Klarinet Archive - Posting 000035.txt from 1996/04

From: Rebecca Brown <z_brownrd@-----.EDU>
Subj: Re: advice sought on student mouthpieces
Date: Wed, 3 Apr 1996 01:41:13 -0500

Ann,

You might want ot get in touch with Clark W. Fobes. He has astudent
line mouthpiece that some of my students tries and loved. I believe it
is only about $30 also.

Rebecca Brown
z_brownrd@-----.edu

On Sun, 31 Mar 1996, Ann Quinn wrote:

> I'm looking for suggestions on mouthpieces for students of 0-3 years
> experience who are currently playing on Bundy's, etc. I know my first "good"
> mouthpiece was a Portnoy, but those apparently aren't made anymore. Next was
> a Vandoren, but they're awfully expensive for parents who aren't sure about
> this whole thing. Is there a decent sounding mouthpiece for under $50? What
> kind of reeds would you suggest with it? While I'm at it, what are people's
> favorite beginning method books. Mine at the moment is the Collis Modern
> Course with supplementary duets, but I'm sure there are lots that I've never
> seen. (Don't suggest Rubank). Thanks! Ann Quinn
>