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Author: csusbclarinetman
Date: 2004-04-25 18:25
I'm thinking of buying some more works for the quartet I'm in. It consists of 3 Bbs and a bass. What pieces would you all recommend? I know there is a database on this site, I would just like everyones opinion on what you feel is a good piece. Thanks for all of your help!
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Author: Shiz
Date: 2004-04-25 23:00
I know a clarinet quartet piece that I can recommend, although both of them are arrangements. There is an arrangement of Gershwin's Three Preludes by... something Brady... That's been arranged well... actually for 1 Eb, 2 Bb and bass. Another one would be Piazolla's Tango music that I can't remember the name of. I think it's rare to find it in this country... (I think it was imported from South America...) Otherwise, there are arrangements of Mozart that are well-done.
If I come across to one, I'll be sure to post it on here. Happy Playing!
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Author: sfalexi
Date: 2004-04-25 23:32
Don't forget also that lots of Sax Quartets can be adapted to clarinets due to the range of the clarinet. Just something to think about.
Alexi
US Army Japan Band
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Author: RAMman
Date: 2004-04-25 23:41
Not sure what you will have already done....
Uhl 4tet (3 b flats and bass)
Tackacs, Homage to Pan (3 b flats and bass)
Bozza 4tet (e flat, 2, bass)
Francaix (arr. of sax 4tet) (2 b flats, basset horn and bass)
Clare Grundman, Bagatelle (4 b flats, I think!)
There are plenty more!
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Author: Jhall
Date: 2004-04-26 12:52
Last weekend I heard two quartets arranged by Wil van der Beek:
"Escapades" with 4 movements - Doia, Blues, arcade, and Cup
"A Picnic Suite" with 3 movements - Bossa, Blues (my personal favorite), and Salsa.
The college students appeared to be having a good time playing these two. I would like to play "A Picnic Suite" this fall.
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Author: Oldbass
Date: 2004-04-26 17:32
Art Marshall has made some wonderful arrangements of George Gershwin. Try "Summertime", "Somebody loves me", and "Liza". Great fun to play.
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Author: Tom A
Date: 2004-04-27 03:01
I mean at what level of proficiency are the musicians in the group, if you can quantify it? I don't know your ensemble, so I'm not taking it for granted that they're "advanced".
Anyway, the reason I asked was because of this:
http://www.cia.com.au/awmp/catalogue.htm
The pieces are mostly transcriptions, but many are excellent if you're looking for some lighter repertoire.
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