Woodwind & brass solo and ensemble music
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Email: enquiries@soundthetrumpets.co.uk
Four rags all with different characteristics from the easiest "Static Rag" to the more challenging "Slippery Rag", with interesting yet playable parts for all. (Parts 3 & 4 Below The Break)
Written in memory of the composer's friend and pianist who had a great love for the slower elements of jazz.
A very good starter piece for a new clarinet ensemble with easy rhythms and all parts in the lower register.
Simple Rag with some chromatic movement.
An arrangement using Sussex Carol. Masters In The Hall and Deck The Hall.
An arrangement which includes I Saw Three Ships, Sussex Carol and In Dulce Jubilo.
A straightforward Cha Cha which gives all four players a chance to shine.
Four contrasting movements in easy keys written with the quartet's debut concert in mind. Parts 3 and 4 below the break.
Three contrasting movements: Romance, Chorale and Siciliano all in a smooth legato style.
A full three course meal. A swingy starter, a jazzy main course and a swinging dessert. Clarinet 4 below the break.
An easy gentle lyrical piece in 3/4 time.
Swing quavers and chromatic movement in all parts.
Constantly changing between 6/8, 3/4, 2/4, 4/4 rhythms throughout.
Based upon note clusters, all parts are written within the octave, with interesting rhythms and a large dynamic range.
Three contrasting pieces: Clarinet Shuffle, Finger and Thumb Waltz and Cluster Buster.
This is a collection of eight of the most popular Christmas Carols written in a simple swinging style.
An arrangement which includes Away In A Manger, Infant Holy and Westminster Chimes.
Designed as the title suggests, to give all the players practice in the use of the LH thumb and the first finger. The result is a pleasing waltz.
Written to commemorate the anniversary of the First World War, this music may be played on its own as an ensemble piece, or may be used as part of a project with the words supplied for a unison choir,or as an ensemble piece with audience participation.
Two short bright flourishes sandwich a steady moving fantasia central section.
Four attractive pieces by four different composers which make ideal material for the Elementary clarinet ensemble.
Embraceable You. A slow relaxed arrangement of this popular piece which makes an ideal introduction to Gershwin for young players. Parts 3 & 4 are below the break.
Someone To Watch Over Me. A gentle, relaxed arrangement of this popular piece. An ideal introduction to Gershwin for young players.Clarinets 3 and 4 below the break.
They Can't Take That Away From Me. A straight quaver, non-syncopated version of this popular piece.Parts 3 and 4 below the break.
A Foggy Day. An easy, straight arrangement of this well known Gershwin classic.
Nice Work If You Can Get It. An easy non syncopated arrangement of this popular piece.
Summertime.A simple arrangement of this Gershwin evergreen piece. Clarinets 3 and 4 are below the break.
But Not For Me. The seventh and final piece in the series Gershwin Made Easy.Parts 3 and 4 below the break.
This (2min 30secs) overture breezes along in a carefree manner with the melodic ideas being constantly thrown around the ensemble.
An original tribute from David King to this March King!
As the title says it's a Jazzy Jive which all the players will have fun playing.
This famous accelerating Russian melody is introduced after a deceptive slow reference to the Volga Boat Song.Clarinets 3 and 4 are below the break.
This quartet re-creates the mood of Vienna.
This catchy laid-back blues follows a very short introduction, in the relative minor key
An arrangement with references to Zither Carol, Rejoice And Be Merry, Personent Hodie and Up Good Christian Folk.
All the colourful musical ideas fit snugly together to form a really attractive overture for the elementary quartet.
Repetitive paso doble rhythms throughout the entire piece.
A stately Prelude precedes a lively up-beat march style Pageantry.
Two witty and whimsical quartets.
A really laid back saunter for all members of the quartet to enjoy.
A shadowy couple begin to dance. At the end of the deserted ballroom, they pause scampering into the garden and vanishing.
A delightful, delicate arrangement of this best loved carol
A lot of shaking and swinging in all four parts but well within the ability of the young aspiring player.
Fantasy based on Skye Boat Song.
Four imaginary pictures: A pen and ink sketch of St Mark's Church, Venice: A Victorian fairy-picture: A van Gogh still-life in oils: A strident study in crayon of a 60's pop-group.
Enjoy all the fun of Strictly with performers acting as musicians and judges in a medley of dances including: Quick Step: Cha Cha: Viennese Waltz: Tango: Salsa and Charleston. (Cl.4 below the break)Optional Bass Guitar and Percussion are included.
A collection of pastiche movements: Menuet: Musette: Pavan: Jig. All these movements are written with the elementary player in mind.
It's catchy and catching. Three movements of swinging music for the elementary player.
A clarinet quartet which is swing in style but straight in execution. Easy to listen to, but interesting to play.
The players switch easily back and forth between time signatures to give them an invigorating roller coaster ride.
Two contrasting pastoral - short stories; the first flowing and nostalgic the second becoming lively after a slow introduction.
Simple variations on this well known nursery rhyme.