Klarinet Archive - Posting 000673.txt from 1997/08

From: Bill Edinger <wde1@-----.com>
Subj: marching for looks, not sound
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 1997 23:01:47 -0400

Marching with bass clarinets makes about as much sense as marching with
oboes or French horns - which is not to say that it makes no sense at
all. Nobody can hear them, so musically they are ciphers, but at least
half the effect of marching bands is appearance, and the bass clarinet
is always a favorite with crowds because of its odd appearance. Of
course, hardly anyone knows what it is, but that's also part of its
appeal. When I was playing bass in our community band, I always got
lots of attention when they taped our concerts, and it was most
assuredly not due to any of the player's physical attributes.

Of course, there are also many who feel that the bass clarinet has more
to offer muscially than just an exotic appearance. I happen to be among
them.

Bill Edinger

(Still no cracks. Am I tempting fate, or what?)

   
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