Marrowstone Orchestra Camp

Published: Feb 5, 2024  |   Category: Student opportunities


A two week camp for training advanced orchestral musicians. .....Read More

SYSO Summer Camps - open for registration

Published: Feb 5, 2024  |   Category: Student opportunities


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BYSO music camps - open for registration

Published: Feb 5, 2024  |   Category: Student opportunities


The Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestras offers three excellent camps for orchestra: 1. Summer Symphony - July 15 to 19, 9 am to 3 pm, for students at the level of Premiere Orchestra or Sinfonia (typically grades 4 through 8) 2. Summer Music Institute - July 22 to 26, 9 am to 3:45 pm, for students at the level of Philharmonia or Youth Symphony (generally high school.....Read More

Please follow Julie Werth, Clarinet Instructor on Instagram and Facebook

Published: Nov 8, 2023  |   Category: Uncategorized


Students and Parents, Please follow me on Instagram and Facebook to find out about student accomplishments, clarinet tips, music info and upcoming performances: Julie Werth, Clarinet Instructor - Instagram Julie Werth, Clarinet Instructor - Facebook Thanks!  See you there!.....Read More

Clarinet equipment

Published: Sep 19, 2022  |   Category: Products


When shopping for clarinet equipment, please check with me before purchasing, or purchase from this list.  Be exact about the model numbers and titles.  Those make a big difference. Each category is listed in quality order, with the best one listed first. REEDS 1. Vandoren V-12 - for approx. 8th grade and higher. 2. Mitchell Lurie Premium - beginning stages through 7th grade. LIGATURES.....Read More

Concerts & Videos

Published: Apr 7, 2022  |   Category: Local performances


Hear Choro music from Anat Cohen and her trio. Wow!  How about that precise and fast opening phrase! To hear more about clarinet performances and classes, join the International Clarinet Association Washington State Facebook page. .....Read More

Backun mouthpieces

Published: Apr 19, 2020  |   Category: Products


Backun, an instrument maker in Canada, makes great products.  I recommend he Backun Alpha mouthpiece for young players, and the Vocalise G mouthpiece for later.  I do not recommend any of the crystal mouthpieces or synthetic reeds.  https://backunmusical.com/collections/mouthpieces.....Read More

Fobes Mouthpieces

Published: Apr 19, 2020  |   Category: Products


Highly recommended mouthpieces.  I recommend 1. Beginners - Fobes Debut.  It is said to be significantly better than the mouthpieces that come with a student clarinet.  2. Mid-level - Fobes Nova mouthpiece. 3. Serious advanced players - Fobes San Francisco.  Purchase at: https://www.clarkwfobes.com/collections/soprano-clarinet/product.....Read More

Union Hill Winds is on Facebook

Published: Sep 16, 2017  |   Category: Uncategorized


Union Hill Winds in Redmond, Washington is a combination of my clarinet studio and woodwind repair by John Werth, certified band instrument repair technician.  Please follow Union Hill Winds on Facebook, for student recognition, clarinet events and interesting repair c.....Read More