Klarinet Archive - Posting 001029.txt from 1998/02

From: Dodgshun family <dodgshun@-----.nz>
Subj: Re: Pit Orchestra Problems
Date: Sat, 28 Feb 1998 17:27:27 -0500

At 06:11 PM 27/02/98 -0600, you wrote:
>
>I have a question to all those people who have played in pit orchestras. I
>have to play bass clarinet, bari sax, and Bb clarinet. Would anyone have
>any tips on how I can keep my reeds from drying out? Thanks for the help.
>
>Amy
>

I've just finished playing a show (Sweet Charity) on that very same
combination. I didn't have a problem with the reeds drying out, but I was
switching between instruments very often. I found that if they were damp
enough to start off with, they retained their moisture, particularly the
baritone reed!
Anna