Klarinet Archive - Posting 000258.txt from 2002/02

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Scorings for 3, 4 and 5 clarinets
Date: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 19:24:13 -0500

Yes. 3Bb and 1 Bb Bass Clarinets is probably the most popular
combination. I think it works better than 4 Bbs.

However, using the combinations that use an Eb clarinet and/or an Eb alto
clarinet are also a lot of fun.

Eb, 2Bbs, BC
Eb, Bb, AC, BC
2Bs, AC, BC

Gary
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At 04:04 PM 2/15/02, you wrote:
>Hello, Klarinet List.
>
>
> One person suggested that a Quartet of Clarinets
>would get the most performances if it was written for
>3 Bb Clarinets and 1 Bb Bass Clarinet. What thoughts
>do you have?
>
>
> Bear Woodson
> Composer in Tucson, Arizona, USA
>

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