Klarinet Archive - Posting 000700.txt from 2004/11

From: Amyinstmus@-----.com
Subj: [kl] bass clarinet and mouthpiece
Date: Sat, 27 Nov 2004 06:32:29 -0500

Hi - I've been lurking for a bit and have enjoyed reading the posts so far. I'm hoping you could give me some advice - I need to buy a Bass clarinet for a middle school beginning band. (Brand new school, brand new program, so they don't own a bass at all yet.)

Any recommendations as to what model of bass clarinet to get? I know pretty much nothing about bass clarinets. Also, understanding the importance of a decent mouthpiece, I AM willing to spend a few extra dollars on getting one - any recommendations on bass clarinet mouthpieces?

Just for the record, I am the band director - I double majored in piano and saxophone in college. I also play clarinet and flute fairly well, I just have no experiece with bass clarinets!

Thanks for your advice!
Amy S.

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