Klarinet Archive - Posting 000557.txt from 1997/01

From: "David C. Blumberg" <reedman@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Plastic clarinets
Date: Sun, 26 Jan 1997 15:06:53 -0500

Another reason the the plastic clarinets are pushed by directors is because
they can withstand the outdoor marching that all of us are subjected to in
High School.

At 11:05 PM 1/25/97 -0500, Ken Bryson wrote:
>Dirk,
>
>My 2 cents' worth is that you should buy a decent used wood clarinet to
>start with. If you are planning on finding a teacher (good idea), why
>not find the teacher first and have the teacher assist in selecting an
>instrument in your price range? The only reason I can see for using
>plastic clarinets for beginners is if the beginners are children and not
>ready to be entrusted with the care of a more delicate and valuable
>wooden instrument. I am convinced that the wooden instruments in
>general give a superior sound (Dan?), and that is important
>encouragement for an adult beginner. Good luck!
>
>Nancy
>
>
David C. Blumberg
reedman@-----.com
Principal Clarinet Riverside Symphonia
Adjunct Woodwind Instructor Univ. of Penn,. Bryn Mawr College