Klarinet Archive - Posting 000494.txt from 2004/06

From: Gary Van Cott <gary@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Chamber music sheet music
Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 12:59:39 -0400

I would like to recommend a book. Unfortunately it is expensive, but I
think it belongs in all university libraries and in large public libraries.

WW11: Wind Chamber Music - For Two to Sixteen Winds - An Annotated Guide by
Barbera Secrist-Schmedes. Scarecrow Press, 2002, HB, 307 pages. It contains
annotated entries of chamber works for woodwinds (including horn). There
are chapters for each number (two, three, etc.) of winds arranged by
composer. In addition to the composer (with nationality and dates), title,
instrumentation, date, duration, arranger (if any) and publisher; many
entries include difficulty ratings and descriptions. Note: this book does
not contain works for like instruments (two double reeds, three flutes,
four clarinets, etc.). Since this book is new, the list of publishers which
includes many email addresses and websites should be very useful. $57.95

There are lots of pieces listed for flute, clarinet, and bassoon.

I found about 10 pieces specifically for 2 flutes and 2 clarinets. The
author has noted several pieces where the oboe part (s) could be played on
flute or clarinet making them possibilities. Playing bassoon parts on bass
clarinet would also increase the potential number of pieces.

Barbera Secrist-Schmedes also has another excellent book: Wind Chamber
Music - Winds with Piano and Woodwind Quintets - An Annotated Guide. About
one quarter of this book is a listing of works for two to five dissimilar
woodwinds (including horn) and piano. The rest lists woodwind quintets. It
is slightly cheaper at $39.95.

Gary
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At 09:31 PM 6/28/04, you wrote:
>Hi everyone,
>
>What I am trying to do is find some tasteful pieces
>written for two clarinets and two flutes. Also, for a
>clarinet/flute/bassoon trio.
>
>Anyone know anything good for these kinds of
>ensembles?
>
>Thanks!
>
>- Chris

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