Klarinet Archive - Posting 001076.txt from 1999/05

From: Roger Garrett <rgarrett@-----.edu>
Subj: Re: [kl] Nutcracker
Date: Sun, 23 May 1999 22:54:46 -0400

On Sun, 23 May 1999, Janet wrote:
> I'm a conductor with a chamber orchestra. Have any of you seen, played
> or heard of an arrangement of the Nutcracker for an ensemble of up to 20
> players? If it's something that only incorporates parts of the Suite as
> opposed to the complete ballet, that would also be great. Thanks for any
> suggestions.
>
> Michael Newnham
> Music Director
> Opus Chamber Players, Hamilton, Canada

I have played this arrangment. It is the entire ballet arranged for
smaller instrumentation. For example, the clarinet and bass clarinet
cover most of the clarinet and bassoon stuff. The clarinet plays the
third part to the Dance of the Reed Flutes!

RG
Roger Garrett
Professor of Clarinet
Director - Concert Band, Symphonic Winds & Titan Band
Advisor - Recording Studio
Illinois Wesleyan University

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