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Author: likethunder
Date: 2009-05-24 20:26
Hi,
I've always had this dream of going to a conservatory.
I'm three years out of high school and still completely lost as to what I want to study . . . besides music.
Anyway, I need to find a great instructor in Chicago, as that's where I live.
It's a large city, so I'm sure there's someone out there. =]
Any recommendations?
Ideas on where to look?
I've started asking people I know, but I thought I might as well ask here as well.
Thank you!
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Author: William
Date: 2009-05-25 16:18
Gregory Smith, CSO's second clarinetist and mouthpiece maker, has a private studio in his home. If his schedule is full, he certainly would also be a good resource person. http://www.gregory-smith.com/
Post Edited (2009-05-25 16:20)
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Author: grenadilla428
Date: 2009-05-25 16:33
From William's post, I visited Mr. Smith's website. Have to admit that I am not familiar with his mouthpieces. Has anyone played these? What did you think?
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Author: reedwizard
Date: 2009-05-26 02:03
Hello Grenadilla,
I have a Greg Smith mouthpiece that I play on and I like it. I cannot tell you what style because it was a prototype and is listed as sample on the side. It articulates easily and the altissimo speaks easily. I can vary my dynamics throughout all the clarinet ranges and especially in the altissimo. My sound is focused and warm.
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Author: TonkaToy
Date: 2009-05-26 13:18
You might want to contact Leslie Grimm at Northwestern. Les is a great player and a kind, gentle, and knowledgeable pedagog. She plays a lot around town and I'd highly recommend her. If you decide that you want to continue on and pursue clarinet at the college level she's be a great choice. Leslie studied at Northwestern with Marcellus and before that with George Silfies, (the former principal in St. Louis) who was a student of Ralph McLaine. With those "grandteachers" I think you'll get a pretty good overview of the prevailing ways of approaching the clarinet.
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Author: William
Date: 2009-05-26 14:42
I have two of Greg's mouthpiecies--"Cicero Kaspar" and a "Chedeville 1*" models--and, although the tone qualities are slightly different, they both exhibit the playing characteristics mentioned by reedwizard. If I ever break my vintage Chicago Kaspar (which I have had since 1962), I will definitely use one of those to replace it. Gregory Smith, as a member of the CSO clarinet section and clarinetist "extrodinaire", makes certain all of his handcrafted models play up to his own personal standards before he sends them out. They are a bit pricey, but for how well they play, they are, imho, worth every penny. Just another satisfied customers opinion..........
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Author: JJAlbrecht
Date: 2009-05-26 20:52
I have a Gregory Smith Chedeville style that plays very nicely. The man was also a pleasure to deal with. I alternate between this mouthpiece and Grabner K13, depending on the sound I want.
Jeff
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