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Author: psychotic lil clarinet girl (don't as
Date: 2005-01-03 23:24
Well my friend was too scared to post this because he didn't want to get chewed out with y'all saying "This has been discussed before, go search for it"... Well he searched for it and couldn't find it, so I'm posting it for him...
What clarinet would the majority of college directors ask for?
Would they also require an A clarinet?
haha... and that's it... Thanks and have a nice day...
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2005-01-04 00:05
You can buy an A after you've been in college for a while. As a performance major, expect to buy one eventually.
I entered as a music minor with a $400 Yamaha student model, bought an R13 when I got into the good wind ensemble, and auditioned into the department as a composition major on the R13, which I still play.
As a performance major, I'd enter with an R13 or equivalent from one of the other major brands. Alternatively, you could enter with a student model and intend to select a professional model with your new private teacher.
Granted, this will likely vary widely depending on the school.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2005-01-04 00:20
Depends. In my geographical area, if you auditioned and were accepted to University of Michigan or Michigan State as a performance major, having an A clarinet would be pretty much de rigeur.
Other colleges and universities might not have the same requirement.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-01-04 01:50
Basically,
I'd think that colleges would be understanding that you may not have a career, and may not be able to afford all the bells and whistles right off the bat. Some people can buy an R13, some got them from parents, but I'm sure colleges know (and understand) that sometimes you just can't afford it quite yet. Especially if you are coming out of high school.
If you are worried about an audition, there is nothing wrong with borrowing a better clarinet to audition with. As per the A clarinet, I'd say unless you're entering a very competitive or high profile music school, it probably won't be necessary right away.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: LeWhite
Date: 2005-01-04 02:05
If your friend is serious, they will discuss this with their possible future teacher at the audition - the teacher is most likely willing to help them choose a good instrument at the start of first year.
Depending on what you're doing, you may or may not need an A. If you're in any half-decent orchestra, you will need one. If your friend is going into Education or anything else that is not a performance major, he may never need an A.
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Author: Pappy
Date: 2005-01-04 02:05
This info is 30 years old mind you, but I knew a lot of fellow clarinet majors that started their college careers on student instruments and replaced them along the way. I auditioned with a Selmer 10G and used it until my father finally put the Buffet Mafia screws to me. Added a Selmer 9 series A my Junior year (used....still play it 30 years later).
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Author: Jack Kissinger
Date: 2005-01-04 04:02
I think the answer depends on where your friend is going to school and what he wants to do. If, by director, you mean band director and, if your friend is not going to major in music but wants to play in the band, at most schools his current clarinet (if it is, at least, a decent student model) will probably suffice. Also, he won't need an A.
If he plans to be a music education major, a student model may also be adequate and he probably won't need an A.
If he plans to be a (classical) performance major at a school with a strong program, he will need a professional level instrument but can probably work with his teacher to select one after he gets there. Whether (or how soon) he will need an A will depend on his teacher, what music he is going to play and whether the school will provide a loaner.
If he knows where he is going to school, I think his best bet is to call the music department and talk to the appropriate faculty member (band director, clarinet teacher, orchestra conductor, depending on his interests) or go to the school's website and contact the appropriate faculty member by e-mail. If he is looking at several schools -- several phone calls/e-mails. Those people can give him specific answers, we can only speculate - particularly without alot more detailed information.
Best regards,
jnk
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2005-01-04 14:00
Some colleges have A clarinets and your friend could use one of theirs. If he isn't going to be an orchestral player, he won't need to worry about an A clarinet.
My recommendation for the Bb is the standard Buffet R-13. A good used one would serve him well until he decided he could afford a new one. But, he will most certainly need an instrument he can count on for auditions, etc.
If his school doesn't provide an A clarinet, he might be able to find a place to rent one until he can buy one. I think International Musical Suppliers rents some of their instruments. He should check with them and find out.
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Author: Ken Shaw ★2017
Date: 2005-01-04 15:02
Mary -
If "your friend" is still auditioning, you want to make the best imperssion, which means coming in with a professional instrument, plus an A clarinet, even if you have to borrow or rent them. If you've already gotten into the school you want, then it doesn't matter so much, though if you show up in the fall to take a band or orchestra audition on a plastic clarinet, you'll probably sit lower in the section than otherwise.
I'd hold off buying anything new for the time being. Your college clarinet teacher will have definite ideas on equipment. S/he can also help you pick out a good instrument and will almost certainly recommend a new mouthpiece.
Ken Shaw
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Author: Clarinetlover18
Date: 2005-01-05 00:14
I would say get a Buffet Bb R13 clarinet and stick with that. I would say if you're going to teach in school or sometihing, don't get an A clarinet; it's an instrument that really isn't used and I think that if you got it, it would be a waste of money. On the other hand, if he is a performance major, I would say save money to get an A clarinet eventually, too.
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