Klarinet Archive - Posting 000040.txt from 2011/07

From: RONALD JACKSON <jacksonrm93@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] new clarinet 4tet music
Date: Thu, 07 Jul 2011 17:09:04 -0400


Richard, you got that right. I already have accessed some of his works, and I completely agree. It's refreshingly different.

Ron

Ronald M. Jackson RR#1 Box 26 Falls, PA 18615 (570)388-2215

> From: rbushidioglot@-----.net
> Date: Thu, 7 Jul 2011 10:33:56 -0600
> To: klarinet@-----.com
> Subject: Re: [kl] new clarinet 4tet music
>
> Robert Elkjer is a fabulous arranger. Go to his web site and listen to samples of his stuff. I think you'll be pleased with anything you order.
>
> Richard Bush
>
> On Jul 6, 2011, at 4:42 PM, Robert Elkjer wrote:
>
> Hi! I'm not sure of the policies of this forum (I can't find a link for
> them on the Klarinet page that I've bookmarked), but if it's okay, I
> wanted to mention that I'm a composer and have just arranged a couple
> new clarinet quartets.
>
> I'm having an absolute ball writing for clarinet! It is such a
> blending, adaptable instrument. Anyway, below are audio demos of the
> new stuff. Of course if you don't want to click on something you don't
> know, you can just google Elkjer Music and it's all there.
>
> April Showers
> <http://robertelkjer.net/Clarinet4tets/AprilShowers4CL.mp3> (as a quick
> bossa nova---click to hear)
> God Bless the Child
> <http://robertelkjer.net/Clarinet4tets/GodBless4CL.mp3> (Billie Holiday
> classic ballad---click to hear)
>
> Scored for 3 Bflat clars/bass clar (low Eb).
>
> Here are some kind words from woodwind professionals:/
> Robert Elkjer's woodwind arrangements are refreshingly innovative,
> creative, challenging, and excellent in every way.
> Trevor Cramer (bassoonist), owner of Trevco Music///
>
> /Wonderful! The players were absolutely gleaming when we finished.
> The writing is light, refreshing; a mix of rhythmic and tonal colors that are different.
> Greg Cohill, Director, Quintessential Winds,
> Wind Quintet, Springfield, IL
>
> //The 8th National Woodwind Ensemble recently performed ""Do Nothin Till You Hear From Me"" in Albany, NY. We had fun playing it, and our audience loved it./
> /Joanne Stiff, Clarinetist// /
>
> Thanks for reading! -Bob Elkjer
> <mailto:relkjer@-----.net>
>
> _______________________________________________
> Klarinet mailing list
> Klarinet@-----.com
> To do darn near anything to your subscription, go to:
> http://klarinet-list.serve-music.com
>
> _______________________________________________
> Klarinet mailing list
> Klarinet@-----.com
> To do darn near anything to your subscription, go to:
> http://klarinet-list.serve-music.com

_______________________________________________
Klarinet mailing list
Klarinet@-----.com
To do darn near anything to your subscription, go to:
http://klarinet-list.serve-music.com