Driver Middle School Clarinetists Take Part in Clarinet Technique Master Class

On January 21, John Flaver presented a masterclass on clarinet technique to the seventh and eighth grade clarinetists of the middle school band. Mr. Flaver, a retired teacher, is an active performer and clinician. He is a former member of the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra and currently plays in the Highland Wind Quintet. He has guest conducted numerous all-county ensembles and maintains a large private studio. Mr. Flaver addressed how to play with a good tone, the importance of scales, how to develop fast fingers, and how to play with rhythmic precision.