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Re: Who does E-flat for a living?

Author: KenJarczyk
Date: 2015-11-04 02:40

Thanks for the reply, Zachary!

So, how's the program at Cleveland? Do they carry many clarinet majors? Anything special or wonderful going on there?

5RV - that's about a 106 opening. To me, Vandoren likes their Eeffer pieces open! And the 5RV is their "small" opening! Well, good for you, must have a strong set of chops! I like the Clark Fobes myself, it is the only Eeffer piece he offers, and is the identical lay that he uses in the San Francisco Opera, not a bad pedigree there, and is a .96 opening. I find that piece very warm and dark, ppp possible low E to C-4 and above! And when I push the pedal down, I can still remove wallpaper on the back wall!

Are you playing Eeffer in Symphony +/or Wind Ensemble? And an important for chops question - how matched is your B-flat/A mouthpiece lay to your E-flat 5RV? Best if they're as close to the same as possible.

Also, just curious, is there any "brand" bias at your school? Any snobbery if you play a non-preferred brand?

Ken Jarczyk
Woodwinds Specialist
Eb, C, Bb, A & Bass Clarinets
Soprano, Alto, Tenor & Baritone Saxophones
Flute, Alto Flute, Piccolo

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