Klarinet Archive - Posting 000604.txt from 1995/06

From: Jack Dannenberg <jackd@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Looking for a C Clarinet
Date: Mon, 26 Jun 1995 16:38:54 -0400

>
> If you've ever (1) transposed bass clarinet in A, bass clef to Bb treble
> clef; (2) sight-read the Schubert Octet at a chamber music workshop and
> turned the page to find Clarinet in C; (3) not been able to rub your stomach
> and pat your head at the same time; and (4) believe that if the composer
> wrote for C clarinet, the music was meant to be played on a C clarinet, then
> maybe you can help me.
>
> I'm looking for a good C clarinet. I've heard from various folks in So.
> California that the best "deal" is the Noblet C Clarinet. At least that what
> Bob Gilbert thinks and I understand that many of the pros and doublers play
> them.
>
> If you have a line on any good C clarinet, please let me know ASAP. Because
> I'm primarily a bass clarinet (including contra) player, I have a Selmer
> (Paris) Eb soprano clarinet I might be interested in selling.
>
> Thanks again for your help.
>
I might be interested in your Eb. I have an ALbert system C if you
are willing to learn that system.
jackd@-----.com
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