Klarinet Archive - Posting 000738.txt from 2003/09

From: "Buckman, Nancy" <nebuckman@-----.edu>
Subj: RE: [kl] Re: A Clarinet Suggestions
Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2003 14:18:53 -0400

Nancy E. Buckman, CPO, AFO, 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

-----Original Message-----
From: EClarinet@-----.com]
Subject: [kl] Re: A Clarinet Suggestions

In a message dated 9/25/03 3:18:37 PM EST, Tom H writes:

<<<< I am in need of some suggestions on purchasing a used A clarinet. I =
had a
Buffet RC A clarinet that I purchased new about a year ago, but sold it =
when
it appeared that I would not have a need for it any more. Well, now I =
have a
need for one, but can't afford a new one again.
=20
I only have a budget of about $1000......I currently play a Buffet Bb=20
Festival clarinet and the logical choice would be to purchase a Buffet =
to try and=20
match the brand. Can anyone give me some opinions on mixing brands? =
Thanks for=20
any and all comments.>>>>

I think mixing brands is perfectly ok, especially since you don't play =
both=20
Bb & A on a daily basis, like someone with a full-time orchestra gig. I =
know=20
we've all been told to have the same brand for both these instruments, =
but it=20
seems that you, like me, only occasionally play the A. The difference =
in how=20
the horns blow I attribute to the different sizes of the instruments, =
not the=20
brands.

I have a Leblanc Concerto Bb and a Buffet R13A, and have no problem at =
all=20
playing them together, like in the Brahms Serenade my chamber group is =
working=20
on right now. This piece has A, Bb, and C clarinet parts. I mention =
the C=20
because I have a suggestion for an A clarinet in your budget, and it =
would be to=20
get a Tom Ridenour Arioso A clarinet.....my C clarinet is an Arioso, and =
I=20
payed around what you mentioned your budget is, and I am very happy with =
the=20
instrument. Peter Stoll on this list can also tell you about these =
horns. =20
Here's a link for Ridenour Clarinet Products <A=20
HREF=3D"http://www.ridenourclarinetproducts.com/">Ridenour Clarinet =
Products - Welcome to our H...</A>=20

Elise Curran
Orlando

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