Composed by Johannes Brahms (1833-1897). Edited by Clive Brown; Neal Peres Da Costa. For clarinet and piano. Score with parts. Opus 120. Published by Baerenreiter Verlag

By ABRSM. For clarinet, piano. Published by ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music).

Clarinet and Piano

SKU: ST.C129

Composed by Mark Tanner. Wind & brass music. Clifton Edition #C129. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C129).

ISBN 9790570811298.

As I sit myself down to write this brief foreword, I ask myself can there be music more stirring than these old Cornish folk melodies? Though not Cornish myself (I confess to being born a little further up the road, in Bristol), I feel I have spent sufficient time in these 'ere parts to resonate with the sturdy brass band tradition that continues to permeate this incomparably beautiful, rugged county. One can almost detect a French 'accent' when listening to the piano music of Debussy, and likewise, speaking as a lapsed brass player, there is undoubtedly something of the Cornish twang about Trelawny when played on a cornet or euphonium. Then again, one gets a different, yet entirely convincing effect upon hearing these melodies rendered on woodwind instruments; hence, with a little gamesmanship on my part, I am pleased to see my collection of these fifteen delectable ditties come to fruition in the form of arrangements for treble clef brass instruments (in B flat and E flat), trombone and tuba (bass clef), horn in F, flute, clarinet and bassoon. While many will find themselves humming the likes of Going up Camborne Hill, Lamorna or The Helston Furry Dance even before they have turned to the first page - for these are indelibly intertwined with Cornish culture – I wonder if I might draw your attention to The Cornish Squire, The Pool of Pilate and Cold Blows the Wind Today Sweetheart, which are quite simply sublime melodies, perhaps needing that extra bit of help in bringing them to mind nowadays. In the best tradition of musical hand-me-downs, Cornish folk music works equally ideally sung and played, and only by doing so on a regular basis can such traditions hope to continue forward with vigour and authority. A legitimate way of achieving this is to revitalise the harmonic scheme of these ancient tunes and bring them up to date for a modern audience; after all, it was such an approach that fuelled the imagination of Benjamin Britten and Ralph Vaughan Williams in decades past, while skilfully paying homage to the underlying charm and, for want of a better word, simplicity, of the original music. But this is only a start – for without an energetic response from younger generations, Cornish folk music is destined to wither on the vine in much the same way as is happening with the Cornish dialect. So, put your instrument to your lips and proceed, not with caution, but with enthusiasm and a smile, for your great grandparents (and perhaps even their grandparents) would surely raise a glass if they could hear you doing your bit to ensure the survival of this splendid heritage.
Timeless Cornish melodies, cooked up for hungry clarinet players
Grades 1–4
Former Spartan Press Cat. No.: SP1218.

By Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827). Arranged by Susanna Westmeath. For clarinet (or bass clarinet) and piano. This edition: Facsimile Edition. Transcriptions for clarinet or bass clarinet from Beethoven's original edition for cello and piano.. Classical. Parts. Published by Rosewood Publications

Clarinet and piano

SKU: HL.49029612

Of the 18th Century. Composed by WESTON. Arranged by Pamela Weston and Walter Bergmann. Sheet music. Edition Schott. Solo Part. Schott Music #ED 10769-01. Published by Schott Music (HL.49029612).

ISBN 9790220128523.

Clarinet and Piano

SKU: ST.C501

Composed by Rob Hall. Wind & brass music. Clifton Edition #C501. Published by Clifton Edition (ST.C501).

ISBN 9790570815012.

Close Encounters for Clarinet in B flat & Piano draws on historic themes connected to the medieval closes (also know as wynds or vennels) of the Scottish burgh town of Lanark, situated in the rural Clyde Valley. Often named after prominent resident business owners, these otherwise unremarkable narrow lanes are given life by the records of their occupiers or through local tales.

Aside from the more self explanatory titles, ‘Luminare’ describes the astronomical interests of electrical pioneer David Hunter; ‘Jumbo Jive’ relates to the legend of an inebriated circus elephant escapee who became stuck in the arch of Wide Close; ‘Amber Sky’ connects the India Ale trade of Brewery Close with an occasional, evocative dusk light that cloaks the town before sunset.

Close Encounters comprises five fascinating and contrasted short movements each set within its own very vivid sound world. The colourful harmonic language is drawn from a number of musical influences including flavours of Jazz, the silver screen and the French impressionists, all adding up to music that is both engaging to play and to listen to. The five movements are set at a comfortable technical level for the intermediate to advanced clarinettist, cover the entire range of the instrument, and the set would make for an intriguing addition to any clarinet recital.

- Paul Harris (composer & clarinettist)

Suit able for intermediate to advanced clarinettists.
Grades 5–8

(Cover painting by Ronnie Cruwys www.drawin gthestreet.co.uk).

Clarinet and Piano. By Various. Arranged by Eric Simon. (Clarinet). Woodwind Method. Size 9x12 inches. 44 pages. Published by G. Schirmer, Inc.

By Brant Adams. For clarinet, keyboard and handbells (2 octaves). General, Thanksgiving, Christmas. Instrumental solo (woodwind). Published by Exaltation Publications. (30/2238L)

By Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Arranged by David Marlatt. For Clarinet and Keyboard. Masterworks; Solo; Woodwind - B-Flat Clarinet Solo. Eighth Note Publications. Baroque, Christmas. Part(s). Duration 00:03:50. Published by Eighth Note Publications

Clarinet and Piano. Arranged by Walter Bergmann, Pamela Weston. Schott. Size 7x10 inches. 20 pages. Published by Schott.

Composed by Dirk Brosse. The Dirk Brosse Collection. Published by Metropolis Music (IS.CP6186EM).

Clarinet and Piano

SKU: ST.H488

Composed by Christopher Maxim. Wind & brass music. Standard: Advanced. Score and part. Stainer & Bell Ltd. #H488. Published by Stainer & Bell Ltd. (ST.H488).

ISBN 9790220224560.

Thou gh much to be feared, dragons by definition are rarely encountered, living at the furthest corners of the known world, or further even than that. As Bilbo Baggins discovered, to go in search of one can be an epic journey; and though Christopher Maxim, composer of the popular Toccata Nuptiale for organ, does not reveal whether Smaug, or Fafner, or the dragon slain by Saint George, is the particular beast in view, Here be Dragons! has the dramatic atmosphere of an adventure to remote and mythical places. Darkly chromatic roulades for clarinet, perhaps the creature's fiery breath, set the scene for an exciting duet on a gripping theme that stalks through the music in a variety of menacing variations, including a dragonish fugue. In the energetic arpeggios and trills that embellish the tune there is much for players of around Grade 8 standard to relish, in a showpiece that will undoubtedly lend enchantment to any concert.

The world premiere can be enjoyed on YouTube.

By Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn (1809-1847). Arranged by Jeff Smallman. For Clarinet and Keyboard. Masterworks; Solo; Woodwind - B-Flat Clarinet Solo. Romantic. Part(s). Duration 00:01:45