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Author: timw
Date: 2011-01-11 21:25
I'm getting ready to play Joseph and the Amazing Dreamcoat . I am playing
Alto and Soprano Saxes as well as Soprano clarinet. Does anyone have suggestions for what instrument of the above three work best for the occasional Eng. Horn and Oboe part? There is also someone playing Flute, but obviously no double reeds. Any thoughts?
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Author: Merlin_Williams
Date: 2011-01-12 03:08
Easiest thing is to transpose them on alto and soprano. Play alto for the EH parts, soprano for the oboe. Transpose up a whole tone in both situations.
Jupiter Canada Artist/Clinician
Stratford Shakespeare Festival musician
Woodwind Doubling Channel Creator on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/WoodwindDoubling
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Author: rcnelson
Date: 2011-01-13 12:39
I agree with Merlin, although there may be a spot or 2 where clarinet might be a better substitute than the soprano sax. It all depends on the mood and the timbre of the rest of the orchestration.
Ron
Selmer Mark VI tenor (1957), Selmer Mark VII alto (1975)
Buescher True Tone soprano (1924), Selmer CL210 Bb Clarinet, Gemeinhardt 3SHB Flute, Pearl PFP105 Piccolo
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Author: oboeidaho
Date: 2011-01-13 23:26
For the most part, I'd say the soprano is very close to oboe MOST of the time. Clarinet is pretty different timbre-wise (IMHO). Of course it depends on the music, I'd be interested to hear what you end up doing!
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Author: timw
Date: 2011-01-14 21:09
Thank you all again, I feel like I have a plan now. Will keep you posted.
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Author: Jaysne
Date: 2011-01-15 15:33
I've always found the lower end of soprano to be virtually identical to English horn.
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