About sharon

Sharon received a Masters Degree in Clarinet Performance from University of Louisville in 2008. Her activities included performing in the wind ensemble and orchestra, and coaching the clarinet ensemble. Additionally, she was the web designer for the University Orchestra and First Year Initiatives. She also received a Bachelors Degree in Music Education from Ball State. As both a clarinetist and percussionist, she was active in the Marimba Ensemble, Wind Ensemble, Orchestra, Clarinet Choir, various small chamber groups, and performed in three solo undergraduate recitals before graduating in 1998. Over the years, she has held positions ranging from substitute teacher to band director to Teacher of Record, and every endeavor has brought her happiness and joy through music. She currently works as a secretary for the IT Division for Department of Defense - Dependent Schools (DoDDS) for Europe and performs clarinet and coaches clarinetists in the U.S. Army 1st Armored Division Band in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Embouchure: Winnie the Pooh

Embouchure 1

This post contains basics for forming a successful clarinet embouchure.

Assembling Your Clarinet

This is first in a series of posts for beginner clarinetists.

Baby Wall Art

Baby Wall Art

I got the idea for this from Pinterest. Now that I’ve finally completed my own layout in InDesign, I’m passing this on to anyone else interested.

If The LOTR Characters Were Band Instruments

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If The LOTR Characters Were Band Instruments

If The LOTR Characters Were Band Instruments

Music notation app

Now that I have an iPad (and I’m loving it, by the way) I am looking to make it as functional as possible. On the to-do list is researching music notation software.

Christmas 2011

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The Web in 60 Seconds

The Joys of working in IT

Thanksgiving at the Herrings

Growling

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