Klarinet Archive - Posting 000814.txt from 1998/01

From: AnneVacca <AnneVacca@-----.com>
Subj: Re: Re: Beginner Beginner teacher questions
Date: Mon, 19 Jan 1998 21:38:50 -0500

In a message dated 1/11/98 4:46:49 PM, you wrote:

>>- What are some inexpensive, but decent basic mouthpieces?
>
>Sorry, but I am inclined to disagree with your blanket condemnation of
>"student" mouthpieces. Most are designed to have very neutral
>characteristics: medium lay, medium bore, and should be perfectly playable
>by most people, assuming they are not chipped up. They may not be the
>ultimate in tone, but they should be relatively easy to blow, matched with
>an appropriate reed. Inspect, or even try it first, before you condemn a
>new student's mouthpiece. I started out playing a Goldentone, about as
>cheap as they come, and it is still among my favorites.

I have to agree with Bill here. This year a few of my students dropped their
stock mouthpieces and they broke (gee darn...) I have the students purchase
Selmer Golden Tone mouthpieces from the local music store. These mps have
sounded soo much better than what the kids were playing on before and they
were only $16 !!!

Anne Vacca
Elementary music teacher/band director
Elmira City Schools
Elmira, NY
AnneVacca@-----.com