Author: msloss
Date: 2003-03-11 16:53
I took years of good-humored crap from Messrs. Brody and Marcellus on this point (who could pass up an opportunity to insult the saxophone?), but doubling is a reality of finding work unless you land one of those precious few symphonic gigs that can actually pay the bills. As a lifelong doubler (tripler, whatever), I've never had problems with my embouchere going back and forth. Admittedly, making quick switches in the pit from bass clar or bari sax to flute results in what I would describe as less-than-Kincaidian tone quality, but it is manageable. The risk to your technique is really no greater than having to switch between the soprano and harmony clarinets over the course of a Mahler symphony. Practice, practice, practice, and oh yeah, practice.
A lot of great players have managed -- Bil Jackson, Eddie Daniels, Dan Spitzer, many denizens of this Bboard, and have 2die4 clarinet sound/technique. So again, practice. Get proficient on both instruments, play regularly, and you'll be fine.
BTW, the doublers who can play single and double reeds WELL are a precious commodity. Master that, and there is work to be had.
Enjoy!
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