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Re: Back in the band -- An Introduction

Author: LJBraaten
Date: 2011-08-27 19:22

Welcome back! I understand your exultation, I have a similar story. I played clarinet (and sax) regularly, grade school through first year of college, 1969-70. Played it again for several months in a church orchestra, 1987. I recently retired and finally got the leaky thing overhauled last November, and I was horrified at my loss of ability. I've been practicing faithfully since, and having the time of my life. I am even picking up skills I lacked before: working on reeds (not necessary in the 60s and 70s), experimenting with mouthpieces (I like the M13 Lyre better than my old HS*, although they are very close), and trying some new ligatures (can't believe I played for years on that bent up thing), and learning some alternate fingerings. I'm dreaming of one day getting a better clarinet, but mine's not too shabby with the right reed. I am looking forward to joining the first rehearsal session for this season of a local community concert band. Next on my list: a decent alto sax (my wife doesn't know yet).

Laurie

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