Play Showtime for Clarinet, Book 2: Clarinet & Piano Book

These arrangements capture the charm and accessibility of Broadway melody while keeping the writing musical and genuinely rewarding to play. The piano accompaniment frames each piece with character and warmth, making even familiar songs feel like fresh discoveries.

Intermediate clarinet students (roughly grades 4-6) who are ready to step beyond exercise-based repertoire and explore stylish, lyrical material. This book works for studio lessons, recitals, or ensemble contexts where a clarinetist needs substantial repertoire that entertains.

• Balance the melody line with the piano accompaniment; these arrangements assume a transparent partnership, not a spotlight moment. Let the piano support without overwhelming.
• Shape phrases as you would vocally. The source material comes from Broadway singing, so listen to recordings of the original songs and borrow their phrasing instincts.
• Watch the piano part carefully for tempo and harmonic changes. The written accompaniment drives many of the expressive moments in these pieces.

Use these pieces in clarinet recitals to show versatility beyond classical training. The Broadway context makes them engaging for mixed audiences and school concerts where familiar melodies matter. This book also works well for collaborative studio events featuring multiple instruments with piano.

• Phrasing and musical storytelling in a lyrical, song-based context
• Balance and blend with piano accompaniment
• Stylistic awareness of Broadway idiom and popular song structure
• Reading at an intermediate level with varying meters and harmonic progressions