Is the Mozart Clarinet Concerto perform-able on the bass trombone

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brassduoDJ
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by brassduoDJ »

I have been toying with this piece for a while now. It is just a great piece and I do not see any reason why it can not be performed on the bass or tenor trombone. If I decide that it can then I will devote some serious practice to it and begin marketing it just for fun. Let me know your thoughts. I realize this is just a poor phone recording but I used a Griego 1B mpc and a Getzen Eterna bass bone.

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WilliamLang
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by WilliamLang »

You should go for it - in my mind, almost anything that's note and rhythms is fair game.
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by stewbones43 »

There are bassoon concerti and cello concerti which may be more suitable for bass trombone and would extend and improve your technical playing.

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BGuttman
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by BGuttman »

The Mozart Bassoon concerto (K.193 ?) has long been appropriated by trombone players. The trick with the clarinet concerto is the ornamentation -- lots of trills which are difficult on a trombone. Your recording is really nice.
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brassduoDJ
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by brassduoDJ »

I super appreciate the feedback!! All these comments help me gain direction and perspective. I just love playing the trombone and pushing the perimeters of what I am able to do. I am thinking the Griego 1B is just too wide a diameter - perhaps a 3G next... Any insights are greatly appreciated!!
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by WilliamLang »

I went though a long mouthpiece search, and ended up on a LI Brass 550E. If you like deep mouthpieces with a comfortable rim, I think you'd really dig it over the 3G. Originally it was developed for euphonium work, but you've been through enough instruments at a high enough level to know what's up. Doug's pieces are also great - I like the wide 104 rim option on the G* series cup for chamber stuff.
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by ghmerrill »

I thought this was really great. :-) Trying to imagine a trombone concerto being played on bass clarinet. :?
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by brassduoDJ »

Thank you!! I really just have loved this piece my whole life and finally just decided to start chipping away at it. The 3rd movement is also a blast. I've always said that if you can dream it you can do it. Thanks again for the comment!