Klarinet Archive - Posting 000039.txt from 2002/09

From: Gary Truesdail <gir@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] School (Formerly Period instruments --- were any of them
Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 23:55:01 -0400

With all those extracurricular activities I guess you will be kissing
off your regular classes as well as practicing your instruments. If you
are serious about both the flute and clarinet why not expand a little -
start the sax or oboe or bassoon. 'Doublers' (play more than 1
instrument) that play oboe or bassoon proficiently are a valuable
addition to bands that do show work. But, in the beginning stages take
lessons from a good professional player. You want to get the correct
start regarding embouchure.

GaryT

Kimber wrote:
>
> School just started for me, and that means so did band. I am wondering, that
> since I p[lay both flute and clarinet, which I should play this year. I want
> to consult the list members, and see what you all think. Or if I should play
> both. I would totally be willing to play one insrtument on some songs,
> another instrument on other songs. I love both instruments, and so I thought
> I'd consult all of the more experienced people on this list. I will be
> playing the flute for the teacher soon to see what he thinks. And jazz band
> will be startiong pretty soon. Concert choir next semester, and I'll be in
> all three. My birthday's coming up, my 14th, and not onlyt will I be
> wrestling this year, but I will be cheerleading as well. Scary combo, huh?
> lol...but seriously, please respond and let me know what you think.
> Sincerely, Kimber the Cheerleading Wrestler
>
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