Klarinet Archive - Posting 000683.txt from 1997/08

From: "Donald Walkner" <dwalkner@-----.com>
Subj: Re: marching for looks, not sound
Date: Sun, 17 Aug 1997 00:36:11 -0400

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> From: Bill Edinger <wde1@-----.com>
> To: Klarinet list <klarinet@-----.us>
> Subject: marching for looks, not sound
> Date: Saturday, August 16, 1997 8:35 PM
>
> 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?)

I still think marching with a bass is hard. (No offense to anyone) With
all the marching and the horn bumping up and down, wouldn't you break your
reed? It's hard for me to walk and play the instrument at the same time!!
Amy

   
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