Klarinet Archive - Posting 000256.txt from 1998/08

From: Neil Leupold <nleupold@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bass Clarinet Excerpts
Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998 09:13:03 -0400

On Fri, 7 Aug 1998, Brent Eresman wrote:

> Gershwin's American in Paris has a few nice bass clarinet parts.
> Also look at the Nutcracker--there are one or two good bass clarinet
> moments in the suite (Sugar Plum Fairy, i believe, and i forget where
> else

The bass solos in the Gershwin are mostly short sections, but the
Nutcracker is definitely ripe with good showcase opportunities for
bass clarinet. Take a look at the Trepak dance movement for a little
flash. Elsewhere in abundance are slower, more lyrical solos, any
one of which would be suitable for your audition. Best of luck,

Neil

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