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Solo Clarinet

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ALLEGRO from "THE FLUTE SONATA" by G.P. Telemann AVE VERUM CORPUS by W.A. Mozart BESIDE THE WATERS by Jeff Smallman CONCERTO by V. Bellini HE SHALL FEED HIS FLOCK by G.F. Handel ELEGY by Jeff Smallman JESU JOY OF MAN'S DESIRING by J.S. Bach LARGO CANTABILE by J.B. Loeillet LET ME WEEP by G.F. Handel MELANCHOLY by Jeff Smallman MINISUITE from "SCHEHERAZADE" by N. Rimsky-Korsakov NIGHT OF STARS by Jeff Smallman O HOLY NIGHT by A. Adam PANIS ANGELICUS by C. Franck PRISMS by Donald Coakley SONATA ST. MARC by T. Albinoni REJOICE GREATLY by G.F. Handel THREE GYMNOPÉDIES by E. Satie THREE TRADITIONAL SPIRITUALS Traditional TWO FAMOUS AVE MARIAS by Schubert & Gounod VARIATIONS ON BLUE BELLS OF SCOTLAND Traditional VENETIAN BOAT-SONG by F. Mendelssohn WACHET AUF by J.S. Bach SOLO PERFORMER SERIES Arranged by D. Marlatt

Written in 1975, this piece explores the range, dynamic capabilities and technical fluidity that is available to a clarinetist. Set in 4 movements and exploring many different styles, this is a great work for the unaccompanied clarinet.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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Ave Verum Corpus is one of Mozartrs most famous pieces and has even been described as "perhaps the loftiest work of art that Mozart has created". It is simple and a perfect piece to develop a beautiful sound and work on phrasing.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This very popular solo song was made famous by such vocalists as Kiri Te Kanawa. The elegant and simple melodic line lends itself very well to any instrument or voice type.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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Arranger Jeff Smallman has taken this piano piece and arranged it for solo clarinet. The haunting, melancholy solo line is complimented by a newly composed countermelody found in the pianist's right hand. This piece is not too challenging and will prove very accessible to the developing and seasoned instrumentalist alike.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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The Three Gymnopédies are the ultimate in quiet minimal pieces. They have been recorded by many instruments from synthesizer to soprano saxophone. Any one of these pieces would be a great change of pace on a concert or recital or would also work well as background music at a wedding, church service or any other ceremony.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This is truly beautiful music ideal for weddings, church services or a recital to demonstrate lyrical playing. The key has been altered from the original to allow for easier performance. The range is very limited which allows for maximum musicality and beauty of sound to be brought forward.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This version of Wachet Auf allows a solo clarinet and keyboard (piano or organ) to perform this work at weddings, church services or any other distinguished event. The solo part alternates the sustained line with the more technical line which provides interest in sound and interest in playing.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This famous aria from one of the best known Christmas pieces has been elegantly transcribed for clarinet and keyboard (piano or organ). This is a beautiful work with simple long phrases and clear harmonies. This arrangement is ideal for playing at Christmas church services or at weddings.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This beautiful slow piece is ideal for that change of pace piece on a concert. Its lyric nature also makes it a perfect selection for weddings or church services as pleasant, quiet background music. This work was originally a soprano aria and the lyrical line is great to demonstrate the singing quality of the clarinet.

Rating: Medium

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These two works are among the most popular and often used pieces at weddings and recitals. The simple accompaniment combined with the famous flowing melody makes either Ave Maria a great choice for clarinet and keyboard (piano or organ) at various occasions.

Rating: Medium

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This famous aria from one of the best known Christmas pieces has been elegantly transcribed for clarinet and keyboard (piano or organ). The key has been altered to facilitate some of the technical requirements but the excitement of this showpiece remains. This arrangement is ideal for playing at Christmas church services.

Rating: Medium

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The title comes from a poem written by Thomas Moore and sets the mood for the opening moments of the piece. Wistful and mournful at times, there is a brief change of atmosphere in the middle of the work, providing a more hopeful sound, but this is short-lived as the work turns again to the opening mood and winds its way to a quiet, peaceful ending.

Rating: Medium

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Spirituals have found their way into the standard repertoire of vocalists and instrumentalists. The lyrical tunes combined with the powerful message they tell affect us all. Presented here are three separate spirituals which are all reflective in nature: Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, My Lord, What a Morning, and Steal Away. All the pieces are supported by an interesting piano part with jazz harmonies and a rhythmic pulse. These pieces are ideal at church, on a concert or for use at a competition.

Rating: Medium

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Night of Stars (in translation Nuits D'Étoiles), is an adaptation of a work for soprano and piano. The piece is a setting of a poem of the same name by Théodore de Banville. From the start, the listener is treated to melody and lush harmonies reminiscent of the French Impressionist era which conjure up images of melancholy summer evenings.

Rating: Medium

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This collection is ideal for solo recitals, master classes, concerts, weddings, church services or receptions. The playable accompaniment parts are designed to reduce the time of rehearsal with the pianist/organist and to best show the soloist's musicality.

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This very popular piece has been arranged many times for various instruments. This version for clarinet and keyboard (either organ or piano) alternates between the chorale theme and the wandering counter-melody that has made this piece so famous.

Rating: Easy-Medium

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This famous movement from the flute sonata is a great piece that is accessible to many players. This short tuneful piece would work well on any concert or even at church as a recessional.

Rating: Medium

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This work is based on the French poem Il Pleure Dans Mon Coeur (It Rains in My Heart). As expected from the title, this work has a dark feeling to it. Slow and brooding, the piano sets the feel with the soloist lending to the overall effect by playing a slow, haunting melody. The middle section brightens, giving the listener a feeling of wistful hope, but this is short-lived as the section ends with the soloist playing a meandering line, searching for an answer.

Rating: Medium

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The famous themes from this orchestral masterpiece have been collected and arranged for solo clarinet. Included in this mini suite are the principal melodies from The Sea and Sinbad's Ship and The Young Prince and Princess. This is not too difficult and is approchable by students in mid to late high school.

Rating: Medium

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Beside the Waters is a transcription, by the composer, of an original solo vocal work. The text for this piece describes water flowing in a stream, clouds floating past, time standing still, and human relationships. Impressionist in style from the very beginning, the sounds of flowing water and floating clouds can be heard in the piano accompaniment. The piece reaches a triumphant conclusion in the major key evoking the beauty and joy of human love.

Rating: Medium

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This Concerto by Bellini was originally for solo oboe and strings. This version has been lowered in pitch to facilitate performance on a b-flat clarinet. The technique required for this piece is moderate, the challenge lies in the phrasing and style.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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O Holy Night is one of the most popular and famous of all Christmas carols. Set here for clarinet and organ (or piano), the familiar melody soars with the sound of the clarinet. Range and control of sound are the two factors which make this piece difficult. This is a truly awesome work to be performed in a church during the holiday season.

Rating: Medium

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This was originally a popular solo for oboe and strings. This arrangement for clarinet and keyboard (organ or piano) has been carefully edited with suggested articulations, dynamics and ornaments. This four movement work would make an excellent recital or recording project. Albinoni's characteristically elegant lyrical melodies are offset by flowing scale passages in the fast movements.

Rating: Medium-Difficult

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This folksong has been arranged in a theme and variations format for flute, saxophone, trumpet and the most famous version for trombone. The technical requirements of this piece do not exceed most players. A student in the first few years of playing could start working on the simple theme, then gradually add variations as their technical abilities increased. The piano part contains a simple accompaniment as well as break strains to give the player some rest.

Rating: Medium

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