Klarinet Archive - Posting 000109.txt from 1995/06

From: "R. J. Shilcock" <mlfl@-----.UK>
Subj: Re: Why Bb - reply
Date: Fri, 9 Jun 1995 06:12:03 -0400

Scott McC:
If you mean the numbers of hours per week worldwide for which clarinets are
played, then the B flat IS by far the most used instrument. Howver, there are
lots of A parts in classical orchestral & chamber music - and plenty of C
parts, too. The B flat prevails because it is used exclusively in some kinds of
music, e.g., jazz, as far as I know, and likewise wind bands.
Roger Shilcock