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Re: Low C bass for SF/Bay area concert

Author: Chris P
Date: 2016-08-26 01:32

Oh yeah - if you're only playing the 3rd clarinet part and not having to cover both 3rd and 4th like I was expected to do last time I played this. What a bloody nightmare that was having to juggle both books and all those clarinets unnecessarily!

The stupid thing is I borrowed a C clarinet from a local player to do this and on the day of the concert, he wasn't doing anything that entire day and could've been there playing either the 3rd or 4th part.

But the principal at the time (he's no longer there after some disagreement) didn't do his research when booking extra players and the conductor wasn't happy that either the bass or Eb was missing at any given time in the slow movement as I couldn't play both at the same time.

It's not a case of 'which one would you prefer me to play?' as both parts are important - so if anyone's booking players for this, book the right amount of players as you need all four there.

If a low C bass can't be found, then an older Selmer (Q series, Series 9, etc.)or Leblanc low Eb bass will be fine provided they're in top playing condition. The old Selmers are very nice basses.

Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.

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