Klarinet Archive - Posting 000501.txt from 1997/02

From: paolo ravaglia <peval@-----.IT>
Subj: bass clarinet jazz players
Date: Fri, 14 Feb 1997 17:53:42 -0500

Hi Man, (Edmund or Michael... it's not clear)

On Sat, 4 Jan 1997 07:38:46 +1300 you wrote:

>1). What musical selections are a MUST for a young-budding bass player?
>2). What type of range is expected of a bass player at this stage? The
> other bass clarinets in my region can barely attain the "C" above the
> staff, whereas I can clearly reach an octave above that note.
>3). What opportunities lay ahead for someone who wants to play the bass
> professionally? Does that future encompass many hours doubling as a
> soprano clarinet, sax, etc.?
>4). Are there any other jazz bass clarinetists on this list?
>
> I'd be thankful for any responses.
>

So... I play bass clarinet in contemporary and jazz repertoire.
I often play with Bill Smith when he comes in Italy (every year in june & july).
How can I help You?

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Paolo Ravaglia Roma Italy
Alter Ego Contemporary Music Ensemble
Conservatorio "G. Frescobaldi" of FERRARA clarinet main teacher
peval@-----.it
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"It's much better to spend 30 hours on one
tune than to play 30 tunes in one hour"
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