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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT
Below is my listing of recommendations that I hope will provide some guidance through what can be an overwhelming process of beginning clarinet. The list is a compilation of products I have used, and/or have had students use with positive experiences throughout the years. The following equipment will set your student up well for their first year of clarinet performance.
Bb CLARINET
Used Yamaha Student Model (plastic) clarinets are often a good choice as well as Selmer student model plastic clarinets. For the most part ‘anything goes’ as far as student model instruments as long as it is in playing condition.
If a clarinet has been sitting for several years, or has not had routine maintenance, it will need to be overhauled (usually costs around $200) you'll find my recommended repair people listed below.
Clarinets can range in price from a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Music & Arts and Atlas Music both have rental programs.
If you are looking at upgrading a clarinet please speak with me and I will assist you through the process.
MOUTHPIECES
Beginner:
Hite Premiere Bb Clarinet Mouthpiece
Beginner/Intermediate:
Vandoren B40
Vandoren BD5
Vandoren M15
REEDS
There are many reed options, the strength number increases over time with the development of the clarinet student.
Vandoren V12
Vandoren Traditional (Blue Box)
REED CASE
A basic 4 reed “reed clip” is required – there are more involved and extensive options for reed storage.
Check out the links below:
Standard Black Reed ClipD’Addario 8 Reed Case with Humidity Control
Vandoren 8 Reed CaseHumidity Packs
LIGATURES
Bonade Inverted Ligature
Vandoren Optimum
Ishimori silver, gold, etc.
CLARINET ESSENTIALS
Clarinet Swab (cleans the instrument)
Extras: K&M Clarinet Stand
Portable Music Stand: Amazon search for a variety of options
RECOMMENDED MUSIC STORES
Atlas Music
1764 Empire Blvd.
Webster, NY 14580
585-671-2020
Music & Arts
3343 Monroe Ave. Ste. 8
Pittsford, NY 14618
585-586-2766
Woodwind & Brasswind
Muncy Winds
5014 NC-105
Vilas, NC 28692
828-963-7083
RECOMMEDNED SHEET MUSIC VENDORS
Hickey’s Music Center
Ithaca, NY
Luyben Music
4318 Main St.
Kansas City, MO 64111
800-258-9236
GIA Publishing
R. Grunow: Jump Right in Clarinet Book 1 with CDR.
Grunow: Jump Right in Solo Book 1A for Clarinet with CD
Amazon
Sheetmusic Plus
J.W. Pepper
RECOMMENDED CLARINET REPAIR
Thomas Music
1908 Ridge Rd
Rochester, NY 14622
(585) 266-7751
Scott Winkler*
Woodwind Specialties
N6662 Meadowbrook Lane
Sheboygan, WI 53083
(920) 467-0829
*Scott Winkler is my personal repairman, he was previously an engineer for Leblanc clarinets – accepts shipped clarinets via UPS and holds an insurance rider with UPS so you do not have to pay to insure the parcel.
Easiest to contact via phone - books a few months out.
Any Additional questions can be directed to: Kristina Setka