Klarinet Archive - Posting 000138.txt from 1995/11

From: Bob Chesebro <Chesebro_Bob/furman@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: Rhapsody, I've got the blues
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 1995 16:37:13 -0500

Dear Steve,

It sounds like we are looking at the same version. All I can add is
that I still feel the part is correct as written. However, why not copy
it and send it to me so that I can compare it to my score and my bass
clarinet part? That way we'll know for sure. The other path one may
take is analysis. At number 12, the first two beats are clearly a C
major chord; if you play F-naturals (concert E-flats), you should get a
lot of looks from your colleagues. The second half of measure one is a
B-flat major chord. Your E-flats (D-flat concert) would create the same
problem. Next measure is C and the B major, and so on. I'll be happy
to look it over. My address is listed below.

Dr. Robert Chesebro
Furman Univ.-Music
Greenville, SC 29613
chesebro_bob/furman@-----.edu

> Bob,
>
> Thanks for the reply. The version we're playing is for full orchestra.
>
> What I'm attempting to ascertain is whether the part at 12 is correct.
> If I play through the entire phrase by itself, the way it is written
(F#
> and C# in the key signature and G# accidentals) it does not sound like
> the right pitches. If I play the part changing the F#'s to F natural
and
> E naturals to Eb, and make the arpeggio in the 4th bar F major instead
of
> D major, the part sounds "melodically correct." With these changes
the
> bass clarinet part coincides with the trumpet part....I think. At
least
> that's what our conductor arrived at. I don't have the full score
here
> so I cannot compare harmonically. The 1st tenor sax part also must be
> altered in the same manner.
>
> I don't know if I've cleared anything up or if I've just muddied the
> waters. Thanks again for your input!
>
> Steve.
>
>
> Steve Prescott
> Instrument Rep.Tech./Clarinetist
> Indiana State University
> mipresc@-----.edu
>