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Single Reed Ensembles |
Unless shown otherwise all single reed compositions and arrangements are scored for: Eb clt, 3 x Bb clts, Eb alto clt, Bb bass clt, soprano sax, 2 x alto saxes, tenor sax and baritone sax. If you have other members of the single reed family in your ensemble some pieces can be customised - please make contact for more information. |
The Lincolnshire Poacher |
Adrian Budgen-------------------------------------3-3¾ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) [opt CA] Saxes (SAATB) [opt Bs] |
PaP110008 | £30.00 |
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This arrangement is based on the traditional folk song and paints a picture of the imagined exploits of the poachers on that moonlit night. Contrasting sections alternate the hearty irreverence of the gamekeeper and local judiciary, stalking the game and a chase through the woods at night. Parts for Contra Alto Clarinet and Bass Saxophone are provided as optional extra colour in lower lines of the arrangement. |
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Dance of the Hours |
Amilcare Ponchielli---------------------------------39¼ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11014 |
£30.00 |
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This arrangement is based on Amilcare Ponchielli’s famous ballet suite which forms the finale to Act 3 of his opera La Gioconda from 1876. The suite became well known and was often performed as a standalone ballet. In the twentieth century its popularity was sustained partly due to its appearance as a segment in Disney’s Fantasia (1940) in the form of a comic ballet featuring anthropomorphised ostriches, hippos, elephants and alligators. Then later it remained present in popular and mainstream culture when segments of the piece formed the basis for the hit song Hello Muddah, Hello Fadduh in 1963 by Allan Sherman. In this arrangement, however, the focus remains closer to the grace of the original ballet rather than that of comic song or animation. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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The Saints Go Marching |
Traditional---------------------------------------------33 mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11030 |
£30.00 |
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This arrangement is based on the traditional gospel hymn When the Saints Go Marching In where the familiar chorus is presented in a straightforward bright and celebratory style. The verse, by contrast, tends to be deconstructed and, using quotation amongst other things, turns some unexpected corners. Overall the shapes and figures are very playable and easily achievable by a developing ensemble. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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A Merry Assembly of Countryfolk |
Ludwig van Beethoven-------------------------------36 mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11004 |
£30.00 |
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The rich and familiar melodic lines of the third movement of Beethoven’s Sixth Symphony provide the foundation for this arrangement. It has been designed to be faithful to the original at the same time as sympathetic to the features and idiosyncrasies of the single reeds. Marion Scott describes the movement as a ‘Peasants’ Festival with its delicious portrait of the country band’, so what better than to extend it to a choir of lip-smacking clarinettists and saxophonists. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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The Wraggle Taggle Gipsies, O! |
Traditional--------------------------------------------3¾ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB)) |
PaP11003 |
£30.00 |
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Research revealed conflicting information regarding the source of this traditional folksong so we can be certain only that it travelled well throughout the British Isles and quite probably beyond. This arrangement places the jaunty tune against various bridges, links and episodes that take the ensemble on a bright and breezy escapade. The returning tune needs to be played with a swagger or with attitude in the contemporary vernacular! [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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| On the Phone | Adrian Budgen---------------------------------------9½ mins |
Clts(Eb 3(x2)Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11002 |
£30.00 |
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This is an exciting set of variations developed on the Nokia mobile phone ringtone by Terrega that include classical, baroque, blues, cool and latin influences. The Telephone Ring that features at the start and end of the piece can be achieved either by using a keyboard sampler or mobile technology (a sound file can be provided at no extra cost by the publisher) or by the ensemble performing a ‘vocal ring’ as shown in the excerpt. Another option in the performance of the piece is to involve the audience with their mobile phones. Please note a minimum of six Bb Clarinets are required to cover various divisi sections. |
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Le Carnaval des Animaux |
Camille Saint-Saëns-------------------------------12¼ mins |
Clts(Eb 3(x2)Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11012 |
£30.00 |
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This arrangement presents a selection from the Grande Fantaisie Zoologique - The Carnival of the Animals. Seven of the well known movements have been included as follows: |
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Notturno |
Alexander Borodin ---------------------------------37¾ mins | Clts(Eb 4Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11028 |
£30.00 |
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Based on the third movement of Borodin's String Quartet No 2, this arrangement gives sight of its beautiful theme to most members of the ensemble. This is the theme that Robert Wright and George Forest developed into This Is My Beloved for their Broadway musical Kismet in 1953. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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Allegretto |
Ludwig van Beethoven-----------------------------37¼ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11029 |
£30.00 |
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The well known themes of the second movement of Beethoven's 7th Symphony are presented here in a very accessible arrangement for clarinets and saxes combined. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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New Year's Night |
Traditional--------------------------------------__---4½ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11024 |
£30.00 |
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This arrangement is based on the Welsh Winter Carol Nos Galan and is subtitled '... fill the mead cup, raise the wassail ...' which is a quote from the words of carol. However, the opening line of the carol is 'Deck the hall with boughs of holly' which may be more familiar and be more useful in revealing the underlying tune. A pastoral style bound together with some warm harmony creates a cosy mid-winter atmosphere. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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Good King Wenceslas Looked Out |
Traditional--------------------------------------__---3½ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11022 |
£30.00 |
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This quirky and uplifting arrangement of the familiar carol is almost a morris dance in its style. Tenor sax and Alto sax 1 are featured with written solos that can be improvised if preferred. The simple but effective material at the heart of the arrangement make it a good piece to programme between more involved items. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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In A Sentimental Mood |
Duke Ellington------------------------------------------5 mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11023 |
£30.00 |
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A dreamy start hands over the tune to solo baritone sax. The first half retains this gentle mood with the sax section making the most of Ellington's rich harmonies. The second half switches to a faster swing feel with a soli-like passage followed by solos from the tenor sax and Bb clarinet - both optional ad lib. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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Stompin' at the Savoy |
Benny Goodman---------------------------------------3 mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11005 |
£30.00 |
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Benny Goodman's medium bounce classic arranged for mixed clarinets and saxes. As you would imagine the big solo goes to a Bb clarinet with the option of playing a Goodman-esque written solo or using the chords to improvise. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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Wachet Auf |
Johann Sebastian Bach------------------------------2½ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11026 |
£30.00 |
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Sleepers, Wake! - the well known and attractive tune in a simple arrangement for clarinets and saxes. Good as a breather (for player and audience alike!) when placed alongside more challenging repertoire. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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Air |
Johann Sebastian Bach------------------------------4½ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11027 |
£30.00 |
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The very well known 2nd Movement from the Suite No 3 in D also known as Air on the G String in an arrangement for clarinets and saxes. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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The Holly and the Ivy |
Traditional----------------------------------------__---3 mins |
Clts(Eb 4Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11018 | £30.00 |
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An arrangement of the traditional Christmas tune using rich jazz harmonies to create a cool and dreamy version of a well known seasonal melody. Please note this arrangement includes four Bb clarinets. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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Jingle Bells |
James Pierpont --------------------------------__---3¾ mins |
Clts(Eb 3Bb A Bs) Saxes (SAATB) |
PaP11019 | £30.00 |
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An arrangement that approaches the familiar melody using light swing rhythms and jazz harmony to produce an attractive and unique slant on the Christmas tune. Two short solo sections (optional ad lib) feature Eb Clarinet or Bb Clarinet and Alto 1. [Arranged by Adrian Budgen] |
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