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A Performer's Guide To Multimedia Compositions For Clarinet And Visuals: A Tutorial Focusing On Works By Joel Chabade, Merrill Ellis, William O. Smith, And Reynold Weidenaar., Mary Alice Druhan
LSU Major Papers
The clarinetist of today is challenged by advancements in contemporary music and technology. In addition to the difficulties with contemporary clarinet techniques and with the onset of electronic music, multimedia compositions from the last forty years have presented an additional obstacle: the visual element. This written document provides a concise historical perspective of multimedia compositions utilizing clarinet and a tutorial focusing on the preparation of four multimedia works. A catalog of multimedia compositions for clarinet with visuals is included to provide information about literature and availability. This document contains an historical essay, summarizing developments in technology and changes in music …