Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Bassoon - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.957292

Composed by Bach, Martin Luther. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Easter,Renaissance,Sacred,Wedding. 51 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #6748239. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.957292).

This album contains 5 of Johann Sebastian Bach's most famous and versatile pieces for bassoon quintet, all very well suited for the beginners who want to get to know the baroque repertoire. They are also suitable for performances at events such as: weddings, Christian and church ceremonies, Easter, and academic recitals or concerts. They can be used in music institutions and by teachers as repertoire material and study methods, either for performance or instrumental technique. This collection includes a totally free bonus for you to enjoy: Martin Luther's A Mighty Fortress is Our God, a Renaissance sacred song for choir, which has been adapted for this set. You can also buy each one individually by checking right at the end of each description of each work.

1: Air on the G String - The original piece is part of Johann Sebastian Bach's Suite No. 3 for orchestra, in D Major, BWV 1068, written for Prince Leopold of Anhalt. The so-called Air on the G String dates from one of these latter employments. In the service of the Prince of Cöthen, Bach composed not only the famous Brandenburg Concertos, but also several orchestral suites, from the third of which comes the Air on the G String. This curious title derives from a later arrangement of this piece for violin solo, in which the melody is played entirely on the lower, higher string of the instrument. ID: S0.1189755

2: Arioso - The Cantata 156 (BWV 156) was written for the third Sunday after Epiphany in 1729, and was first performed on January 23 of that year. The text is by Picander, one of Bach's favorite librettists. Of the four cantatas written by Bach for the feast, it was the last and only one scored for solo voice. This is a choral cantata, employing a choral melody in several movements. Cantata 156, in fact, employs two different choral melodies and texts in the second and sixth movements. A cantata is a sung symphony consisting of several parts, one of which is the Arioso, which is the initial instrumental part. ID: S0.1189975

3: Jesu, joy of man's desiring - This is one of Bach's most beautiful cantatas, made famous by the Jesus the Joy of Men chorus. It was originally composed for Advent 1716 in Weimar. Years later, already in Leipzig, Advent was tempus clausum, there was no music in the churches. Bach then reworked it for the Feast of Mary's Visitation. It is the final chorale of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Although it is the 32nd cantata composed by Bach, of those that have survived, it was given BWV 147 in the complete catalog of his works. ID: S0.1190025

4: O Jesulein süss, o Jesulein mild - The Jesulein süß, the Jesulein mild is an original traditional German choral melody for voice and continuous bass arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1735. With lyrics by Valentin Thilo, O Jesulein süss is a sacred melody adapted and catalogued as BWV 493. The first translation is by Dirk van Hogendorp, who made it more of a song for the time of suffering. ID: S0.1190151

5: Minuet in G major - This famous piece has traditionally been attributed to Johann Sebastian Bach, as it appears in the Notebook for Anna Magdalena , a notebook that Bach gave to his wife Anna Magdalena in 1725 and which was to be filled with the favorite selections of Bach family members. However, recent research has concluded that this minuet, sometimes referred to as BWV Anhang 114. was probably composed by Christian Petzold, a German composer and organist contemporary with Bach. ID: S0.1190367

Bonuses: A Mighty Fortress is Our God, by Martin Luther - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott is a hymn written by Martin Luther probably before 1529. The melody was also considered his work for a long time, but it was created at least with the collaboration of Johann Walter. The song is of great symbolic power for Protesta.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Trio Bassoon - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1382276

Composed by James M. Guthrie. 21st Century,Chamber,Contemporary,Contest,Festival,Wedding. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #966790. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1382276).

A meditation on infinity.
Infinity is a concept that refers to something unlimited, endless, or larger than any natural number. In mathematics, infinity is often denoted by the symbol ∞∞. There are different types of infinity, such as mathematical, physical, and metaphysical infinities. Mathematical infinities occur, for instance, as the number of points on a continuous line or as the size of the endless sequence of counting numbers. In set theory, mathematicians have shown that some infinities are larger than others, and there are different sizes of infinity like ℵ0ℵ0​ (aleph-null), ℵ1ℵ1​ (aleph-one), and the continuum. Infinity is not a real number and does not behave like an actual number. It is an idea of something without an end and cannot be measured. We don't have anything like it, so we imagine it as endless or boundless..

Bassoon,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.549232

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Baroque,Easter,Standards,Wedding. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3468756. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549232).

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 joy
To 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 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 are the St. John Passion, and indeed 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.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.811818

Composed by Georg Philipp Telemann (1681 - 1767). Arranged by Pat Spence. Baroque,Concert,Holiday,Wedding. 40 pages. Piper Publications #6533127. Published by Piper Publications (A0.811818).

This quartet is the second piece in the first of three sets of ‘Tafelmusik’ published in Hamburg by Telemann in 1763. The numbers of players required ranged from a single treble instrument with continuo (cello & harpsichord) to pairs of trumpets, horns and violins with string orchestra with continuo which provided the entertainment for the guests at the most important feasts.

The quartet was originally written for flute, oboe, violin and continuo and has been arranged for flute, oboe, clarinet & bassoon. Some additional phrasings and dynamics have been added in parentheses ( ) or dashed lines and passages of music have been redistributed among the parts with some octave transposition to accommodate the range of the wind instruments.

There are three movements: Largo - Allegro - Largo, Vivace - Moderato - Vivace & Grave - Vivace. The quartet is suitable for advanced intermediate players and above.

The short Grave introduction to the final Vivace would have afforded the three treble instrument players a bar/measure each to perform a short improvised cadenza before the infectious romp of the final Vivace. (Rather like the present day introductions of the athletes before important competitions - the difference being that the 18th century musicians had already demonstrated their prowess.

Telemann clearly had very talented musicians available and provided them with music which was enjoyable to play for an appreciative audience of patrons to enjoy. 

Bassoon,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1042667

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Easter,Sacred,Wedding. 6 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #647444. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1042667).

This easy arrangement for clarinet and bassoon duet has been adapted to be simple to perform and understand the structure of the original work for various levels of musical knowledge. It can be played freely by beginning students because of the ease imposed on the piece. It is often performed at wedding ceremonies slowly and reverently, challenging the effect suggested by Bach in his original score for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuous bass. This is one of Bach's most beautiful cantatas, made famous by the Jesus the Joy of Men chorus. It was originally composed for Advent 1716 in Weimar. Years later, already in Leipzig, Advent was tempus clausum, there was no music in the churches. Bach then reworked it for the Feast of Mary's Visitation. It is the final chorale of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Although it is the 32nd cantata composed by Bach, of those that have survived, it was given BWV 147 in the complete catalog of his works.

Bassoon,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1042664

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Easter,Sacred,Wedding. 6 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #647442. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1042664).

This easy arrangement for flute and bassoon duet has been adapted to be simple to perform and understand the structure of the original work for various levels of musical knowledge. It can be played freely by beginning students because of the ease imposed on the piece. It is often performed at wedding ceremonies slowly and reverently, challenging the effect suggested by Bach in his original score for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuous bass. This is one of Bach's most beautiful cantatas, made famous by the Jesus the Joy of Men chorus. It was originally composed for Advent 1716 in Weimar. Years later, already in Leipzig, Advent was tempus clausum, there was no music in the churches. Bach then reworked it for the Feast of Mary's Visitation. It is the final chorale of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Although it is the 32nd cantata composed by Bach, of those that have survived, it was given BWV 147 in the complete catalog of his works.

Bassoon,Piano - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1049934

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred. Score and part. 3 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #654325. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1049934).

This easy arrangement for bassoon and piano has been adapted to be simple to perform and understand the structure of the original work for various levels of musical knowledge. It can be played freely by beginning students because of the ease imposed on the piece. Recommended for performance in reverently Christian and liturgical ceremonies such as Good Friday and Christmas time. It also serves as a study for Baroque sacred song. The Jesulein süß, the Jesulein mild is an original traditional German choral melody for voice and continuous bass arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1735. With lyrics by Valentin Thilo, O Jesulein süss is a sacred melody adapted and catalogued as BWV 493. The first translation is by Dirk van Hogendorp, who made it more of a song for the time of suffering.

Bassoon,Clarinet,Instrumental Duet - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1043893

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred. 4 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #648587. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1043893).

This easy arrangement for clarinet and bassoon duet has been adapted to be simple to perform and understand the structure of the original work for various levels of musical knowledge. It can be played freely by beginning students because of the ease imposed on the piece. Recommended for performance in reverently Christian and liturgical ceremonies such as Good Friday and Christmas time. It also serves as a study for Baroque sacred song. The Jesulein süß, the Jesulein mild is an original traditional German choral melody for voice and continuous bass arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1735. With lyrics by Valentin Thilo, O Jesulein süss is a sacred melody adapted and catalogued as BWV 493. The first translation is by Dirk van Hogendorp, who made it more of a song for the time of suffering.

Bassoon,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1043890

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred. 4 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #648584. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1043890).

This easy arrangement for flute and bassoon duet has been adapted to be simple to perform and understand the structure of the original work for various levels of musical knowledge. It can be played freely by beginning students because of the ease imposed on the piece. Recommended for performance in reverently Christian and liturgical ceremonies such as Good Friday and Christmas time. It also serves as a study for Baroque sacred song. The Jesulein süß, the Jesulein mild is an original traditional German choral melody for voice and continuous bass arranged by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1735. With lyrics by Valentin Thilo, O Jesulein süss is a sacred melody adapted and catalogued as BWV 493. The first translation is by Dirk van Hogendorp, who made it more of a song for the time of suffering.

Bassoon,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.517491

Composed by Marcello Benedetto. Arranged by Santino Cara. Baroque. Score and part. 13 pages. Santino Cara #5770523. Published by Santino Cara (A0.517491).

Complete score and part of the Sonata No.1 in F major for Bassoon or Cello and Harpsichord or Piano. Composed in 1710 by Benedetto Marcello. Reconstructed and elaborated from the editions of 1712 published in Venice by Gioseppe Sala of 6 Sonatas for Flute and continuo Op.2 and 6 Sonatas for Cello and continuo Op.1

4 Movements: 1. Largo, 2. Allegro, 3. Largo, 4. Allegro

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.785275

Composed by Albinoni, Tomasso. Arranged by M. Zavoski. Baroque,Sacred. 40 pages. Dorm40music.com #2080169. Published by dorm40music.com (A0.785275).

The popular Albinoni work written for tuba, woodwind quartet and continuo.  Woodwinds consist of flute, oboe, clarinet, and bassoon.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Trio Bassoon,Flute,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1207613

Composed by Johann Gottlieb Graun (1703 - 1777). Arranged by Pat Spence. Baroque,Chamber,Instructional,Wedding. 24 pages. Piper Publications #805772. Published by Piper Publications (A0.1207613).

This three movement (Adagio poco Andante, Vivace & Allegro) was composed between 1735 and 1750. The original was for flute, violin and continuo. This arrangement for flute, oboe and bassoon or cello can also be played by pairs of flutes, oboes or violins with either bassoon or cello. Players of intermediate standard and above will enjoy playing it for concerts or just for fun.

Bassoon,Piano - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1206929

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Diego Marani. Baroque,Classical,Instructional,Standards,Wedding. Score and part. 5 pages. Diego Marani #805112. Published by Diego Marani (A0.1206929).

The Oboe Concerto in D minor, S D935, is an early 18th-century concerto for oboe, strings and continuo attributed to the Venetian composer Alessandro Marcello. The earliest extant manuscript containing Johann Sebastian Bach's solo keyboard arrangement of the concerto, BWV 974, dates from around 1715.

Bach's keyboard version was published as an arrangement of a concerto by Antonio Vivaldi in the 19th century. In 1923 the C minor version of the oboe concerto was published as a composition by Benedetto Marcello, Alessandro's brother. In the second half of the 20th century several publications indicated Alessandro again as the composer of the piece, as it had been in its early 18th-century print, and the oboe concerto was again published in its D minor version.

This arrangement for bassoon with piano accompaniment of the marvelous second movement (adagio) of the concerto is suitable for any occasion.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Trio Bassoon,Flute,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1245007

Composed by Thomas Augustine Arne (1710 - 1788). Arranged by Pat Spence. Baroque,Chamber,Instructional,Wedding. 36 pages. Piper Publications #839911. Published by Piper Publications (A0.1245007).

The first of a set of seven trio sonatas first published in London by John Walsh in 1757 for two violins and cello or continuo have been arranged for flute, oboe and bassoon or cello. The four movements, Largo, Allegro, Grave- Allegro non troppo and Minuet - Andante sostenuto, provide a wide range of mood from the beautiful harmonies of the first to the lively interplay between the parts in the faster movements and the final, very elegant Minuet.
A delight for players of good intermediate standard and above.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Trio Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1394139

Composed by Jean-Baptiste Loeillet. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Baroque,Instructional,Standards. 12 pages. Phil Beaman #977600. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.1394139).

This Baroque piece was originally written by Jean Loeillet as part of a Harpsichord Suite.  It is written in the Italian Corant style in the characteristic Fast(Allegro) 3/4 with rapid running passages of eighth notes (quavers) which alternate scalar steps with large leaps.  Traditionally the piece would have been performed very cleanly, not legato.
My arrangement takes the melody and passes it between the three instrument parts.  I wrote a highly ornamented continuo for each part when not playing melody.  In true Baroque style I have created a tight interplay between the parts.  Each part also has a rather wide range of about 2 octaves.  
Although in a Minor Key, this piece is very bright and uplifting.  It is very accessible and thus a concert crowd pleaser.   Great for the student recitals too to learn and show mastery of Baroque techniques of clean ensemble playing and ornamentation.  Most of all, this piece is just Pure Fun!
6 pages score, 2 pages @ part
Ranges -
Flute -  second space A# to high E above staff
Clarinet - bottom line E# to high B above staff
Bassoon - low B below staff to high E above staff.