Klarinet Archive - Posting 000913.txt from 1998/01

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: Concert Band - Favorite Clarinet Parts
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 1998 23:20:45 -0500

And, the Eb Contra-Alto and Bb Contrabass clarinet parts are just as much
fun! But don't be deceived, you have to have at least 7 good
percussionists and a hell of a trumpet and trombone section.

Roger Garrett
IWU

On Wed, 21 Jan 1998, Carli Boyles wrote:

> I just had to respond to your post...I play clarinet in a community band
> at the present time, after an absence of 33 years from participating in
> any kind of band. When I was in high school, I played the bass clarinet
> (not too badly, either! *s*)...and my favorite all-time competition
> piece was Incantation and Dance. Since I haven't been involved in the
> concert band circles all these years, I have not even heard it
> mentioned. What a delight to hear that someone else likes it too! Just
> some random thoughts!!!
>
> Carli
>
> Amanda, Loyola Clarinetistand Circle K President wrote:
>
> > I play in the University Concert band and Wind ensemble at amy
> > university
> > (Loyola University New Orleans). beyond that, I was involved in many
> > bands in high school. some of my favorite concert band pieces are as
> > follows:
> >
> > Variations on a Korean folk song
> > incantation and dance
> > First Suite for Military band (the first movement has an excellent
> > solo)
> > A Movement for Rosa
> > Folk Dances (this piece has a very demanding clarinet part)
> >
> > If I could remember the composers' names rigt off the top of my head,
> > I
> > would include that as well. Hopefully, some of these pieces will help
> >
> > you.
> >
> >
> >
> > Amanda
> > <aforten@-----.edu>
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