Clarinet Choirs

C clarinet This instrument became practically obsolete in the orchestras of Europe and the United States in the early twentieth century. The inclusion of the C clarinet, however was not unusual in orchestral scores from the era of Haydn and Mozart right through to the early 20th century. Mahler certainly included them up until his … Read more

D clarinet Rare in the United States and western Europe. Orchestra E-Flat clarinet players often use the D clarinet for parts that are very hard on the E-Flat…. Required in Molter’s very early clarinet concertos. D clarinets are commonly called piccolo clarinets in eastern Europe and Russia.

Introducing the Plateau Clarinet. Plateau simply means the tone holes are cover with key without holes…. A covered hole clarinet is a huge help for players with smaller hands or with finger problems such as arthritis, but it is also recommended for any player who simply wants a clarinet that is easier to play! On … Read more

We will be posting information on the clarinet on our “About the Clarinet” page… please come back from time to time and see what is new….

The Clarinet Connection Choir is made up mostly of members of the America’s Hometown Band here in Muncie, Indiana…. We have a few clarinetist that just play in the choir but most are in America’s Hometown Band. Many members had careers that were not in music, many were teachers (a lot with their Doctorates), many … Read more