This setting of George Bernard's Classic Hymn, "Old Rugged Cross," for Clarinet quartet/choir takes a completely new approach harmonically in this arrangement. While the famous melody in the 1st clarinet has a few added embellishments, the rest of the ensemble joins with tighter jazz-influenced harmony.

A reflective approach to this piece of music would be extremely rewarding in a worship setting when used either as an offertory or as a lead-in to a music set. While none of the individual parts are particularly challenging, it will still be an exercise in balanced small ensemble playing.

Linus and Lucy
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Linus and Lucy is a popular jazz piano composition writtenby VinceGuaraldi, used in many of the Peanutsanimatedtelevision specials. Named for the cartoon characters,siblings Linus and Lucy van Pelt,it was on the Vince Guaraldi Trio?s 1964 album Jazz Impressions of a BoyNamed Charlie Brown. In 1965, thesong Linus and Lucy was featured onthe television special, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Since 1965, the piece has introduced most ofthe Peanuts TV cartoons, just a few exceptions. It is one of the mostrecognizable pieces by composer Vince Guaraldi, and has become the de factotheme song of the Peanuts franchise.

This arrangement for Flexible Clarinet Choir or Clarinet Quartetcan be performed with as few as 4 players up to a full clarinet choir withmultiple players on a part. It is alsopossible to perform it as a quartet by leaving out the Flute 3 part, whichfills out the harmony. It is scored for EbClarinet (Part 1), 4 Bb Clarinets (Parts 1-4), EbAlto Clarinet (Part 4), Bb Bass Clarinet (Part 4).

Optionsfor Clarinet Quartet instrumentation are
EbClarinet (or Bb Clar. 1)
BbClarinet 2
BbClarinet 3,
AltoClarinet or Bass Clarinet or Bb Clarinets 4.

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This Classic Song by The Beatles, lasting just 3 minutes, surely shows the Fab 4 at their best! This arrangement for Clarinet Quartet (3 Bb Clarinets and bass) does it full justice. Skillfully arranged for the clarinet by Genessa West, who is herself a clarinetist. This piece will bring the house down at literally any kind of performance. Snap it up now!

When I?m Sixty-Fourby The Beatles Words and Music byJohn Lennon and Paul McCartney Program Notes In honor of Sir Paul McCartney?s 74th birthday, Ihave arranged this song for clarinet quartet or clarinet choir. Written in a ?soft-shoe? style, it translateswonderfully to the scoring for clarinets. It is scored for 3 Bb clarinets and bass clarinet.

This well-crafted arrangement for clarinet quartet is suitable for church or the concert hall. Stanzas 2 and 3 provide fresh harmonies after a straightforward statement of this sturdy tune. Works well as a call to worship, offertory, or postlude. The instrumentation is flexible enough to accommodate many different combinations.
Purchase includes a score and the following parts:
Part 1 - 1st Bb Clarinet (or Eb Clarinet)
Part 2 - 2nd Bb Clarinet
Part 3 - 3rd Bb Clarinet (or Alto Clarinet)
Part 4 - Bass Clarinet (or Alto Clarinet).

This beautiful Lennon and McCartney song made famous by The Beatles, translates wonderfully to the scoring for clarinet quartet or clarinet choir, and is faithful to the original arrangement. It is scored for 3 clarinets and bass clarinet. Beatles Ballad Pop Rock Phyllis Avidan Louke is an award-winning composer and arranger with more than 50 published pieces to her credit. www.phyllislouke.com