Klarinet Archive - Posting 000111.txt from 2001/12

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] new member
Date: Thu, 6 Dec 2001 20:59:31 -0500

Hello Jess,

I didn't know that Selmer Signet Specials were that old. I have one my
parents got me around 1961.

I really think you owe to yourself to try some other clarinets. It may
open your eyes (or ears).

My son used a B45 for a number of years. He replaced it with a Greg Smith
#1 last year.

Good luck,

Gary
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At 04:43 PM 12/6/01, you wrote:
>Hello everyone!
>I've just joined this group and im enjoying reading the posts very much. I
>hope to get involved in some discussions soon and would just like to
>introduce myself...as well as get an opinion from some of the pros here..
>
>My name is Jess. Im 16 and i am the 1st chair Clarinetist and
>Concertmistress(master?) for both of my schools two concert bands. I
>participate in solo competitions and concerto competitions on a regular
>basis..having made these and the various positions in festivals that i
>obtain from them the majority of my musical activities. Ive been playing i
>think..about 6 years next summer...i started the summer i turned 10.
>Anyway..i wanted an opinion on my setup. I will soon begin preparing
>audition material for college auditions and would like to see if i could
>upgrade my setup to bring me the best possible playing conditions. Im
>using a wooden Selmer Signet Special circa...about 1954. My mouthpiece is
>a very well used and reliable Vandoren B45 and a Rovner ligature( a little
>black leather thing with one screw). I've recently begun using Vandoren
>V12 size 3 reeds. I have no desire to get a new clarinet...but i plan to
>purchase a new mouthpiece and perhaps a new ligature soon and would
>welcome any suggestions.
>Thank you!
>~Jess H.
>

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