Klarinet Archive - Posting 000973.txt from 2000/09

From: "David B. Niethamer" <dnietham@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Silly things with Clarinets
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2000 00:52:01 -0400

on 9/29/00 1:47 PM, Kevin Fay (LCA) wrote:

>I've been asked to do some interesting things, like
>
>-- rub a tone out of a tuned champagne glass. (Unfortunately, no
>champagne).
>
You need a better union. Or a backstage bar.

>-- remove the mouthpiece, and buzz into the barrel as if a brass mouthpiece.
>
>-- remove the mouthpiece, and play it sans clarinet.
>
>-- click keys. (This composer complained that the key clicks on my clarinet
>were not loud enough; could I please make it louder?)

Damn that repair tech!!!

on 9/29/00 7:35 PM, Kevin Fay (LCA) wrote:

>I have had the pleasure of arranging the repossession of
>garbage trucks in New Jersey -- an eye (and ear) opening experience indeed.

yeah, but what about your nose...!!!

David Niethamer
Principal Clarinet, Richmond Symphony
dnietham@-----.edu
http://members.aol.com/dbnclar1/

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