For this Christmas here is a dramatic Fantasia for Instrumental Quartet based on the old English carol God Rest You Merry Gentlemen. It is an eclectic fusion of Classical music and 1950's Free Jazz and West Indian/Caribbean rhythms with exuberance and pulse. It is in verse-refrain form, but is very freely treated and each of the four verses is wholly unique. Every single note is written to express, and sometimes expand upon, the word of the text at that point in time. There is an irregular meter which changes every few bars using 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, and 7/4 but always maintaining a strong pulse. It contains abrupt changes in dynamics and a rubato tempo with many markings of articulation. This is a challenging work with dynamic results.
19 page score, 4 pages each part; 35 pages total
4:45 minutes

2017 Holiday Contest Entry. This arrangement is suitable for professional and college ensembles. Approximate duration is 2:30. My clarinet quartet arrangements have equally balanced parts, so that all three Bb's are playing melody, harmony, and any technical passages equally.

Clarinet quartet version of the magic Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy from the Nutcracker, in this arrangement all parts are musical and intereting, 2/4, F Minor, 2 minutes approx, special for recitals, concerts, weddings, christmas concerts and events, intermediate level.

This challenging variation on the traditional Christmas tune is a great addition to your ensemble's holiday program. Beginning with a simple statement of the theme, enjoy a journey through multiple styles with nods to some of classical music's greatest hits. Suitable for advanced high-school groups and above. ? Includes score (8-pg) and parts for Clarinet 1 in B-flat, Clarinet 2 in B-flat, Clarinet 3 in B-flat and Bass Clarinet in B-flat

Your audience will want to get up and dance along to this delicious arrangement of a holiday favorite from Tchaikovsky's, The Nutcracker. Includes score (7-pg) and parts for Clarinet in E-Flat or Clarinet 1 in B-Flat, Clarinet 2 in B-Flat, Clarinet 3 in B-Flat or Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet in B-Flat For more information and other arrangements, visit www.ehmpublishing.com

This raucous dance from the classic holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, will leave your audience amazed and asking for more. Brief but powerful, be sure to check out the other Nutcracker arrangements available for clarinet quartet. Includes score (4-pg.) and parts for Clarinet in E-Flat or Clarinet 1 in B-Flat, Clarinet 2 in B-Flat, Clarinet 3 in B-Flat or Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet in B-Flat

The "Miniature Overture" sets the scene for Tchaikovsky's holiday masterpiece, The Nutcracker, and will quickly draw your audience into a magical world. Includes a 6-pg score and parts for Clarinet in E-Flat or Clarinet 1 in B-Flat, Clarinet 2 in B-Flat, Clarinet 3 in B-Flat or Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet in B-Flat