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Author: oboe_chris
Date: 2023-11-14 16:23
Good afternoon
I am an oboe and cor player and would like to start doubling to play reed parts in local amateur musical theatre pits in the UK.
I would like to know where to start in terms of instrumentation and the quality of instrument that I should aim to purchase.
Many thanks in advance,
Chris
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Author: Jaysne
Date: 2024-04-19 19:51
I've played over 100 shows. I would say to start with clarinet. I've found it's the most common WW instrument in the pit.
Buy the best one you can afford. I will say, though, that even a good student-level clarinet will serve you well while you're learning the instrument. I played a plastic Vito professionally for years before I bought a professional horn.
After that, you'd probably want to concentrate on flute, and then saxophone. Bassoon would come last in terms of what people ask for when hiring.
Having a good teacher for each horn goes without saying. Good luck.
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Author: garry426milner
Date: 2025-08-29 15:38
Hello,
I will say, though, that even a good student-level clarinet will serve you well while you're learning the instrument. I played a plastic Vito professionally for years before I bought a professional horn.
After that, you'd probably want to concentrate mygreatlakes login on flute, and then saxophone. Bassoon would come last in terms of what people ask for when hiring.
Post Edited (2025-09-01 08:14)
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