Klarinet Archive - Posting 001263.txt from 2003/04

From: "Bill Semple" <wsemple@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl]Mid-performance crises
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 07:52:31 -0400

Last Sunday, I performed the Mozart Clarinet Quintet at a faculty recital.
During the performance, in fact early on, my once perfect reed began to
collapse and on one note I squawked. A small one, but it was like an
earthquake to me.

I scaled back, opened my throat, relaxed my embouchure, and got through in
pretty good shape. The audience loved it, and I guess that is what counts
(but we know it doesn't).

Here are my questions:

1) What is the experience of those on the listserve with the difference, if
any, between pre-recital reed performance and recital reed performance?

2) Does anyone select a reed that is a smidgen stronger for performance,
given the adrenalin rush? Tony, do you ever get nervous?

3) Has anyone ever had similar issues, and how do you respond?

4) Has there ever been a case where a performer has had to CHANGE REEDS
during a performance?

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