Klarinet Archive - Posting 000090.txt from 2003/05

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] Concert report
Date: Mon, 5 May 2003 14:42:16 -0400

I can't ever think of a time when I have posted about my own concert =
performance success or failure before, but yesterday I managed to play =
the solo sax parts in the L'Arlessiene Suites and not sound like an =
absolute jerk. I have never played orchestral sax before and have spent =
the last few weeks sleeping with the sax (men are a better deal!). It =
is a good feeling to be able to fool a hall full of people into =
believing that I am a good sax player. I feel very lucky indeed. The =
money spent on a closer mouthpiece, harder reeds and the BG Super =
Revelation ligature actually paid off. The ligature was a big surprise, =
as it freed up my articulation and the mouthpiece helped smooth out my =
sound. All in all, I'm very pleased with myself and just had to share. =
I have carefully measured my head though, and so far it isn't any =
bigger!

Nancy

Nancy E. Buckman, Technical Assistant
School of Health Professions, Wellness and Physical Education
Anne Arundel Community College
Arnold, MD 21012-1895 USA
Phone 410-777-2316 Fax 410-777-2233
E-mail nebuckman@-----.edu

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