Klarinet Archive - Posting 000320.txt from 1995/02

From: Donald Oehler <dloehler@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: solo clarinet
Date: Wed, 15 Feb 1995 21:17:09 -0500

On Wed, 15 Feb 1995, James Sclater wrote:

> On Tue, 14 Feb 1995, April J. Shallenberg wrote:
>
> > I am pledging Sigma Alpha Iota this semester, and as part of the pledge
> > requirements I must participate in a pledge recital. I don't have time
> > to deal with finding an accompanist, so I was wondering if any of you
> > clarinetists have any suggestions for any solo clarinet literature. I'm
> > not really into a lot of twentieth century "weird" music...I'd like
> > something a little more traditional. I'm sorry if this request seems
> > vague, I guess I'm not really sure what I'm looking for myself.
> >
> > Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> > April
> April, do you know about the Sonatina for Solo Clarinet by Hunter
> Johnson? It's a relatively conservative piece and fun to play. It's been
> recorded by a North Carolina clarinetist (Hunter Johnson is
> composer-laureate for the state of NC). I don't have recording information
> at present, but it's included on a cd of HJ's works.
> Jim Sclater
>
> PS - if you're interested let me know. I have info on how to get it.
>
>
> James Sclater inet: sclater@-----.edu
> Mississippi College (601)925-3445
> Clinton, MS 39058
>
I believe this may be the same work that I may have in my studio. Hunter
Johnson gave me a copy of a solo work at one point but I have not had the
opportunity to do much with it. I will be happy to get it out for you.
Yours,
Don Oehler