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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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V09: 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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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.) |
12.50
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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. |
7.95
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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 might suggest it is grade 3+. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
5.95
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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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6.95
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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. |
7.95
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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). |
8.95
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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.
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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. Advanced/professional level. |
20.95
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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. |
22.95
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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 and much of this piece is in the clarion and
altissimo. |
52.95
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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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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 più 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. |
54.95
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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). |
33.95
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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.) |
17.95
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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.) |
9.95
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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. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
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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. |
15.95
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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.) |
15.95
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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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19.95
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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. |
28.50
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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.) |
15.95
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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. |
47.95
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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.) |
5.95
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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.) |
49.95
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V29:
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.) |
13.95
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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.) |
13.95
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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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27.95
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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.) |
8.95
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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.) |
7.95
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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. |
19.95
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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. There are two multiphonics with alternate
notes provided. Except other items with free shipping.) |
15.95
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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. |
24.95
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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. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
7.95
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C438: Nachtstück (Night Piece) for Bass
Clarinet and Piano
by Alfred Prinz. Woodwindiana, 1999, SS, 11 + 9 pages. Premiered by
Howard Klug in 1996,
this single-movement piece illustrates great rhythmic interplay between
the two instruments and high contrast of musical moods.
Five and one-half minutes in duration. |
10.95
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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. |
14.95
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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. |
17.50
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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.) |
15.95
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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. |
37.95
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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. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.95
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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.) |
12.95
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C1487:
Nieuw Werk for
Bass
Clarinet and Piano by Paul Termos. Donemus, 1978, SS, 14 pages (two
identical parts in score format). An advanced work for bass clarinet
and piano. Duration
about 6:30 minutes. |
26.95
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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.) |
9.50
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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.) |
21.95
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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. |
25.95
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