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Wurlitzer Clarinet in America

Author: Brandon
Date: 2001-10-03 23:18

This question regards the Wurlitzer line of clarinets. What are the odds of being able to win an orchestral job in the US playing one of these instruments? Naturally, I would not play on the German system instrument, but rather one with the same fingerings as the Buffet I play. I know that several orchestral clarinetists play on these clarinets(Combs and Zukovsky), but I do not know with what regularity. Plus, performing on a Wurlitzer is much different from winning a job on one! So, please do not think this question is asking whether or not one cares for that particular sound, as that is not the discussion I am attempt to start. Rather, I am trying to see if the professionals that visit this site think that my attempt in obtaining one of these instruments would be a waste of time here in the US. I realize that being able to win an orchestral job involves much more than just sound, such as counting, expression, etc. After playing one of these magnificant instruments I look at my Buffet in disgust!

Brandon Hood

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