Gabriel Pierne's Opus 30, Pastoral Variations in the Old Style was written in 1894 for piano and he later set the piece for six winds. There are seven brief movements, all in a different style borrowing from older styles (Style Ancien). This is a setting of the piece for clarinet quartet by John Gibson and includes both the score and parts. (3 Bb Clarinets and 1 Bass Clarinet) The music is not too difficult and could be handled by good intermediate players, depending on the tempos taken by the group.

Perhaps one ofAntonio Vivaldi?s most popular works, this is La primavera from The FourSeasons transcribed here for Clarinet Quartet. The movements of Concerto No. 1(originally in E Maj), Op. 8, RV 269, ?Spring? are: I. Allegro, II. Largo e pianissimosempre and III. Allegro 'Danza pastorale'. This Transcription is suitable forAdvanced Intermediate musicians. For hundreds of other arrangements by Kenneth Abelingplease visit: www.lincolnmusicpublications.com Playing time: 10:35

Gesu Bambino, or Infant Jesus, is an Italian Christmas carol written in 1917 by Pietro A. Yon. It is a soft, gentle pastorale perfect for setting a calm tone for your Christmas selections. The quietly rocking tune is paired with portions of "Oh Come All Ye Faithful". It is set for clarinet quartet by John Gibson. There is one high section in the 1st part, but alternate notes an octave lower are provided. You may watch a video of the score on You Tube at https://youtu.be/ARRJZsPxDmI