Arrangement for clarinet quartet of Schubert Serenade, composed by F. Schubert. Belonging to the D957 lied collection, known as Swan song (Schwanengesang).

Arioso is part of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata 156 which corresponds to the same number in his B.W.V. catalog. The symphony was probably derived from an earlier oboe concerto and was later adapted as part of Bach's Concerto for harpsichord in F minor. This instrumental quartet version was created with ensemble practice in mind for beginning music school students who want more contact with Baroque music, ideal also for liturgical performance in churches, as it is a sacred work. This version lasts 2:25 minutes with the original melody adapted with the harmony divided between the voices of the performers.

Arioso is part of Johann Sebastian Bach's Cantata 156 which corresponds to the same number in his B.W.V. catalog. The symphony was probably derived from an earlier oboe concerto and was later adapted as part of Bach's Concerto for harpsichord in F minor. This instrumental quartet version was created with ensemble practice in mind for beginning music school students who want more contact with Baroque music, ideal also for liturgical performance in churches, as it is a sacred work. This version lasts 2:25 minutes with the original melody adapted with the harmony divided between the voices of the performers.

This arrangement is written using a bass clarinet with an extended range, however the part is transposed up an octave when necessary to accommodate the shorter bass clarinets.

This easy clarinet quartet arrangement of 'Over the Rainbow' from The Wizard of Oz is a delight to play and is perfect for beginners. The main tune uses notes in the upper register for those students who are a bit more than beginner level. If you like this clarinet quartet, check out the clarinet duet version of this piece on my publisher page!

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