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Klarinet Archive - Posting 000070.txt from 2005/11
From: "Fernando Silveira" <fernandounirio@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] saxophone question
Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 18:18:40 -0500
Hi Ed.
Just something to think.
Which setup the trumpet players use? Or clarinet, or trombon.... Does they
change something to play that music??
I do not think that Bernstein would need a "jazz" setup - just jazz felling.
I have a DVD with Bernstein conducting a rehearsal and he never ask for
that.
But maybe I am wrong. Just my imput...
Best
Fernando Silveira
----- Original Message -----
From: "Lacy, Edwin" <el2@-----.edu>
To: <klarinet@-----.org>
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 8:29 PM
Subject: [kl] saxophone question
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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