Woodwind Doubling in Musicals

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1. Bret Pimentel says:

   November 27, 2017 at 6:37 am

   Added based on a comment by Brian.

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2. Brian says:

   March 6, 2021 at 4:31 am

   Changing my old opinion. I’ve finished a reconstruction of the full scores from parts. I’m pretty sure this is the original 5 reed Bway breakdown:

   REED 1
   Piccolo
   Flute
   Alto Flute
   Soprano Sax
   Alto Sax

   REED 2
   Piccolo
   Flute
   Alto Flute
   Soprano Sax
   Alto Sax

   REED 3
   Piccolo
   Flute
   Alto Flute
   Clarinet
   Tenor Sax

   REED 4
   Flute
   Alto Flute
   Clarinet
   Bass Clarinet
   Tenor Sax

   REED 5
   Alto Flute
   Oboe
   English Horn
   Baritone Sax

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   • Bret Pimentel says:

     March 8, 2021 at 1:09 pm

     Updated. Thanks!

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