Nextto nothing is known about the origins of Johann Pachelbel?s Canon in D. Theearliest manuscript dates from the nineteenth century and the piece only emergedfrom obscurity through radio play in the 1970s. Now one of the best-loved andubiquitous classical pieces, the Canon?srepeating chord sequence has inspired countless pop tunes from the Streets of London, to I Should be so Lucky and Don?t Look Back in Anger. This version is arranged andtransposed to a suitable key as a Quartet for three Clarinets in Bb and one Bass Clarinet. The originalnote values have been doubled to make the rhythms easier to read. Musicians at an advanced intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal andinformal performances, and being a Canon, all but the bass part play themelody. Duet versions of this piece can also be found by browsing from the linkbelow. The overall performance time is around four and a half minutes. Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to helpwith stamina, concentration and rhythmic consistency.

Poignant, somber, and moving, this arrangement of the Evening Prayer from Humperdinck's opera, "Hansel and Gretel" will serve as a welcome addition to the repertoire of any ensemble. Suitable for concert settings, the winter holidays, weddings, funerals, dinner music or baptisms, audiences will find the work heartrending and enchanting.

One of the best ballads of music history - a diamond by Paul Simon. Instrumentation: Clarinet 1/2 in Bb, Basset Horn/Clarinet 3 in Bb, Bass Clarinet in Bb

The Navy Hymn (Eternal Father, Strong to Save) is one of the most famous hymns in Christendom. It is called the Navy Hymn because it is sung at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. This arrangement is perfect for church services,.4th of July, Veteran's Day, and military funerals. Parts included are: Full Score, 1st and 2nd Clarinet, Alto Clarinet (Opt. 3rd Clarinet),and Bass Clarinet. Performance time approx. 3 min. 6 sec. Please direct any comments or questions to: druello@cox.net.

A Closer Walk With Thee for Clarinet Quartet is a quintessentialNew Orleans funeral dirge that has numerous playing applications and an alltime Dixieland favorite. This arrangement is suitable for professionalmusicians and reachable by less experienced ensembles. For hundreds of other arrangements by Kenneth Abeling pleasevisit: www.lincolnmusicpublications.comPlaying time 3:25 Preview this score on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60uTES-waSs

The highlight of your upcoming concerts: Funiculi Funicula was originally written to celebrate the opening of the Vesuvius funicla railway, the song has endured. The railway, however, was destroyed by the volcano. Enjoy this italian classic full of joy!

Arrangement for clarinet quartet of The Sound of Silence, composed by Paul Simon. The song became popular in the 60s thanks to American duo Simon & Garfunkel.