Klarinet Archive - Posting 000067.txt from 2005/11

From: "Lacy, Edwin" <el2@-----.edu>
Subj: [kl] saxophone question
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 17:32:47 -0500

I know that there are several saxophonists on the list, so perhaps this
question can be excused.

My primary instrument is the bassoon, but I have been engaged next week
by a nearby symphony orchestra to play the alto saxophone part on
Bernstein's "Symphonic Dances from West Side Story." I have played this
part several times previously, but always debate with myself about which
mouthpiece and reed setup to use. Would you recommend using a
"classical" setup, or one more suited to jazz? Certainly the music is
jazz oriented, but then, it is a symphony orchestra.

My usual setup: For classical, an old, old Selmer C* mouthpiece, or a
newer Vandoren Optimum, with #3 reeds, usually Zonda, but sometimes
Vandoren. For jazz, either a Rousseau JDX8 or a Berg Larsen 90/0, with
Rico Royal reeds, #2.5. For both of these mouthpieces, I usually use a
Harrison gold ligature, but sometimes a Rovner or BG fabric-type
ligature.

I would be interested to hear if any others on the list have resolved
this question for themselves.

Ed Lacy
University of Evansville

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