Music education, band director, teaching clarinet, teaching music, music ed  

43 Differentiation in Beginning Band

This is part of the series “Finishing the Year Strong in Beginning Clarinet Class.” This episode covers the following aspects of teaching clarinet:  Full Range Chromatic Saying Fingerings in Rhythm Possible Order of 1 Octave Scales Possible Order of 2 Octave Scales Arpeggios  Show notes can be found at CrossingTheBreak.com Keywords: Music education, band director, teaching clarinet, teaching music, music ed    

21 Tone (& Tuning) with Intermediate Clarinets

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