Schubert's popular Marche Militaire No.1 (complete) originally for piano duet, transcribed for clarinet quartet.( 3 clarinets/bass clarinet)

Fun for all 4 players!

The melodies are shared between 1,2 & 3.

Other Marches Militaires are available for clarinet 4 and other instrumentation.

This collection brings together 5 of the best marches in classical music, moving between triumphal, symphonic, sad and Christmas. Containing all levels of music, from beginners to professionals, they can be performed at various musical or ceremonial occasions or events.

I. The Stars and Stripes Forever by J. Philip Sousa
This transcription was written preserving the essence and creativity of the original piece written for wind band, ideal for the 4th of July holiday and other patriotic celebrations, due to the fact that it is considered "the second national anthem of the United States". It can be played by intermediate students as well as teachers and music professionals on the occasions of recitals and concerts.

II. March from The Nutcracker by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Op. 71

The exciting march of the Nutcracker that warms up the Christmas festivities in a version for wood quintet that preserves the essence of the original version. It can be played by experienced and professional students, not recommended for beginners, mentioned above, it can be played at Christmas or recitals and concerts.

III. The Funeral March from Piano Sonata No. 2 by Frédéric Chopin, Op. 35

Beautiful and haunting, memorable music by Chopin in an original and authentic version for wood quintet, ideal for funeral and memorial services for relatives, friends or near loved ones. It can be performed by music beginners or professionals in the area, where it can be used in recitals or professional or academic concerts.

IV. Military March No. 1 from 3 Marches Militaires by Franz Schubert, Op. 51

Schubert's fun march in this version for wood quintet where it preserves the original essence of the work, can be played by intermediate and professional students. It is fully recommended for public, famous and military performances; not only, but also in concert halls.

V. Marche des contrebandiers "Écoute, compagnon" from Carmen by Georges Bizet

The "Marche des Contrebandiers" or "Écoute, compagnon" (Smugglers' March) is the first movement of suite no. 2 of the opera Carmen. This version made for woodwind quintet preserves the essence of the original work, where it can be played by intermediate students and professional teachers. It is recommended for recitals and academic or professional concerts.

Mendelssohn?s oratorio ?Athalia? grew out of a commission he had received to write incidental music for a private performance of the French tragedy ?Athalie.? He then went on to expand his original score to include three soloists, full chorus and orchestra, two orators, an overture and the piece presented here. ?War March of the Priests? is one of Mendelssohn?s most performed compositions, one reason being that it goes over so well as both a stand-alone concert piece and as a graduation/commencement processional or recessional. As this arrangement shows, "War March" adapts perfectly to the brass quintet, from the energetic and assertive triplet figures to the complementary legato section: a real gem for two trumpets, horn, trombone and tuba. This arrangement was completed in 2012, and performance time runs about 6 minutes, 42 seconds; however, its repeated sections allow it to be expanded or contracted on the spot to meet the time needs for ceremonial processions. You may contact the arranger, Les Smith, at lessmith@ufl.edu. Be sure to check out the following Sweetwater Brass Press arrangements: "Chorale St. Antoni," "Entry of the Graduates: Processional," "Departure of the Graduates: Recessional," "Marche from Sylvia Ballet Suite," "Marche militaire in D major (No. 1)" and "Academic Festival Overture." For these and other arrangements by Les, enter "Sweetwater Brass Press" (without the quotation marks) in the SheetMusicPlus search box.?