Detail 01
B-flat clarinet
Transposed for the standard soprano clarinet. Bass and E-flat players cannot read from this book.

Independent shopping perspective
Volume 2 of Alfred's Classic Festival Solos for B-flat clarinet — the solo part book, aimed at students preparing contest and recital pieces.

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What matters in use
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Detail 01
Transposed for the standard soprano clarinet. Bass and E-flat players cannot read from this book.
Detail 02
Contains the clarinet line only. The accompaniment is published separately if your piece calls for one.
Detail 03
Sits above the first volume, so expect more range, faster passages, and longer pieces than a starter collection.
Detail 04
Pieces are short and performance-length rather than exercises, so it doubles as a recital and contest list.
Detail 05
Cheaper than buying two or three individual solos, which is the usual alternative for contest prep.
Final check
Product questions
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
No. This is the solo part. Accompaniment is a separate publication, so arrange for it before a performance that needs one.
It is the step above Volume 1, so it suits students past their first method book rather than first-year players.
No. The part is written for B-flat soprano clarinet and will not transpose correctly on bass clarinet.
Not required, but it is the easier book. If the passages here feel out of reach, start with Volume 1.
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