SKU: A0.1205437

“Down in the River to Pray� also known as “Down to the River to Pray�, “Down in the Valley to Pray� “The Good Old Way� and “Come, Let Us All Go Down� arranged for Clarinet Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement, and contemporary setting of the African-American Spiritual/Christian Folk Hymn. The playing time is approximately 2:50. To view and listen to this piece in its entirety as well hundreds of other arrangement and transcriptions by Kenneth Abeling at the lowest prices available please visit: https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/.

SKU: A0.914232

Unlike Joplin's characteristic rags, Bethena captures the sentimental side of the composer.  Dedicated to his late wife, Freddie, the Bethena Concert Waltz is mournful while capturing the joy of their brief marriage.  This arrangement is suitable for professional recitals, but can be performed by younger musicians as well.  Optional lower octave notes are included in the 1st clarinet part, which goes up to a high F briefly but is not necessary.  The first and second clarinet parts are of equal difficulty, with the third and bass part being slightly easier.  A bass clarinet with extension below Eb is not necessary, but in a few measures optional low notes are included.  A great addition to a recital, wedding, or program focusing on African American or American composers. Total length is approximately 4:30.  A real crowd pleaser!

SKU: A0.914231

Harry Burleigh was an African American composer who often used Southern spiritual music as the influence for his compositions.  He studied with Dvorak in New York, and is primarily known for he transcription of slave songs into classical forms.  This arrangement of Southland Sketches is the 3rd mvt of his work for violin and piano written in 1916.  It features two main sections, and the work is about three and a half minutes.  This piece is suitable for mature musicians for programming and can also be performed by younger players.  Every instrument gets a share of the melodies, including bass clarinet.  While not a technically difficult work (nothing above a high C), playing with the correct inflections, blend, and tone is critical to a great performance. This work is always a crowd pleaser, and is a wonderful gateway into the compositions of a relatively unknown American composer.  Wonderful for Patriotic concerts, recitals, retirement homes, and Black History Month.

SKU: A0.764093

This 2-minute piece featuring the hymn tune, AMAZING GRACE, is perfect for a call to worship, postlude, or in a recital. A triumphant key change leads into the last verse: When we've been there ten thousand years. Works well with a clarinet quartet or with a larger clarinet ensemble.

Purchase includes 1 score and the following parts:
Part 1 - Bb Clarinet (alternate part for Eb Clarinet)
Part 2 - Bb Clarinet
Part 3 - Bb Clarinet (alternate part for Alto Clarinet)
Part 4 - Bass Clarinet (alternate part for Alto Clarinet).