Klarinet Archive - Posting 000626.txt from 1996/09

From: Jarle Brosveet <jbrosvee@-----.NO>
Subj: Re: Clarinet and Band
Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 19:36:07 -0400

David Atkinson <davida@-----.AU> does not say what kind of music for
clarinet and band he is interested in, but this is a quite varied list of
some readily available works by various publishers listed in the catalogue
of a British mail order firm:

CLARINET BOOGIE (Andrew Balent)
A real twelve bar boogie that swings from beginning to end, featuring the
clarinet section all the way.

CLARINET CASCADE (Terence Brien)
A flurry of notes in presto 6/8 creates an engaging feature for the solo
clarinet.

CLARINET CONCERTO (N. Rimsky-Korsakov)
A classic post-Weberian piece, an original 19th century composition for
clarinet and band.

CLARINET ON THE TOWN (Ralph Herman)
A romping feature for the agile soloist with a slower contrasting blues
section in the middle.

CLARINET PROMENADE (Bill Holcombe)
Designed to feature the entire section, this piece also has a cadenza for
the star performer.

CLARINET RAG (James D. Ployhar)
Ragtime syncopation and styling are used throughout this jolly and tuneful
clarinet section feature.

CLARINETANGO (Bruce Fraser)

CLARINETICS (Jerry Nowak)
A delightful piece for 1, 2 or all clarinets and band, with a brisk and
charming melody, and a cadenza for solo clarinet.

CLARINETS TO THE FORE (Harm Evers)
Three-movement section feature, 1 & 3 are fast and virtuosic, 2 is bluesy,
accompaniment easy throughout.

CONCERTINO (C.M. von Weber, arr. Charles l'Homme)
A classic, one of the best known and most frequently played solo pieces for
clarinet.

CONCERTO FOR CLARINET OR OBOE (Vincenzo Bellini, arr. 0. Zurmuhle)
Again a classic, 19th century concerto in two continuous sections with
lovely melodic work.

MELODY (P. Tchaikovsky, arr. Wil van der Beek)
A famous violin encore transcribed for clarinet and band. The original key
has been retained.

ADAGIO (Heinrich Josef Baermann, arr. Rob Ares)
An effective classic piece by the famous 19th century clarinettist, for whom
Weber wrote his concertos.

CONCERTO FOR TWO CLARINETS AND WIND BAND (Keith Amos)
A new double concerto whose parts must be carefully fitted together, and
with an accompaniment suitable for any competent band from high school level
upwards. The music is exhilarating with a moving second movement and a
vigorous dance tune in the finale.

CONCERTPIECE FOR CLARINET, WINDS AND PERCUSSION (James Curnow)

THE GENTLE MAIDEN (Stuart Johnson)
The rich heritage of Irish folk song has many times been used as a source
for beautiful band music. The work continues this tradition and the lovely
melody is given a light and skilful accompaniment.

MINUTE WALTZ (F. Chopin, arr. Rodney Parker)
Cleverly arranged to feature solo clarinet or the whole section the
arrangement remains faithful to the original composition.

ROMANCE FOR HELENE (Koen de Wolf)
An easy ballad for both soloist and band with a pretty theme and undemanding
orchestration.

VARIAZIONI (G. Rossini, arr. Willy Hautvast)
A new realisation of this 19th century solo piece, which is the least played
of the two famous Rossini clarinet solos. Also, it is easier to bring off
satisfactorily.

INTRODUCTION, THEME AND VARIATIONS (G. Rossini, arr. David Glazer)
A much played and extremely virtuosic solo work for the accomplished
clarinettist.

WINDSONG (Jay Chattaway)
A fresh and contemporary rock-flavoured ballad, offering the clarinettist a
fine original melody.

CLARINET CHRISTMAS (arr. Robert W. Smith)
This is a jolly Christmas feature for the clarinet section in a festive
medley of 'Up On the Housetop', 'The Little Drummer Boy', and 'Jingle Bells'.

IN THE BLEAK MIDWINTER (Gustav Holst, arr. Robert W. Smith)
A brief, stark introduction gives way to unaccompanied solo clarinet which
states the beautiful theme. The orchestration slowly builds from this to a
stunning full band climax before closing with a further simple re-statement
of the lovely melody. An outstanding work.

Not mentioned here are works by Mozart and Mendelsohn mentioned in recent
postings.

I have played some of these works with band, but if I were to choose just
one from the list I would opt for 'In the Bleak Midwinter'. I played it at a
church concert last Christmas. It is a slow and very moving piece.

Jarle Brosveet