June 2008 Theo Wanne Newsletter
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Welcome to our second Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpieces (TWCM) monthly newsletter. We hope you enjoy it and we welcome your feedback. |
Did You Know?
The very first mouthpieces made by Adolf Sax in the 1890s all had large chambers. A large chamber mouthpiece lends itself to a big bottom end and...
From the Forum
The University "Otto Link" section describes a 1930s to 1950s trend from longer facings and narrow tip openings (3 & 4) to medium facings and wider tip openings. Per the "Facings" section, this was apparently so players could get as big a sound but with less effort.
Events and News
100% of the auction proceeds from Serial #2 PARVATI Wood mouthpiece will go to the charity Youth on Purpose.
Youth on Purpose teaches techniques and tools to youth which enable them to discover their true passion and purpose in life and create a path to incorporate this passion into everything they do.
This charity-donoted EBay item will go up for bid on June 1st.
Theo's Blog
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My teacher Delphi introduced me to a Chinese Master named Dr. Sha. He and his teacher are responsible for containing the Sars epidemic in China... |
Guess who won the latest Survivor?
Theo's Mouthpiece Endeavors
PARVATI, in Hindu Lore, is the sweet, loving, and beautiful aspect of the Divine Mother AMMA.We built the PARVATI mouthpiece to exemplify these traits! I dedicate our third TRUE large chamber tenor mouthpiece to her.
The PARVATI has a low baffle similar to a vintage Otto Link tenor saxophone mouthpiece. It is big and deep to create a rich resonating response.
Theo's Accessory Endeavors
In line with my passion for beautiful wood products, I'm delighted to introduce our new Theo Wanne Music Stand.
It is made from a beautiful solid hardwood. It has brass knobs, a very sturdy body, and the Theo Wanne Classic Mouthpiece logo plate.
