Klarinet Archive - Posting 000316.txt from 1998/06

From: "RJ Carpenter" <emerald1@-----.net>
Subj: [kl] Re: Normandy Clarinet
Date: Tue, 9 Jun 1998 00:53:48 -0400

Woah, wasn't me that had any problem with it. ;-)
I believe your message was meant for Jason; but that's okay, it wouldn't
be the first time that I myself wrote a response to the wrong person.
I know of MANY children who take excellent care of their first
clarinets; some plastic, and a few wood. I commend you on your choice of a
better horn. I believe that cheap horns (no offense to Vitos, Bundys, etc.;
they are good for what they are) teach faulty embrochure and encourage the
student to play meekly; but that's just my opinion. I am glad to see at
least a few students started out on quality instruments like the one you
described. As for me; I believe that all students should be started out on
wood horns. It is my personal belief (and let's please NOT start the wood
vs. plastic thing again!!!) that plastic horns should only be used for
marching band and other outdoor applications. If nothing else, the extra
care needed for a wood horn helps to encourage the student to become more
responsible and mature.
That's my $.10
Tristan CArpenter

>Tristan,
>
>I received my first wooden clarinet when I was 11, a Holton Collegiate.
Right from the start I took very good care of that Instrument. I swabbed
after every use. I
>would also us the bore oil on it It was in such good shape that my mother
was able to trade it six years later for the price that see paid for it on a
Buffet Evette
>Schaeffer. The Evette is now 28 years old and in excellent condition.
This particular student, I am told, is usually very careful with his
possessions. Also his parents
>were made aware of the care that needs to be taken with this instrument,
and knowing them as I do, I feel sure that
>they will keep a close on things. I understand the need for plastic
clarinets and I will pay close attention to my students to make sure that
they are capable of
>handling the responsibility before I make my recommendation in the future.
Your advice is greatly appreciated and no offense is taken.
>
>

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