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Re: Low D added to alto clarinet

Author: Simon Aldrich
Date: 2009-10-07 14:17

Thanks to everyone who responded with opinions and experience related to putting a low D on an alto clarinet.
It appears a lot of people have thought of this and done it already.
It looks like I might not have to send the alto clarinet out of the country to get it done.
Morrie Backun summed up why I am getting this done, "As for using Alto instead of Basset....I have heard many good musical performances diminished by players working with unfamiliar instruments or ones in poor shape. Finding excellent Basset's in great shape can be a daunting task and several of my clients who own them, will not rent or lend them."

Thanks again,
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Simon Aldrich

Clarinet Faculty - McGill University
Principal Clarinet - Orchestre Metropolitain de Montreal
Principal Clarinet - Orchestre de l'Opera de Montreal
Artistic Director - Jeffery Summer Concerts
Clarinet - Nouvel Ensemble Moderne

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