Klarinet Archive - Posting 001006.txt from 1995/10

From: "Scott D. Morrow" <SDM@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Brahms 4th
Date: Fri, 27 Oct 1995 13:45:40 -0400

>I just HAD to toss in my 2 cents on this one!!
>
>Re: the issue of learning to transpose: I have found it invaluable to
>be able to transpose C parts pretty much at sight (with the obvious
>exception of hideous keys and/or very fast passagework). As an opera
>player, this comes up literally all the time. As far as students are
>concerned, I think it is far more important for them to at least try to
>do this, rather than buying (or writing out) transpositions. You never
>know when you may be handed a C part for ANYTHING, and have to play it
>right on the spot. Or you may have to sub for someone and not have time
>to prepare. It could mean the difference between getting a job or not.
>

>
>Jacqueline Eastwood
>University of Arizona/Arizona Opera Orchestra
>eastwooj@-----.edu
>

I agree with you; it's really not that hard! Also, it's a good way to be
able to get some decent solos if you're in a "clarinet heavy" band that's
short on oboes, or pit orchestra that can't get a violinist!

-Scott

Scott D. Morrow
(410)-955-3631

SDM@-----.edu