Boosey & Hawkes Mower Mike - Junior Musical Postcards For Clarinet
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Summary of This Book
With Junior Musical Postcards, Mike Mower invites young musicians to travel from style to style as one collects memories: moving from a lively Cajun stomp to an elegant Viennese polka, the collection stops in diverse worlds, from China to Jamaica, to Wales. Each piece highlights a distinctive rhythmic and melodic identity, ideal for working on listening, sense of style, and articulation specific to each musical atmosphere.
Designed to be immediately playable, this book is available for alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, and violin. The scores feature a well-highlighted melody, supported by chord symbols that facilitate harmonic understanding and open the door to improvisation, whether in lessons, ensemble workshops, or personal practice. It is an excellent resource for learning to construct phrases, vary dynamics, and develop a more expressive playing style without losing the musical thread.
The pedagogical strength of the collection lies in its "postcards": for each piece, they provide essential landmarks (context, character, stylistic elements) as well as concrete playing tips to progress faster. To go further, a keyboard accompaniment book is available separately, and authentic audio performances as well as accompaniment tracks for each title are offered online, performed by musicians and ensembles from the respective countries, anchoring learning in realistic and inspiring listening.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Traditional, World | Publication | Sheet music |
| Composer | Mike Mower | Genre | world music (educational collection) |
| Instrumentation | alto saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, violin (separate editions by instrument) | ||
Questions frequently asked
Is this edition of Junior Musical Postcards intended for the clarinet?
The presented edition is designed for the clarinet. Separate versions also exist for alto saxophone, flute, trumpet, and violin.
Which musical styles are covered in the collection?
The pieces explore worlds of folk and traditional music. A Cajun stomp and a Viennese polka are among the mentioned styles. Musical stops in China, Jamaica, and Wales are also featured.
Do the clarinet scores include chords?
Each score highlights a melody accompanied by chord symbols. This layout supports harmonic understanding and improvisation.
Is the piano accompaniment included?
A piano accompaniment book is available separately.
What educational materials accompany each piece?
For each piece, “postcards” provide context, character, and style cues. Practical playing tips are included, while audio performances and backing tracks are offered online.
