 The Clarinet BBoard
|
Author: CuriousClarinet
Date: 2011-07-06 17:01
Can anyone think of some possible clarinet quartets that a group of high school clarinetists could perform...decently? They need to be appropriate for solo/ensemble competition. I'm kind of looking at 3 Bb clarinets and one bass clarinet, but I suppose 4 Bb clarinets would also be an option, although I think one person would much rather play bass, if possible.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: gsurosey
Date: 2011-07-06 17:06
I actually just recently wrote an arrangement (for 3 clarinets + bass) of the 2nd movement of Beethoven's Pathetique Sonata (Piano Sonata No. 8 in C minor). Not sure about whether it's competition-worthy or not, but if you would like to see it just for fun, send me an e-mail.
----------
Rachel
Clarinet Stash:
Bb/A: Buffet R13
Eb: Bundy
Bass: Royal Global Max
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: mrn
Date: 2011-07-06 17:13
When I was in high school, we performed "French Suite" by Yvonne Desportes--it's kind of modern, and a lot of fun to play.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: sonicbang
Date: 2011-07-06 17:25
Just a few without particular order:
Smith: Suite
Böehm: Quartet in Eb
Gyulai-Gaál: Four Romantic Pieces
Dubois: Quartet
Tomasi: Quartet
Jenő Takács: Serenade (I think this is a transcription from a wind quintet)
Wilson: Paganini variations
Niehaus: Jazz Suite
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: cxgreen48
Date: 2011-07-06 17:45
I'll second the Suite for Four Equal Clarinets by Smith (T. Stewart Smith, if I remember corrrectly).
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Buster
Date: 2011-07-06 18:37
Clarinet quartets and nobody has mention the Uhl?!?
Have to admit I'm not a big fan of clarinet quartets but the Uhl and Carter are quite interesting.
Uhl: Divertimento (3 Bb's and bass)
Carter: Canonic Suite (4 Bb's)
The Uhl is a standard as far as the repertoire goes; 3 mvmts. and around 12-15 min. if memory serves me (not a good bet there!)
The Carter, 3 movements, is quite interesting from a compositional standpoint. -Each mvmt. uses a different method of counterpoint. (The 2nd is quite notable for using the 30-some bar theme, its' inversion, retrograde, and retrograde-inversion simultaneously.) May be a decent piece to teach some modern usage of canonical/contrapuntal writing for your students.
Best of luck,
-JH
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: davyd
Date: 2011-07-06 18:39
You might start by seeing what the local sheet music store has on hand, to get a sense of what grade level is appropriate for your players.
If your selection needs to be appropriate for solo/ensemble competition, you should consult the list of approved pieces, if there is one. Then search YouTube for performances of pieces on the list and see what catches your fancy.
You might also ask your teacher, and your band director if he/she is a clarinetist, for ideas.
Is the combination of 2 Bbs, alto, and bass an option for your group?
Some non-transcriptions you might explore:
Carter: Canonic suite (4 Bbs)
Deportes: Ceux de village (4 Bbs)
Harvey: Fantasia (4 Bbs)
Hovhaness: Divertimento (3 Bbs & bass)
Miller: Prelude & Scherzo (4 Bbs)
Presser: Nocturne (4 Bbs or 3 Bbs & bass)
Post Edited (2011-07-06 20:38)
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: Buster
Date: 2011-07-06 19:37
technically the Carter Canonic Suite is a transcription. Carter originally wrote it for saxophone and later transcribed it for clarinet.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: richard1952
Date: 2011-07-06 20:07
Take a look at the site: www.clarinetinstitute.com for music for your clarinet quartet as well as other groupings.
richardseaman@cox.net
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: pewd
Date: 2011-07-07 16:22
I have way to many to list here, but here are some my students seem to enjoy, various difficulty levels.
The Beethoven makes a great contest piece if you have 4 very good players.
Quartet op. 18, No 1, L. van Beethoven. arr. Jeremy Eig. jtownpublications.com
Dizzy Fingers, Zez Confrey. Kendor Music, #15102
Easy Winners, S. Joplin. Kenzor, #15106
Clarinet Marmalade, Kendor #15092
Dance Creole, C. Chaminade, Belwin (Alfred)
Rialto Ripples, Gershwin. Musicians Publications, #QC135
The Circus Bee, Musicians Publicatinos, #QC129
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans, BVD Press #CT408
12th Street Rag, Euday Bowman, Musicians Publications #CQ130
Chit-Chat Polka, Strauss, Musicians Pub., #CQ148
Nola, Felix Arndt, Kendor #15153
Entry of the Gladiators, Musicians Pub, #CQ102
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: pewd
Date: 2011-07-07 19:55
great minds think alike
- Paul Dods
Dallas, Texas
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
Author: CuriousClarinet
Date: 2011-07-07 21:15
Somebody has mentioned the Uhl quartet to me before. I'm not sure if everyone in the group would be able to play it, however. I just wanted to see what other options were out there.
|
|
Reply To Message
|
|
The Clarinet Pages
|
 |
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
.jpg){kind=small}
