The Clarinet BBoard

The Clarinet BBoard The C4 standard

New Topic | Go to Top | Go to Topic | Search | Help/Rules | Smileys/Notes | Log In

Previous Message | Next Message

Q's about DISTANT future plans

Author: sfalexi
Date: 2002-10-30 03:40

I was just wondering if I could get some opinions. I've determined through many questions and serial number lookups that my clarinet is a buffet E-13 made in the early 70's. I'm a sophomore at college and plan to go into a career in teaching (mathematics) with playing my instrument on the side in community bands, well, anything.

Is it advisable to stick with the clarinet I have? Or would it be worth perhaps looking into more "professional" clarinets? It seems like a car decision. Should I stick with my old car and just maybe make small adjustments? I'm making the mouthpiece adjustment as we speak and maybe look for a better than stock barrel? Could I put a LH Eb lever on there (is that possible to add-on)?

Or is it really worth getting ready and saving for a new professional model? Opus, R13, Yamaha whatever number, 10G or 10S, etc. I will definitely be practicing daily when I do get a fulltime job after graduation and plan on being in whatever community band/chamber ensemble (I have recently been introduced to these and LOVE them). And I am also toying with the idea of taking a leave of absence after a few years of teaching to join a military band or basically just see what I can do in the world of paid musicians. Thanks.

Alexi

Reply To Message | Avail. Forums | Flat View

Newer Topic | Older Topic

Topics