The clarinet was created in 1690 by Johann Denner. The word clarinet comes from the Italian word, clarino, an old type of trumpet. The clarinet family includes the B-flat Clarinet (the one you will play), Bass Clarinet, and others. Fingerings are almost the same on all clarinets. Clarinet uses a piece of cane known as a “single reed” to make a tone which must be replaced on a regular basis. Clarinet is normally rented or purchased from outside of the school band program.
SDF: 6
Even though many people play the clarinet, many are needed in bands. For that reason, supply and demand are closer in balance. A concert band of 75 will typically use 14 to 16.