SKU: A0.809978

Ragtime Nightingale by Joseph Lamb is a rag with unique characteristics. It begins in a minor key, was is unusual for ragtime. Still it is very charming and lighthearted as you'd expect. This arrangement for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon trio gives each member of the trio moments to shine with beautiful melodic lines. The music is perfect for recitals, parties, etc.

A score and parts are included in the download. Enjoy the mp3 recording which gives an accurate idea of the arrangement.

SKU: A0.809959

This is an 8 1/2 x 11 study score and solo part for a 16 minute concerto for bass and clarinet and band. The work is in three connected movements, each evoking the 1970s rock style. The bass clarinet solo part is amplified, and uses guitar effects pedals to create a variety of colors. There is a hard-driving drum-set part, which leads the full concert band in exciting rock riffs. A full-sized score and performance parts are available for rent from Andiss Music. Contact the composer at andy@andrewgrenci.com for rental details.

SKU: A0.809966

Bethena is a concert waltz by the king of ragtime, Scott Joplin. It is characterized by tender melodies, interesting harmonies, and many mood changes offering opportunities for the performers to add interpretive elements such as rubato and dynamic interest. This arrangement will be a perfect compliment to a recital program or party chamber music repertoire. Arranged for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon, it is playable by good high school clarinetists, but also musically fulfilling for professionals.

SKU: A0.809972

The solo repertoire for bass clarinet, though growing, is still quite sparse when compared to other wind instruments. This is especially true for solo concertos or other solo works with orchestra, band, or wind ensemble. The present arrangement adds a significant piece by a great Romantic composer to the bass clarinet repertoire.

Originally for solo cello with orchestra, Élégie fits perfectly into the extended range of the modern bass clarinet (just two low Ds are called for). The solo part is challenging, while the accompaniment parts are easily accessible. The arrangement calls for 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 4 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, and 1 string bass (or alternatively, contrabassoon), in addition to the soloist.

Enjoy the mp3 of a live performance of this arrangement. As you will hear, the parts balance quite well and it makes for an effective concert piece.

SKU: A0.809975

Three most popular songs at Yale University are presented here in a creative arrangement for reed trio (oboe, clarinet,  bassoon). Included are two fight songs often played by the Yale Band at the Yale Bowl, Boola Boola and Bulldog. In a more reflective mood, the arrangement includes the unofficial alma mater of the college Bright College Years, which includes the iconic line for God, for country, and for Yale.

This arrangement has been played many times over many years by the award winning trio from New Haven, Ensemble Festivo. Listen to the mp3 of a live performance by the trio and enjoy!

SKU: A0.809964

Solace, with its subtitle A Mexican Serenade, is a languid and sultry slow rag by Scott Joplin. The music evokes unhurried feelings on a warm summer day. This arrangement for oboe, clarinet, and bassoon trio gives equal solo lines to each instrument. The result is a pleasure for both performers and audiences.