Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549380 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3492257. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549380). Duration: 4:55, Score: 6 pages, Solo part: 1 page, piano part: 2 pages. A very famous aria (Ombra mai fu) from XerxesSuitable for any venue requiring meditative music. Excellent choice for a recital encore. Xerxes Xerxes is, in fact, an opera seria in three acts by Handel. Moreover, Handel conducted the premiere performance in London in 1738. Handel casts the opera in Persia in 470 BC. The part of Xerxes was indeed originally sung by a soprano castrato. Nowadays, the part is generally sung by a mezzo-soprano or conversely a counter-tenor. In the first place, Xerxes sings an opening aria, Ombra mai fu to a plane tree. Handel sets this aria to one of his most truly famous melodies. Although many refer to it traditionally as Handel’s Largo, Handel has, on the contrary, clearly marked Larghetto in the score. Handel Background George Frideric Handel (1685 - 1759) was born in Germany but eventually became a British citizen. Nonetheless, he was a famous Baroque composer. In fact, he became famous for his operas, oratorios, anthems, and organ concertos. Handel studied music and, by and large, worked as a composer in Germany and Italy before moving to London. On the whole, Handel was very familiar with the contemporary music of Italy and Germany. Career in England It is essential to realize that Italian opera was all the rage in England at the time. Moreover, Handel was really good at writing them. Therefore, he started not one but three opera companies in England. Alexander's Feast was a huge success in 1736, but Handel began composing English choral works. After success with the Messiah in 1742) he certainly never again wrote an Italian opera. Consequently, he died in 1759, a treasured genius. Accordingly, the English government gave him full state honors at his funeral. Hence, he is buried in Westminster Abbey in London. Legacy Music historians agree that Handel was in general one of the greatest composers of the Baroque era.  To demonstrate, his works such as the Messiah, Water Music, and Music for the Royal Fireworks remain consistently popular up to the present time. He especially composed the coronation anthem, Zadok the Priest for the coronation of George II. Nevertheless, it has specifically been performed at every succeeding British coronation since. His oratorio Solomon has by all means also continued to be prevalent. As a matter of fact, Sinfonia from act 3 was featured in the 2012 London Olympics opening ceremony. Handel was particularly prolific. To enumerate, he wrote over forty operas.  Since the late 1960s, we have expressly experienced a revival of baroque music. Similarly, we have especially seen a pique of interest in historically informed musical performances. Since his death in 1779, interest in Handel's music has all in all, expanded.  

B-Flat Clarinet,Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764968 Composed by Benjamin Hanby. Arranged by Lori Archer Sutherland. Christmas,Instructional. Score and part. 5 pages. Lori Archer Sutherland #4642083. Published by Lori Archer Sutherland (A0.764968). For clarinet or bass clarinetLiven up your holiday with Benjamin Handby’s classic Christmas tune arranged for beginner solo with piano accompaniment. The piano part is also for beginner students so the soloist can play with friends or relatives who are at a similar level. This gives young pianists a chance to try their hands at collaborative piano early on in their playing careers. Both players get a chance at the melody and accompanying lines, resulting in an equally balanced duet between the instruments.

Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764982 Composed by Isaac Watts. Arranged by Lori Archer Sutherland. 20th Century,Christmas,Sacred. Score and part. 5 pages. Lori Archer Sutherland #4717607. Published by Lori Archer Sutherland (A0.764982). Let your beginner students shine during the holidays with Joy to the World for bass clarinet and piano.  The piano part is also for beginner students so the soloist can play with friends or relatives who are at a similar level. This gives young pianists a chance to try their hands at collaborative piano early on in their playing careers. Each piece gives both players a chance at the melody and accompanying lines, resulting in an equally balanced duet between the instruments.

Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549231 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Easter,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3468714. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549231). J. S. Bach BWV 508.  Bist du bei mir Bach adapted this aria from a lost Stölzel opera called Diomedes. He changed the original orchestral instrumentation to soprano, strings, and continuo.  He also modified the voice-leading making it sound more like a Bach composition. The work appears as BWV 508 No. 25 in the Anna Magdalena Notebook No. 2.   Source Only a few remnants of the original opera have survived. Historians speculate that Anna Magdalena got the song from the Leipzig Opera after the bankruptcy of 1720. Chances are good, though, that the tune was a favorite of everyone in Leipzig at the time.   Lyrics When thou art near, I go with joyTo death and to my rest.O how joyous would my end be,If your fair hands            Would close my faithful eyes. - Unknown Bach Overview First of all, Johann Sebastian Bach is maybe the greatest composer in music history. Certainly, he was prolific. As a result, everyone has heard of his works. Furthermore, these works number well over a thousand. It seems like people are probably most familiar with the instrumental works such as the Brandenburg Concertos, and the Goldberg Variations. But, similarly famous are such noteworthy works as the Well-Tempered Clavier, the Musical Offering, and certainly the Art of Fugue. Seems like his most famous vocal works include the most noteworthy Mass in B Minor. Also, most noteworthy, though, are the St. John Passion, and certainly the Christmas Oratorio.  History Bach came from a long line of musicians and above all, composers. Consequently, he, first of all, pursued a career as a church organist. So as a result, he gained employment in various Protestant churches in Germany. For a while, he worked as a court musician in Weimar and Köthen. Here he probably developed his organ style and likewise his chamber music style. Eventually, he, therefore, gained an appointment as Cantor of St. Thomas in Leipzig. Here he worked until difficulties with his employer ultimately drove him away. The King of Poland finally appointed him as court composer.  Style It seems like Bach created a fascinating new international style. He synthesized elements of the most noteworthy European music ideas into his new style. Even more, this new style was probably his synthesis of European musical rhythm and form. Furthermore, he demonstrated a complete mastery of counterpoint and motivic development. His sense of harmonic organization probably propelled him to the top. Revival                Mendelssohn conducted a Bach revival in the nineteenth century. His effort probably helped to re-familiarize the public with the magnitude of Bach’s works. During this period, scholars published many noteworthy Bach biographies. Moreover, Wolfgang Schmieder published the BWV (Bach Werke Verzeichnis). As a result, this is now the official catalog of his entire artistic output. The BWV number allows us to locate a work in the catalog. Sometimes scholars will simply use an S (Schmieder) as an abbreviation for BWV.  Voyager NASA launched two Voyager spacecraft in 1977. Onboard are phonograph records with sounds, music, and images of life on Earth. The purpose of the launch was to inform intelligent extraterrestrial life forms about conditions on Earth. The music on the disc is varied. There is Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, and Stravinsky among others. However, because Bach is so important in our music history, it contains three times more Bach than all the others combined.

Small Ensemble Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1493807 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Cindy Blevins. Christmas. 8 pages. Cindy Blevins #1070471. Published by Cindy Blevins (A0.1493807). This is a beautiful arrangement for clarinet, bass clarinet and piano. You receive the score and the separate parts.

B-Flat Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1499384 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Wesley S. SIlva. Christmas. Score and part. 4 pages. Wesley S. Silva #1075435. Published by Wesley S. Silva (A0.1499384). Joy to the World is a well-known Christmas carol that is perfect for beginner musicians. The song has a simple, uplifting melody and a repetitive structure, making it easy to learn and play. Its straightforward rhythm and familiar tune allow beginners to focus on developing basic musical skills, such as timing and dynamics, without the challenge of complex arrangements. With its joyful and energetic feel, Joy to the World is a great choice for anyone looking to add a festive, easy-to-play song to their repertoire.

Small Ensemble Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.592785 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and part. 3 pages. David McKeown #6413009. Published by David McKeown (A0.592785). He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands is a beautiful gospel song arranged here for Solo Bass Clarinet and Piano.He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands has unknown nineteenth century origins, but was first published in 1927 and reached a wider audience with Laurie London’s version in 1957. Mahalia Jackson often performed He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands in her inimitable style.

B-Flat Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1499663 Composed by G. F. Handel, J. Halvorsen. Arranged by Wesley S. SIlva. Classical. Score and part. 14 pages. Wesley S. Silva #1075729. Published by Wesley S. Silva (A0.1499663). Passacaglia, originally composed by George Frideric Handel and later arranged for violin and viola by Johan Halvorsen, is a beautiful and timeless piece of classical music. Known for its rich harmony and expressive melody, this arrangement offers a wonderful introduction to classical music for beginners. Its elegant and flowing structure makes it an ideal choice for those looking to explore the classical genre while still being approachable for early learners. The piece captures the grandeur and emotion of classical music, providing a rewarding experience for musicians at the beginner level.

Small Ensemble Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1494530 Composed by George Frideric Handel. Arranged by Cindy Blevins. Christmas. 8 pages. Cindy Blevins #1071118. Published by Cindy Blevins (A0.1494530). This is a beautiful arrangement for clarinet, bass clarinet and piano. You receive the score and the separate parts.

Small Ensemble Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764977 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lori Archer Sutherland. 20th Century,Christmas,Sacred. Score and part. 19 pages. Lori Archer Sutherland #4717223. Published by Lori Archer Sutherland (A0.764977). Let your beginner students shine during the holidays with a collection of five Christmas songs. The piano part is also for beginner students so the soloist can play with friends or relatives who are at a similar level. This gives young pianists a chance to try their hands at collaborative piano early on in their playing careers. Each piece gives both players a chance at the melody and accompanying lines, resulting in an equally balanced duet between the instruments. Songs include: 1.  O Come All Ye Faithful 2.  O Come O Come Emmanuel 3.  Bells Ringing tn the Tower 4.  Silent Night 5.  Joy to the World.

Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764979 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lori Archer Sutherland. 20th Century,Christmas,Sacred. Score and part. 4 pages. Lori Archer Sutherland #4717239. Published by Lori Archer Sutherland (A0.764979). Also available as part of a set of five songs (Christmas Moments for Bass Clarinet) Let your beginner students shine during the holidays with O Come, O Come Emmanuel for bass clarinet and piano.  The piano part is also for beginner students so the soloist can play with friends or relatives who are at a similar level. This gives young pianists a chance to try their hands at collaborative piano early on in their playing careers. Each piece gives both players a chance at the melody and accompanying lines, resulting in an equally balanced duet between the instruments.

Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764978 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Lori Archer Sutherland. 20th Century,Christmas,Sacred. Score and part. 5 pages. Lori Archer Sutherland #4717235. Published by Lori Archer Sutherland (A0.764978). Also available as part of a set of five songs (Christmas Moments for Bass Clarinet) Let your beginner students shine during the holidays with O Come All Ye Faithful for bass clarinet and piano. The piano part is also for beginner students so the soloist can play with friends or relatives who are at a similar level. This gives young pianists a chance to try their hands at collaborative piano early on in their playing careers. Each piece gives both players a chance at the melody and accompanying lines, resulting in an equally balanced duet between the instruments.

Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.764981 Composed by Franz Xaver Gruber. Arranged by Lori Archer Sutherland. 20th Century,Christmas,Sacred. Score and part. 6 pages. Lori Archer Sutherland #4717599. Published by Lori Archer Sutherland (A0.764981). Let your beginner students shine during the holidays with Silent Night for bass clarinet and piano. The piano part is also for beginner students so the soloist can play with friends or relatives who are at a similar level. This gives young pianists a chance to try their hands at collaborative piano early on in their playing careers. Each piece gives both players a chance at the melody and accompanying lines, resulting in an equally balanced duet between the instruments.

Bass Clarinet,Instrumental Solo,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1024235 Composed by Adam Phoenix White. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary. Score and individual part. 13 pages. Adam Phoenix White #2918177. Published by Adam Phoenix White (A0.1024235). A recital piece for collegiate or professional level Bass Clarinetists. Written for the Senior recital of Becky Belk at Colorado State University.  The piece was inspired by an event that the newspapers called a riot and made a big to-do about, which dominated the local news cycle for several weeks.  In reality, it was simply a handful of students who lit a couple couches on fire in the middle of the street, and other people came to watch.

Bass Clarinet,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.550427 Composed by Antonio Vivaldi. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Standards. Score and part. 18 pages. Jmsgu3 #4632981. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.550427). Sonata No. 2 by Antonio Vivaldi - a four-movement Sonata da Chiesa. Duration: ca. 12:00, Piano score: 12 pages.Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) was an Italian composer and violinist in the Baroque period, who is widely considered to be one of the greatest composers of all time. He was a major influence on many other composers of the Baroque era, and his influence can still be felt in music today.Vivaldi's most important contribution to music history was his development of the sonata da chiesa, or church sonata. This form of composition was a variation on the Baroque sonata, and was used primarily in sacred music. It was characterized by a more lyrical approach to composition, with a focus on melody and harmonic structure. Vivaldi was one of the first composers to make use of this form, and his works set the standard for future composers. His church sonatas were written in a wide variety of keys and styles, and their influence can be heard in the works of later composers, such as J.S. Bach and Handel.Vivaldi's influence on music history is far-reaching, and his contributions to the development of the sonata da chiesa are among his most important. His compositions are still widely performed and appreciated today, and his legacy continues to shape the music of the modern era.