I'm a normal kid in band. I have played Bass Clarinet since 7th grade and i have marched the Bb Clarinet for the past two years. But I have had the worst time switching back and forth between the embouchures every day that I am considering switching for the next two years. My band has a need for Mellophone players, and good ones at that. Is the switch difficult and/or worth it?

Difficult? for some yes, for others no.
Give it a try, yes it is fun and worth it.

I started on clarinet and switched to alto horn, an instrument similar to mellophone, after 1 1/2 years. I've never looked back! I haven't missed the clarinet, not even for a day! I love the horn.

Valerie Wells
http://www.beforhorn.blogspot.com/