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Author: cyso_clarinetist
Date: 2003-05-12 20:51
I did a brief search of this subject in the archives and not a lot came up.
I am going to Idyllwild this summer to play in orchestra and I was wondering what anyone had to say about the camp. I have heard about clarinets cracking and such from the high altitude. Should I consider leaving my better clarinets here and taking up a less important set?
Really overall I am just curious of what alums thought of the expierence. From what I see I am expecting to have a blast.
- James
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Author: Wes
Date: 2003-05-12 22:46
It's only about 5,000 feet altitude and there should be no problem with clarinets cracking unless one blows warm air into a very cold clarinet. One may need softer reeds at a higher altitude, however.
About six years ago, I went to a music session there and my '66 Mustang convertible overheated on the way up but nothing else happened of note.
Have a good time.
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Author: SJ
Date: 2003-05-13 06:37
Oh what memories you brought back. I went to Idyllwild in the summer of my junior year in high school,the summer of 62. Met a pretty young violinst,and now our grandson will be going this summer..(hope his clarinet dosnt crack!)
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2003-05-13 15:05
My brother and his wife lived in Idyllwild (California) for a few years --- beautiful place, worth going for a visit irrespective of the music. I wasn't aware they have classical music festivals there, but my brother sent me a tape a few years back of the annual jazz festival and that music was good.
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Author: Suzanne
Date: 2003-05-13 21:10
I went there two summers ago and had a great experience. Which session are you going to--the first or the second orchestra session? If it's the second one with the Festival Orchestra, the orchestra seats are very competitive (usually 3-4 out of about 30 clarinets are taken), so prepare the music they send you well. (You will audition for seats on the first day.) As for the altitude, I needed about a 1/2 strength softer in reeds, but my clarinets were fine. To have the best playing experience, take your best-sounding axes--just my opinion. Keep a dampit in the case.
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