SKU: A0.942429

Claude Debussy was, by all accounts, totally devoted to his daughter Claude-Emma (affectionately known as Chouchou) The suite Children's Corner (for solo piano) is dedicated to Chouchou. She outlived her father by scarcely a year, succumbing to the diphtheria epidemic of 1919. (with information from Wikipedia). The naming of one or two among Debussy's piano works can raise issues in the light of current trends. These were not an issue during the composer's life, but are unlikely to be ignored today. The word Golliwog may have unwanted implications, but its omission may cause confusion with another of the composer's short piano works known simply as Cakewalk. The cakewalk was a dance developed from the prize walks (dance contests with a cake awarded as the prize) held in the mid-19th century, generally at get-togethers on Black slave plantations before and after emancipation in the Southern United States.... It was originally a processional partner dance danced with comical formality, and may have developed as a subtle mockery of the mannered dances of white slaveholders. Following an exhibition of the cakewalk at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the cakewalk was adopted by performers in minstrel shows, where it was danced exclusively by men until the 1890s. At that point, Broadway shows featuring women began to include cakewalks, and grotesque dances became very popular across the country. [Wikipedia] 
The grotesque aspect of some later cakewalk dance steps may well be heard in the accompaniment to this work: the oboist's endeavors to produce a soft low B-natural (!) will help create this effect.
Technically this piece is intermediate, but the range of the bassoon (especially), oboe, and (to a lesser extent) horn parts are an additional challenge for those players.

SKU: A0.1492124

Title: Golliwogg’s Cakewalk by Claude Debussy – Flute Duet Arrangement

Description:

Bring a playful, lively charm to your next performance with this flute duet arrangement of Claude Debussy’s Golliwogg’s Cakewalk. Originally part of Debussy’s Children’s Corner suite, this piece is characterized by its syncopated rhythms and lighthearted, dance-like feel inspired by early ragtime music. Perfectly arranged for two flutes, this duet captures the energetic spirit and whimsical melodies that have made Golliwogg’s Cakewalk a beloved favorite.

Key Features:

Composer: Claude Debussy
Arrangement: Flute Duet
Difficulty Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Format: Digital Sheet Music PDF
Pages: Score: 3 pages
This arrangement allows two flutists to engage in the playful back-and-forth of Debussy’s original work, showcasing its syncopated rhythms, unexpected harmonies, and dynamic character. Ideal for recitals, concerts, or any performance needing a lively, upbeat classical piece.

Why Choose This Arrangement?

Lively Ragtime Rhythm: Enjoy the syncopated, dance-like rhythm of Debussy’s Golliwogg’s Cakewalk, now arranged for two flutes.
Perfect for Fun Performances: Ideal for concerts, recitals, and informal performances where a light and joyful piece is needed.
Intermediate to Advanced Challenge: Provides an engaging and fun challenge for intermediate to advanced flutists, with opportunities to showcase both technical skill and expressive playfulness.
Infuse your performance with the upbeat energy of Debussy’s Golliwogg’s Cakewalk. This flute duet arrangement preserves the charm and wit of the original while allowing for a fun, dynamic interplay between both flutists.

Keywords: Golliwogg’s Cakewalk, Claude Debussy, flute duet, classical music, ragtime, Children’s Corner, intermediate flute music, advanced flute music, lively flute pieces, concert music, recital music, flute sheet music.

SKU: A0.790116

GOLLIWOG’S CAKEWALK from The Children’s Corner Suite by CLAUSE DEBUSSY - PIANO SOLO. A favorite among younger pianists as well as advanced players. The cakewalk was a dance or a strut, and the dancer with the most elaborate steps won a cake (took the cake). The piece is a ragtime with its syncopations and banjo-like effects. The dynamic range is quite large and very effective. A very playful and fun piece that is not too technically challenging.

Other similar arrangements and selections from DIAMOND S MUSIC available at:https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/diamond-s-music/6940

SKU: A0.1266180

This is an arrangement for euphonium tuba quartet of Golliwogg's Cakewalk from Children's Corner, a piano cycle said to have been composed by Claude Debussy for his beloved daughter, Claude Emma. This extremely rhythmical piece is based on the Cakewalk, a two-beat dance music that is said to be one of the origins of jazz, but Debussy is said to have hated this music. The piece also includes a passage from Wagner's Tristan and Isolde, which he also disliked, and is ironic in its own way.

It is best to play it humorously, without the heaviness that comes with playing it in the bass clef. 

SKU: A0.826671

Golliwogg's Cakewalk is one of the six movements by Debussy from the Children's Corner, originally for piano. The arrangement requires good individual rhythmic security on the part of the performers  since the parts often dovetail where the piano range would allow for an entire passage to be performed. Unlike so may other of Debussy impressionistic works, this has  a real jazzy feel that compliments the cakewalk dance. .

SKU: A0.710771

Golliwogg's Cakewalk from Children's Corner by Debussy

 At the time of its composition, Golliwoggs were in fashion, due partly to the popularity at that time of the novels of Florence Kate Upton (golliwog is a later usage). They were stuffed black dolls with red pants, red bow ties and wild hair, somewhat reminiscent of the blackface minstrels of the time. The cakewalk was a dance or a strut, and the dancer with the most elaborate steps won a cake (took the cake). The piece is a ragtime with its syncopations and banjo-like effects. The dynamic range is quite large and very effective.

SKU: S9.Q25346

The famous Golliwogg’s Cakewalk is the final piece from Debussy's cycle Children’s Corner which consists of 6 miniatures for piano, written for his daughter in the years 1906-1908. The style corresponds to that of ragtime, a dance which was in vogue around the turn of the century. In the middle section, he parodies several times the beginning of the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner with whom Debussy had a rather ambiguous relationship. The present arrangement now allows musicians to play the popular movement in a version for melodic instrument with accompaniment.

SKU: S9.Q41487

The famous Golliwogg’s Cakewalk is the final piece from Debussy's cycle Children’s Corner which consists of 6 miniatures for piano, written for his daughter in the years 1906-1908. The style corresponds to that of ragtime, a dance which was in vogue around the turn of the century. In the middle section, he parodies several times the beginning of the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner with whom Debussy had a rather ambiguous relationship. The present arrangement now allows musicians to play the popular movement in a version for melodic instrument with accompaniment.n und Isolde von Richard Wagner, zu dem Debussy ein eher zwiespältiges Verhältnis hatte.

SKU: S9.Q41489

The famous Golliwogg’s Cakewalk is the final piece from Debussy's cycle Children’s Corner which consists of 6 miniatures for piano, written for his daughter in the years 1906-1908. The style corresponds to that of ragtime, a dance which was in vogue around the turn of the century. In the middle section, he parodies several times the beginning of the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner with whom Debussy had a rather ambiguous relationship. The present arrangement now allows musicians to play the popular movement in a version for melodic instrument with accompaniment.

SKU: S9.Q25482

The famous Golliwogg’s Cakewalk is the final piece from Debussy's cycle Children’s Corner which consists of 6 miniatures for piano, written for his daughter in the years 1906-1908. The style corresponds to that of ragtime, a dance which was in vogue around the turn of the century. In the middle section, he parodies several times the beginning of the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner with whom Debussy had a rather ambiguous relationship. The present arrangement now allows musicians to play the popular movement in a version for melodic instrument with accompaniment.

SKU: S9.Q41490

The famous Golliwogg’s Cakewalk is the final piece from Debussy's cycle Children’s Corner which consists of 6 miniatures for piano, written for his daughter in the years 1906-1908. The style corresponds to that of ragtime, a dance which was in vogue around the turn of the century. In the middle section, he parodies several times the beginning of the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner with whom Debussy had a rather ambiguous relationship. The present arrangement now allows musicians to play the popular movement in a version for melodic instrument with accompaniment.

SKU: S9.Q47848

The famous Golliwogg’s Cakewalk is the final piece from Debussy's cycle Children’s Corner which consists of 6 miniatures for piano, written for his daughter in the years 1906-1908. The style corresponds to that of ragtime, a dance which was in vogue around the turn of the century. In the middle section, he parodies several times the beginning of the opera Tristan and Isolde by Richard Wagner with whom Debussy had a rather ambiguous relationship. The present arrangement now allows musicians to play the popular movement in a version for melodic instrument with accompaniment.