Cuckoo music from the 13th century to the 20th centruy. The call of the Cuckoo has long been a popular musical motive. Here are seven pieces for your clarinet quartet. For 2 soprano clarinets, alto clarinet (with an alternate Bb part), and bass clarinet.
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"In the Bleak Midwinter" by Harold Drake in a setting by John Gibson. For clarinet quartet (4 Bb clarinets). Imaginative Christmas arrangements. This is #1 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine.
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Sussex Carol by Ralph Vaughan Williams set by John Gibson for clarinet quartet. This is #10 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine.
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"In Dulci Jubilo" was set for organ as a double canon. Transcribed by John Gibson for clarinet quartet. This is #2 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine
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"A Spotless Rose" by Herbert Howells in a setting by John Gibson. For clarinet quartet. Imaginative Christmas arrangements. This is #3 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine.
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The Coventry Carol comes to us from the 16th century. This is a setting in the style of William Byrd by John Gibson for clarinet quartet. This is #4 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine
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"Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day" in a setting by John Gibson. For clarinet quartet. Wonderful dance-like music for your group. This is #5 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine.
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"There is No Rose" is a medieval English carol set by John Gibson for clarinet quartet. A modern version of the medieval style. This is #6 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine.
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O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis) in a version by Franz Liszt. For clarinet quartet. Imaginative Christmas arrangements. This is #7 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine.
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Of the Father's Heart Begotten (Divinum Mysterium) in a modern setting by John Gibson. For clarinet quartet. This is #8 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine
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O Magnum Mysterium by Giovanni Gabrieli set by John Gibson for clarinet quartet. This is #9 of the Top Ten Christmas Carols chosen by the BBC Music Magazine.
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Amy Beach, Mignonette "From Grandmother's Garden" set for clarinet quartet (4 Bb clarinets) by John Gibson. A short piece describing a plant often found in a Victorian Garden.
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Selections from Bach's Christmas Oratorio for your Christmas clarinet quartet playing. Great for any seasonal occasion. For 3 Bb sopranos and bass clarinet.
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Finale from Opus 18 #1 by Beethoven transcribed for clarinet quartet by Marten King. Set for 2 Bb Sopranos, Alto, and Bass Clarinet. A great piece for clarinet quartet.
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Scherzo by Beethoven transcribed for clarinet quartet by Marten King. Set for 2 Bb Sopranos, Alto, and Bass Clarinet. Lively music by Beethoven.
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Children's Games by Georges Bizet. Great light music for a program. Not easy music. Set for clarinet quartet (Bb Clarinet 1,2,3 and bass)
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Brahms Immer Leiser (My Slumber Grows Ever More Peaceful) transcribed for clarinet quartet by Marten King. Set for 2 Bb Sopranos, Alto, and Bass Clarinet.
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Brahms Scherzo from Serenade #2 is a fast, fun piece that has been set for clarinet quartet. (4 Bb clarinets).
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Chicken Chowder Rag is a fun piece for clarinet quartet written by pioneering women composer, Irene Giblin. For 3 Bb clarinets and 1 bass.
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Chopin's Nocturne Op. 37 #2 transcribed for clarinet quartet by Marten King. Set for 2 Bb Sopranos, Alto, and Bass Clarinet. Quiet, flowing music.
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Imaginative, accessible settings of Christmas Carols. For clarinet quartet (4 soprano clarinets)
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Comfort Music is perfect for dinner music, church services, or a quiet interlude in a recital program. Arranged for clarinet quartet. Includes music of Bach, Mozart, Pachelbel, Faure, and Brahms. Lots of music.
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Christmas Carol for Homeless Children by Claude Debussy. This is not a typical Christmas piece. Although the subject matter is about Christmas, it was really a protest about war. Arranged for clarinet quartet.
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Edward Elgar's "Wand of Youth" (selections) for clarinet quartet. Youthful music orchestrated by Elgar at a later time. Perfect for children's concerts. Arranged by John Gibson.
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Spike Maiden Müller's setting of Humperdinck's "Evening Prayer" for clarinet quartet. Quiet music with a soaring melody.
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Six pieces from Franz Liszt's "Christmas Tree Suite". For clarinet quartet (3 Bb sopranos, 1 bass, with alternate Eb alto for the 3rd part). Imaginative arrangements of special music by Liszt.
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Gottschalk's Tournament Galop for clarinet quartet (3 Bb sopranos and 1 bass/4th) FAST
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Pasquinade (Lampoon) by Gottschalk for clarinet quartet (3 Bb sopranos, 1 bass clarinet). Delightful and charming music.
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Greig's "Peasant's Song" transcribed for clarinet quartet by Marten King. Set for 2 Bb Sopranos, Alto, and Bass Clarinet. Not difficult to play.
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Greig's "Solitary Traveler" transcribed for clarinet quartet by Marten King. Set for 2 Bb Sopranos, Alto, and Bass Clarinet. Not difficult to play.
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