Klarinet Archive - Posting 000278.txt from 2001/06

From: Ann H Satterfield <annhsatt@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] contra alto
Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2001 10:20:10 -0400

(Short disclaimer--I am having trouble with web connection so checking
archives is not feasible this week. )

Having the chance & adventure of trying out contra-alto clarinet AND alto
clarinet, in preparation to launching a summer clarinet choir.

I only got to spend 10 minutes with the contra. I was frustrated that I
only got a clarion register note *once*, the chalumeau was present and
responsive.
This is in contrast to the first time i played bass clarinet, and alto--I
won't claim it was totally reliable or *pretty* --but i could play E to E
three octave range in the first few minutes.

Is the contra-alto usually this contrary?

Ann

Ann Satterfield
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Central Florida~~~~~~~
Principal clarinet, Imperial SO & Music Manager, ISO
Adjunct Faculty & Instrumental Assistant PolkCC
~~~~~Director-Summer Winds Clarinet Choir~~~~

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