Klarinet Archive - Posting 000355.txt from 2000/12
From: "Franklin Kercher" <kranwli@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Contra advise
Date: Wed, 6 Dec 2000 21:29:49 -0500
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From: David McClune <dmcclune@-----.edu>
Date: Wednesday, December 06, 2000 2:38 PM
Subject: [kl] Contra advise
Although I love those lower notes of BBb contra, I opted to use the EEb
contra (on loan from the school). In addition to the contra alto parts, I
have the option of Bari sax, and with a little practice in transposing,
tuba, string bass parts. If you can score one with the low C you have more
range. I'm shaking the trees for a Leblanc curved ("paper clip") model with
low C. One thing I did notice around here is some band directors have had a
special sturdy stand made for their basses and contras which is usually kept
in their office or a secure place. They stated they had more dammage done
when assembled and disassembled from the cases than anywhere else.
I am seeking advise from both clarinetists and esp the band director types
on the list.
The budget requests for next year are due in a month and I will request
either a:
BBb Contra Bass clarinet
or an
EEb Contra Alto clarinet.
We have a new Buffet low C bass clarinet already. I will only order one of
them and am not likely to ever order the other.
So, what is the collective wisdom on this,,,Contra Bass or Contra Alto?
If it is a Contra Bass.... curved or straight?
Thanks
Dave
Dr. David McClune
Professor of Woodwinds
Director of Bands
Union University
Jackson, TN 38305
office-901-661-5294
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