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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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 C1756: The Bass Clarinet, A
Personal History by Harry Sparnaay. Periferia Music, 2011, PB,
256 pages + CD. 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. Because of the weight
of this book,
Media Mail shipping charges will be based on the actual cost of
postage.
Click on the cover image to view a .pdf file of the book's Table of
Contents and another
16 sample
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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
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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. This is currently
not in stock. We do not expect it before sometime in January (2012).
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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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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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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 might 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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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.
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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. |
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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 and 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 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. |
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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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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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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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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. |
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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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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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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.
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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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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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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/Più
moto and the Bourrée 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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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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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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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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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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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. |
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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.) |
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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 for that version but is not required. |
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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. 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.
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5.95
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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.) |
10.95
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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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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 and with dynamics (there aren't any in the music). (Except other items with free shipping.) |
14.95
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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.) |
9.95
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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. |
26.95
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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.) |
12.95
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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. About 7 minutes. (Except other items with free shipping.) |
9.95
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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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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. |
19.95
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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.) |
10.95
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C1164: Weird Little Pieces for Bass Clarinet Solo
by Gary Schocker. Woodwindiana, 2006, SB, 5 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. 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. Early college level.
(Except other items with free shipping.) |
11.95
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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. |
36.95
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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. |
24.95
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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. |
27.95
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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. |
19.95
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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. |
24.95
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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.) |
15.95
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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. |
15.95
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C1538: Légende et Divertissement for Bass
Clarinet and Piano by Jules Semler-Collery. Sté d'Editions
Musicales Internationales (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.) |
17.95
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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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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.) |
12.95
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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. |
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. |
29.95
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