Klarinet Archive - Posting 000307.txt from 2005/07

From: Joseph Wakeling <joseph.wakeling@-----.net>
Subj: Re: [kl] Wind Band Music: Solo Clarinet vs. Clarinet 4
Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 13:50:50 -0400

Adam Michlin wrote:

> I don't know the history of the term "Solo Clarinet" in wind band
> music, so I'm happy to consider arguments either way. I realize this
> is probably just a semantic argument, but I though I would put out the
> question just in case I was missing something.

To my mind, "Solo Clarinet" would indicate the leader, or possibly the
first desk, and would likely be a 1st clarinet part with extra solos
written in---or a genuine solo as per Ebony Concerto.

Of course, I doubt composers are consistent in this respect, but it's a
logical use of the term. There's no point in designating an instrument
a "soloist" unless it means something.

-- Joe

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