Altissimo Studies for Clarinet 90 Melodious Studies by Thomas J. Filas transcribed for the clarinet by William R. Higgins. Carl Fischer, 2005, SS, 32 pages. In today’s contemporary literature, the clarinetist is obligated to play in the altissimo register more often and for longer phrases than ever before. For this reason, clarinetists need to be as proficient and relaxed in the altissimo register as they are in the chalumeau and clarion registers. This edition offers ninety exercises of Thomas J. Filas altissimo flute etudes, transcribed in keys that focus on extending the clarinet’s range gradually from D6 to A6. They are short, musically enjoyable, and extremely effective for practicing altissimo studies. (C0651)