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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-12-25 11:41
So what woodwind stuff did you get for the holidays?
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Author: Fred
Date: 2005-12-25 12:48
New Korg tuner . . . with microphone input for noisier venues.
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Author: Gobboboy
Date: 2005-12-25 13:22
Steuer leather bound Clarinet Reed Case
http://www.howarth.uk.com/products.aspx?id=114
very posh!
Merry Chrimbo!!
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-12-25 13:23
You can also get a pickup (about $10) which will only read what it is connected to (it clips onto the bell and senses vibration only).
Pretty cool if you are in a large group and want to isolate your pitch.
Of course that wouldn't fix anyone elses pitch, but is fun anyway if wondering what the pitch is.
One of my students moms who is also a Clarinet teacher got a ReedWizard from her students who collectively bought it for her.
That's one awesome gift!
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Author: Iacuras
Date: 2005-12-25 13:25
I got a Vandoren 5RV Lyre Mouthpiece and a Peter Spriggs Floating Rail Ligature. Not to shabby.
Steve
"If a pretty poster and a cute saying are all it takes to motivate you, you probably have a very easy job. The kind robots will be doing soon."
"If you can't learn to do something well, learn to enjoy doing it poorly."
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Author: hans
Date: 2005-12-25 13:33
A remote starter for my car to let me warm it up/cool it off so that my instruments won't have to experience sudden temperature change.
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Author: lllebret
Date: 2005-12-25 13:53
Vintage Meyer NY #6 alto sax mouthpiece from a student (who knew what it was and what it was worth).
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Author: Bill
Date: 2005-12-25 14:48
Woodwind care kit - bore oil, cork grease, a bizarre chamois cloth I am supposed to use on the keys after each time I play, and, I think, something for the slide on a trombone. Selection not *too* bad for a non-musician.
Bill.
P.S. Almost forgot!!! I also got the Boston Records cd of Bonade excerpts. WONDERFUL!!!!!!!
Bill Fogle
Ellsworth, Maine
(formerly Washington, DC)
Post Edited (2005-12-25 18:15)
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Author: Mary Jo
Date: 2005-12-25 14:51
I bought myself a Meyer NY USA clarinet mouthpiece.
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2005-12-25 15:11
Not woodwind, but still music related . . .
A book about the life of Beethoven.
"Beethoven: The Music and the Life" by Lewis Lockwood
US Army Japan Band
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Author: nickma
Date: 2005-12-25 15:14
Concert RAT stand: totally beautiful!
Happy Christmas and New Year to Mark and posters.
Nick
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2005-12-25 15:46
A music stand. A clarinet stand. A new swab.
My wife got (amongst other gifts) a Yamaha fife which she can trade in for a flute if she likes it.
--
Ben
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Author: Mark Charette
Date: 2005-12-25 15:49
5 different types of coffee selected & roasted by George Terroir ...
The nectar of the gods ...
The tie-in?
Without coffee nothing gets done around here - clarinet or otherwise.
A book on MySQL performance tuning ... we know what that's going to be used for!
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-12-25 15:50
My wife continuing to share her life with me.
All I need ...GBK 
Oh yeah...another (vintage) R13 in a Pro-Tec double case, and a bunch of methods/solos which were on my wish list.
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Author: Super Mario
Date: 2005-12-25 17:13
an R-13. actually i recieved it back in november, but it was my main gift. today i got some ohio state things and enjoyed being with the family.
merry christmas!!!
We are the music, while the music lasts.
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Author: clarnibass
Date: 2005-12-25 17:39
A new bass clarinet case that can hold 2 more clarinets. Finally I won't have to carry 3 cases.
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2005-12-25 17:40
A Marantz PMD 670 recording device.
Now I am not tethered to the computer.
Anddd.....a nice eiswein (NY State) now chilling for after the latkes.
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: L. Omar Henderson
Date: 2005-12-25 18:18
A few days of tranquility in the North Georgia mountains with daughter in from San Francisco. I also convinced Alan Segal to make me a new custom barrel for my Amati 875 full Boehm "A" clarinet (a gift to myself !!) - full report on clarinet and barrel to follow sometime soon after additional tweaking.
L. Omar Henderson
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Author: susieray
Date: 2005-12-25 18:21
AIRFARE TO ATLANTA! (my choice of one way or round trip LOL)
Sue
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Author: Dana
Date: 2005-12-25 18:26
Music (for clarinet) that I've been wanting.
A Selmer tenor sax!
Merry Christmas!
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2005-12-25 18:59
GBK...How many vintage R13's are necessary? Are you the black hole of them??? Will my 1969 axe find its way to you eventually???
All the best,
Katrina
(who did not receive anything musical for the holiday...but then, I didn't ask for anything anyway!)
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Author: Steve Epstein
Date: 2005-12-25 19:28
Lots of toys and goodies I grabbed from his sleigh, which were:
A used (6 y/o) Noblet alto clarinet.
A Yamaha Woodwind Midi Controller (WX5)
A fabulous accordion CD. http://www.lidiakaminska.com
I took delivery a little early on these items.
Steve Epstein
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2005-12-25 19:28
All R13s are attracted to the singularity of GBK (Galactic Black Khole)
The good ones leave the Starship NCC Kloc via the G-Bay door on Deck FOF3.5
Those that are kicked back as x-rays from the event horizon return via the E-bay(wink)
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-12-25 20:10
I don't even know what SQL is!! Sounds technical though.
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Author: Sean.Perrin
Date: 2005-12-25 20:16
I recieved a few fantastic CD's... but the only other music-related present I got was from myself... I bought the Score to David Maslanka's "Childs Garden Of Dreams". It's probably one of my very favorite pieces.
Founder and host of the Clarineat Podcast: http://www.clarineat.com
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Author: bob49t
Date: 2005-12-25 21:19
Well, after several years of playing someone else's tenor sax (very unsatisactory) or playing sop clar in lieu (even more unsatisfactory) I've finally bitten the bullet this year and bought myself an early Christmas present of a mint condition "experienced" Selmer SA80 II ..(4Yrs) and it just hums !
Now, I've been asked to play it a friend's wedding next week ...New Year's Eve!! It's only for the signing of the register, but check this place out ........we certainly do great weddings here in Scotland.
http://www.drumtochtyunlimited.com/home.htm
.....and what am I playing ???........... "Will you Still Love me Tomorrow?" howzat for a wedding ?? But don't worry.. it's been passed by the groom's mum for the lovely tune.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year when it comes.
Bob Thomson ...Brechin, Scotland
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2005-12-25 21:51
David sez: I don't even know what SQL is!! Sounds technical though.
Gandalfe sez: SQL is a database language (Structured Query Language). MySQL is the database that this Web site uses to save posts. Are we having fun yet?
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: A2Clarinetist
Date: 2005-12-25 22:09
Nothing. I bought my kids stuff. LOL...no one buys me stuff...
I bought a Peter Spriggs Floating Rail ligature though in November...so I guess you can count that.
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Author: Clarinetgirl06
Date: 2005-12-25 22:56
I got 3 clarinet CD's:
Richard Stoltzman playing Copland, Bernstein, etc.
Benny Goodman playing classical (Mozart Quintet, Bartok Contrasts, Brahms 2, Debussy Premiere Rhapsody, a Beethoven piece, and Grand Duo Weber mvt. 3)
Wolfgang Meyer playing Rossini, Verdi, Bellini, Donzenetti (sp?).
These are my first CD's from each of these clarinetists. I don't see why some people don't like Stoltzman, I think he's very good. His Copland Concerto was great! It was rather odd to hear Benny Goodman playing classically, and I'd say I prefer him in jazz, but it is still a good CD! Wolfgang Meyer was very good and I enjoyed hearing the operatic music!
I also got 2 soundtracks: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, and also The Chorus (La Choriste)-it's French and it's about a boys choir (it's a really good movie!).
I also got a music note cell phone charm.
Yesterday my reeds came in from WWBW. V12's and Zonda's. I tried the Zondas for the 1st time ever and I like them a lot! I may be saying goodbye to the V12's. I don't know! I'll have to play on both kinds to be sure!
Well, Merry Christmas!
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-12-25 23:31
I got the cool looking black Sirius receiver that looks sort of like an Ipod.
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Author: BassClarinetGirl
Date: 2005-12-25 23:53
I got money from my grandparents which I am going to use to pick up a Vandoren Optimum lig and a cheap flute to learn to double on.
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Author: SuzyQ
Date: 2005-12-26 00:04
A pro-tec clarinet reed case, and a box of ten vandoren v12 reeds. (Actually, I got them on the 19th for my birthday, but close enough.)
Musically, for Christmas I got a John Williams (guitar) Bach CD. Love it!
Oh, talking about computer books, I got a really cool book titled, "Stylin' with CSS." Pretty cool!
Suz
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Author: Chalumeau Joe
Date: 2005-12-26 00:18
A yearly subscription to <www.smartmusic.com>. Looks like it should be fun.
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Author: sylvangale
Date: 2005-12-26 00:34
My mother got me a Garmin Etrex Legend GPS for those times I decide to take a shortcut home and get lost... which has happened on a number of occaisions. lol.
Regards,
Stephen (Piko)
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Author: Kevin
Date: 2005-12-26 00:58
only thing music related was a pair of nice wireless headphones.
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Author: ghuba
Date: 2005-12-26 01:30
DavidBlumberg wrote:
> I don't even know what SQL is!! Sounds technical though.
>
10 Advil topic. And bring your bifocals and 14 double-expressos. Be glad that Mark wanted this present.
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Author: clarinetmaniac101
Date: 2005-12-26 02:04
well it's not for christmas but I am getting it for my birthday
1. Vandoren Reed case(Vcr10)
2.Blaymann Clarinet base and peg
3.New ligature
4.Baremann method for clarinet vol.3
and that's it I think that is a very nice selection.
Rashad
*clarinet
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Author: EEBaum
Date: 2005-12-26 02:33
Regarding SQL... just finished my database course. We had to implement a TV listing database for the final project. Passing the course was a sort of gift, as was the successful completion of all my 11 (ouch) courses. :P
As for (vaguely?) music-related gifts... A nice portable K&M music stand. The StrongBad Sings CD. DVD of Altered States, which is supposed to have a killer score.
Christmas came early this year with Finale's 2006b patch as well.
-Alex
www.mostlydifferent.com
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Author: Ralph G
Date: 2005-12-26 02:43
If I drill a hole through the tasty summer sausage that came in my Gift Pak, I might be able to get a sound out of it. Should I use my Greg Smith Kaspar with it or my M30?
Haven't had any clarinet-related gifts since my wife gave me a Pro-Tec double case a few years back. The family has wisely decided I'm on my own with that stuff.
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Artistic talent is a gift from God and whoever discovers it in himself has a certain obligation: to know that he cannot waste this talent, but must develop it.
- Pope John Paul II
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-12-26 05:05
Katrina wrote:
> GBK...How many vintage R13's are necessary?
> Are you the black hole of them??? Will my 1969 axe
> find its way to you eventually???
Every time I acquire another nice vintage R13, I say that should be the final one.
I've now said that 13 different times. ![[whoa]](http://test.woodwind.org/clarinet/BBoard/smileys/smilie10.gif)
BTW - I do have a very nice place on the shelf in my studio where your 1969 R13 would surely fit.  ...GBK
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Author: DavidBlumberg
Date: 2005-12-26 12:42
GBK - do you have humidity devices in each Clarinet, or only the ones that you mainly use?
I'd think it would be a hassle to check each one all the time!
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2005-12-26 13:00
Attachment: lc-3800.jpg (10k)
> humidity devices
There. With thermostat, humistat and a good lock...
--
Ben
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2005-12-26 13:30
tictactux.......this give NEW meaning to "vintage" clarinet
I always play the Bb at room temp. after letting it breathe.
The A's are best served slightly chilled.
Eefers are of course served with desert and a fine Stilton.
Basses placed in a snifter, are warmed gently, and enjoyed with a fine cigar.
Former creator of CUSTOM CLARINET TUNING BARRELS by DR. ALLAN SEGAL
-Where the Sound Matters Most(tm)-
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Author: Brenda Siewert
Date: 2005-12-26 14:07
I got a new Backun bell (actually a couple of weeks ago), AND a vintage Kaspar mouthpiece (I missed the postman, so won't get it until tomorrow).
Actually, I bought the stuff for myself and my husband supplied the money. Works for me.
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Author: ClarinetRepublican
Date: 2005-12-26 14:57
2006 Acura TL with navigation... i'm happy.
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Author: GBK
Date: 2005-12-26 16:37
David... My studio, probably like yours, is humidity controlled.
I play on two different clarinets a day - thus all get played every week...GBK
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Author: Katrina
Date: 2005-12-26 17:20
GBK sez:
BTW - I do have a very nice place on the shelf in my studio where your 1969 R13 would surely fit.
I'm sure it would fit just fine, GBK, but it's my only R13 Bb! Surely you wouldn't deprive me of my best clarinet!?!?!?
I have other Bb's but most of them do not work...the LP Albert I just got a few months ago, my original Signet which is not functional due to pad weevils, and my Selmer FB Series 9 which also has a few spring issues...
xoox,
Katrina
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Author: Tyler
Date: 2005-12-27 00:24
I got lots of reading! Yesterday I finished Ridenour's Educator's Guide. Extremely informative and complete, yet concise enough to finish in two days (yay!), Larry Guy's reed adjustment book, and Pino's Clarinet Playing book. Bevelled-edge reed knife and a bunch of blanks through Muncy, and I believe I have a Manasse CD on the way. Oh, and another Protec case, specifically for my 'project' reeds!
Exciting stuff. Hope everyone else's gifts were as fun!
-Tyler
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Author: Ed
Date: 2005-12-27 00:32
GBK says-
"I play on two different clarinets a day - thus all get played every week...GBK"
I have enough trouble rotating all my reeds!
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Author: Bnewbs
Date: 2005-12-27 01:56
Grabner/Hill mouthpiece
Some Debussy
Complete works of Charles Dickens
Darren Sharper Jersey (Go Vikings, even though they lost)
Ben
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Author: clrnt_squeak
Date: 2005-12-27 05:27
I received many things for my clarinet:
* Vandoren Optimum Ligature with silver plated cap.
-> Beautiful Ligature and it plays GREAT! My tone and projection improved greatly
* Buffet Chadash Barrel
-> Beautiful barrel. Improved tone greatly.
* K&M Clarinet Stand (3 leg)
-> Nice little stand. Pretty sturdy from my testing it out. It has to be bumped REALLY hard in order for it to fall.
* Doctor's Legend Swab
-> REALLY nice swab. The silk looks amazing and it's really absorbant. I like the rubber tip, my GEM swab's tip fell apart within months. Great quality. :-D
I say that's pretty darned good. I know it's late, but Merry Christmas everyone!
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Author: David Peacham
Date: 2005-12-27 10:31
Two recordings of the Nielsen concerto (which I've never heard other than picking up the end of it on the radio a few weeks ago).
Actually, these are among my wife's birthday presents (for tomorrow). We get a bit confused. She gets loads of clarinet records for her birthday and I get loads of DVDs about horses for Christmas.
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If there are so many people on this board unwilling or unable to have a civil and balanced discussion about important issues, then I shan't bother to post here any more.
To the great relief of many of you, no doubt.
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Author: archer1960
Date: 2005-12-27 13:38
David B said:
"I don't even know what SQL is!! Sounds technical though."
It's the engine behind the bulletin board on which you posted this comment!!!
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Author: tictactux ★2017
Date: 2005-12-27 14:33
> It's the engine behind the bulletin board
Pardon my pickiness - it's not.
It "only" is the language you use to query a data base for contents (or ask it to do something). This language is close to natural language and standardised just like the clarinet key layout is standardised (with the usual extra here and omission there, depending on the mfgr).
The engine is what actually transforms these queries into bits and bytes, fetches them from the disk etc. There is a wealth of engines to choose from, depending on wallet thickness and requirement.
Ouch. That was off-topic. My apologies.
--
Ben
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Author: Bob A
Date: 2005-12-27 18:25
Some new medication so MAYBE I'll get off my dead butt and start practicing again. HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!!
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Author: Alseg
Date: 2005-12-27 21:49
No meds .......just one of those lights for SAD (seasonal affective disorder)
will do just fine.
aka:
Candy is dandy, but
Liquor is quicker
uh oh, now I've done it
next we will have one of those
limmerick extravaganzas.
(GBK and CPW must be out of town)
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2005-12-27 22:41
My most appreciated gift was a paid week off from work. It's nice 'cuz Suzy and I are preparing for our jazz ensemble gig on the 31st. Happy holidays!
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: ElBlufer
Date: 2005-12-28 07:45
So far I have recieved:
-Pomarico Crystal Mouthpiece (will be exchanged for a different tip opening)
-Korg TM-40 tuner
-Selmer Reed Case
What I will recieve:
-Bay Clarinet Ligature
-Clarinet Stand
-56 Rue Lepic Flow pack (reeds)
I am also recieving items to allow me to start learning the Tenor Sax for the school jazz band.
Happy Holidays, and may you all have a woodwind filled chanukkah/christmas!
My Setup:
R13 Clarinet (Ridenour Lyrique as my backup/marching instrument)
Walter Grabner K11 mouthpiece
Rico Reserve 3.5's
Bonade ligature
Post Edited (2005-12-29 04:30)
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-12-28 17:31
A brand-spanking-new Yamaha YTS 875II Custom tenor sax - not the black lacquered one as originally planned as I preferred the gold lacquered one's playing characteristics when trying them against each other - it's got more grit. And a colleague of mine (a die-hard Selmer SBA player w/Florida Link) preferred the gold lacquered one when he tried them.
The black lacquered one sounded very clinical in comparison, not to say it wasn't a bad sound, but it was too clean. I wanted the gritty-sounding one.
Oh yeah, our 2nd alto player got another double sax stand that she was going to get a refund on (only the shop won't do returns) so I've made her an offer on that.
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Author: Don Poulsen
Date: 2005-12-28 19:27
Nothing clarinet-related unless you include--
--a pair of black shoes I can wear to concerts
--a pair of leather gloves that can keep my hands warm on the way to cold-weather concerts
--a fancy mousepad I can use when visiting this site
That's not everything, just the things I can remotely associate with clarinet playing.
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