music for clarinet
Clarinet Solos
Four Sunsets Op.567 Unaccompanied Clarinet in Bb
by Carson Cooman
Mr. Cooman has turned his compositional gaze to the clarinet and inspiration from the visual magnificence of sunsets for this publication. Set in four short movements for unaccompanied clarinet, Mr. Cooman’s insight and creativity speak to us through this multi-movement work.
WM #309…$3.00
Renaissance Revisited Various Wind Instr. Solo w/organ
by Sandra Gay
A tuneful medley of church song from the late Renaissance; Ein Feste Burg, Toulon, and Genevan 36, is very accessible and usable for church and recital purposes. This solo piece can be performed with satisfaction by the following instruments with organ: flute, or oboe, Bb clarinet, Eb saxophone, trumpet, tenor saxophone or treble clef euphonium, horn, trombone , bassoon or tuba.
WM #351…$13.00
Christmas Carol Suite Clarinet w/Piano
Arranged by John Jay Hilfiger
Mr. Hilfiger has set five beloved carols: Oh Come, Oh Come, Emmanuel, What Child is This? Joy to the World, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, and Away in a Manger.
WM #320…$7.50
“. . . blues falling down like hail . . .” Unaccompanied Clarinet in Bb
by Mitch Turner
This piece for unaccompanied solo clarinet has its basis on a tune by Robert Johnson and is an exciting piece to program. It opens with the clarinet playing softly in the low register, but with quickening tempo it grows louder until it arrives in the upper register. The eerie scream of multi-phonics provide a bridge between beginning and end, lower and upper register.
WM #220…$5.00
The Memory of You Clarinet w/Piano
by Jonathan Warburton
This is truly a delicious bitter-sweet piece. A hauntingly lovely melody for the solo instrument and creamy harmonies in the piano. Enjoy this wonderful solo.
WM #415…$4.50
Jess 3 Minutes Unaccompanied Clarinet in A
By Jamie Wehr
A vignette written in appreciation to my good friend and colleague Dr. Speak who I have had the pleasure to work with for the past ten years. It is the intent of the composer to represent as best I can the pleasure of seeing Jess’ delightful smile and hearing her lighthearted giggle.
WM #474…$3.50
Clarinet Chamber Duets
Praise the Lord with Instruments
by Sandra Gay
Based on the tune St. Denio, this spirited clarinet with flute duet with chamber accompaniment will be a joy for all who perform it. Set for flute, Bb clarinet, handbells, woodblock, cowbell, and organ this will be a wonderful way to enliven the worship service or performance of any church ensemble.
WM #352…$6.50
Clarinet Trios and Quartets
Four Hymn Trios – Trio
Arranged by John Jay Hilfiger
This set of hymn tunes: Oh, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing, Lead On, O King Eternal, We Gather Together, I Know that My Redeemer Lives, is well conceived and arranged. Performable by amateur and professional musicians with gratifying effect, this is a publication that can be welcomed in many diverse church settings. WM #15…$8.50
A Little Fugue for Three Clarinets and a Bass – Quartet
by J.S. Bach
trans. Dr. Paxton Girtmon
Here is a pleasant petite transcription of a familiar piece: Fugue in G minor, the “Little. The deep resonance of the clarinets and bass clarinet will make this a fastidious piece to include in performances, as well as a fine introduction for younger musicians to the standard Baroque repertoire.
WM #429…$10.00
Aria for Woodwinds – Quartet
by J.S. Bach
Trans. Paxton Girtmon
A languorous movement from Bach’s Cantata BWV 65, this setting by Dr. Girtmon displays the richness of the clarinet sound.
WM #467…$9.50
Clarinet Quartet No.1 Op.109a
by Robert Ehle
Composed in a single movement, each voice is given expression in both the harmonic and melodic realization of the work. Written using his new harmonic language, lean and minimalistic in texture, this quartet for clarinets is a must have.
WM #301…$8.50
Clarinet Quartet No.3 “Black Bear Pass”
by Robert Ehle
This lively multi-meter piece in the minimalist style is an enjoyable vignette to the clarinet quartet repertoire.
WM #423…$13.00
Clarinet Quartet: from String Quartet in F
by Carl Stamitz
trans. Paxton Girtmon
A composer of the Classical Era, his melodic and harmonic language closely resemble that of Haydn and Mozart. Lively and tripping melodically while harmonically pleasant this is a fine short piece to enjoy with your quartet.
WM #468…$8.50
Clarinet Quintets
Solstice Variations
by J. Abelardo D. Flores
Commissioned by the San Diego Clarinet Quintet, this new work by Mr. Flores is a very exciting piece to include in your library. As always Mr. Flores draws from his fresh tonal palate and unique melodic and ensemble skills. Written for Eb, 2 Bb, alto and bass clarinet. A substitute part for the alto clarinet is included for a second bass clarinet.
WM #472…$20.00