Klarinet Archive - Posting 000429.txt from 1995/01

From: Jonathan Cohler <cohler@-----.NET>
Subj: Re: Prokofiev
Date: Fri, 27 Jan 1995 15:21:36 -0500

>The orchestra I'm in is preparing Prokofiev's Classical Symphony. Although the
>part is for A Clarinet all the way through, there is a solo in the trio section
>of the 4th movement which is a lot easier if played on Bb. It is also written
>in Bb in the Bonade excerpt book. The only problem is, Sergei only gave me
>about six measures to switch - I realize that pit musicians have it far worse -
>but it goes fast in 2/2 Molto vivace time. We perform on February 3rd, so
>any prompt suggestions would be very appreciated.
>
>Andrew LaVallee
>Oberlin Conservatory
>sal5459@-----.edu

Make the change at two before 10 (the second time through this section).
That gives you 10 measures to make the change. You'll have to play some B
major scales at 11, but that's not so hard. It also, gives you a few
measures to blow and get the instrument warm.

Jonathan Cohler
cohler@-----.net