More Clarinet Love

I got the chance to work with the local high school clarinet sections today and it was a blast.  Loved every minute of it.  The kids are so good - kind and polite.  And there's a lot of talent there.  It is good to be back in a band room again, working with great people and kids.  I would love to have a big clarinet ensemble for S&E this spring.  Such fun!!!

I Think I'm in Love

And it is oh so good the second time around.  I first fell in love with Leblanc clarinets when I was in high school.  I had a Leblanc L300.  It was beautiful, bright silver plated keys, dark wood.  Felt good in my hands.  The case was a crimson leather thing with brass latches.  Downright sexy to a 16 year old girl (and a proud band geek).

Then, I went to college and was told that a Buffet was the only way to go.  I sold my L300 and purchased a R13.  I still have my Buffet;  I still love it.  I'll never part with it.  But.  Leblanc has some dead-sexy clarinets on the market, and a young, incredible performer as the poster child for the clarinet world.  I would love to get my hands on a Leblanc Legacy.  Just play it and see how it feels.  I think I know how a guy feels when looking at Playboy, because these Legacy photos take my breath away.  Way sexier than the L300.  I bet a Legacy would make even me sound good.

Lovely photos can be found here.  And Here.  And Goodness, Here.  And here's the official Leblanc Site.

 

 

 

Had to show just a little hint of the voluptuous  barrel...and the bell is just as nice.