The Bass Clarinet
When I was younger my family lived in Jonesboro, GA. I played the B-flat Clarinet in the band in Utah, where I started my illustrious career as a clarinetist, and wanted to continue with that while in Georgia. My band teacher, a Mr. Julian Jefferson Cramer, had other ideas. He wanted me to play the Bass Clarinet. He offered to teach me privately, so I switched. I learned how to play the Bass Clarinet and fell in love with it. My aforementioned illustrious career was short-lived. We moved to Oregon and then subsequently back to Utah and I no longer wanted to be in the band.20 years later...I am a teacher at a middle school and there is a band. One day, a couple of years ago, I stopped by the band teacher's room. There was a Bass Clarinet sitting out. My friend allowed me to pick it up. I attempted to make a sound. Imagine my surprise when a decent sound was emitted from said Bass Clarinet. Even the band teacher was impressed. So impressed, in fact, that she picked up her camera and captured the image for my posterity.2 years later...My band teacher friend sent me a copy of the picture. I hope you enjoy it.
3 comments:
Looking good, Kirsten!! And apparently - sounding good :)
That is so awesome.
That's a great picture! Maybe you could brush up some more and have a new hobby?! I loved my days in the junior high band playing the flute and I really wish I would have kept it up longer. Brandon played the trumpet and we still both have our instruments. Brandon occasionally gets his out and plays it for the kids which they love!
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