Mark's Clarinet Studio and Teaching Philosophy
The development of a good clarinetist and musician should be addressed in two ways. First, a good technical mastery of the instrument should be achieved and second, an appropriate understanding of musical styles in order to convey the composer’s intentions in fluid and artistic manner.
A technical and performance command of the clarinet is achieved by a mastery of scales and finger patterns, register and intervals exercises, and articulation studies. These areas are addressed in individual lessons based on specific requirements for each academic level. These exercises can be found in two required texts: (1) Mark Gallagher’s, Supplemental Studies for the Clarinet and (2) Carl Baermann, Complete Method for Clarinet, Book III, Op. 63 (Free download on IMSLP). These are required texts for all clarinet students in addition to a ring bound notebook. I also recommend downloading the Klarinett-Schule von dem ersten Anfang bis zur hochsten Ausbildung des Virtuosen verfasst von Karl Baermann, by Oskar Schubert.
An interpretative/stylistic command of the clarinet is acquired by the study of etudes, method books, and repertoire, which are appropriate for each academic/performance level. The selection of specific etudes and solo works for each respective level is made in consultation with the instructor.
Additional Recommended Reference Materials:
Hadcock: The Working Clarinetist
Ridenour: Clarinet Fingerings
Gay: The Complete Progressive Method, v. 1 and 2
Gelb: Body Learning: An Introduction to the Alexander Technique
De Alcantara: Indirect Procedures: A Musician’s Guide to the Alexander Technique
Dr. Gallagher's Clarinet Students
Dr. Mark Gallagher has maintained large clarinet studios for a number of years both privately and in the college setting. He has taught levels ranging from beginner, intermediate, adult amateurs, advanced, college and professionals. Dr. Gallagher's students have been among the clarinet sections of several youth orchestras and admitted into prestigious Colleges and Conservatories such as Oberlin Conservatory, Carnegie Mellon, New England Conservatory, The Peabody Institute, Indiana University, Manhattan School of Music, and University of Illinois. Several of his students have gone on to teaching careers and have secured positions in professional orchestras and military bands throughout the United States.
Dr. Mark Gallagher has maintained large clarinet studios for a number of years both privately and in the college setting. He has taught levels ranging from beginner, intermediate, adult amateurs, advanced, college and professionals. Dr. Gallagher's students have been among the clarinet sections of several youth orchestras and admitted into prestigious Colleges and Conservatories such as Oberlin Conservatory, Carnegie Mellon, New England Conservatory, The Peabody Institute, Indiana University, Manhattan School of Music, and University of Illinois. Several of his students have gone on to teaching careers and have secured positions in professional orchestras and military bands throughout the United States.