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Author: scv
Date: 2007-02-03 21:49
I have inherited a beautiful all wood Bflat clarinet that has D.Bonade/Surfine engraved on the neck, body and the bell. I know it was a gift to my father in 1948 and was believed to be made in France (though it does not say so on the instrument). I do not know if it was new at the time it was a gift. It is in "perfect" condition and plays well with a lovely tone. I cannot find any reference to D. Bonade except for ligatures. Can any one help?
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2007-02-04 00:20
An Archives search {Bonade] turned up a lot of refs, on its 1st page, Ken Shaw and BSL refer to "The Clarinetist's Compendium" which ?might? have some info. Some of our "posters" may have been his students, and know of his history. I'd guess its a Selmer because of his relationship with them and his [at least] 5 patents. Please HELP. Luck, Don
Thanx, Mark, Don
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2007-02-04 01:20
http://www.sophia2.somerville.ma.us/Bonade_webpage.html
Ho boy...where to start?
Considered by many to be the founder of the American School of Clarinet playing.
Re his brand of reeds and clarinet...might be a different story there.
He was not shy when it came to capitalism.
His brand of mouthpieces, formerly maligned, are now valued.
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2007-02-04 01:30
scv -
Daniel Bonade was principal clarinet in the Philadelphia Orchestra during the Stokowski years. He then played principal in Cleveland under Rodzinski. He then taught at Juilliard and trained most of the symphony principals in the country. Larry Guy has made a study of him and has put out a CD with examples of his wonderful orchestral playing, as well as a very fine collection of teaching material.
Even a top player and famous teacher like Bonade barely made enough to live on on those days. As a result, he put out many products, such as his ligature, mouthpieces and reeds. He also let his name and photo be used to sell equipment he didn't play, such as Leblanc clarinets.
A number of "stencil" instruments appeared using his name. The makers aren't easy to identify, but sometimes minor variations in key shapes can let you do this. If the one you got from his father plays well, you're in luck. It's probably not worth a lot, but it can give great pleasure.
Don -
As far as I know, Bonade played exclusively on Buffets.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Hank Lehrer
Date: 2007-02-04 01:32
Check the doctoral dissertation by Shannon Thompson on the Philadelphia School of Clarinet Playing. Lots on Bonade and his "products."
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Author: scv
Date: 2007-02-05 20:09
Thank you so much for your response and for the reference. Sorry to be so ignorant but how can I access the copy of this thesis? It doesn't sound like the instrument is worth much, but before I pass it on to my son, I would like to have more information. I always loved playing this clarinet and it has great tone. Suzanne
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Author: GBK
Date: 2007-02-05 21:03
There is also a long chapter on equipment which Bonade sold under his name (reeds, mouthpieces, ligatures, etc...) in Kycia's book "Daniel Bonade - A Founder of the American Style of Clarinet Playing"
...GBK
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