Klarinet Archive - Posting 000524.txt from 1998/05

From: Cmdr Herel <CmdrHerel@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] Reed Cases, cigarette paper and mouthpiece caps.
Date: Mon, 11 May 1998 13:08:47 -0400

In a message dated 98-05-11 06:45:23 EDT, bhausman@-----.com writes:

<< At 09:18 AM 5/11/98 +0200, Christian Budde wrote:
>I use a simple reed protector from vandoren (for four reeds). They
>keep the reeds from warping and fit into almost everything. I am horrified
>with the thought of marching without an extra reed in my pockets...
>
I'm with you! I am currently playing in a show pit, and keep two full
four-place Reedguards in my pocket (clarinet and alto sax). Given the
tight quarters and constant instrument switching, gacking a reed is a REAL
possibility. There is no intermission in the show, either. >>

It has always been my firm belief that it is better to be prepared. I ALWAYS
drag a reed case and swab with me onto stage, no matter what the visual
importance of a performance is. (If I'm wearing the right clothes, I often
stuff at least the swab in a pocket, but unfortunately women's clothes don't
always accommodate this.)

There have been two cases in the last couple of years that for whatever reason
I have misjudged a reed in a performance and have had to slap a new one on in
between movements... And having the reeds there just those two times
justifies for me to drag them out each and every single time I play.

The other safety precaution I take is to pop a mouthpiece cap on the minute I
stop playing. Even during long rests. I once had a young player ask me, "Why
do you always keep a mouthpiece cap on: I don't see the point," to which I
replied, "You have never broken an Opperman mouthpiece."

Cigarette paper unfortunately is the one item I always forget to bring with
me...

Safe-clarinet: It's best to be prepared. :)

Teri Herel.

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