SKU: A0.1117432

This lighthearted arrangement, which was made famous by the Andrews Sisters in the 1940s, is suitable for all ages for school and community. It is accessible for the intermediate level. With the key change, players need to focus on a smooth transition. Each member of the quartet (3 soprano clarinets & 1 bass clarinet) has an opportunity to play the melody during the piece. To perform the piece at the desired tempo, it may be helpful to begin at a slower tempo and work up to the faster tempo. The Polka should be fun to play and to listen to.

SKU: A0.528256

Tico-Tico no fubá (sparrow in the cornmeal, or, literally, rufous-collared sparrow in the cornmeal) is a Brazilian choro song written by Zequinha de Abreu in 1917. Outside Brazil, the song reached its peak popularity in the 1940s, with successful recordings by Ethel Smith, The Andrews Sisters, Carmen Miranda and others. Other recordings have been made by: Charlie Parker, Berliner Philarmoniker, Henry Mancini, Paquito D'Rivera, Perez Prado and more recently Lou Bega.

This arrangement for clarinet quartet includes the following parts: Bb Clarinet 1 or Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 2, Bb Clarinet 3 or Eb Alto Clarinet, Bb Bass Clarinet.

Is is suitable for classroom, repertoire, recital and for a powerful encore.

SKU: A0.1148893

This clarinet quartet arrangement of 'Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy' was made famous by the Andrews Sisters in 1941. It is suitable for early intermediate level. Claire Summerbell is a London-based clarinetist, educator, composer and arranger. She specialises in writing intermediate jazz clarinet duets through her website Clarisheets, which can be found here: Clarisheets.com. Her work sells globally.

SKU: A0.971212

Great for learning the style of 1940s Big Band style. Close harmonies and syncopated swing rhythm present challenges as well as pleasing features of the style. The bass clarinet part does go up into the top of the clarion register which may present a challenge. Rhythm may need some slow and intentional rehearsal to create the necessary cohesive sound. This arrangement is well suited to advanced intermediate level school or community ensembles. Duration of the piece is approximately 2'45. .