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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These arrangements of favorite Christmas carols for clarinets are sure to brighten up your next Christmas event. They are written in three independent parts and can be used with any number of B flat instruments. The scores include a simplified keyboard part. The arrangements are intended either as stand-alone pieces that could be used as interludes in a concert or service. The arrangements been written in clarinet-friendly keys as often as possible. You can use as many clarinets as you wish or even clarinet duets. For this reason, the third clarinet often appears between the first and second, partly to avoid extremely low notes and partly to allow the 2nd clarinet to play essential notes for complete harmony. Movement around the break has been avoided whenever possible, especially in the 2nd and 3rd clarinet parts. It is assumed that the pianist will read from the score/piano part, so a separate keyboard part has not been provided.The scores and all the parts are contained in a single 54-page PDF file. These arrangements are not necessarily compatible with other Kirkpatrick collections with the same title.


The arranger, ColinKirkpatrick is indebted to clarinetist and independent musician Genessa West,for reviewing the clarinet parts and for her invaluable assistance andtechnical advice. Genessa is a member of the SMP Community and you can see herpublications at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/genessa-west/15963

This collection includes the following favorite carols: Angels We Have Heard On High (Gloria); Lo, How a Rose E?er blooming (Es ist ein Ros entsprungen); O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel); The First Noel; Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Bransle de l?Officiel); O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fidelis); Hark! The Herald Angels Sing (Mendelssohn); Go Tell It on the Mountain; O Little Town of Bethlehem (St. Louis); O Holy Night (Cantique de Noël); Silent Night (Stille Nacht); Away in a Manger (Mueller); Joy to the World (Antioch); O Christmas Tree (Tannenbaum); We Three Kings (Kings of Orient); I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Waltham); What Child is This? (Greensleeves); God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen; Good King Wenceslas (Tempus Adest Floridum) and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

EASTERCELEBRATION MEDLEY is an arrangement by Gary Lanier for Clarinetand Piano of 2 of our most cherished hymns plus a segment of Handel?sHallelujah Chorus.

Itbegins with CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS followed by CHRIST AROSE (Lowin the grave He lay) then, enters George Frederick Handel sharing aportion of his HALLELUJAH CHORUS. After all this celebrationthereprise begins with CROWN HIM WITH MANY CROWNS with a few Hallelujahshere and there. Whata great way to celebrate Easter (12pages including cover).

Also,a mp3 piano accompaniment is available listed as:

EASTERCELEBRATION MEDLEY(Piano accompaniment for BbClarinet)

The clarinet method op. 63 by Carl Baermann from 1867 is still a standard work in classical clarinet education today. The thoroughly revised new edition aims at reviewing the educational concept, which is still valid today, for modern lessons, adjusting the music and texts, and sensibly complementing the teaching contents.
The editor who draws on many years of experience as a clarinettist in an orchestra and university lecturer of clarinet has succeeded in adapting the valuable teaching material to the requirements of today while maintaining the basic methodology. The result is a total of 7 volumes:

Clarinet Method Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (ED 21761, ED 21762)Clarinet Method Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, with 2 CDs each (ED 21761-50, ED 21762-50): The CDs contain the piano accompaniment for the performance pieces, with and without clarinetTune Book 1 and 2 (ED 21763, ED 21764): piano score of the method's performance pieces, with additional inserted clarinet partDaily Exercises (ED 21765): systematic scale, interval and chord exercises in all keys, complemented and published separately from the original method
Due to trilingual nature of all editions (German, English, French), they can be used universally.

The clarinet method op. 63 by Carl Baermann from 1867 is still a standard work in classical clarinet education today. The thoroughly revised new edition aims at reviewing the educational concept, which is still valid today, for modern lessons, adjusting the music and texts, and sensibly complementing the teaching contents.
The editor who draws on many years of experience as a clarinettist in an orchestra and university lecturer of clarinet has succeeded in adapting the valuable teaching material to the requirements of today while maintaining the basic methodology. The result is a total of 7 volumes:

Clarinet Method Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 (ED 21761, ED 21762)Clarinet Method Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, with 2 CDs each (ED 21761-50, ED 21762-50): The CDs contain the piano accompaniment for the performance pieces, with and without clarinetTune Book 1 and 2 (ED 21763, ED 21764): piano score of the method's performance pieces, with additional inserted clarinet partDaily Exercises (ED 21765): systematic scale, interval and chord exercises in all keys, complemented and published separately from the original method
Due to trilingual nature of all editions (German, English, French), they can be used universally.

Clarinet Quartet: 2 B-flat Clarinets, Alto Clarinet or Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet.

This arrangement for advanced players aims to present Edvard Grieg's well-known piano miniature as faithfully as possible for a clarinet quartet. The only simplification I've made is to transpose it up half a step from the original D major. It's a musically satisfying teaching piece that will also delight audiences in a "solos and ensembles" concert, or as music for a wedding. The prominent Alto Clarinet part can alternatively be played on Basset Horn.

This quartet has a klezmer feel. It is inspired by the Mel Lazarus comic strip and has a section for each child (Thomas, Marylou, and Francis). The main theme is from the Hebrew melody Prokofiev used in his Overture. The bass clarinet part is intended for an extended bass clarinet but can be done on the shorter one. All voices get interesting parts and audiences have loved it.

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 piece is a lot of fun and will take your audience through a walk through classic cartoon memory lane with the following theme songs:

* This is It! (Bugs Bunny Overture)
* The Flintstones
* The Jetsons
* The Simpsons
* The Pink Panther
* Animaniacs
* Merrie Melodies

Scored for 4 Bb, alto, bass, and contrabass clarinets. There is an optional Eb clarinet part that can be played in lieu of or in addition to the 1st Bb part.

There are also a couple of percussion parts included in parts 3 and 4. Part 3 is a vocal high-hat, which is done by saying "tss". Part 4 involves finger snaps. These parts are done during the theme of The Pink Panther.

This piece is a great opening, closing, or encore selection for your group and it is geared towards musicians with intermediate skill.

Duration: 4 minutes

Escala Musical o Escala Diatónica - Estudio de Escalas Mayores y Menores Para Clarinetes
La Escala Musical o Diatónica se define como una secuencia ordenada de notas naturales y sonidos musicales. Estas notas se organizan según una estructura y un orden determinado, generalmente por su altura o entonación. En una escala ascendente, cada nota es más aguda que la anterior, mientras que en una escala descendente, cada sonido es más grave que el anterior. La progresión en la escala continúa hasta incluir todas las notas necesarias. Por lo tanto, la Escala Diatónica es una sucesión de siete sonidos más la repetición del primero, dispuestos por grados conjuntos según las leyes de tonalidad.
La función principal de la Escala es establecer la base tonal de una melodía o composición musical. Gracias a la serie de sonidos que conforman una Escala Musical, se pueden realizar combinaciones entre ellos para generar nuevas sonoridades y crear bases armónicas para desarrollar un ambiente sonoro.

An arrangement for Clarinet Quartet of the beautiful song composed by Seal. Instrumentation:
Eb Clarinet (Bb Clarinet part available)
Bb Clarinet
Alto Clarinet (Bb Clarinet part available)
Bass Clarinet
Find more sheet music from Steven HENRY on https://www.stevenhenrymusic.com?n=03

I dedicate this arrangement of my composition 'Flamenco Fantastico for Clarinet Quartet' on 11th March 2018 to my mum Mary Burndrett who was a wonderful woodwind teacher and has been an inspiration and great support to me all my life!

This piece works well as a concert piece or just for fun!

Each instrument gets part of the tune!

The clarinet four part is the same as the bass clarinet part, if you need one.

The most beautiful Spanish Christmas carols in one booklet. You and your audience will enjoy the flair of Spanish sounds. The Spanish Christmas carols are unfortunately not yet very well known in Central Europe but they captivate with their partly flamenco-style sounds and will certainly surprise your audience. It is a very big joy to play and the sounds give the Christmas party the special touch.

This arrangement includes a 3rd Bb clarinet part as an alternate for the Eb clarinet, but it is lowered an octave frequently reducing there brilliance of the high technical Eb clarinet voice. A obligato triangle part is included in the Eb clarinet part, which can be omitted, but it is so cute when retained. A woodwind quintet arrangement is also available on sheetmusicplus.com of this Christmas standard.