Klarinet Archive - Posting 000400.txt from 2004/08

From: "Mark H. Weinstein" <mark.weinstein@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] C Clarinet from Patricola
Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:12:16 -0400

I use my C clarinet frequently in amature orchestras on 2nd oboe or in
duets with flute. My adult mind makes transposing difficult. Mark

Nancy Buckman wrote:
>
> At 01:06 AM 8/13/2004, you wrote:
> >Ken (and Nancy Buckman,)
> >
> >I believe Nancy mentioned that the Patricola brothers did
> >something to fix her C while she was at ClarinetFest, right
> >Nancy? What was done again, Nancy?
>
> My C from Patricola came with two barrels (46 and 47 mm). The throat Bb
> was so flat that it was unusable. I saw the Patricola brothers at Fest in
> New Orleans and they took the clarinet back to Italy with them. They
> returned it to me with a 45mm barrel and it plays fine now. The return
> took place during 9/11 and they were wonderful at finding a way to get my
> instrument back to me without delay. This is the only one of my
> instruments to not have been Morrie-fied (at Morrie's recommendation). It
> is a nice little C clarinet and now that I am using a wooden mouthpiece on
> it, it has softened it's bite a little.
>
> Someone on the list was having trouble justifying the purchase of a C
> clarinet. Well, if you are going to play it (anywhere, for any reason),
> then there is the justification. If it is going to sit in the case, then
> it is a waste of money. There is no law against simple self-gratification
> either. If your family won't starve or be without a roof or clothing, and
> you can spare the expense, then buy the thing. Money has one purpose.
>
> Nancy
>
> Nancy Buckman
> Principal Clarinet / Orchestra AACC
> eefer@-----.net
>
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