Klarinet Archive - Posting 000295.txt from 1999/05

From: "Dee D. Hays" <deehays@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] C Clarinets (was Orchestral Rep Question)
Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 17:43:44 -0400

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From: CEField@-----.com>
Date: Sunday, May 09, 1999 11:11 AM
Subject: Re: [kl] C Clarinets (was Orchestral Rep Question)

>
>In a message dated 5/9/99 11:43:49 AM, leeson@-----.edu writes:
>
><<Perhaps they are afraid that the body of clarinetists will be scornful
>of their inability to transpose.>>
>
>I feel like I'm in a 10 Step Program...ok...(taking deep breath)...I play
>clarinet and I cannot tranpose. That feels much better ;-)
>
>Seriously, I've never NEEDED to transpose on sight. I'm not a pro. I DO
think
>that those who aspire to the highest echelons of clarinet playing SHOULD be
>able to tranpose on sight. If you want to be the best, you cannot cut
>corners. It's like any other profession - the cream rises to the top.
>
>Cindy

I agree that a pro should be able to transpose on sight but that should be
for an emergency. Say the piece lies too high or low for a singer. Or
perhaps a pad fell off his other clarinet that is the one designated for the
piece. Or he left the right one at home by accident. Or he is new in the
business and can't yet afford some of the other horns. There are plenty of
good reasons to transpose.

And you are right, a pro should not cut corners. Therefore he should play
the piece on the clarinet specified. He shouldn't be giving in to the fear
that others might think he can't transpose.

Dee Hays
Canton, SD

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