Klarinet Archive - Posting 000792.txt from 1998/08

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Bad Audition (on bass clarinet)
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 1998 10:09:01 -0400

On Wed, 26 Aug 1998, Edmund William White wrote:
> I exited the audition room humiliated by my auditioner and seriously
> doubting my ability as a bass clarinetist. Perhaps this missive could be
> simplified by asking the following question: Should vibrato be used on
> bass clarinet?

Generally - no.

[Snip]
> injury, he concluded the audition with, "We'll place you SOMEWHERE. Most
> likely NOT the top band. You're just starting. Maybe
> you'll have some time to acquaint yourself with that pretty horn of
> yours." What does that mean?!?! In any case, what's the deal with vibrato
> usage? I like it, and as a solo player (in most cases - I don't usually
> have to blend with a section), I think its use is justifiable. Every
> other wind instrument can use vibrato........

Unfortunate that the auditioner said anything. He should have just smiled
and said "thank you - we'll let you know where you place - thanks for
auditioning!" And kept his thoughts and reactions to himself.

On the flip side, if you are convinced that the vibrato is justified, why
ask? Do you have any classical recordings with bass clarintists? Do they
use vibrato?

Roger Garrett
IWU

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