Explanation: Saxophone is simply an easier instrument than clarinet overall, and is more commonly used in rock music. It's the natural choice. That being said, oboists often find clarinet easier because the embouchure is a bit firmer, which they're used to. ... As Edouard points out, the sax goes in octaves just as an oboe does.
because arena's seats are all around the stage. Therefore if they want to use the drape they would have to construct it all around the stage which can be expensive and difficult.
