California Dreamin' isa classic song from the mid 1960s folk-rock era written by John Phillips and Michelle Phillips and was firstrecorded by Barry McGuire. However, the best known version is by The Mamas & the Papas, who sang backup on theoriginal version and released as a single in 1965. Thelyrics of the song express the narrator's longing for the warmth of Los Angeles during a cold winterin New York City. It was certifiedas a Gold Record (single) by the RIAA in June 1966 and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2001. This arrangement is for SSSSAB or SSSSSB Clarinet Ensemble. Duration 2:44 contact me at james.pybus@rogers.com.

The song Africawas written and recorded by the American rock band Toto, appearing on theiralbum entitled Toto IV. Their music video depicts the band in a library,performing and showcasing various aspects of African culture. According to songwriterDavid Paich, the song is about a man?s love for the continent of Africa.

Thisarrangement for clarinet choir includes parts for E-flat clarinet, B-flatclarinets 1, 2, and 3, E-flat alto clarinet, bass clarinet, and contrabassclarinet. Alternate B-flat parts also exist for both E-flat and alto clarinet. Asthe rhythms appear to be tricky at first glance, listening to the original songand learning the lyrics should make playing the piece much easier.