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Singing In The Rain
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1259905 Composed by Lennie Hayton. Arranged by Carl Raven. Broadway,Jazz,Musical/Show. 15 pages. PopWind.co.uk #853153. Published by PopWind.co.uk (A0.1259905). A clarinet quintet version of this tune made famous by Gene Kelly. 4 Bb and one Bb bass clarinet.
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Dancing Queen
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Downl…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1500715 By ABBA. By Benny Andersson, Bjorn Ulvaeus, and Stig Anderson. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Pop,Rock. 21 pages. Sean Sullivan #1076804. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1500715). Experience the timeless magic of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen” like never before with our vibrant arrangement for clarinet quintet! Perfectly capturing the original’s joyful spirit, this piece features an optional alto clarinet part, adding richness and depth to your ensemble. Ideal for concerts, celebrations, and casual jam sessions, this arrangement will have everyone tapping their feet and singing along. Bring the dance floor to your stage!
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Downl…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1432475 By Robert John. By George David Weiss, Hugo Peretti, and Luigi Creatore. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Pop,Rock. 17 pages. Sean Sullivan #1012954. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1432475). Ready to bring a touch of jungle magic to your clarinet quintet repertoire? Look no further than our arrangement of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' by The Tokens. This iconic song will have audiences singing along as your quintet brings to life the melody and rhythm of the African savanna. Wwith an optional part written for alto clarinet, you can add a unique twist to this classic tune. So go ahead and let your clarinets roar in the jungle, the mighty jungle with excitement. Don't miss out on the chance to add this fun and lively piece to your clarinet quintet repertoire. Order your sheet music today and let the music take you on a wild adventure!
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The Lion Sleeps Tonight
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Jailhouse Rock
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Downl…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1398304 By Elvis Presley. By Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Rock. 30 pages. Sean Sullivan #981582. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1398304). Are you looking to add a fun and energetic song to your clarinet quintet's repertoire? Look no further than our sheet music for Jailhouse Rock by Mike Stoller and Jerry Leiber! This arrangement is perfect for intermediate to advanced players and features all the iconic elements of the original song, arranged specifically for a clarinet quintet. With the option to include an alto clarinet part, you can showcase the versatility and depth of your ensemble. Bring some rock and roll vibes to your next performance with this classic tune that is sure to get audiences tapping their feet and singing along. Purchase your sheet music today and get ready to rock out with your clarinet quintet!
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Elvis Presley
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Jailhouse Rock
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Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly - Clarinet Quintet - C major
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Small Ensemble B-Flat Clarinet,Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download …
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Small Ensemble B-Flat Clarinet,Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.722471 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anne L Christopherson GRSM ARCM. Christmas,Concert,Holiday,Sacred. Score and parts. 7 pages. Music-Scores.com #6643337. Published by Music-Scores.com (A0.722471). Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly is an old 16th Century English carol. It is traditionally sung at Christmas and New Year, and for carol singing around the town it is a great favourite.For Eb Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets and Bass Clarinet, in concert C major..Arranged by Anne L Christopherson GRSM ARCM at www.music-scores.com
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Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly - Clarinet Quintet - Bb major
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.726162…
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.726162 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Anne L Christopherson GRSM ARCM. Christmas,Concert,Holiday,Sacred. 7 pages. Music-Scores.com #6643335. Published by Music-Scores.com (A0.726162). Deck the Halls with Boughs of Holly is an old 16th Century English carol. It is traditionally sung at Christmas and New Year, and for carol singing around the town it is a great favourite.For Eb Clarinet, 3 Bb Clarinets and Bass Clarinet, in concert Bb major..Arranged by Anne L Christopherson GRSM ARCM at www.music-scores.com
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Eleanor Rigby
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet,E-Flat Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.953445 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by Ray Thompson. Pop. 10 pages. RayThompsonMusic #559185. Published by RayThompsonMusic (A0.953445). Arranged clarinet quintet: Eb, 2Bb, alto and bass. Alt Bbs provided for Eb and Alto. .Eleanor Rigby is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver. It was also issued on a double A-side single, paired with Yellow Submarine. The song was written primarily by Paul McCartney and credited to Lennon–McCartney. The song continued the transformation of the Beatles from a mainly rock and roll- and pop-oriented act to a more experimental, studio-based band. With a double string quartet arrangement by George Martin and lyrics providing a narrative on loneliness, Eleanor Rigby broke sharply with popular music conventions, both musically and lyrically. Richie Unterberger of AllMusic cites the band's singing about the neglected concerns and fates of the elderly on the song as just one example of why the Beatles' appeal reached so far beyond the traditional rock audience. YouTube Link is wind quintet version.
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Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Bass Clarinet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1301164 Composed by Richard O'brien. Arranged by Sean Sullivan. 20th Century,Broadway,Halloween,Musical/Show,Rock. 24 pages. Sean Sullivan #889860. Published by Sean Sullivan (A0.1301164). Get ready to rock out with the clarinet quintet arrangement of Whatever Happened to Saturday Night. This popular song from the hit musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show has been given a fresh new twist with the unique sound of five clarinets. The catchy rhythm and memorable lyrics will have you tapping your feet and singing along in no time. Whether you are a fan of the original or hearing it for the first time, this arrangement is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any event. So grab your dancing shoes and get ready to experience the nostalgia of Saturday nights from the past!
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Whatever Happened To Saturday Night?
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Three Lions
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.564275…
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Clarinet Quintet,Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.564275 By The Lightning Seeds. By David Baddiel, Frank Skinner, and Ian Zachary Broudie. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. Contemporary. 24 pages. Austin Ralphson #6461573. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.564275). Originally written for the 1996 European Championships, this song has become a true British anthem. This arrangement is easy enough to sight read by a competent group and will always get the crowd singing along!
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Three Lions
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That's Christmas to Me
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.782186…
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Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quintet Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.782186 By Pentatonix. By Kevin Olusola and Scott Hoying. Arranged by James Haynor. A Cappella. 16 pages. James Haynor #3226565. Published by James Haynor (A0.782186). That's Christmas to Me is the third studio album by the a cappella group Pentatonix. The album is named after the eponymous song by Pentatonix, the only original song featured on the album. This is a scoring of the piece for Clarinet Quintet. The great blend of a Clarinet ensemble mimics the tight harmonics of the singing group and adds an unusual flavor to a traditional holiday concert. ( Instrumentation is: 4 Bb Clarinets plus Bass Clarinet ) Difficulty rating is Medium. ( Duration - 3:00 )
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Watermelon Man for Clarinet Quintet & Opt. Drumset
Clarinet Quintet: 5 clarinets
By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Score, Set of Parts. 22 pages. Published…
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By Herbie Hancock. Arranged by Keith Terrett. Score, Set of Parts. 22 pages. Published by Music for all Occasions
Arranged for Clarinet Quintet & optional drumset, "Watermelon Man" is a jazz standard written by Herbie Hancock, first released on his debut album, Takin' Off (1962), in a grooving hard bop version that featured improvisations by Freddie Hubbard and Dexter Gordon.<br> <br> A single of the tune reached the Top 100 of the pop charts. Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaría released the tune as a latin pop single the next year on Battle Records, where it became a surprise hit, reaching #10 on the pop charts. Santamaría's recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Hancock radically re-worked the tune, combining elements of funk, for the album Head Hunters (1973).<br> <br> Hancock's first version was released as a grooving hard bop record, and featured improvisations by Freddie Hubbard and Dexter Gordon. A single reached the Top 100 of the pop chart. Cuban percussionist Mongo Santamaría released the tune as a Latin pop single and it became a surprise hit, reaching No. 10 on the pop chart.[2] Santamaría's recording was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998. Hancock radically re-worked the tune, combining elements of funk, for the album Head Hunters (1973).<br> <br> Hancock wrote the piece to help sell his debut album as a leader, Takin' Off (1962), on Blue Note Records; it was the first piece of music he had ever composed with a commercial goal in mind. The popularity of the piece, due primarily to Mongo Santamaría, paid Hancock's bills for five or six years. Hancock did not feel the composition was a sellout however, describing that structurally, it was one of his strongest pieces due to its almost mathematical balance.<br> <br> The form is a sixteen bar blues. Recalling the piece, Hancock said, "I remember the cry of the watermelon man making the rounds through the back streets and alleys of Chicago. The wheels of his wagon beat out the rhythm on the cobblestones." The tune, based on a bluesy piano riff, drew on elements of R&B, soul jazz and bebop, all combined into a pop hook. Hancock joined bassist Butch Warren and drummer Billy Higgins in the rhythm section, with Freddie Hubbard on trumpet and Dexter Gordon on tenor saxophone. Hancock's chordal work draws from the gospel tradition, while he builds his solo on repeated riffs and trilled figures.<br> <br> Hancock filled in for pianist Chick Corea in Mongo Santamaría's band one weekend at a nightclub in The Bronx when Corea gave notice that he was leaving. Hancock played the tune for Santamaría at friend Donald Byrd's urging. Santamaría started accompanying him on his congas, then his band joined in, and the small audience slowly got up from their tables and started dancing, laughing and having a great time. Santamaría later asked Hancock if he could record the tune. On December 17, 1962, Mongo Santamaría recorded a three-minute version, suitable for radio, where he joined timbalero Francisco "Kako" Baster in a cha-cha beat, while drummer Ray Lucas performed a backbeat. Santamaría included the track on his album Watermelon Man (1962). Santamaría's recording is sometimes considered the beginning of Latin boogaloo, a fusion of Afro-Cuban rhythms with those of R&B<br> <br> Hancock re-recorded the tune for Head Hunters (1973), combining synthesizers with a Sly Stone and James Brown funk influence, adding an eight-bar section. Hancock described his composition "Chameleon", also from Head Hunters, to Down Beat magazine in 1979: "In the popular forms of funk, which I've been trying to get into, the attention is on the rhythmic interplay between different instruments. The part the Clavinet plays has to fit with the part the drums play and the line the bass plays and the line that the guitar plays. It's almost like African drummers where seven drummers play different parts"; "Watermelon Man" shares a similar construction. A live version was released on the double LP Flood (1975), recorded in Japan.<br> <br> On the intro and outro of the tune, percussionist Bill Summers blows into beer bottles imitating hindewhu, a style of singing/whistle-playing found in Pygmy music of Central Africa. Hancock and Summers were struck by the sound, which they heard on the ethnomusicology LP, The Music of the Ba-Benzélé Pygmies (1966), by Simha Arom and Geneviève Taurelle.<br> <br> This version was often featured on The Weather Channel's Local on the 8s segments.<br> <br> The tune is a jazz standard and has been recorded over two hundred times. Hancock's recording has been sampled in "1-900-LL-Cool-J" from Walking with a Panther (1989) by LL Cool J, "Open Your Eyes" from Organized Konfusion (1991) by Organized Konfusion, "Smoke Some Kill" from Smoke Some Kill (1988) by Schoolly D, and "Pocket Full of Furl" from Uptown 4 Life (1996) by U.N.L.V. In 2003, pianist David Benoit covered the song from his album Right Here, Right Now.<br> <br> A live and funky performance at the 1999 Montreux Jazz Festival Casino Lights '99 featured Fourplay, George Duke, Boney James and Kirk Whalum trading choruses, and Rick Braun.
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