World of Warcraft Instrumental Solos: Clarinet Book & CD

These melodies range from triumphant and adventurous to wistful and atmospheric, capturing the dramatic storytelling of the game world. Clarinetists will find themselves playing themes that feel substantial and satisfying, even at a beginner-intermediate level.

Clarinet students in grades 2-3 who benefit from repertoire that connects to their lives outside the practice room. Players at this level are ready for pieces that demand musical expression beyond just hitting the right notes, and World of Warcraft themes provide immediate motivation.

• Balance your tone across the registers as you move between the lower and upper clarinet range throughout these solos; the accompaniment tracks are mixed to sit underneath your melody, so project with confidence.
• Use the demo track first to hear the full arrangement and get a sense of tempo and phrasing, then switch to the play-along to lock in with the accompaniment.
• Pay attention to the dynamic markings in each piece; these video game themes often build momentum, and respecting the written dynamics will bring out what makes each one memorable.

Feature one or two of these solos on a winter or spring concert as a way to celebrate what popular culture means to your students' musical lives. They work equally well as recital pieces for students seeking repertoire outside the classical canon, or as a unit that lets your section explore a cohesive artistic world.

• Reading across registers with secure first-position technique
• Shaping melodic lines with dynamic and expressive control
• Following accompaniment balance and tempo changes
• Playing with confidence in keys up to A major
• Sustaining musical interpretation over multi-page solos