College of Liberal Arts & Sciences
3D32.14 - Clarinet - Saxophone - Recorder - Tinwhistle
Assemble and demonstrate as needed.
Note that the Penzel-Mueller Clarinet set has A and B scale clarinets.
Sheet music is available for the Tinwhistles and Recorders. Note that the Tinwhistles are available in "C" and "D" scales.
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