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C143: Baermann for the Alto and Bass Clarinet adapted by William E. Rhoads. Southern Music Co., 1963, SS, 46 pages. This is an adaptation of Division 3 of Baermann Method. The editor has organized the exercises by key, adjusted the upper range (to high D), added fingering suggestions, and replaced the sixth and octave interval studies with one that exercises each interval in the scale from the second to the octave. |
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C1789: Bass Clarinet, Alto Clarinet/Contralto Clarinet Full Range Fingering and Trill Chart by Richard Williams and Jeff King. Kjos, 1999, SS, 7 pages. This is a handy 6" x 9" fingering chart on glossy card stock for the lower harmony clarinets with a lower range to E-flat. It gives the standard fingerings and alternatives from low E-flat to altissimo G. It also has trills beginning with low E-flat to C above the staff. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1756: The Bass Clarinet, A Personal History by Harry Sparnaay. Periferia Music, 2011, PB, 258 pages + CD. This is the second edition altough I don't see any obvious differences. Harry Sparnaay (1944-) is a well-known Dutch bass clarinetist. This book is both personal and comprehensive covering a wide range of the author's personal experiences and technical aspects of bass clarinet playing. There are many examples and resources for the player to draw on including multiphonic and microtonal fingerings and long list of recent repertoire. The CD has more than 100 audio examples of multiphonics and other special effects. Click on the cover image to view a .pdf file of the book's Table of Contents and another 16 sample pages. This book is not currently available from us. There is now a downloadable edition of this book available here (not from us). | |
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C633: The Bass Clarinet (Method) by Jean-Marc Volta. International Music Diffusion, 1996, PB, 119 pages. I am quite impressed by the French/English language method for the bass clarinet by Jean-Marc Volta, the principal bass clarinet of the French National Orchestra. This is an excellent source of detailed, professional bass clarinet techniques and a wonderful resource for fingerings. It would be suitable for high school students and older who are coming from the clarinet to the bass clarinet and for current bass clarinetists who are searching for more information on how to become proficient on their instrument. Click on the cover image to view the Table of Contents. Use your browser's Back button to return. A discounted copy is available here. |
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C773: Fingering Chart for Bass Clarinet by Jean-Marc Volta. International Music Diffusion, 1992, 2 pages. This is the same fingering chart as in the Volta method book. The illustrations are a bit small and the extended range fingerings are dated as they show only two touches for the right thumb and most low C bass clarinets now have three. It is primarily useful for the extensive number of altissimo fingerings up to high C.
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C1955: Introducing the Alto or Bass Clarinet by Himie Voxman. Rubank, 1952, SS, 44 pages. This book is similar to the Rubank intermediate methods and is subtitled "A Transfer Method for Intermediate Instructions." It is intended for students who started on the soprano clarinet and are now learning the alto or bass clarinet. It introduces many techniques and concepts such as expression markings and accents, various types of articulation, grace notes, trills, scale and chord studies. A somewhat outdated fingering chart is included. |
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C1495: Short Synopsis on the Bass Clarinet (Petit Précis de Clarinette Basse) by Michel Pellegrino. Lemoine, 2009, 24 pages. It is tempting to call this an abbreviated version of the Volta book, but that probably does neither justice. This book which has side by side text in French and English has some introductory material, Preparatory Exercises, Register Exercises, Fingering in the Higher and Altissimo Registers, Effects (Vibrato, Flutter Tonguing or Growl, Ghost Notes, Glissandos, Ornamentation, and Slap Tonguing), and Exercises for Embouchure Suppleness. The book concludes with a Bach Courante, an example of improvisation in the style of Charlie Parker, Tango Etude No. 5 by Piazzolla, and an original etude for the study of register jumps. |
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WW257: Pit Band for Alto Saxophone, Bass Clarinet and Piano by William Albright. C.F. Peters, 1996, SS. (includes parts and piano score). This work, with its unusual ensemble of three haphazard instruments--a pick-up band--attemps to digest an evening-long musical comedy in a few minutes (8 to be precise). The program is: Tune-up and Introduction, Overture, Opening Number, Vamps and Screams ("Nessun dorma"), Love Song, Waltz, alla Marcia, Fox-trot and Shimmeys, and Finale. An advanced work with some high altissimo for both instruments, but without the nasty key changes found in most musicals. |
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 C2564: Tripitura for Solo Bass Clarinet by Òscar Àlvarez. Brotons & Mercadal Edicions Musicals SL, 2015, SS, 3 pages (plus notes). A contemporary piece which requires a low C bass clarinet. It features a number of extended techniques including flutter touging, mutiphonics, wind whistles, etc. Click on the cover image to view a sample page.(Except other items with free shipping.) |
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V009: To Be Sung Upon The Water by Dominick Argento. Boosey & Hawkes, 1974, SS, 40 + 8 pages. This piece is for high voice (soprano), clarinet (doubling bass clarinet), and piano is based on poems by William Wordsworth. It is in 8 movements with bass clarinet playing on four, B-flat soprano clarinet on three, and one tacit. Advanced college or professional level.  |
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C2140: Prayer for Solo Bass Clarinet or Clarinet by Lera Auerbach. Sikorski, 2018, SS, 4 pages. Lera Auerbach (1973-) is a Russian-born American composer and pianist. This is a college level work with a duration of about 7 minutes. It has a variety of tempos and is written without a key signature but has many accidentals. The lowest note is an F below the staff and there is no altissimo. Click on the cover image to view the first page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C811: My Ends Are My Beginnings Clarinet in B-flat (Bass Clarinet) Solo by Milton Babbitt. C.F. Peters, 1990, SS, 14 pages. Milton Babbitt (1916-) is an American composer noted for pioneering serial and electronic music.This is a long (about 17 minutes), difficult solo work for clarinet switching to bass clarinet for the middle section. If you search the internet you can find a recording that can be downloaded (iTunes). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1511: J.S. Bach Allemande and Courante from Suite #1 for Cello transcribed for B-flat, E-flat Alto or Bass Clarinet by Glen A. Sargent. Shall-u-mo Publications, 1982, 4 pages. Two movements from the popular Bach work for cello. Better high school clarinetists and above. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1345: Contrapunctus XII (from Art of Fugue) Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Duet by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by William Schmidt edited by Sharon Davis. Western International Music, 1996, SS, (includes score and parts). Allegro con spiritoso in 9/16. |
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C1302: Contrapunctus XIII (from Art of Fugue) Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Duet by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by William Schmidt. Western International Music, 2001, SS, (includes score and parts). A Bach fugue nicely arranged for clarinet and bass clarinet. The publisher rates this at grade 3, I suggest it is grade 3+. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1346: Contrapunctus XV (from Art of Fugue) Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Duet by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by William Schmidt edited by Sharon Davis. Western International Music, 2001, SS, (includes score and parts). Sharon Davis writes that this piece by Bach contains a "puzzle."
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C1347: Three Inventions (Vol. 1) Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Duet by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by William Schmidt edited by Sharon Davis. Western International Music, 1994, SS, (includes score and parts). Includes: Invention IV (Allegro ma non troppo), Invention IX (Andantino), and Invention VIII (Allegro vivo). There are a few low Ds (with alternative note) in the bass clarinet part. |
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C1348: Four Inventions (Vol. 2) Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Duet by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by William Schmidt edited by Sharon Davis. Western International Music, 1999, SS, (includes score and parts). Includes: Invention XIII (Allegro), Invention II (Moderato), Invention VI (Allegretto), and Invention I (Allegro). There are a few low Ds (with alternative note) in the bass clarinet part. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1349: Four Inventions (Vol. 3) Clarinet and Bass Clarinet Duet by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by William Schmidt edited by Sharon Davis. Western International Music, 2003, SS, (includes score and parts). Includes: Invention III (Allegretto), Invention V (Allegro ma non troppo), Invention VII (Andante con moto), and Invention X (Allegro). |
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C793: Inventions (Vol. I) Clarinet and Bass Clarinet (or two Clarinets) Duet by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by J.M. Volta. International Music Diffusion, 1993, SS, 14 pages (score format). Seven inventions BWV 772-778. Includes brief notes on how to perform the ornaments. Generally at the upper intermediate level but some are a bit more difficult. Click on the cover image to view a sample page. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C794: Inventions (Vol. II) Clarinet and Bass Clarinet (or two Clarinets) Duet by Johann Sebastian Bach arranged by J.M. Volta. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS, 16 pages (score format). Eight inventions BWV 779-786. Includes brief notes on how to perform the ornaments. Generally at the upper intermediate level but some are a bit more difficult. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2614: Charon (1994-95) for Bass Clarinet Solo by Richard Barrett. United Music Publishing Ltd, 1995, SB, 6 oversize pages. Richard Barrett (1959-) is a British composer of mostly chamber, vocal and electroacoustic works that have been performed throughout Europe and elsewhere. This is a complex solo piece. There is a full page of explanation of the markings. It includes fractional tones, some multiphonics, as well as articulation and embouchure effects and at least one low D. The duration is about 10 minutes. Click here to observe a performance. |
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 C2659: Character Pieces (Charakterstücke) for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Beatrix Becker. Hofmeister, 2018, SS, 34 + 10 pages. In four compositions Beatrix Becker invites the players to experience the sounds and moods of Buenos Aires and Switzerland, of Jerusalem and New York City. There are encounters between tangos and klezmer, jazz vignettes and film music tell stories of life's passages and transformations, of endings and new beginnings, of dreams, courage, and hope. Both parts include chords. The pieces are: The Nine Lives of la Gatita Loca, Man in the Moon, The Red Door and On Pain. |
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C1612: Three Duos Clarinet and Bass Clarinet by Mauricio Murcia Bedoya. Woodwindiana, 2010, SB, 15 pages (score format). The first two duets are for clarinet and bass clarinet while the third is for two clarinets. The Duos are 1. Latinos, 2. Coffee Break (a mixture of Latin jazz and a Colombian rhythm called the pasillo--similar to a waltz--in the slow part), and 3. Tu Bambuquito (based on the Colombian national rhythm called the Banbuco). These duets are at the college level but may also be performed by good adult amateurs.
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C648: Deepwood for Bass Clarinet and Piano by David Bennett. Carl Fischer, 1937, SS, 7 + 3 pages. A popular bass clarinet solo by David Bennett who also wrote a number of frequently played clarinet quartets. Features alternating Lento and Vivace sections typical of much of Bennett's music. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2167: Praeludium for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Haakon Bergh. Western International Music, 1967, SS, 13 + 4 pages. Haakon Bergh (1913-1959) was an American flutist, conductor and composer. The publisher has this rated as (US) grade 3, but I think grade 4 would be more accurate. This would be suitable for an advanced high school student or an early college level player. Click on the cover image to view a sample page from the bass clarinet part. |
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C720: Sequenza IXc for Bass Clarinet Solo by Luciano Berio adapted by Rocco Parisi. Universal Edition, 1998, 11 pages. This is an adaptation of Sequenza IXa for bass clarinet. It is mostly in bass clef and includes some suggested fingerings. A low C instrument is needed. Advanced/professional level. |
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C2423: Sonata Humana for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Derek Bermel. PeerMusic, 2002, SS, 21 + 8 pages. Derek Bermel (1967-) is an American composer, clarinetist and conductor. This piece was written in 1990/91 and is in three movements which are distinct in character but share the same melodic material. They are: I. This Beautiful Earth, II. Somewhere, and III. Progress. While the lowest note is an E-flat the highest is altissimo B. There is flutter tonguing and mixed meter. Here is a video of the first two movements. The third movement is also on YouTube. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the second movement (which isn't representative of the entire piece). |
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C2262: Blue Monkey for two clarinets (or clarinet and bass clarinet) by Lauren Bernofsky. Theodore Presser Co., 2015, 3 pages (score format). Lauren Bernofsky (1967-) is an American composer. This is a short (~2:30), jaunty duo, perfect for concert/recital programming. The main riff in swing eighths is repeated throughout, ensuring that it sticks in the mind of the audience. We also sell versions for clarinet and violin and clarinet and flute. Here is a video of the clarinet and violin version that will give you an idea how it goes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1380: Suite for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Johanna Magdalena Beyer edited by Volker Hemken. Hofmeister, 2009, SS, 18 + 6 pages. Johanna Magdalena Beyer (1888-1944) was born in Germany. She immigrated to the United States in 1924 where she continued her music studies and worked as a piano teacher. She affiliated herself with the experimental music community in New York but only one of her compositions was published in her lifetime. This piece was written for Rosario Mazzeo in 1937. It is in three movements: I. Rubato, II. Lento, and III. Allegretto. The first two movements are not difficult (even though the first is in 5/4). The third movement in 12/8 and 5 sharps is a bit more challenging. Early college level. |
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C1543: Largo and Allegro for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Pietro Boni transcribed by Himie Voxman. Rubank, 1949, 5 + 2 pages. Pietro Gaetano Boni (ca.1686-1741) was an Italian composer. This two movement piece at the intermediate (easier high school) level is frequently used for solo and ensemble festivals. It is almost entirely in the lower register. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1047: Fantaisie Brillante sur Carmen by François Borne transcribed for bass clarinet and piano by Rocco Parisi. Billaudot, 2002, SS, 23 + 10 pages. A challenging transcription of this work originally for flute and piano. A low E-flat instrument is all that is needed. Much of this piece is in the clarion and altissimo. |
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C1783: 6 Sonatas for Two Bass Clarinets by Joseph Bodin de Boismortier transcribed for bass clarinet duet by Pedro Rubio. Bassus Ediciones, 2011, SS, 36 pages (score format). Joseph Bodin de Boismortier (1689-1755) was a prolific French composer who became wealthy publishing his own music. These sonatas, all in four movements, were originally for two bassoons, violas da gamba, or cellos. There are notes in the extended range with alternates given. These duets can also be played by any two like members of the clarinet family. Upper intermediate level. Click on the cover image to view the first page. |
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C599: Phantasy Quintet Op. 93 for bass clarinet and string quartet by York Bowen. Emerson Edition, 1954. Bowen (1884-1961) was an English composer and professor of piano at the Royal Academy of Music. This piece was written sometime between 1933 and 1936 as an entry in a competition. It is in three movements: Allegro moderato (with many tempo changes); Allegro con spirito, non troppo; and Allegro moderato ma piu tranquillo. Low E is the lowest bass clarinet note. Includes a score and parts. This is an advanced college or professional work. Duration about 14 minutes.
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C845: Ballade for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Eugene Bozza. Southern Music Co., 1939, SS, 6 + 2 pages. One of the older bass clarinet solos in the repertoire. A popular one movement sectional piece that is, at turns, lyrical and rhythmic.   
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C2589: Styx II for Bass Clarinet Solo by Gerhard Braun. Edition Gravis Verlag, 1999, 4 pages. Gerhard Braun (1932-2016) was a German musician and composer. His main instrument was the flute and he specialized in contemporary music. This is an advanced contemporary work. It includes glissandos and various tonguing and breath techniques. It has a duration of about 6 minutes. Click on the cover image to view the first page. |
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WW069: Trio in D minor for Oboe (Clarinet), Bassoon (Viola/Bass Clarinet/Basset Horn) and Piano by Alexander Brent-Smith. Rosewood, 2003, (includes piano score and all parts). Alexander Brent-Smith (1889-1950) was a British composer, author, and teacher. This work was first performed in 1943. It is in three movements I. Allegro Moderato, II. Andante, and III. Allegretto. It should be playable by those at the early college level (and adult amateurs). |
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C1412: Elegy Bass Clarinet and Piano by Dirk Brossé. Metropolis Music, 2000, SS, 6 + 2 pages. Dirk Brossé (1960-) is a Belgian composer, music educator, and conductor. While this piece is not technically difficult, the many tempo changes probably make it more suitable for (early) college level performers. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2277: La Soledad for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Dirk Brossé. Metropolis Music, 2005, SS, 6 + 4 pages. This piece has a number of short sections in differing tempos. That and the key signature (5 flats) make it most suitable for performers who are at least at the early college level. Click here to listen to Jan Guns (the dedicatee) play this piece. Click on the cover image to view the first three pages of the score. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2168: Prelude & Fughetta Bass Clarinet and Piano by Rayner Brown. Western International Music, 1964, SS 12 + 4 pages. Rayner Brown (1912-1999) was an American organist and composer. This two movement piece is suitable for an early high school bass clarinetist. The piano part is relatively easy as well. It is on the contest list for a number of states and is rated at (US) grade 3 by the publisher. Duration of 5 minutes.
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C2378: Kol Nidrei Op. 47 arranged for Bass Clarinet Solo and Clarinet Choir by Max Burch arranged by Malcolm Katzen. Cimarron Music Press, 2013, includes score and all parts. The Kol Nidrei begins the evening service at the start of Yom Kippur. In the 16th century, a Cantor in Germany composed a melody for this prayer which Bruch used as the basis for his Adagio on Hebrew Melodies for Violoncello and Orchestra. This arrangement is for solo bass clarinet and a clarinet choir of E-flat clarinet, 5 B-flat clarinets, alto clarinet, bass clarinet and contrabass (in B-flat) clarinet. It can probably be performed with a minimum choir of 5 B-flat clarinets and bass clarinet. The solo part utilizes the normal range of the bass clarinet from low E, but some optional 8vb at the end would take it into the extended range. Click the cover image to view the first page of the score. |
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C2170: Suite Op. 37a for Bass Clarinet or Clarinet Solo by Adolf Busch. Amadeus Verlag, 1980, SS, 9 pages. Adolf Busch (1891-1952) was a German-born violinist and composer. Although he was not Jewish, he left Germany in 1927 and later settled in the United States. This four movement solo work was written in 1926. Each of the movements is quite different in character. They are: I. Andante tranquillo, II. Adagio, III. Scherzo, and IV. Vivace. It is college level on the clarinet and advanced college level on the bass clarinet. Click the cover image to view the last page of the music.
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C1493: Steep Steps for solo bass clarinet by Elliott Carter. Boosey & Hawkes, 2001, 3 pages. The composer wrote: "Steep Steps was written for the greatly admired clarinetist and friend, Virgil Blackwell, during the summer of 2001. Its title comes from the fact that, unlike the other woodwind instruments, the clarinet overblows at the twelfth, a large interval that forms the basis of much of this composition." An advanced work that uses the extended range in a few spots. Here is recording on YouTube. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2683: Advice from a Caterpillar for solo bass clarinet by Unsuk Chin edited by David Howard. Boosey & Hawkes, 2017, SS, 11 pages (of music). Interlude I from the opera Alice in Wonderland. "This is a highly illustrative piece of program music referring to Chapter V of Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. By playing the bass clarinet, the caterpillar 'speaks' his lines. The performer is therefore encouraged to use their full imagination with regards to articulation, agogics and gestures. Exaggeration and theatrical expression are by no means to be avoided, on the contrary, they are expected." An advanced work that includes multiphonics. Includes suggested fingerings for the multiphonics by David Howard and the original text of the scene (also in German and French). |
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C828: Excursions, Variations on a theme of Paganini for Bass Clarinet by Keith Ramon Cole. Emerson Edition, 1978, SS, 6 pages. A theme from Paganini and 15 variations in a variety of styles. Some altissimo but only two notes in the lower extended range. College level.
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C1434: 5 Huapangos for Clarinet and Bass Clarinet by Mike Curtis. Advance Music, 2005, SS. 10 pages (score format). Dedicated to Carol Robe, these five original dances in the huapango style will be enjoyed by players (advanced high school, early college, adult amateurs) and listeners alike. They are: 1. Santa Cruz, 2. Las Islitas, 3. Miramar, 4. Ofelia, and 5. El Llano. |
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C1725: 8 More Original Jazz Duos for Clarinet and Bass Clarinet by Mike Curtis. MSS Publishing, 1993, SB, 31 pages (score format). These duets are in a variety of styles including swing, Latin, blues, etc. There are a few notes in the bass clarinet's extended range, but they won't be a problem for those that don't own one. Upper intermediate level and up. |
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C2024: Andante and Allegro for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Yvonne Desportes. Southern Music Co., 1939, SS, 8 + 2 pages. Yvonne Desportes (1907-1993) was a French writer and composer. She composed over five hundred works, including opera, symphonies, ballets, concertos, chamber music, and vocal and solo instrumental music. Above the title of this music is printed, "For the National School Music Competition - Festivals." It begins with an Andante espressivo section which is immediately followed by the Allegro. Suitable for better high school bass clarinetists. Here is a video. Click on the cover image to view the score at the start of the Allegro. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1413: Romanze Bass Clarinet and Piano by Friedrich Diethe. Metropolis Music, 1999, SS, 6 + 2 pages. Begins with an Andante moderato (quasi Recit.) section which is followed by the Adagio Romanze in 3/4 time. Better high school bass clarinets should be able to handle this piece which would be good for festival use. (I also found it on a UK repertoire listed as their grade 6). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1740: Masterworks Solos 17th and 18th Centuries arranged for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Ronald C. Dishinger. Medici Music Press, 2002, SS, 15 + 6 pages. Six compositions: Jeremiah Clarke Ayre (Song), John Barrett St. Catherine's Riguadon, Jean P. Rameau Tambourin from Pieces de Clavcin, Jean B. Lully Courante, George F. Handel Gavotte, and Fredrich W. Marpurg La Voltigeuse from Three Piano Pieces. The publisher rates this at (US) Grade 2-3. Almost entirely in the lower register. |
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C2051: Flowers of St. Francis (Five Scenes for Solo Bass Clarinet) by Daniel Dorff. Theodore Presser Co., 2013, SS, 10 pages. Inspired by a commissioned premiere at the International Clarinet Association's 2013 ClarinetFest in Assisi, Italy, and by his penchant for creating musical works depicting nature, composer and bass clarinetist Daniel Dorff has created a suite of five picturesque scenes of St. Francis of Assisi's commune with nature. Each movement is a dialog between St. Francis (represented by pure chantlike melody) and an element of nature (flowers, birds, an angry wolf, fish, starry skies), offering an opportunity to dramatically showcase the wide range of textures and contrasts available from the bass clarinet. Movements: I. The Flowers, Celebrated by St. Francis; II. St. Francis Preaching to the Birds; III. St. Francis Pacifying the Wolf; IV. St. Francis Preaching to the Fish; and V. The Starry Skies, Celebrated by St. Francis. For advanced performers. A low C instrument is required. The duration is about 14 minutes. Here is a performance of this piece (which starts at about 2:53). Click on the cover image to view a significant portion of the piece. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2154: In a Deep Funk Dance Set for solo Bass Clarinet by Daniel Dorff. Theodore Presser Co., 1997/2014, SS, 8 pages. Already a long-standing rite of passage in the contrabassoon repertoire, Dorff has revisited and adapted In A Deep Funk for solo bass clarinet (or contralto or contrabass clarinet), for Barbara Haney to premiere at the 2014 ICA ClarinetFest. In the spirit of Bach cello suites, Dorff develops characteristic dance rhythms to drive each movement. The subtitles tell it all: Hustle Misterioso, Twist Variations, Bear Hug (a slow 12/8 ballad), and Funk Scherzo. A low C instrument is required for this piece. For advanced performers with a duration of about 14 mintues. Click on the cover image to view selected pages from the score.
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C1040: Voltage Suite for Solo Bass Clarinet by Pierre Max Dubois. Billaudot, 1980, SS, 9 pages. Dedicated to Jean-Marc Volta. This is a relatively advanced work in five movements: II. Sarabande, II. Tango, III. Tambourin, IV. Chant, and V. Caprice. The overall duration is about 12 minutes. (The lowest note is a low E-flat.)
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C1548: Two Rags for B-flat Bass Clarinet and Piano by Brian Dykstra. InternationalOpus, 1998, SS, 14 + 4 pages. Two original rags. The Curly Maple Rag is mostly at a tempo of Moderato (mm=108) and is to be played in a swing style. The Lancashire Rag is in cut time marked Lively (mm=96-108). Early college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2752: Three for Three for 2 Clarinets and Bass Clarinet by John David Earnest. E. C. Schirmer, 2022, SS. The three pieces are I. Chameleon Tango, II. Loss, and III. Cycle Song. We estimate this is a (US) grade 4 piece. All of the parts have interesting material. Total duration 18:30. |
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C1736: Sonata in G minor for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Henry Eccles transcribed by Norman A. Goldberg. Belwin Mills/Alfred, 1942, SS, 8 + 3 pages. Henry Eccles (1670-1742) was an English musician and composer. This work was originally for the violin but has been transcribed for many instruments. It begins with an introductory movement (to be played slowly), then Corrente-Allego con spirito, Adagio, and concludes with Vivace. The edition has a range from low E to C above the staff. The publisher rates it as a (US) grade 4. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C629: Vier Lyrische Stücke (Four Lyrical Pieces) Op. 35d for Bass Clarinet (or Clarinet) and Piano by Heimo Erbse. Doblinger, 1981, SS, 19 + 5 pages. Erbse (1924-2005) was born and studied (flute, conducting, opera directing) in Germany, but moved to Austria in 1957. The four pieces are not named: I. Andantino (6/8), II. Allegretto (3/4), III. Lento (2/4), and IV. Allegro (various meters). College level. |
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C1414: Zebus Bass Clarinet and Piano by Johan Favoreel. Metropolis Music, 1997, SS, 5 + 2 pages. Johan Favoreel (1957-) is Belgian composer, arranger and music producer. The composer wrote, "Imagine the ancient heavy-weight Greek god 'Zebus' enjoying life sitting in the sun while eating and drinking wine. The idea of taking part in a hunting party excites him, but because he is so tired everything stays calm and nice. Life continues as it was." Adagio tempo. An early college level piece which ranges into the altissimo and offers ossia for the most challenging passage. Duration about 4:45. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2161: Bass Clarinet and Percussion for Bass Clarinet and Percussion (2 players) by Morten Feldman. Universal Edition, 1981, SB, 10 pages (large format performing score). The percussion parts require one player on cymbals (3 suspended), timpani, xylophone, and vibraphone; and the second player on gongs (3), marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, and timpani. While not technically difficult aside from the frequent meter changes there are some complications in the bass clarinet part that make this a piece for advanced performers as explained by David Cook below. "The bass clarinet part is 'in C' and uses the German notation system; passages written in bass clef are played a M2 (whole step) higher than printed, while passages in treble clef are played a M9 (whole step and an octave) higher than printed. . . . There are even some professional recordings that do not get this right. [I asked him about the marking I associate with harmonics in string writing.] You are correct with regards to the little circles above some pitches in the treble clef. Those notes, normally played at concert pitch with fifth partial fingerings, would instead be played with third-partial fingerings. A more liberal approach would allow anything other than a fifth-partial fingering; I used a few seventh-partial fingerings for pitch and response (subject to differ depending on instruments). I feel anything other than the 'standard' fingering would work." Here is a performance by David Cook. |
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C810: Time and Motion Study I Bass Clarinet Solo by Brian Ferneyhough. C.F. Peters, 1977, SB, 6 double size pages. Brian Ferneyhough (1943-) is an English composer who has lived in California since 1987. He is typically considered to be the central figure of the New Complexity movement in music. The piece was written in the period 1971-77 and is dedicated to Harry Sparnaay. It is a very advanced work with a duration of 9 minutes. It includes a page explaining the notation. Here is a YouTube video which has a performance and shows the score. Click on the cover image to view the notes provided by the composer and the publisher. |
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WW270: Trionometry for Flute, Clarinet/Bass Clarinet and Piano by Richard Festinger. C.F. Peters, 1996, SS, includes parts and piano score. Richard Festinger (1948-) studied composition at the University of California in Berkeley with Andrew Imbrie. Before turning to composing, he led his own groups as a jazz performer. He has taught at the University of California in Berkeley and Davis, Dartmouth College, and since 1990 at San Francisco State University. Written in 1996. In three movements: I. A la breve/Vivace, II. Andantino, and III. Allegro. An advanced work with a duration of about 15 minutes. The first and last movements are for bass clarinet with some notes in the extended range. "Richard Festinger's Trionometry was simply breathtaking... This technically demanding tour de force begins with a delicate exposition which... eventually explodes into a contrapuntal argument of grandiose proportions... like a multi-stage rocket that - ignoring gravity - traverses the earth's atmosphere. Bravo!" - Twentieth Century Music |
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C627: Ballade Op. 23 for Bass Clarinet (or Clarinet) and Piano by Wolfgang Gabriel. Doblinger, 1980, SS, 22 + 12 pages. The work by Austrian composer and conductor Wolfgang Gabriel (1930-) was completed in 1974 for Josef Horák, bass clarinet, and Emma Kovarnová, piano. It is in three movements: I. Praeludium (Allegro Molto), II. Carmen (Lento), and III. Hymnus. College level. |
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C852: Adagio and Allegro transcribed for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Johann Ernst Galliard transcribed by Lyle Merriman. Southern Music, 1966, 7 + 2 pages. Johann Ernst Galliard (1687-1749) was a German composer who also played the oboe (notably for Handel in England). The Adagio is from his Sonata No. III and the Allegro from his Sonata No. V (presumably for bassoon, originally). The publisher rates this as (US) grade 3 (of 6). Suggested for high school festival use. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2569: 6 Sonatas for Bass Clarinet and Piano Vol. 2 by Johann Ernst Galliard. McGinnis & Marx, 1946/1974, SS, 24 + 8 pages. These sonatas were originally written for bassoon. This book contains sonatas 4 through 6. Click on the cover image to view what appears to be the most difficult movement in the book. |
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C907: Sonate for Bass Clarinet (Solo) by Harald Genzmer. C.F. Peters, 1990, SS, 9 pages. An advanced work for solo bass clarinet. An extended range instrument is preferred as this piece includes several low Ds. In three movements: I. Moderato, II. Presto (sempre marcato), and III. Intermezzo (Tranquillo). Duration is about 10:30. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1686: Pastorale and Bourrée for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Edward German transcribed by Himie Voxman. Rubank, 1962, SS, 11 + 3 pages. A popular bass clarinet work for solo and ensemble festivals. The Pastorale is marked Andantino/Piu moto and the Bourree is Allegretto. Mostly in the lower register, this is probably most suitable for students with about 3 years playing experience. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1954: Voix Instrumentalisée for Bass Clarinet (Solo) by Vinko Globokar. C.F. Peters, 1975, 5 pages. Vinko Globokar (1934-) is a French avant-garde composer and trombonist of Slovenian descent. His work is noted for its use of unconventional and extended techniques. In Voix Instrumentalisée, Globokar asks the bass clarinet player to learn a couple of new techniques to play the instrument. The mouthpiece is removed and not used at all. Instead, the performer has to sing, speak and blow into the bass clarinet while changing the fingering and adding special effects with the voice and the keyclick sounds. Here is a web site with an explanation and a track that can be downloaded. There are at least two performances on YouTube. |
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V029: Neue Liebe, Neues Leben for Soprano Voice and Bass Clarinet. Music by Hans Martin Gräbner on a text of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Hofmeister, 1998, SS, 8 pages in score format. There are three pieces. The titles are: Nähe des Geliebten (Nearness of the Beloved One); Neue Liebe, neues Leben (New Love, New Life); and An den Schlaf (To Sleep). Early college level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2172: Spotlights on the Bass Clarinet (Bassclarinet) for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Jan Haderman. De Haske, 1992, 25 + 9 pages. Jan Haderman (1952-) is a Belgian composer best known for his works for winds. This three movement piece requires a low C bass clarinet. It was the first piece featured in William Hayter's article Bass Clarinet Solos for Students (The Clarinet, Vol. 41, No. 4, September 2014). Each movement is sectional or has changes in tempo. The first two movements are reminiscent of the fast and slow movements of classical and romantic concertos. The third movement includes a jazz waltz, a cadenza, a blues, and another waltz. Hayter suggests a single movement be chosen for study by a high school student but I believe it will take a college level performer to prepare the entire work for performance in a reasonable amount of time. There is a concert band accompaniment we can order. Here is a video of the first movement from YouTube with piano and an ad lib drummer. There are several other videos online, as well. Click of the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. |
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C626: Monologue 13, Configurations for Bass Clarinet by Eugene Hartzell. Doblinger, 1983, SS, 4 pages. Eugene Hartzell (1932-2000) was born and studied in the United States (through a MM at Yale) but spent most of the rest of his life in Austria. He studied with Hans Erich Apostel, a pupil of Arnold Schönberg and Alban Berg. Written in 1980, this piece for solo bass clarinet has "with Harry Sparnaay in mind" printed above the title. An advanced piece, much of it without bar lines and with lots of altissimo. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1476: (T)raum-Ze(n)it, Dialog for 2 Bass Clarinets by David Philip Hefti. Kunzelmann, 2008, SS, 4 pages (two copies in score format). (T)raum-Ze(n)it was composed in 2008 on a commission from the Stump-Linshalm Duo, and is dedicated to Petra Stump and Heinz-Peter Linshalm. "Space and time ('Raum' and 'Zeit') surely belong amongst the most often-discussed concepts of all. In his Transcendental Aesthetics, Immanuel Kant explains that space and time are prerequisites of the sensory imagination. In Relativity Theory, 'space-time' means the combination of the three spatial dimensions together with time as the fourth coordinate, in order to create a four-dimensional space. And in our dreams (singular: 'Traum'), time and space melt to form ambiguous, often surreal images..." An advanced piece using contemporary techniques such microtonality, multiphonics (fingerings given), articulations, glissando, tremolo, etc. Duration about 3 minutes. |
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C2718: Drie Stücke (Three Pieces) for bass clarinet by Timo Jouko Herrmann. Hofmeister, 2020, SS, 8 pages. These pieces were written for virtuoso bass clarinetist Volker Hemken and each can be performed by itself. It includes obscure Mozart quotations as well as flutter tonguing, and high altissimo. There are a few notes in the extended range but it could be performed on a normal bass clarinet with some modification. Click on the cover image to view the first page.
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C1456: Sonate for Bass Clarinet (or Violoncello) and Piano Op. 23 by Stefan Heucke. Schott, 2005, SS, 31 + 9 pages (includes both bass clarinet and cello parts). Stefan Heucke (1959-) is a German composer of contemporary music. This piece is dedicated to Henri Bok who gave the first performance in 1996. This is a challenging piece which calls for a range from the high altissimo to the bottom of a low C instrument, one repeated multiphonic, and some other extended techniques. In three movements: I. Ballade, II. Variationen, and III. Elegie. Duration about 23 minutes.
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C2282: Duo de Concert Clarinet and Bass Clarinet with Piano by Paul Jeanjean. International Music Diffusion, 2014, SS, 12 + 4 + 4 pages. This work was first published in 1904 but was out of print for many years. While this work has two main sections it has many tempo change. Click on the cover image to view a sample page from the score. |
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C1811: Rrrrrrr ... Five Jazz Pieces for Clarinet (Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone) Violin and Piano by Mauricio Kagel. C.F. Peters, 1992, SS, includes parts and piano score. Mauricio Kagel (1931-2008) was born in Argentina into a Russian-Jewish family. He moved to Germany in 1957. This was written in 1981/82. Rrrrrrr ... consists of 41 pieces (all beginning with the letter "R"). This is the cycle of 5 jazz pieces: 1. Rackett, very fast, inspired by the Baroque instrument of that name (BsCl and Pn); 2. Rrrrrrr - Bop, A slow swing (Cl, Vn and Pn); 3. Reeds, fast, (ASx & Pn); 4. Rrrrrrr: Old/New Freely (Vn or Cl); 5. Riff, slow rubato (BsCl, Vn & Pn). A low C bass clarinet is called for. College level with a duration of about 8:20. |
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C1722: Schattenklänge, Three Pieces for Bass Clarinet by Mauricio Kagel. Henry Litolff's Verlag/C.F. Peters, 1997, SS, 13 pages. The title of this piece can be literally translated as "Shade sounds" although "Shadow sounds" may be closer to the intended meaning. Kagel was interested in the theatrical side of music performance and this piece is an example. While it may be performed in a normal manner, the composer has provided directions for performing it behind a screen with five spotlights which produce various shadow effects on the screen as the performer moves around. The music includes complete instructions and some photos of the results. There is more information on the performance of this piece in Harry Sparnaay's book, The Bass Clarinet. An advanced work requiring an extended range instrument with a duration of 11 minutes. |
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C911: Improvisation on 'Lines Where Beauty Lingers' for Solo Bass Clarinet by M. William Karlins. Tritone Press, 2004, SS, 4 pages. This piece by American composer Karlins (1932-) is based on the jazz composition Lines Where Beauty Lingers by Ron Thomas. It takes the form of a theme and variations, which in this case, are called improvisations. The composer has provided performance notes. An advanced work that includes some notes in the extended lower range and a small amount of altissimo. Duration about 8 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2125: Sabre Dance (Danse du Sabre) by Aram Khatchatourian arranged for clarinet quartet by Florent Héau. Billaudot, 2014, SS, includes parts and score. For clarinet quartet (E-flat, B-flat and 2 bass clarinets). Sabre Dance might be Khatchaturian most popular piece. It is from the ballet Gayaneh, Act IV. Duration is about 2:30. This piece is rated as an 8 on the publisher's 9 point difficulty scale, but I don't believe it is that difficult. The lowest bass clarinet note is an E. Normally we don't list clarinet quartets on this page but since this arrangement uses two bass clarinets it is worth a special listing. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the score. |
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C2370: Autumn Sonata Op. 226 Bass Clarinet and Piano by Michael Kibbe. Woodwindiana, 2014, SB/SS, 26 + 8 pages. Michael Kibbe is a California based woodwind performer and composer. The four contrasting movements are: I. Allegro molto, II. Lento, con rubato, III. Scherzo, and IV. Finale (Grandioso). There is one low D and one low C (the last note of the piece) with alternatives provided. This is a college level piece (rated at US grade 5) with a duration of 11:40. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. |
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C1975: Fantasy Sonata Op. 208 Bass Clarinet and Piano by Michael Kibbe. Woodwindiana, 2012, SB/SS, 23 + 8 pages. This is a sectional, college level piece with a duration of 10:22. There is only one note in the piece below E-flat. Here is a video of the premier. |
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C1610: Night Music Op. 175 Bass Clarinet and Piano by Michael Kibbe. Woodwindiana, 2010, SS, 12 + 4 pages. The composer wrote, "I had no idea that my bass clarinet Sonata OP. 40 would be so popular with performers. In response, I wrote the Night Music Op. 175 which is in a single movement and quotes (in a somewhat veiled manner) other more famous nocturnes. Let the listener discover what they are!" This five section (US) grade 5 mood piece, ranges from calm to energetic in a variety of textures and rhythmic interplay with the piano. At 5 minutes in length and with its conservative/contemporary harmonies, it can add contrast to a bass clarinet recital. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1158: Pink Flamingos Tango for Clarinet and Bass Clarinet (or Bassoon) by Michael Kibbe. Michael Kibbe, 2006, (includes all parts). Originally written for wind quintet, the composer has adapted this piece for two players. At an Allegro sensuoso tempo, this should be playable by good high school/adult amateur performers and beyond. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW142: Sonata Op. 40 for Bass Clarinet (or Bassoon) and Piano by Michael Kibbe. Stretto Music, SB, 24 + 7 pages. This piece was composed in 1977-78 (and revised in 2005) and is in a very straight forward Neoclassical style in three contrasting movements with an emphasis on clarity of form and of melodic ideas. It was inspired by the numerous instrumental sonatas of Hindemith. The movements are: I. Allegro deciso, II. Andante tranquillo, and III. Allegro vivo. College level with a duration of about 9:30. Here is an audio recording of a performance.
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C2165: Fantasiestücke Op. 108 for Bass Clarinet or Clarinet and Piano by Bernhard Krol. Boosey & Hawkes, 1991, SS, 13 + 4 pages. Bernhard Krol (1920-2013) was a German composer and horn player. His music is tonal, looking back towards composers such as Max Reger or Paul Hindemith. This piece is in two movements Arietta (Andante) and Scherzo (Agitato). There are two optional low Ds. College level for the bass clarinet and a bit easier on a soprano clarinet. Click on the cover image to view the last part of the Arietta and the first part of the Scherzo on the solo part. |
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C2338: Evasion for Clarinet or Bass Clarinet and Piano by Francis Laperteaux. Andel, SS, 8 + 4 pages. Francis Laperteaux is a Belgian composer and trombonist. This work has two parts Nocturne (Lento) and Diurne (Day, Allegretto ma non troppo). The second movement has some mixed meter: 2/4, 5/8, 1/4, 3/8, etc. Early college level. Click on the cover image to view the first page of Diurne. |
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C2543: Miniaturen for Bass Clarinet (solo) by Moritz Laßmann. Hofmeister, 2017, SS, 6 pages. These Miniatures for bass clarinet solo were written in 2015 and contain five short movements (Praeludium, Moloch I, Interludium, Moloch II, and Trifle) which offer the interpreters the opportunity to show their skills and virtuosity. There are two calm movements between three energetic ones. There are no extended techniques required for this music but a low C bass clarinet is required. Excellent for college level bass clarinetists. Click on the cover image to view the final movement. Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2391: Rio De Los Sueños (River of Dreams) for Bass Clarinet (or Tenor Saxophone) and Piano by Mike Lewis. LudwigMasters Publications, 2015, SS, 4 + 1 pages. Mike Lewis (1938-) has been a freelance arranger/composer for many years. Starting with the Jackie Gleason TV Variety Show as a staff arranger, he became heavily involved in the pop music field, arranging hit records for some of the top pop artists. This is a light "Latin" ballad performed at a slow tempo. While not difficult it uses the full range of the bass clarinet to altissimo E. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the score. Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2601: Zwei Etüden for Bass Clarinet solo by Ulrich Leyendecker. Sikorski, 2017, SS, 4 pages. Ulrich Leyendecker (1946-) is a German composer of classical music. This piece features very high altissimo, flutter tonguing, glissandi, and fractional tones. A low C bass clarinet is needed. The two etudes are: No. 1. Alla Maniera di Carmen, con una eleganza and No. 2. Alla maniera di Op. 17, No. 4] di Chopin. Both are on Youtube: No. 1 and No. 2. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the saxophone part. Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1376: Prozession for Bass Clarinet and Organ by Norbert Linke. Hofmeister, 1999, SS, 9 + 2 pages. Norbert Linke (1933-1977) is a German composer and musicologist. We are somewhat puzzled by this piece. It has been published for a number of instruments in the lower range (trombone, bassoon, horn, etc.). It is not difficult (the organ part as well) and does not appear to be church music. We await reports. What looks like two multiphonics are probably double stops from the cello version. Alternate notes are provided. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. Except other items with free shipping.) |
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WW237: Trio for Clarinet (Violin), Bassoon (Viola/Bass Clarinet/Basset Horn) and Piano by Charles Harford Lloyd. Rosewood Publications, 1997, SB, (includes piano score and all parts). Charles Harford Lloyd (1864-1919) was a celebrated organist and music professor who also did some composing. Although most successful as a choral composer, he wrote a few other works including this one and a Duo Concertante for clarinet and piano. In three movements: I. Allegro con brio, II Andante espressivo, and III. Allegro moderato. (Early) college level. A low C bass clarinet would be desirable but is not required. |
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C2480: Music in Pastel Shades (Liegebeest) for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Tars Lootens. Golden River Music, SS, 3 + 1 pages. Tars Lootens (1952-) is a Belgian composer and pianist. This is a relatively easy piece although the tempo is mm=124-132 and it has quite a bit of simple syncopation. Suitable for second or third year students depending on starting age. Click on the cover image to view a portion of the score. Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2672: Mittleres Leben 1 for (solo) Bass Clarinet by Claus-Steffen Mahnkopf. Sikorski, 2015, 4 (double width) pages (plus notes). This oversize piece was premiered in 2014 and lasts about 7 minutes. It explores the complete range of the instrument from low C to a fractional tone above altissimo C. The notes should give you an idea of the techniques it employs. Click on the cover image to view the notes in English. There are also notes in German but they are not shown. |
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C2673: Rückblick for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Ursula Mamlok. Boosey & Hawkes/Bote & Bock, 2012, SS, 5 + 2 pages. Ursula Mamlok (1923-2016) was a German-American composer whose family fled the Nazis in 1938. The Shoa (Shoah - Holocaust) never was a theme in the works of Ursula Mamlok - with the exception of Rückblick for alto saxophone and piano which she wrote in 2002 on commission of the Temple University in memory of Kristallnacht (9 November 1938). The contrast between slow and fast movements is much more elaborate than in her other works from that period, with the fast movements appearing somewhat driven while the piano part for a few moments adopts an otherwise unknown severity. Near the end of the third movement, cantabile and fleeting gestures are suddenly pushed toward each other. The first fast movement arises from the destruction of attempted cantabile movement. The Elegy (2nd movement) dies away with a four-fold reminder of its initial motif, the last attempt remaining fragmentary. The fourth movement Lament concludes with a figure that returns to its beginning. There is only one note in the extended lower range of the bass clarinet, however there are quite a few high notes (see the sample). Click on the cover image to view the second page of the bass clarinet part. |
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C1886: Chips Off the Ol'Block for Solo Bass Clarinet by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 1999, SB, 9 pages (plus notes). The composer wrote, "The premise behind this piece is quite simple: a little motive is introduced and begins to develop, but suddenly the development is either interrupted by or morphs into a new motive. After all of the motives have had their solo moments, they begin to coalesce into one 'super motive,' at first retaining their original rhythmic and dynamic characteristics, but eventually dissolving in to a fiery cauldron of reckless abandon." This is an advanced piece using fractional tones (fingering given), some multiphonics produced by overblowing, and flutter tonguing. A low C bass clarinet is needed. |
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C2536: Bass Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by Michele Mangani. Edition Eufonia, SS, 41 + 12 pages. In three movements: I. Allegro, II. Andante cantabile, and III. Rondo allegro. Exploits the full range of the instrument from low C to altissimo A. College level with a duration of 18 minutes. The orchestral version is available as a rental. Click here to listen to an excerpt. Click on the cover image to view the first portion of the score. |
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C1860: Sonata in A Minor for Bass Clarinet or Contrabass Clarinet in B-flat and Piano by Benedetto Marcello transcribed and edited by David L. Hite. Southern Music Co., 1964, SS, 6 + 2 pages. Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739) was an Italian composer, writer, lawyer, magistrate, and teacher. This piece was originally for cello but has been transcribed for many lower range instruments. In three movements: I. Adagio/Allegro, II. Largo, and III. Allegro. There are a couple of low Ds in the first movement with the note up an octave also given. The editor has provided suggested tempo markings and some performance notes. Publisher's (US) grade 3 (certainly on the upper end) with a duration of 5:30. Click here to see a performance on bass clarinet.
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V068: Quatre Chants Vénitiens for Voice, Tenor Saxophone (or Bass Clarinet, Bassoon or Horn) and Piano by Alain Margoni. Editions Combre, 2005, SS, includes piano score with vocal part and individual instrumental parts. Alain Margoni (1934-) is a French composer, conductor and music educator. The four songs are I. Chant d'Amour, II. Chant de Prison, III. Chant d'espérance, and IV. Chant sur l'eau. This is intended for a female vocal performer. The range is from the A below middle C to the G just above the staff. College level. Here is an audio recording of the first song with tenor saxophone (the other songs are also available). Click on the cover page to view a sample page which is also from the first song. |
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C2223: For Hope for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Catherine McMichael (solo part edited by William King). Alry Publications, 2012, SS, 14 + 5 pages. Catherine McMichael (1954-) is an American pianist, arranger, teacher and composer. This is a one movement sectional piece. It is divided into three main sections: driving and aggressive in a minor tonality with changing meters, then melodic and soaring in a sweeping 6/4 meter, and a return to the fast first themes, with emphasis on major tonality. The pulse in the outer sections is strong and focused, while the rhythmic writing in the middle section is intended to convey a sense of improvisation and freedom. The tempo and mixed meter make this a college level piece. There is one optional note in the extended range. A great new, original composition for the growing bass clarinet repertoire. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part.
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C1611: Introduction and Joropo Solo Bass Clarinet by Jorge Montilla. Woodwindiana, 2010, SS, 3 pages. This piece was originally written for bassoonist Jeffrey Lyman at Arizona State University. The Joropo is a musical style resembling the waltz, having both African and European influences. It is the fundamental musical genre which identifies Venezuelans and it has been that country's national dance since 1882. College level and requires a low C bass clarinet. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C628: Sonatine for Bass Clarinet or Clarinet and Piano by Manfred J. M. Nedbal. Doblinger, 1971, SS, 14 + 4 pages. Nedbal (1902-1977) was an Austrian cellist. music critic, and composer. This work was also written for Josef Horák, bass clarinet, and Emma Kovarnová, piano. It is in three movements: I. Allegro deciso, II. Adagio, and III. Presto. Early college level. |
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C2228: Four Osinatos for Solo Bass Clarinet by Michael Nyman. Chester Music, 2013, SS, 14 pages. This is an advanced work for bass clarinet with very high altissimo and flutter tonging and has a few notes in the extended range. The four movements, all of which are different in character, are: 1. Bird Song List, 2. Drawing II: days 4 and 5, 3. Mouth to Mouth, and 4. Melody Lists. The duration is 20+ minutes. Click on the cover image to view a sample page from the score. |
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V065: Manhatta for Soprano Voice and Bass Clarinet by Michael Nyman with text from Mannahatta by Walt Whitman. Chester Music, 2013, SS, 12 + 5 pages (vocal score and bass clarinet part). Eos commissioned Nyman to write a score for the 10-minute silent film Manhatta, a Jazz Age piece lacing together images of Manhattan with the projected words of Walt Whitman. The composer has reworked this piece in a version for soprano vocalist (range from middle C to A above the staff) and bass clarinet. A low C bass is needed but the full range of the instrument is used up to altissimo F-sharp. Much mixed meter of the 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 3/2, etc. variety. A real endurance test for the bass clarinetist who play throughout the 7:30 piece. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the score. |
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C1676: Un Seul for (Solo) Clarinet or Bass Clarinet by Kalmen Opperman. Carl Fischer, 2000, 2 pages. This piece was written in 1998 and is dedicated to Richard Stoltzman. It is marked Adagio (freely) and has a cadenza near the end. Most of this piece is relatively easy because of the slow tempo, however the cadenza is marked rapido, is noted in 32nd notes and ends on an altissimo A.
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C1711: Spiegel im Spiegel for Clarinet (or Bass Clarinet) and Piano by Arvo Pärt. Universal Edition, 1978, SS 8 + 1 pages (includes part for either B-flat or C clarinet). This piece was written by Estonian composer Arvo Pärt in 1978, originally for violin and piano. The piece is in the tintinnabular style created by Pärt in which the "tintinnabular voice" (the piano) arpeggiates the tonic triad and the second voice (clarinet) moves diatonically in stepwise motion. The title means mirror in the mirror. The piece is musically minimal, yet produces a serene tranquility. The clarinet part is very easy (it looks like an ensemble warm up exercise) and the main issue in the piano part is concentration. It is about ten minutes long. Here is a version with clarinet on YouTube and another with a slower tempo. Both of these have dynamics (there aren't any in the music).
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B173: Vivace for Bassoon (or Bass Clarinet) and roto-toms by Krzysztof Penderecki. Schott, 2018, SS, 2 pages (1 copy in score format). Krzysztof Penderecki (1933-2020) was a Polish conductor and composer. The roto-toms are a tunable percussion instrument. The bassoon/bass clarinet part is entirely in bass cleff. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the performance score.
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C1085: Romanza for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Bartolomé Pérez Casas edited by Pedro Rubio. Bassus Ediciones Musicales, 2007, SS, 4 + 1 pages. Bartolomé Pérez Casas (1873-1956) was the conductor of the Philharmonic Orchestra of Madrid as well as a composer, educator, and clarinetist. Originally for cello this short piece was written in 1917. In 3/4 time and Andantino tempo, it opens and closes with lyrical cantabile sections which frame the middle section of arpeggio figures. Alternatives are provided for the four measures that dip into the extended range. The publisher has found some more copies of this piece so we have back in stock at least for now. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C791: Solipse I for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Jean-Louis Petit. International Music Diffusion, 2000, SS, 20 + 7 pages. Jean-Louis Petit (1937-) is a French conductor and composer whose teachers included Olivier Messiaen and Pierre Boulez. Dedicated to Rocco Parisi. This is an advanced contemporary piece in three movements (presumably fast/slow/fast) although only the middle movement has tempo markings (Adagio non troppo). The duration is 13:25. |
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C2166: Scherzo Barbaro for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Boris Pillin. Western International Music, 1976, SS, 15 + 6 pages. So far all I have found on the composer is that he was born in 1940. This piece alternates between Andante and Allegro sections. While both sections have mixed meter, in the Allegro sections it is of the 2/4, 3/8, 5/8 variety. College level. One low D with an alternative given. In the article "Bass Clarinet Solos for Students" by William Hayter (Clarinet, Vol. 41, No. 4) the author writes: "A number of contrasting sections gives this piece appeal for a student advanced enough to approach various technical challenges across changes of tempo and meter." Click on the cover image to view the first page of bass clarinet part. |
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C1615: Figarello's Morningsong Clarinet Duet for B-flat Soprano and Bass Clarinet by Alfred Prinz. Woodwindiana, 2008, SS, 7 pages (score format). This 3:30 minute spoof of music from the Marriage of Figaro presents several of the well-known melodies in a funny and surprising juxtaposition. Guaranteed to make your audience chuckle. College level. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C439: Meeting Duo for B-flat Clarinet and Bass Clarinet by Alfred Prinz. Woodwindiana, 1999, SS, 11 pages (score format). Written for and premiered by Ricardo Morales and Howard Klug, this three-movement, highly-contrasting duet is an equal challenge for both players. A low C bass clarinet is needed. A very nice piece in three movements. About 7 minutes. Click here to listed to an audio recording which starts at the Vivace leggiero in the first movement.. Click on the cover image to view the second page.
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C438: Nachtstück (Night Piece) for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Alfred Prinz. Woodwindiana, 1999, SS, 11 + 9 pages (the bass clarinet part includes a reduced size version of the piano part). Premiered by Howard Klug in 1996, this single-movement piece illustrates great rhythmic interplay between the two instruments and high contrast of musical moods. A low C instrument is needed. Five and one-half minutes in duration. Click here to listed to a short audio recording of the beginning. Click on the cover image to view a sample page from the bass clarinet part. |
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C1063: Sonata for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Alfred Prinz. Woodwindiana, 2002, SS, 33 + 9 pages. Dedicated to Howard Klug and premiered by him in Vienna in 2002. This is an advanced work that calls for a low C bass clarinet. In four movements: I. Moderato, molto ritmico; II. Allegretto con grazia; III. Largo, molto liberamente (there are no bar lines in this movement--the piano plays sustained chords); and IV. Allegro molto moderato. |
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C415: Lyrical Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by Simon Proctor. Southern Music Company, 2004, SS, 32 + 7 pages. The piece is for extended range bass clarinet (although the only note in the extended range is D and there are no low E-flats.) Also includes an optional part for Medieval Cupped Bells which can also be played on Tubular Bells (Chimes) or Bells (Glockenspiel). Originally written for the serpent, this cheerful and melodious piece is especially well-suited for performance on other instruments that occupy the same tonal region including the bass clarinet. |
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C2169: Introduction & March Bass Clarinet and Piano by John Rarig. Western International Music, 1968, SS, 11 + 4 pages. John Rarig (1912-1991) was an American composer, arranger and vocalist know particularly for his film and popular music work. This is a college level piece in two sections. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1415: Lied Bass Clarinet and Piano by François Rasse. Metropolis Music, 1921, SS, 4 + 2 pages. François Rasse (1873-1955) was a Belgian composer and music educator. Henri Bok believes that this may have been the first published work written for bass clarinet and piano. It begins with an Andante molto espressivo introduction, followed by a faster ben cantando tempo, and returns to the original tempo near the end. This piece has a conservative range and is not difficult. (Duration 2:35) (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1913: Afro for Contrabass Clarinet in E-flat or B-flat and Piano by Alfred Reed. E.B. Marks Music, 1966, SS, 5 + 1 pages. This is from the composer's Five Dances for Five Clarinets. This piece is marked Pesante and is meant to represent things African. The publisher has marked this as grade III and it includes a cadenza. Range to low E-flat in the E-flat contra part. Includes some performance notes. Duration is 4:15. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1912: Guaracha for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Alfred Reed. E.B. Marks Music, 1966, SS, 4 + 2 pages. The direct source of this piece is the composer's Five Dances for Five Clarinets (the other three pieces are here), but the melody will be familiar to any clarinetists who have performed Reed's Second Suite for Band. The Guaracha is a Spanish dance. The tempo is Moderately, not too fast, but it is in cut time at half note = 88. Upper intermediate level. Includes some performance notes. Duration is 1:40. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2177: Haitian Dance (Voodoo) for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Alfred Reed. E.B. Marks Music, 1966, SS, 7 + 2 pages. The tempo of this piece is Molto moderato (half note = 72 in cut time). The publisher rates it at (US) grade 4 and the duration is 3:25. Includes some performance notes. Somewhat unusually the piano has two solo sections while the bass clarinet plays a rhythmic accompaniment. Click of the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2511: Scherzo Fantastique for B-flat or E-flat Contrabass Clarinet and Piano by Alfred Reed. E.B. Marks Music, 1966, SS, 9 + 3 + 3 pages (includes both B-flat and E-flat parts). The tempo of this piece is Allegretto misterioso (half note = 88-92 in cut time). The publisher rates it at (US) grade 3 and the duration is 2:45. Includes a master lesson plan with comments and suggestions by Donald McCarthren. Here is an audio recording of a performance from YouTube. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2171: Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Orchestra (Piano Reduction) by Karel Reiner. Schott Music Panton, 1977, SS, 32 + 11 pages. Karel Reiner (1910-1979) was a Czech composer and pianist, persecuted by Nazis as a Jew and by communists as a formalist. He was the only classical composer to survive the concentration camp in Theresienstadt. This is an advanced piece with a range from the lowest C to the C four octaves above it. There is a very limited amount of bass clef. In three movements: I. Allegro energico, II. Andante-Poco grave, and III. Allegro assai. Here are the first and second movements on YouTube with orchestra. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. |
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C1600: Trio Sonata for Viola, Bass Clarinet and Piano by Alan Richardson edited by John White. Comus Edition, 2000, SS, (includes parts and piano score). Alan Richardson (1904-1978) was a Scottish born composer and pianist who studied at Royal College of Music and was a professor of piano there from 1960 until his death. This piece was completed in June 1973 and was premiered by the Stadler Trio in 1974. Described by the publisher as "A short three movement work with some interesting sonorities." The three movements are: 1. Allegro energico, 2. Andante con moto, 3. Vivace. College level with a duration of 11 minutes. |
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C1719: Sonatina for Contrabass Clarinet (in E-flat) and Piano by William Schmidt. Western International Music, 1977, SS, 12 + 4 pages. In three movements in a fast/slow/fast form. While not that difficult musically, it does include trills, glissandos, and some sixteenth notes that will require some facility on the instrument. The publisher rates this at (US) grade 3 and it is on festival lists for IN, NY, OH, and TX (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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 C1164: Weird Little Pieces for Bass Clarinet Solo by Gary Schocker. Alry Publications, 2016, SS, 6 pages. Noted flutist/composer/pianist Gary Schocker has been a frequent participant in the 1993 International Clarinet Association composition contest. This piece was written in 1998 and finished in the top three at ClarinetFest '99 in Ostend, Belgium. It was revised in 2016 prior to being republished. In five movements: I. Easygoing, II. Folksong, III. Fast, IV Sad Story, and V. Nose-Thumbing. This piece has a few notes in the extended range and quite a bit of mixed meter. Early college level. This new edition, includes an additional copy of the score, making this a perfect piece for competitions and adjudications. On this page you can listen to the beginning of the first and last movements. |
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C1455: Sonate Op. 41 for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Othmar Schoeck. Breitkopf, SS, 25 + 8 pages. Othmar Schoeck (1886-1957) was a Swiss composer and conductor. The CD lists the date of this sonata as 1928 which makes it an early work for the bass clarinet as a solo instrument. In three movements: I. Gemessen, II. Bewegt, and III. (attacca from movement II and faster at the end). There are a few low Ds. College level with a duration of 13:45. Here is a video. |
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C1888: Duo Sonata for Clarinet and Bass Clarinet by Gunther Schuller. Associated Music Publishers, 1976, SS, 12 pages (two copies in score format). This is a college level work in three movements: I. Adagio (6/8 with some 3/4, eighth note at 84), II. (2/4, quarter note = 60), III. Allegro (2/4, quarter note = 92-96). Both parts are challenging. The bass clarinet is mostly in the clarion and altissimo registers. |
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C784: Adagio and Allegro Op. 70 for Bass Clarinet or Clarinet and Piano by Robert Schumann transcribed by Jean-Marc Volta. International Music Diffusion, 2002, 16 + 4 pages. This piece, written in 1849, was originally for horn or violin or cello and piano. The Adagio is Langsam mit innigem Ausdruck while the Allegro is Rasch und feurig (Allegro con brio). For a clarinetist it rates as an advanced high school level piece. However for the bass clarinet, the range up to altissimo F and other technical demands place it at the early college level. Duration is approximately 9 minutes. |
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C775: Fünf Stücke im Volkston Op. 102 for Bass Clarinet or Clarinet and Piano by Robert Schumann transcribed by Jean-Marc Volta. International Music Diffusion, 2002, 24 + 9 pages. These are pieces in the "popular" style and were originally for cello and piano. They are I. Vanitas vanitatum (Mit Humor), II. Langsam, III. Nicht schnell mit viel Ton zu spielen, IV. Nick zu rasch, and V. Stark und markiert. College level with a duration of about 16 minutes. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the clarinet part. |
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C781: As If for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Patrice Sciortino. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS, 14 + 4 pages. Patrice Sciortino (1922-) is a French composer and music educator. Dedicated to Jean-Marc Volta. An advanced piece that includes mixed meter, flutter and slap tonguing. Tight ensemble with piano is required in many places. This would be a real show stopper for a graduate or professional recital. |
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C780: As If for Bass Clarinet, Vibraphone and Marimba by Patrice Sciortino. International Music Diffusion, 1998, SS, includes all parts and score. Another version of the piece above which would probably be even more impressive in performance than the piano edition. |
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C1990: Calamus, Concerto for Bass Clarinet and Instrumental Ensemble (Piano Reduction) by Patrice Sciortino. Billaudot, 1990, SS, 24 + 9 pages. Dedicated to Jean-Marc Volta. This is an advanced work which requires a low C bass clarinet. In three movements. The first movement begins with a cadenza. Here is an audio file of the beginning with the instrumental ensemble. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the score. |
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C774: Le Semainier for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Patrice Sciortino. International Music Diffusion, 1994, SS, 4 + 7 pages. Note: the bass clarinet part is mostly in bass clef and the piano accompaniment is only for the last of the seven movements, which are: Lune, Mars, Mercure, Jupiter, Venus, Saturne, and Soleil. This is a challenging contemporary piece although it does not employ extended techniques other than flutter and slap tonguing. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C795: Sore for clarinet and bass clarinet duet by Patrice Sciortino. International Music Diffusion, 1992, SS, 12 pages with two copies of the parts in score format. This advanced duet dedicated to Jean Mark Volta would be perfect for a graduate recital. Features some high altissimo in the both parts and notes in the extended range for the bass clarinet. |
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C1538: Légende et Divertissement for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Jules Semler-Collery. S.E.M.I), 1953, 8 + 2 pages. A number of customers have asked about this piece and we were able to track it down and get the distributor to import it. It is clearly a reproduction of the original 1953 edition. Jules Semler-Collery (1902-1988) was a French composer, conductor and music educator. Legend is at a slow tempo (mm=52) and opens with a cadenza followed by Assai Moderato. Divertissement begins Pas trop vite mm=138 which alternates with a slower tempo of mm=100. This is a college level piece with a duration of 6:30. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C431: A Talk with the Unseen for Solo B-flat Clarinet or Solo Bass Clarinet by Sergiu Shapira. Woodwindiana, 2001. This work won the Bass Clarinet Alone Composition Contest at the ICA ClarinetFest '99 in Belgium. Its Romanian born, Jerusalem based composer has woven a story about a search for a superior being into an attractive, and successful, programmatic presentation. Three movements: I. Questioning, II. Struggle, III. Resignation. Includes notes on the composers and the composer's notes on the piece. About 10 minutes in length. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the music.
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S1071: Nocturne for Tenor Saxophone or Bass Clarinet and Piano by Ivan Shekov. Kunzelmann, 1996, SS, 6 + 2 pages. Ivan Shekov (1942-) is a Bulgarian composer and pianist who has lived in Germany since 1980. This piece has a slow-fast-slow format with rhapsodic slower sections. Early college level. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the instrumental part.
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C1032: Tres Pensamientos for Bass Clarinet and Percussion by Roberto Sierra. Subito Music, 2000, SS, 8 pages (two parts in score format). This is a challenging work for bass clarinet and percussion. It is in three movements: I Con precisión ritmica (with bongos and congas), II. Sensual con momentos de violencia (with sizzle cymbal, guiro, 2 cencerros, and wood block), III. Contante (with cencerros and congas). Duration about 3 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1859: Argoru V/a for Bass Clarinet Solo by Alvin Singleton edited by David Keberle. Schott, 2009, SS, 9 pages. Alvin Singleton (1940-) is an American composer who studied and worked in Europe for many years. His work has been influenced by jazz and this piece is a good example. The original version was composed for Harry Sparnaay and premiered by him in 1984. The first two sections of the piece are marked "Blues-like" and "Lively, Swing." It includes slap tonguing, two multiphonics (with fingerings) and altissimo but nothing below a low E-flat. An advanced work. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2617: Sonata for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Matt Smith. United Music Publishing, 2016, SS, 24 + 6 pages. Matt Smith (1984-) is an English composer and flutist. The composer wrote, "While on tour in Italy in January 2007, I was asked by a clarinet player named Lindsey Iles to write her a piece for Bass Clarinet and Piano. A three movement sonata [1. Con moto, 2. Lento, and 3. Vivo] then followed and Lindsey performed the piece as part of her M.Mus bass clarinet recital in the summer of 2007." There is a brief section on the second movement with optional 8vb that goes into the extended range. College level. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. |
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C2147: Old Shoes Op. 54 Duets for Clarinet and Bass Clarinet by Don Stewart. Trillenium Music, 2013, SS, 13 pages. This work is in score format (2 copies) which some extra pages included to avoid page turns. This work was originally for clarinet and bassoon. The soprano clarinet part has the bassoon part on the second staff. Four pieces: 1. Some Blues, 2. After Mose (a down-south funk), 3. Waltz, and 4. After Cole (Porter, in the style of Billy May both a show-tune and a bop). College level. Click on the cover image to view a sample page. |
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S629: Elegie for Tenor Saxophone or Clarinet and Piano by Alec Templeton. Emerson Edition, SS, 6 + 2 pages. Alec Templeton (1909-1963) was born in Wales and although blind from birth, studied piano and composition at the Royal College of Music in London. He moved to the United States in 1935 and was very successful as a pianist and entertainer. This piece was written in 1939. It has been described as displaying an enfolding calm and as a gentle lyrical piece. Marked Maestoso (mm=60), it has some rhapsodic elements and two short passages marked quasi cadenza. We note that this is in Emma Johnson's repertiore on clarinet and Howard Klug has recorded it on bass clarinet (we carry the CD). Duration about 5:50. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1457: Nieuw Werk for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Paul Termos. Donemus, 1978, SS, 14 + 4 pages. Paul Termos (1952-2003) was a Dutch composer and saxophone player. "His music is akin to that of Louis Andriessen and sounds like a mix between American minimal music and Igor Stravinsky." An advanced work for bass clarinet and piano. It is at a tempo of quarter note = 76 (the parts include 32nd notes) and in mixed meter. The piano part is often only one (sometimes in unison with the bass clarinet) or two lines of music. Duration about 6:30 minutes. Here is a video.
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C1766: A Gipsy for Ludo for Bass Clarinet and Accordion (Piano) by Leo Thys. Digital Music Print, SS, 2003, 10 + 4 pages. It is hard to find information on the composer but he appears to be a Belgian composer and accordionist. This is a sectional, college level piece with some mixed meter. The bass clarinet part ranges from low D to altissimo G. The accordion (piano) part has chord symbols throughout. |
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C1642: A Sketch for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Akira Toda. Metropolis Music Publishers, 2010, 12 + 3 pages. Akira Toda (1951-) is a Japanese conductor, composer and euphonium player. This work is in three sections: Andante, Allegro assai (followed by a cadenza), and again Allegro assai. Early college level and does not use the extended range. Click on the cover image to view the first 5 pages of the score. |
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C310: Wings for Solo Clarinet or Bass Clarinet by Joan Tower. Associated Music Publishers, 1983, 7 pages. A challenging contemporary work for clarinet. (This work does not include extended techniques.) (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1765: Tyl Uylenspiegel for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Willy Van Dorsselaer. Digital Music Print, 2006, SS, 14 + 4 pages. A work in three movements inspired by Till Eulenspiegel, the trickster, best known to musicians through the tone poem by Richard Strauss. The movements are: I. Escarmouche (skirmish), II. Cabrioles (probably in its meaning of caper) and III. Espieglerie (a prank). The publisher rates this as intermediate. Probably suitable for a student in the first two years of high school. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. |
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C1061: Duet for Bass Clarinet and Piano Op. 121 by Jakob Vejslev. Warner/Chappell Music Denmark, 1998, SS, 9 + 2 pages. Danish composer Jakob Vejslev (1957-) began his musical career as a pop/rock guitarist but has evolved into a jazz guitarist and a composer. This piece requires a low C bass clarinet but is not especially difficult. The format is a bit unusual as the treble clef version of the bass clarinet part is in the score with the piano part and a separate bass clef part is bound in following it. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C1062: Four Solos for Bass Clarinet Op. 97, 105, 106 & 107 by Jakob Vejslev. Warner/Chappell Music Denmark, 1998, SS, 23 pages. This set of pieces marks the beginning of Vejslev's compositions for bass clarinet. They were written for Dutch clarinetist Bert Chan (who is listed as a co-editor). The first and last solo use the extended bass clarinet range and are a bit more difficult than the other two (but should be easily playable by college bass clarinetists). An unusual feature of this collection is that all the pieces are presented in both treble and bass clef. |
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C1951: Concerto in la mineur Bass Clarinet and Piano by Antonio Vivaldi adapted by Michel Bontoux. Billaudot, 2012, SS, 15 + 4 pages. This work was originally for bassoon, strings and harpsichord. It includes bass clarinet parts in both treble and bass clef. This is an advanced piece in three movements: Allegro molto, Andante molto, and Allegro. There is only one note in the extended range (a low D) so for all practical purposes it could be played on any bass clarinet. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the bass clarinet part. |
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C2302: Ballad for Bass Clarinet with Piano by Aras White. Andel, SS, 5 + 2 pages. A relatively brief piece at the advance high school/early college level. The first portion is Andante (mm=63) followed by Mosso (mm=96). There is one note (a low C) in the extended range. Click on the cover image to view the first 2 pages of the score. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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C2017: From Here on Farther for Violin, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet and Piano by Stephen Wolpe. Peer-Southern Concert Music, 1984/1993, SS, includes parts and piano score. Stefan Wolpe (1902-1972) was born, studied and began his career in Germany, but moved to Palestine in 1934 and to the United States in 1938. This work was written in 1969. This work is in three sections, each of which begins with the same material. The score includes notes on the piece and the editing. This an advanced work with a duration of about 6 minutes. Here is a link to a recording. |
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C1898: Ballad for Bass Clarinet and Piano by Heinz Joachim Zander. Simrock, 1993, SS, 19 + 7 pages. Heinz Zander (1920?24-2004) was a Germany composer. This is an advanced piece in three sections: Allegro, Andante (with a cadenza at the end), and Allegro. There are notes in the extended low range although it could probably be performed without an extended range instrument. However, what is most notable is the frequent use of the altissimo to the E an octave above the regular altissimo E. Click on the cover image to view the first page of the score. |
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