SKU: A0.582111

Charles Stanford arranged these six Irish folksongs for chorus in 1901. They are very well suited for a woodwind ensemble and here they are set for clarinet quartet by John Gibson. The six pieces run about 9 minutes total. This setting is for Bb clarinet 1 and 2, alto clarinet (with an alternate 3rd Bb part if there is no alto), and bass clarinet.

SKU: A0.902148

Bulgarian Folksongs Makedonska Devojce & AkoUmram have been in the Balkan repertoire for centuries. These two popular folk songs are arranged here for the first time for Clarinet Quartet. The original pieces were likely played on an accordian or violin. Thanks to Tony Booker of Victoria BC Canada for travelling to Bulgaria and Macedonia to discover these everlasting melodies.

SKU: A0.533881

A set of five folksong arrangements, suitable for use for concerts and also for wedding receptions.

1. Deer me!
based on A Keeper Would a hunting go

2. Red Rose
based on My Love is like a Red, Red Rose

3. Cutting of Broom
based on The Ballad of Green Broom

4. One oh!
based on Green grow the rushes oh!

5. Wedding
based on Mhairi's wedding

SKU: A0.647015

This somber movement has a reflective melody with much chromaticism underneath. Arranged for E flat, B flat, Alto and Bass clarinets. This may be used for a quartet or in an ensemble setting.

SKU: A0.647016

This simple melody is framed nicely by the underlying parts. It is arranged for E flat, B flat, Alto and Bass clarinets. This may be used as a quartet or as an ensemble.

SKU: A0.647013

This is truly a delightful movement from this suite. Arranged for E flat, B flat, Alto and Bass clarinets. This can be used as a quartet or an ensemble piece.