Rhapsody in Blue for Clarinet Solo

By: George Gershwin
Arranged By: Timofei Dokshitser & David Andrews

Poway HS Wind Symphony
June 4th, 2009

Sheet Music: http://www.reift.ch/accueil.php?p=books_details&books=1004315&cat=3&a...
Band Score: http://www.reift.ch/accueil.php?p=books_details&books=15617&cat=3&...

Alternative Links:
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Rhapsody-in-Blue/16767409
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Rhapsody-in-Blue-Clarinet-Solo/16723296

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[dantehman224]

As an avid clarinet player I cannot even begin to describe how much I love this performance. I am hoping that I will be able to solo this at my senior concert!

[macgyversfriend]

@dantehman224 Woohoo! I'd love to see your interpretation if you do :)

P.S. Score links in the description. Good Luck.

[jasmine2015baby]

You are fantastic keep up the great work! How long did it take you to learn this?

[macgyversfriend]

@jasmine2015baby Well, two years before this performance, I wrote a biography on George Gershwin. One year before, I had the solo music in my hands and began practicing. Five months prior, I began to seriously work on the piece, upon which I began to learn how to glissando. Two months in advance, I auditioned for the solo, having inadvertently memorized it. And for one month, I rehearsed with my wonderful ensemble.

[Ster29051]

My annoying friend keeps playing this glissando, and it is getting on my nerves. But a very beautiful song.

[macgyversfriend]

@Ster29051 I couldn't agree with you more. Clarinets like to show off XD

[macgyversfriend]

Alright everyone. Please STOP the comments about race here. My ethnicity has absolutely nothing to do with my performance. Whether good or bad, ANY stereotype of race is hurtful to a person's abilities and respect. In fact, I am sad that I even have to say something because of the way I look. The bottom line is that ANYONE can do great things if he or she puts work and passion into it. If you don't believe me, watch the thousands of my YouTube clarinet colleagues in the sidebar :)

[cavalierfan2008]

I think you played your version well but some of the runs are crushed together. I am sure you are much better than this now!

[lnventlve]

As a trumpet player... I have to admit... Wow. This is a dream come true. You go boy!!

[Jinboyparisien]

I've watched this video countless times... I am in 10th grade and I've been playing for 6 years... this is simply amazing. This is my dream song. I hope to play it with my symphony or band group someday. Awesome job!

[Ster29051]

@macgyversfriend oh no, he learned how to gliss up and down, so he sounds like a slide whistle.......

[Patinho]

nice playing.

If you don't mind me feedback, I feel you were a little too keen with the speed at times.

I would like to hear you do it seeming more relaxed with the speed in the first 90 seconds, so I could enjoy every note in teh sumptuous introduction a little more. The later tempo is perfectly appropriate and pleasurable to listen to.

[bluePedal2]

VERY GOOD. comee to Miami and tutor me... i may be intermediate or higher. but still want help u are awesome !! im surprised your mouth didnt weaken out

[sugarpancakes69]

asian father--"now play it backwards!!!"

[duck1359]

Nice Job keep it up. Some people will hate no matter what you do. You know you did a Great Job. Excellent!