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Author: Katfish
Date: 2003-11-01 15:16
I'm working with a clarinet choir at the local Catholic high school, and I would appreciate some suggestions for liturature. I've checked Luybens and Kendor for ideas. Has anyone out there played the arrangements of Cosi fan Tutti or Puttin on the Ritz? The playing level of the group is 3+ to 4. Any suggestions would be welcomed.
John Kahrl
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Author: Tom A
Date: 2003-11-02 01:33
Try this one, and go to the catalogue link. For each chart you can view the first page of the score, and they are well-arranged so that there is "interest" in all parts.
http://www.cia.com.au/awmp/
These are all transcriptions, not original compositions for clarinet ensemble. The instrumentation is usually 4 B flats and bass, with alto if you request it. In Australia, this is generally what's available in high schol ensembles. I'm not sure if American and other schools tend to have the big artillery, but this may be the best instrumentation for you.
Cheers
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Author: Ed
Date: 2003-11-02 19:15
Check out Chorale and Danza by Vaclav Nelhybel.
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Author: Don Berger
Date: 2003-11-02 20:56
I believe Brymer [Lawson also?] has listings of cl choir music which might help you. Don
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Author: David Spiegelthal ★2017
Date: 2003-11-03 14:38
When I was in college many centuries ago I had the privilege of playing in Dr. Norman Heim's clarinet choir at the University of Maryland --- he has written a fair number of published works for clarinet choir and I recall most of them being pretty good music --- I don't know who the publisher is but the pieces should be available.
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Author: Brenda
Date: 2003-11-03 15:04
Regarding your particular music request, I couldn't help you. However a simple search on the net reveals amazing volumes of information including sheet music for clarinet choirs. Some choirs are willing to share or sell their music. You can type in "clarinet choir" or "music, clarinet choir" or something similar.
Our clarinet choir has accumulated, in three years, too much music to even use yet. There's bunches of stuff out there that can be used, and some arrangements are fairly tough and can more than meet your needs.
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2005-12-15 17:01
Just to update this thread:
I found many listings at the J W Pepper site for clarinet choirs. Almost every level is represented here too.
I was going to start a new thread, but using search I found this thread.
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: swkeess
Date: 2005-12-15 18:17
My clarinet ensemble has played Puttin' On The Ritz as arranged by Eric Osterling. The arrangement is pretty easy technically but a lot of fun to play. The instrumentation is for 3 clarinets (or 2 clarinets and an alto clarinet) and 1 bass clarinet. There is a huge amount of clarinet choir music available on the internet - one of my favorite sources is Penders Music in Texas (http://penders.com).
Susan Keess
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Author: Gandalfe
Date: 2005-12-15 20:17
Now that's funny, Susan. I had just ordered that piece (Puttin' on the Ritz) for clarinet choir from J. W. Peppers before I posted to this thread. It did sound like fun. I wish more of these sheet music places had recordings so that I wouldn't have to guess about the quality of the arrangement.
Jim and Suzy
Pacifica Big Band
Seattle, Washington
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-12-15 20:30
"..... Entry of the Galdiator is always a fun change of pace!"
Scroll up to see where I copied it from.
I played bass clarinet in one of Gordon Jacob's clarinet choir works, 'Introduction and Allegro' I think it was. A recital piece rather than an encore piece.
Leave the fun stuff for the end of the concert, that way the audience leave with a smile.
Post Edited (2005-12-15 20:41)
Former oboe finisher
Howarth of London
1998 - 2010
The opinions I express are my own.
Post Edited (2005-12-15 20:44)
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Author: Brenda
Date: 2005-12-16 02:12
"Introduction and Rondo" by Gordon Jacob - we did this for more than one concert. You need an Eb soprano for this if I recall? I don't have the sheet music with me to be sure. We put a dramatic pp < ff at the end, and added more dynamics generally throughout the Rondo.
Since my last post in two years ago we've found some very interesting pieces! Mozart's "The Magic Flute", six pieces arranged by Franz Lotz (Barenreiter Kassel edition, BA 8118) - Rossini's "Overture to The Barber of Seville" (Theodore Presser Company) - "Licorice Licks" - "Dizzy Fingers" - "Pink Panther", etc. etc. There's lots out there.
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Author: Chris P
Date: 2005-12-16 13:53
Aah, it was '...Rondo' - I'm mixing it up with Ravel's 'Introduction...' - shows how long ago I did that!
Oh, I see the misspelt name that looks like a rude word that I got done for merely quoting is still on this thread, scroll up and you'll see it.
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