Klarinet Archive - Posting 001270.txt from 1999/05
From: "Mark Weinstein" <cpaok@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Re:Marcellus Mouthpiece
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 16:55:04 -0400
Thanks for your response. I had reviewed this previously, which doesn't
lessen my appreciation for your effort to enlighten me. Again, thanks.
Nevertheless, my queries still stand:
1. What does the M08 mean. Based upon the measurement offered would this
mouthpiece play slightly darker and a little more resistively than the M13 ?
<<I don't understand millimeters, sorry>>
2. Would the particular Marcellus MP that I have be 1) "a modern
incarnation" or 2) one that was made between 1979 - 1983.
Mark Weinstein
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From: Gregory Smith <Gregory_Smith_Clarinet@-----.com>
Date: Thursday, May 27, 1999 1:27 PM
Subject: [kl] Re:Marcellus Mouthpiece
Dear Mark Weinstein,
I hope this is of some help. It was posted a couple of weeks ago to
the list.
Best to you,
Gregory Smith
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From: Gregory Smith, 103356,1577
Date: 5/15/99 9:13 PM
RE: Re:Marcellus Mouthpiece
The Robert Marcellus mouthpiece was originally available from the Woodwind
Company and available in two facings designated and stamped M08 and M13 as
a reflection of their respective tip openings (1.08mm and 1.13mm). The "M"
stamped on the side, along with the facing number at the bottom right , was
for Marcellus. The front of the mouthpiece was stamped Robert Marcellus.
It was introduced around 1979 and was developed by Marcellus and Woodwind
chief technican Elmer Aiello. The objective was to copy as closely as
possible the Frank Kaspar (Cicero) mouthpiece that Marcellus played at the
end of his career.
I was studying with Marcellus at that time and observed the entire
development personally as the result of many trips to Kenosha, Wisconsin
with him. The creative process was facinating to say the least and the
chance to observe the genius of both of those gentlemen at work proved to
be invaluable at least in my understanding of mouthpieces.
The result was that for the period of 1979 - 1983, the Marcellus
mouthpiece was one of the most sought after machine made mouthpieces,
especially in combination with the (now defunct) Morre reed. Many fine ones
were made under their guidance during this period (in both prototype and
production line form) and the mouthpieces were, at least in my opinion,
certainly the most Kaspar - like of all that were then available. I had
experience playing them in the San Francisco Symphony and then for a short
period in Chicago. They were remarkable mouthpieces!
Sadly, Elmer Aiello suffered a debilitating stroke shortly after the period
of 1979 - 1983 and their collaborative effort was lost.
I think that the mouthpiece is still available in an a modern incarnation
through the Woodwind Co. at LeBlanc. I have not tried them for quite a few
years.
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Gregory Smith
Gregory_Smith_Clarinet@-----.com
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