Klarinet Archive - Posting 000570.txt from 1998/07

From: dnaden <dnaden@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] More solos....
Date: Mon, 20 Jul 1998 02:27:39 -0400

Chris--

>From your point of view, yes, you have seriously studied the works mentioned.
However, from my perspective as a recent graduate student and a professional,
serious study is measured in years, and not just the six between junior
high/middle school and high school.

You're on the right track, but in many cases, the performances improve with age
and maturity--much like a fine wine.

David S. Naden, MMus June 1998
Cal State University Los Angeles

Maestro645@-----.com wrote:

> In a message dated 7/19/98 5:49:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
> charette@-----.org writes:
>
> << You may have played all these pieces, but have you really played them well?
> Some of these pieces could easily take a couple of years to play reasonably
> well - ask any grad student! I understand your wanting to expand your
> repertoire, but possibly you might want to go back and re-try a few pieces.
> When Morales tossed in the Concertino at ClarinetFest to fill in for an
> absent performer, it may not have been played to my taste, but it sure was
> done better than any high school player I've ever heard. Now, I've never
> heard you, and you may possibly be able to play it as well as Morales - but
> if not, then consider going over these pieces again. Most of the pieces you
> named are part of the backbone of the repertoire and could probably benefit
> from even more work on your part. >>
> My teacher wants to move on with more solos. And I need new ones for the many
> contests I do throughout the year. I'm not allowed to do repeats. Trust me,
> I know that these are pieces not to toss off without serious study. I've
> studied them quite seriously.
> Chris Hoffman
>
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