Klarinet Archive - Posting 000044.txt from 2002/09

From: "Screecher" <screecher@-----.au>
Subj: Re: [kl] School (Formerly Period instruments --- were any of them "better" ?)
Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 03:04:04 -0400

Kimber said

> 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.

Kimber

I love playing flute and sax as well. And some years I've played clarinet in
band, then changed to flute , and now I'm playing sax. But this is based on
the needs of the band more than my needs. If you are on clarinet and there
are already flute players in your band, how would they feel about your
sometimes playing flute? or vice versa? On the other hand, if you are short
players, I guess your director might like you to fill in on certain pieces?

As you will be playing in three ensembles, can you play flute in one band
and clarinet in another? That way you get a good work out on both
instruments.

It's great to double, or triple if you can put the time in. It is also great
to focus on one instrument as there is so much to learn.

Tanya

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