Clarinet Clinic

Today Dr. Stanford, retired Clarinet Professor from Portland State University,  gave two clarinet clinics.  The first one for the 5th and 6th grade and the second for the Advanced Band clarinets.  Dr Stanford told the clarinets that they should all be using #3 VanDoren reeds.   He feels that the harder reeds make playing easier.  He reminded them to have the lower lip over the teeth and the upper teeth on the mouthpiece and to blow at the reed.  He also used the idea of playing with "cold" air, blowing air with a "ooh" sound.  In talking with some of the students who attended his clinic, they said it was really interesting and helpful.   He told me that the students were a joy to work with and were doing very well.  We at DCS thank him for his help.