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Bb Bass & Eb Soprano

Author: EbClarinet
Date: 2019-09-06 00:45

27-years ago I was in college studying Bb Clarinet to be a band director. I didn't know much about orchestra then because I couldn't play in the university's orchestra due to scheduling problems. The clarinet professor told us that (I guess from her experiences) that we would have to audition on Bb to get in an orchestra. She told us that there were no jobs for Bb Bass Clarinet or Eb Clarinet. I play both. I know the standard equipment is Bb and A for orchestra jobs but within the last few years, I've seen permanent bass clarinet players and Eb clarinet players in orchestra. I know things have changed within almost 30 years but I've looked up jobs online for bass and Eb and I see that orchestras are having auditions for them. There's even excerpt books available for audition requirements. Could some 1 that has orchestra experience or experience in the field please educate me about this? I didn't say any thing 2 my professor back then but I felt what she told the clarinet class wasn't completely true. I just don't think she liked playing bass or Eb and I love both of them. Please help, aid and advise.

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