Creative Clarinet + CD: A fresh approach for beginners featuring jazz and improvisation

by Kellie Santin (Composer), Cheryl Clark (Composer)

Overview

Creative Clarinet is a tutor book ideal for beginner and intermediate clarinettists of all ages. Tried-and-tested pieces in a variety of contemporary styles-including rock, swing, funk, blues, and Latin-are presented alongside guidelines on the fundamentals of technique from expert teachers Kellie Santin and Cheryl Clark. As with each book in the series, Creative Clarinet is accompanied by a CD featuring play-along tracks by world-class musicians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780193223707
Publisher:	Oxford University Press Music
Publication date:	06/14/2007
Series:	Creative Clarinet
Pages:	72
Product dimensions:	12.27(w) x 9.12(h) x 0.25(d)

About the Author

Kellie Santin is widely recognized for her unique voice on the alto saxophone. Greatly influenced by Charlie Parker, Paul Desmond and others, her style of playing combines exceptional technique with a strong sense of melody and an infectious ability to groove. Kellie currently lectures in Saxophone at London's City Literary Institute. Kellie also freelances with a wide range of artists including Nina Ferro and Al Start. Cheryl Clark is an accomplished musician who specializes on saxophone, oboe, flute and clarinet. A regular member of the leading big bands in Melbourne, Cheryl has toured with international acts including Ray Charles and Jerry Lewis. Cheryl has also performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, the Australian Pops Orchestra and the Victorian State Orchestra. She has made numerous television appearances and has worked in musicals and commercial recording sessions including movie soundtracks and commercial recordings.