Klarinet Archive - Posting 001179.txt from 1998/10

From: Grant Green <gdgreen@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Clarinets that shake the ceiling
Date: Tue, 27 Oct 1998 18:04:51 -0500

>I've always enjoyed playing non-soprano clarinets, and lately, I've gotten
>the chance to play contra with the Brown Wind Symphony. Is there anyone else
>out there who enjoys playing alto or lower, even though they place in the
>firsts otherwise?

Yep. I've played first, and alto, and bass, but prefer contra. I
currently play Eb and Bb contra (depending on the music) with the San Jose
Wind Symphony. I've also played 1st bassoon, but, again, prefer
contrabassoon when I can find one. Particularly in orchestral works, the
sensation of holding the root for the entire ensemble has to be experienced
to be believed.

Grant

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