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Re: Member Bio Request

Author: William
Date: 2004-12-24 18:42

Hello, my name is William and I am addicted to clarineting (and talking too much about it). This is about ME.............

University of Wisconsin--Madison; BM 1964; MS--Education & Music 1966;

Studied with: Benny Ehr, Peter Dominic, Harry Peters, Glenn Bowen and Russell Dagon.

Retired public school band director of 34 yrs in my 5th yr of retirement (YeeHaa)

Current clarinets of choice: Concerto Bb & A w/Chicago Kaspar; Buffet Prestige low C 1194-2 w/ Grabner mpc, Legere reeds; Yamaha "effer" w/Selmer HS** mpc. Currently experimenting playing with Legere reeds exclusively, but considering returning to my trusty old V12s for sound and intonation reasons.

Saxophones: Selmer S80 sop; Selmer BA alto w/ "Hollywood" Gregory mpc; Selmer VI tenor w/ Guardala "Studio" mpc; all saxs with Winslow ligs.

Flute: King low C; Trumpet: old reconditioned Buescher w/ 7C mpc.

Play mostly in regional professional orchestras, concert bands, jazz "big bands" and a six piece jazz combo. Also occassional theater pits, church events, retirement and assisted living performances. I'm good at "sight" reading and "OK" at improv. I prefer "legit" to jazz, but do both to keep busy and make some $$'s.

Current main concern is too keep my chops in shape for the next gig and keep up with my wifes "honeydew" list. She currently teaches 5th grade at a parochial school and is very supportive of my musical efforts.

Also occassional substitute teaching for my old school district as well as volunteering two afternoons a week at my old school to give beginning lessons to whomever needs a little extra help (all instruments). I do not teach privately, in spite of many opportunities--tried it once and didn't like it.

Member of the Madison Curling Club (35 yrs) and compete two nights a week in various league events. (at least you Canadians are familiar with this sport) FWIW, the current Womens Olympic Gold Medal Team USA (Debbie McCormick, skip) curls out of our club.

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