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Author: syncopation
Date: 2009-02-25 00:29
Hi! I will be playing for my town's Marine Band this summer, and was wondering if it would be alright to use my wooden horn at the gigs?
The rehearsals are inside, so there's no worries there. However, all the concerts are outside in a park on a stage. The stage has an overhang, and if it rains we won't perform... however, I will still be outside during the summer with my horn.
I do have an old plastic horn from high school, but I really don't like playing on it. Could I do any damage to my wooden horn by using it outside?
Thanks!
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Author: NBeaty
Date: 2009-02-25 01:00
I've used wood clarinets outside before with no problem. If the temperature is reasonable (not like it is outisde right now in Wisonsin, I'm sure!) it should be OK.
I used a wooden clarinet in marching band in high school, through all kinds of weather\temperatures without a crack. My R13 has cracked several times and has never been used outside. Go figure.
Another option would be to check into getting a ridenour rubber clarinet. Would be much better than your plastic horn.
Good luck!
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-02-25 01:04
I use wooden clarinets regularly in outdoor concerts in the summer, as long as it isn't raining. It should pose no problems for the instrument. If you don't want to take the (extremely remote) chance that the outdoor air will somehow damage the instrument, look into a Lyrique. It's a great instrument, and plays as well for me as my Buffets.
Jeff
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Author: Tony Beck
Date: 2009-02-26 01:51
You shouldn't have any trouble. I had a plastic Bundy as a backup, but never used it. Last fall a local church put out a call for instruments for their band program, so the Bundy went to a good cause. I've been playing wooden clarinets at outdoor concerts for years, but here in Charleston, the weather isn't what you'd call extreme, and we don't play in the rain. I do have a couple "indoor clarinets" and a couple "outdoor clarinets".
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Author: LonDear
Date: 2009-02-26 03:42
Keep your wood oiled on a regular schedule and don't subject the horns to radical temperature changes, such as leaving them in a cold car all day then expect to play them right after you arrive at the theatre. Clarinets work best at "breath" temperature.
I use a few Lyriques these days for many reasons, all different keys, and although they MIGHT be more durable, I treat them with the same respect that I give to my Buffets, Yamahas and Selmers.
Play anywhere you want, within reason for your finger comfort, but keep the temperature changes gradual.
Post Edited (2009-02-26 03:53)
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