Klarinet Archive - Posting 000290.txt from 1996/03

From: juliek@-----.ORG
Subj: Clarinet range
Date: Sun, 10 Mar 1996 21:25:56 -0500

I am arranging the Gershwin Piano Preludes for clarinet choir. I want
to ask about the range of Alto, Bass, and ContraBass clarinets, how low
and how high should I write them. Also, I have been writing all parts
in treble clef..is it normal for Bass/contrabass clarinet to read in
treble or should I write them in bass clef. Should I double E-flat
clarinet with the 1st clarinets or could that cause problems
(intonation)? If anyone has suggestions, I would really appreciate it.
Thanks.
Julianne Kirk
juliek@-----.org
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