Accent on Achievement Pop, Rock, and Movie Instrumental Solos: Clarinet Book & CD

This book bridges the gap between method book exercises and real repertoire that students recognize instantly. The song selection spans decades and genres without sacrificing the pedagogical sequencing that makes Accent on Achievement so effective, so students gain confidence and musicianship from day one rather than waiting until they're "good enough" for actual music.

You're playing songs you've heard on the radio, in movies, and in choir arrangements. The melodies sit comfortably in your range, the rhythms feel familiar even when they challenge you slightly, and there's real satisfaction in taking ownership of a solo that means something beyond the practice room.

Clarinet students working through Books 1 and 2 of Accent on Achievement who need genuine solo repertoire that matches their current abilities. This is also ideal for students preparing for solo and ensemble festivals or wanting to build performance confidence in a low-pressure, musically satisfying way.

• Listen to the demo track before tackling the solo; hearing a live player navigate the melody and phrasing gives you a roadmap for interpretation rather than leaving you guessing at style.
• Work the play-along track at a slower tempo first using Alfred's Tempo Changer Software, then gradually move toward performance speed once the notes and rhythms settle in.
• Pay attention to the piano accompaniment PDFs even in a solo context; knowing what harmonies support your line shapes your phrasing and helps you land on chord tones with intention.

Pull a selection of these solos into rotation during concert season as opening numbers or intermission pieces; audiences love recognizing the tunes, and the variety in mood and style lets you program everything from gentle ballads to energetic pop anthems in a single concert. You can also assign individual solos as part of regular lesson work or ensemble sectional rehearsals to build independence and sight-reading fluency.

• Phrasing and stylistic interpretation in pop and film contexts
• Solo performance confidence with full orchestral support
• Reading and intonation at levels 1-3 difficulty
• Rhythmic precision in contemporary song structures
• Musical independence from ensemble textures