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Author: Ed
Date: 2009-12-29 15:56
Is the Eb part in Ravel's Bolero a separate part from the Bb parts, or is it a double? I played it a long time ago and can't recall how it is done. Thanks for the help.
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2009-12-29 16:11
It's a separate part but all there is is the brief solo near the beginning. I don't think the other clarinets are playing during the eefer solo so it probably could be played as a double. Could also double one of the sax parts.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: Ed
Date: 2009-12-29 16:22
That is what I seemed to recall, that it is only that one solo.
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Author: marcia
Date: 2009-12-29 16:49
Yes, it is a short solo, yes it is separate, yes it can be played as double. I have played second and eefer.
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2009-12-29 16:55
Just checked my parts. The entire Eb part essentially runs from rehearsal #3 to #4 (Eb plays 16 bars plus 1 beat). The 1st Bb clarinet is pretty much tacit from rehearsal #2 through most of #6. The second clarinet has nothing at all to play until rehearsal #9. The bass clarinet is tacit until rehearsal #8. So any of these players could double the Eb part (assuming they have and can play an eefer ). The earliest saxophone entry (tenor) isn't until rehearsal #6, so either sax player could also double the Eb solo.
Best regards,
jnk
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