Clarinet Choir,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1137191 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Lisa Ochoco. Baroque,Christmas,Sacred. 14 pages. Lisa L Ochoco #737392. Published by Lisa L Ochoco (A0.1137191). Pastoral Symphony is the 13th movement in Handel's Messiah. This is the beginning of Scene 4 of the oratorio, The Annunciation to the Shepherds, after the birth of Jesus. The word pastorale in baroque music is a melody in thirds over a drone bass. Originally called Pifa, this movement was named after the shepherd bagpipers - pifferari - who used to play their instruments in the streets of Rome at Christmastime. Scored for 3 Bb and Bb bass clarinets. Optional parts are: *Eb clarinet to play in addition to, or in lieu of the 1st part *Alto clarinet to play in addition to, or in lieu of the 3rd part *Bb contrabass clarinet to play in addition to the bass part an octave lower Duration: 2.5 minutes.
