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Clarinet/Expert Profile
Expertise
my 'area of expertise' is traditional jazz...i have had classical training...i am from san francisco,came to australia in 1971 to teach h.s. music...resigned to play full time music in 1975 [to present]
Experience in the area
i have played with the graeme bell allstars [25 yrs] ray price quintet [5 yrs], led own groups [20 yrs]..played in all the major australian jazz festivals, played 2 yrs with local symphony orchestra...am most recorded jazz clarinetist in oz [39 recordings]..can be heard on you tube
Organizations
on committee of clarinet soc. of n.s.w for 7 yrs...[now defunct]
Education/Credentials
a.a. degree,b.mus degree, secondary teaching credential
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Jack | 05/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much! I really appreciate the ..... |
| Jay | 04/23/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for the swift and thorough ..... |
| Casen | 04/16/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you very much it just i ..... |
| Danny | 04/11/12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | |
| Glenn | 01/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Mr. Wiard I just want to say ..... |
Recent Answers from jack wiard
2012-05-22 Identify Clarinet:
Hello Brenda, Your clarinet sounds like it could be a Noblet 45, which is an intermediate level clarinet and the top of the line from Noblet [the lesser grade clarinets from LEBLANC]...I am not sure of
2012-05-21 Whaley royce Clarinet:
Hello Vicki, There is no question in your email..I can tell you that this Canadian company was started in 1888 and went out of business in 1969...I rarely come across 'chat' about this brand of instrument
2012-05-19 selling my clarinet:
Hello Tori, There appear to be several models within the 'ADVANTAGE' range of clarinets...They sell now, new at $400, $650 ad $899. for the most expensive model...The thing they have in common is that
2012-05-17 selling my clarinet:
Hello Tori, To answer questions like this, we need a bit more imformation...Is your clarinet wood or plastic, is it in good repair and have a good case, what is the brand name [SELMER, LEBLANC ETC], AND
2012-05-11 Hawkes & Son Metal Clarinet:
Hello Hugh, Hawkes and Son made instruments from 1860 until 1930,when they were bought out by Boosey and became BOOSEY and HAWKES.....The serial number 14131 falls within the serial numbers of 11197 to
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