Clarinet Jive: Score
Clarinet Section Feature
By Michael Story
Grade: 1 (Very Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0002005
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Description
Get that tasty, subtle jazz groove cookin' within the group and stand aside as your clarinet section proves its mettle. It's just amazing how 'star quality' can play so easily! Besides enjoying the applause, those single reed wonders will work like crazy to perform with perfect blend and precision. It's a winning situation for the thinking director.
Don't just read it, hear it, play along with it, and watch your students grow with it. In MakeMusic Cloud, Clarinet Jive: Score comes alive with professional accompaniment, adjustable tempo, and built-in practice tools that turn solo practice into real progress.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
118
SKU:
00-PR-0002005
More about this title
About the Composer: Michael Story
Michael Story has established himself as a prolific composer for concert band, with a catalog spanning works for beginning ensembles through advanced groups. His writing consistently prioritizes clarity of line, engaging rhythmic figures, and straightforward harmonic language that serves student musicians without sacrificing musical substance.
Why we love this
Story writes clarinet features that genuinely shine at Grade 1, giving your section a legitimate solo moment without excessive technical demands. The jazz idiom feels natural and fun rather than forced, which means students stay engaged through rehearsals and audiences remember the piece after the concert.
What to expect
Clarinet Jive swings with a laid-back ease, letting the reeds take center stage over a supportive ensemble backdrop. The groove feels conversational and relaxed rather than flashy, inviting the band to settle into a comfortable jazz pocket while the clarinet line dances above it.
Who it's for
This score and parts set is built for beginning concert bands looking to program an approachable feature that spotlights the clarinet section. It works equally well for groups developing jazz vocabulary or those simply needing a Grade 1 showstopper with genuine musical appeal.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the swing feel early in sectional rehearsals by tapping the backbeat while the clarinets practice their opening figures; this anchors the groove across the whole band.
- Balance the clarinet section so the melody reads clearly over the supporting figures; this spotlight moment depends on unified phrasing and tone.
- Let the rhythm section breathe slightly on the syncopated hits; a touch of relaxation in tempo here prevents the band from rushing.
- Mark dynamic contours in the clarinet parts during the first read; students often underplay the shape of a jazz melody when they're focused on the notes.
How to use it
Program this in a concert alongside traditional concert band works to showcase your band's stylistic range and your clarinet section's musicianship. It also serves as an excellent mid-year morale boost, offering students a chance to perform in a different idiom while building listening and ensemble awareness.
Skills your students will build
- Swing articulation and phrasing
- Jazz idiom fundamentals
- Sectional blend and balance within a feature
- Syncopated rhythm reading
- Dynamic shaping of a jazz melody