Fred Ormand's Publications
Fred Ormand was a world-renowned clarinetist retired from the faculty of the University of Michigan's School of Music and recognized as an outstanding educator, scholar and performer. He authored two books, was a featured artist on several recordings, and published many works by Ponchielli.
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Books * Recordings * Ponchielli Editions
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Books
Mr. Ormand's critically-acclaimed Fundamentals for Fine Clarinet Playing was published in 2017. Read Thomas Gilmore Masse's review, and then order your copy from Muncy Winds.
Mr. Ormand is also the author of the essential guide, The Single Reed Adjustment Manual (2000). The Single Reed Adjustment Manual is available from Van Cott Information Services, Inc. or from Luyben Music.
Recordings
Mr. Ormand is featured on the following recordings:
- Il Convegno: Premiere Recording of Solo Works for Winds by Amilcare Ponchielli. Danacord Records: DADOCD 471.
- Extensions of the Tradition by William C. Banfield with Lynette Diers Cohen, Fred Ormand, Ellen Weckler, and Harry Sargous. Innova Recordings.
- Hindemith: Sonatas for Woodwinds with Fred Ormand, Leone Buyse, Harry Sargous, and Anton Nel.
- Of Shepherds, Romance and Love - 19th Century Songs for Soprano, Clarinet, and Piano with Julia Broxholm, Martin Katz, and Fred Ormand. Danacord Records - DACOCD 538.
- Transcience - A Musical World of Works for Soprano, Clarinet, and Piano with Julia Broxholm, Martin Katz, and Fred Ormand. Equilbrium 85.
Ponchielli Editions
Some scores are available from Luyben Music.
- Il Convegno (recording available from Danacord Records: DADOCD 471)
- For two clarinets with original full orchestra accompaniment
- For two clarinets and piano
- For two clarinets and accompaniment for modern band, based on Ponchielli's band accompaniment
- For two clarinets and string orchestra accompaniment, based on version created in 19th century by an anonymous editor
- Ricordanze della Traviata
- For flute, oboe, clarinet and piano
- Paolo e Virginia
- For clarinet, violin and piano
- Quartetto
- For flute, oboe, Eb clarinet, and Bb clarinet, with piano accompaniment: a complete edition, including the finale and the variation for oboe that was eliminated
- For flute, oboe, Eb clarinet, and Bb clarinet, with full orchestra accompaniment
- Gran Duetto Concertato
- For Eb clarinet and Bb clarinet, with piano accompaniment, based on La Sonnambula, by Luigi Bassi
- For Eb clarinet and Bb clarinet, with modern band accompaniment, based on Ponchielli's original band accompaniment
This page most recently updated on 6 September, 2026.
