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This clarinet choir arrangement of Georges Bizet's exhilarating "Danse Bohème" from Act II of his dynamic, fiery opera Carmen is a classic. It is perfect for recitals, music conferences, graduations, special events, and educational outreach performances. The arrangement was written for advanced high school, college, and professional ensembles. I have included an alternate Bb Clarinet IV part in lieu of a missing Alto clarinet. I have also included a Bb Contra Bass Clarinet part as an alternate or in addition to the ContraAlto Clarinet part. This lively orchestral masterpiece from France, transcribed here for clarinets, will bring a taste of Europe to your special musical events.
This movement is part of a five-part suite I am currently writing from Carmen. To learn more about my inspiration for writing this Bizet arrangement, click here to read my CMP Blog Post.
This clarinet choir arrangement of Georges Bizet's beautiful "Seguidilla," from Act I of his dynamic and fiery opera Carmen, is a classic. It is perfect for recitals, music conferences, graduations, special events, and educational outreach performances. The arrangement was written for advanced high school, college, and professional ensembles. I have included an alternate Bb Clarinet IV part in lieu of a missing Alto clarinet. I have also included a Bb Contra Bass Clarinet part as an alternate or in addition to the ContraAlto Clarinet part. This lush and lyrical orchestral masterpiece from France, transcribed here for clarinets, will bring a taste of Europe to your special musical events.
This movement is part of a five-part suite I am currently writing from Carmen. To learn more about my inspiration for writing this Bizet arrangement, click here to read my CMP Blog Post.
This clarinet choir arrangement of Georges Bizet's lively Entr’Acte, the "Aragonaise" from his dynamic and fiery opera Carmen, is a classic. It is perfect for recitals, music conferences, graduations, special events, and educational outreach performances. The arrangement can be played by advanced high school, college, and professional ensembles. I have included alternate Bb clarinet parts in lieu of a missing Eb clarinet or Alto clarinet. I have also included a Bb Contra Bass Clarinet part as an alternate or in addition to the ContraAlto Clarinet part. This lively, rhythmically captivating orchestral masterpiece from France, transcribed here for clarinets, will bring a taste of Europe to your special musical events.
This movement is part of a five-part suite I am currently writing from Carmen. To learn more about my inspiration for writing this Bizet arrangement, click here to read my CMP Blog Post.
This dynamic setting of the 16thC Spanish carol "Riu Riu Chiu" is arranged for a clarinet quintet with optional percussion. It is perfect for holiday events, parties, recitals, or caroling gigs. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college to professional groups. Although not as well known as some American carols, it's a lively and dynamic arrangement that brings a taste of Europe to your holiday celebrations. Originally a choral music classic, I hope you enjoy this new setting for clarinets.
This clarinet quartet medley transforms the traditional French carol "Patapan" into an imaginative "Patapan Fantasy," incorporating beloved Christmas songs like "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Joy to the World," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "Good King Wenceslas," representing holiday music from the Czech Republic, England, France, and the United States. It is perfect for all holiday events, gatherings, recitals, or caroling gigs. The arrangement was written for most ensembles, from advanced high school quartets to college ensembles to professional quartets. What appealed to me most about this piece was that it's pitched in a minor key, making it slightly different from most Christmas carols. The lyrics are similar to "The Little Drummer Boy": "When you hear the fife and drum, dance and make the village hum." Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets, which can bring a taste of Europe to your holiday celebrations.
To learn more about my inspiration for writing this Christmas Carol medley arrangement, click here to read my CMP Blog Post.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of Orlando Gibbons’ joyous a cappella anthem "Hosanna to the Son of David" is a lovely adaptation of a choral Renaissance classic with a sacred text by Saint Matthew. It is perfect for church gigs, Easter or Christmas events, and background dinner music, and is a great opener for recitals. It was written for most ensembles, from upper-level high school groups to college quintets to professional ensembles. Originally scored for a full choir, I hope you enjoy this transcription for woodwind quintet of an uplifting choral music classic.
This lively clarinet quintet arrangement of Lowell Mason and Isaac Watts's traditional carol, "Joy to the World," is perfect for holiday gatherings, events, recitals, holiday church services, or caroling gigs. It was written for most groups ranging from advanced high school quintets to college ensembles to professional quintets. This arrangement also includes quotes from the Christmas carols "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem." Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This clarinet quintet arrangement of the traditional French carol "Angels We Have Heard on High" is perfect for holiday recitals, events, parties, church services, and caroling gigs. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. This arrangement also includes quotes from the Christmas carols "Good King Wenceslas," "Jingle Bells," and "O Come, All Ye Faithful." Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This woodwind quintet arrangement turns the traditional French carol "Patapan" into a "Patapan Fantasy," which includes quotes from the carols "God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen," "Joy to the World," "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel," "We Three Kings of Orient Are," and "Good King Wenceslas," representing carols from England, France, the Czech Republic, and the United States. It is perfect for all holiday events, gatherings, recitals, or caroling gigs. The arrangement was written for most ensembles, from advanced high school quintets to college ensembles to professional quintets. What appealed to me most about this piece was that it's pitched in a minor key, making it slightly different from most Christmas carols. The lyrics are similar to "The Little Drummer Boy": "When you hear the fife and drum, dance and make the village hum." I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This clarinet quintet arrangement of Orlando Gibbons’ joyous a cappella anthem "Hosanna to the Son of David" is a lovely adaptation of a choral Renaissance classic with a sacred text by Saint Matthew. It is perfect for church gigs, Easter or Christmas events, and background dinner music and is a great opener for recitals. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. My clarinet quintet arrangements have equally balanced parts, so all Bb's will play melody, counter melody, and technical passages. I hope you enjoy this transcription for clarinets of an uplifting choral music classic.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of Josef Franz Wagner's march "Under the Double Eagle" is not the typical American or Sousa-type march. Wagner was an Austrian military music composer, and the title is a reference to the two-headed eagle in the Austria-Hungary coat of arms. This arrangement was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles and is perfect for recitals, weddings, graduation ceremonies, and background dinner music gigs. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a military band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quintet.
This arrangement features a woodwind quintet with a soprano soloist of the beautiful "Beim Schlafengehn" from Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs. This transcription is perfect for recitals and special events. This arrangement was written for college and professional ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally an orchestral piece, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds and voice or an orchestral masterpiece.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of John Philip Sousa's patriotic march "The Washington Post" is perfect for recitals, patriotic concerts, Americana events, light pops concerts, or background dinner music gigs. It was written for professional, college, and advanced high school ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this setting for woodwind quintet.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of John Philip Sousa's classic march "Nobles of the Mystic Shrine" is perfect for recitals, weddings, special events, background dinner gigs, children's concerts, educational programs, Americana, and patriotic programs. It was written for both professional and college-level ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quintet.
This is a woodwind quintet arrangement of a classic John Philip Sousa march, "Manhattan Beach." This traditional march is perfect for recitals, pops concerts, Americana events, or patriotic concerts. It was written for upper-level high school groups, as well as college and professional ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a concert band, I hope you enjoy this setting for woodwind quintet.
This challenging and dynamic setting of Franz Schubert's "Presto," mvmt IV from his String Quartet No. 14, "Death and the Maiden," is perfect for recitals, background dinner music gigs, weddings, educational outreach, and formal events. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college groups to professional quintets. It's important to exaggerate all articulations and dynamics in this piece--it's full of contrasts and quick changes in style. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for stings, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of the third movement Scherzo from Franz Schubert's String Quartet No. 14, "Death and the Maiden," is perfect for recitals, background dinner music gigs, weddings, educational outreach, and formal events. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college groups to professional quintets. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally set for strings, I hope you enjoy this unique transcription for woodwind quintet.
This arrangement for woodwind quintet of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Divertimento (String Quartet No. 25 KV 137) is ideal for recitals, weddings, graduations, and children's concerts/educational outreach. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college groups to professional quintets. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for strings, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of Felix Mendelssohn's "Adagio-Allegro (Mvmt I)" from his String Symphony No. 8 is a challenging piece. This movement features a beautiful, mysterious opening section that segues into a lively and spirited section full of dynamic contrast and fiery technical passages. It was written for professional and college ensembles and is perfect for recitals, weddings, graduation ceremonies, and background dinner music gigs. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon; the bass clarinet works quite well as a substitute for the bassoon. Originally scored for string orchestra, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This dynamic setting of the 16thC Spanish Carol "Riu Riu Chiu" is arranged for a woodwind quintet with optional percussion. It’s perfect for holiday events, parties, recitals, or caroling gigs. The arrangement was written for most advanced ensembles, from college to professional groups. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally a choral music classic, I hope you enjoy this new setting for winds.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of Lowell Mason & Isaac Watts's "Joy to the World" is perfect for holiday gatherings, events, recitals, holiday church services, or caroling gigs. It was written for most groups ranging from high school quintets to college ensembles to professional quintets. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quintet.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of Julius Fucik's Florentiner March is originally an Italian symphonic march from the early 20th century, a standard concert band work known to many music students and a great part of the band repertoire. This adaption for woodwind quintet was written for advanced high school and college ensembles and professional groups. It's perfect for recitals, graduations, weddings, ceremonies, and background dinner music gigs. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. I hope you enjoy this European classic in a unique setting for a woodwind quintet.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of Henry Fillmore's classic march Men of Ohio is perfect for recitals, patriotic or Americana concerts, children's concerts, or educational outreach. The arrangement was written for most advanced high school, college, and professional ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quintet.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of Alexander Borodin's "Polovtsian Dances Overture" from his opera Prince Igor, an orchestral showpiece, is a fun challenge for professional and college ensembles. It's a great opener or closer for a recital, weddings, special events, and graduations. There is an optional percussion part (tambourine); the piece works well either way. I have also included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full orchestra, I hope you enjoy this transcription of Borodin’s masterwork in orchestration.
To learn more about my inspiration for writing this Borodin arrangement, click here to read my CMP Blog Post.
This dynamic woodwind quintet arrangement of Hector Berlioz's Hungarian March Opus 24, the Rakoczy, from his legend dramatique The Damnation of Faust, is a standard orchestral and concert band work known to many music students and a great part of the repertoire. This adaption for woodwind quintet was written for advanced high school and college ensembles and professional groups. It's perfect for recitals, graduations, weddings, ceremonies, and background dinner music gigs. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally written for full orchestra, I hope you enjoy this setting for winds.
This woodwind quintet arrangement of the traditional French carol "Angels We Have Heard on High" is perfect for holiday events, recitals, parties, and caroling gigs. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. This arrangement also features quotes from “Good King Wenceslas,” “Jingle Bells,” and “O Come All Ye Faithful.” I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of the traditional carol "Joy to the World" is perfect for holiday parties, events, recitals, or caroling gigs. The arrangement can be performed by most advanced ensembles, from college groups to professional quartets. My clarinet quartet arrangements all have equally weighted parts so that all Bbs will play melody, harmony, and technical passages/obbligatos. Originally scored for a full choir, I hope you enjoy this dynamic setting for clarinet quartet.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Mozart's Divertimento in Bb, from String Quartet No. 25, KV 137, is perfect for recitals, weddings, graduations, and children's concerts and educational outreach. It was written for most advanced ensembles, from college groups to professional quintets. My clarinet quartet arrangements all have equally weighted parts so that all Bbs will play melody, harmony, and technical passages/obbligatos. Originally scored for a string quartet, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Charles Lefebvre's "Canon, from Suite Op. 57" is perfect for recitals, graduations, weddings, children's concerts (teaching about the fugue), educational outreach events, and background dinner music gigs. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. My arrangements for CQ feature equally balanced parts--all Bb's will get to play the melody, counter melody/harmony, and obbligato/technical passages equally. Originally scored for a woodwind quintet, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of the first movement, "Allegro," from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's String Quartet No. 4 in C, KV 157, is perfect for recitals, graduations, weddings, educational outreach events, and background dinner music gigs. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. My arrangements for CQ feature equally balanced parts--all Bb's will get to play the melody, counter melody/harmony, and obbligato/technical passages equally. Originally scored for string quartet, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of John Philip Sousa's classic march, "The Black Horse Troop," is perfect for recitals, patriotic or Americana events, pops concerts, weddings, or background dinner music gigs. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. Sousa wrote "The Black Horse Troop" for Cleveland’s famous Ohio National Guard Cavalry, known as Troop A. Sousa was well-acquainted with Troop A and was quite a skilled horseman himself. Black Horse Troop was the first Sousa march I ever heard. It has become my favorite march and one of my best arrangements. My clarinet quartet arrangements have equally balanced parts, so all Bb's will play melody, counter melody, and obbligato/technical passages equally. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
Read the CMP Blog Post on my favorite march, The Black Horse Troop, by clicking here.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of John Philip Sousa's march "Nobles of the Mystic Shrine" is perfect for recitals, pops concerts, patriotic events, Americana concerts, children's concerts, or educational outreach. The arrangement can be performed by the most advanced clarinet quartets, ranging from college ensembles to professional quartets. My clarinet quartet arrangements all have equally weighted parts so that all Bbs will play melody, harmony, and technical passages/obbligatos. Originally written for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This is a clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Charles E. Duble's march "Bravura.” Duble was an American composer and trombonist, and this is one of 31 marches he composed. This arrangement is perfect for patriotic events, recitals, graduation ceremonies, or background dinner music gigs. It can be performed by professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. My clarinet quartet arrangements have equally balanced parts, so all Bb's will play melody, counter melody, and obbligato/technical passages equally. Originally written for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Orlando Gibbons’ joyous a cappella anthem "Hosanna to the Son of David" is a lovely adaptation of a choral Renaissance classic with a sacred text by Saint Matthew. It is a great opener or closer for recitals. It is also perfect for church gigs, Easter or Christmas events, or background dinner music at a formal event. Originally a choral music classic, this transcription was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Davide Delle Cese's charming "L'Inglesina" (The Little English Girl) perfect for recitals, dinner music gigs, children's programs, and ceremonies. This chamber music setting comes from an Italian symphonic march similar in style to the "Florentiner March" by Julius Fucik. This version is written for clarinet quartet using an Eb; however, an alternate Bb part is included. It can be performed by advanced high school and college ensembles, as well as professional groups. This is a very Italian march; take your time and use the rubato where marked. The YT video recording includes all the rubato. Originally written for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this setting for clarinets.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Henry Fillmore's circus march "Rolling Thunder" is perfect for recitals, especially for encores; it is also great for dinner music gigs, patriotic concerts, Americana events, pops concerts, and ceremonies. It's a technically challenging arrangement appropriate for college and professional ensembles. Originally written for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This lively clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of John Philip Sousa's patriotic march, "The Washington Post," is perfect for recitals, pops concerts, patriotic concerts, Americana events, or background dinner music gigs. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. My clarinet quartet arrangements have equally balanced parts, so all Bb's will play melody, counter melody, and obbligato/technical passages equally. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this lively setting of a Sousa classic.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Karl King's circus march "Barnum and Bailey's Favorite" is perfect for recitals, pops concerts, patriotic concerts, Americana programs, children's concerts, or educational outreach. The arrangement can be performed by advanced college ensembles and professional quartets. Originally scored for a concert band, I hope you enjoy this dynamic setting for clarinet quartet.
This clarinet quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of John Philip Sousa's patriotic march "Hands Across the Sea" is perfect for recitals, patriotic or Americana events, educational outreach events, or background dinner music gigs. My clarinet quartet arrangements have equally balanced parts, so all Bb's will play melody, counter melody, and obbligato/technical passages equally. Originally scored for a concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinet quartet.
This lively woodwind quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of John Philip Sousa's iconic march, "The Washington Post," is perfect for recitals, patriotic concerts, Americana events, pops concerts, or background dinner music gigs. It was written for professional, college, and advanced high school ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting of a Sousa classic.
This woodwind quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of five selections from George F. Handel's Water Music Suites is perfect for recitals, graduation ceremonies, anniversaries, weddings, background dinner music gigs, children's concerts, or educational outreach. The piece can be performed by advanced groups ranging from college ensembles to professional quintets. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a baroque orchestra, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This lively woodwind quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's iconic "Rondo" from his Serenade Nr. 10 KV 361 "Gran Partita" is a great opener or closer for a recital, Mostly Mozart events, perfect for weddings, special events, and graduations, or background dinner music gigs. For movie buffs, this selection was featured and performed in the 1984 biopic Amadeus, about the Austrian composer, conductor, pianist, and teacher. My clarinet quartet arrangements are written with equally weighted parts so that all Bb's are playing melody, counter-line/harmony, and obbligato/technical passages equally. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for a large chamber ensemble, I hope you enjoy this unique setting of a Mozart classic.
This woodwind quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of John Philip Sousa's iconic patriotic march, "Hands Across the Sea," is perfect for recitals, background dinner music gigs, graduations, weddings, or American or patriotic events. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for winds.
This woodwind quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Orlando Gibbons’ joyous a cappella anthem "Hosanna to the Son of David" is a lovely adaptation of a choral Renaissance classic with a sacred text by Saint Matthew. It is a perfect opener or closer for recitals and also great for weddings, church services, and a great tool for teaching the "Fugue" at children's concerts or educational outreach events. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally a choral music classic, I hope you enjoy this unique transcription for winds.
This woodwind quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Johann Sebastian Bach's iconic "Fugue in G minor," also known as his "Little Fugue," is perfect for recitals, graduations, church gigs, and weddings. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally written for organ, I hope you enjoy this setting for woodwind quartet.
This woodwind quartet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Claude Debussy's classic piece "The Girl with the Flaxen Hair" from his Piano Preludes Book I is perfect for weddings, recitals, background music, pops concerts, and graduations. It was written for professional, college, and upper-level high school ensembles. I have included an alternate bass clarinet part in lieu of a missing bassoon. Originally scored for piano, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for woodwind quartet.
This brass quintet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Henry Fillmore's "Men of Ohio March" is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. It is perfect for recitals, weddings, patriotic or Americana events, graduations, special events, military ceremonies, background dinner music gigs, and educational outreach performances. The arrangement can be played by groups ranging from advanced high school ensembles to college groups to professional ensembles. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting of a Henry Fillmore classic.
This brass quintet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Orlando Gibbon's English anthem, "Hosanna to the Son of David," is a lovely adaptation of a choral Renaissance classic with a sacred text by Saint Matthew. It is a perfect opener for recitals, weddings, graduations, special events, background dinner music gigs, and educational outreach performances. It's a great piece for teaching children about the fugue. The arrangement can be played by groups ranging from advanced high school ensembles to college groups to professional ensembles. Originally a choral music standard, I hope you enjoy this delightful setting of a Gibbons choral standard.
This brass quintet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of the "Urlicht, movement IV," from Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 2 "Resurrection" is a lovely adaptation of an orchestral classic and features a solo French Horn from within the quintet in place of the original alto soloist. It is perfect for recitals, weddings, funerals, graduations, special events, background dinner music gigs, and educational outreach performances. The arrangement can be played by groups ranging from advanced high school ensembles to college groups to professional ensembles. I hope you enjoy this unique setting of a Mahler masterpiece.
This dynamic clarinet quintet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of the "Rondo" from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Serenade Nr. 10 KV 361 "Gran Partita" is perfect for recitals, Mostly Mozart events, pops concerts, weddings, children's concerts, or educational events. The arrangement can be performed by most ensembles, ranging from advanced high school quintets to professional ensembles. This music was featured in the classic 1984 biopic Amadeus, about the famous Austrian composer, conductor, pianist, and teacher. Originally scored for a large chamber ensemble, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
To learn more about my inspiration for writing this Mozart arrangement, click here to read my CMP Blog Post.
This lively clarinet quintet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Henry Fillmore's brilliant march, "The Circus Bee," is perfect for recitals, weddings, special events, patriotic or Americana events, and educational outreach performances. The arrangement challenges groups ranging from college quintets to professional ensembles. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
This clarinet quintet arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Davide Delle Cese's Italian symphonic march, L'Inglesina (The Little English Girl), is perfect for recitals, weddings, special events, background dinner music gigs, and educational outreach performances. It can be performed by groups ranging from college groups to professional ensembles. It is similar in style to the Florentiner March by Julius Fucik and is a band favorite for wind players. Originally scored for a full concert band, I hope you enjoy this unique setting for clarinets.
This clarinet choir arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Georges Bizet's "Habanera" from his opera Carmen is perfect for recitals, weddings, graduations, special events, background dinner music gigs, and educational outreach performances. The arrangement can be played by advanced high school, college, and professional ensembles. I have included alternate Bb clarinet parts in lieu of a missing Eb clarinet or Alto clarinet. I hope you enjoy this charming setting of Bizet's operatic favorite.
This movement is part of a five-part suite I am currently writing from Carmen. To learn more about my inspiration for writing this Bizet arrangement, click here to read my CMP Blog Post.
This clarinet choir arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Alexander Borodin's Polovtsian Dances Overture, from his opera Prince Igor, is a perennial favorite for wind players, and especially clarinetists. It is perfect for recitals, weddings, graduations, special events, background dinner music gigs, and educational outreach performances. The arrangement can be played by college groups and professional ensembles. I have included alternate Bb clarinet parts in lieu of a missing Eb clarinet or Alto clarinet. I hope you enjoy this delightful setting of Borodin's masterwork of orchestration.
This clarinet choir arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of Gioacchino Rossini’s Italian in Algiers Overture from his opera L’Italiana in Algieri is perfect for recitals, graduations, special events, and educational outreach performances. It can be played by college groups and professional ensembles. I have included alternate Bb clarinet parts in lieu of a missing Eb clarinet or Alto clarinet. I have also included a Contra Alto Clarinet part as an alternate or in addition to the Contrabass Clarinet part. I hope you enjoy this delightful setting of a Rossini classic.
This clarinet choir arrangement by Mark A. Craig / Craig Music Publishers of George F. Handel's "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" from his oratorio Solomon, is a great opener or closer for recitals and is perfect for graduations, weddings, background dinner music gigs, and educational outreach events. College groups and professional ensembles can play this arrangement. This arrangement features two solo clarinets. I have included alternate Bb clarinet parts in lieu of a missing Eb clarinet or Alto clarinet. I have also included a Contra Alto Clarinet part as an alternate or in addition to the Contrabass Clarinet part. I hope you enjoy this delightful setting of a Handel classic.
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We are pleased to announce that Craig Music Publishers has published four new arrangements just in time for your holiday planning.
First is a clarinet quartet medley that transforms the traditional French carol "Patapan" into an imaginative "Patapan Fantasy," incorporating beloved Christmas carols from England, France, the Czech Republic, and the United States to bring a taste of Europe to your holiday celebrations.
The second is Orlando Gibbons’ joyous a cappella anthem "Hosanna to the Son of David," a lovely adaptation of a choral Renaissance classic with a sacred text by Saint Matthew, arranged for clarinet quintet.
Next is the "Riu Riu Chiu," a 16thC Spanish carol arranged for woodwind quintet with optional percussion. Although not as well-known as some American carols, it's a lively and dynamic arrangement that brings a taste of Europe to your holiday celebrations.
Finally, there is a new arrangement of the traditional carol “Joy to the World” also arranged for woodwind quintet. This arrangement includes quotes from the Christmas carols "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "O Little Town of Bethlehem."
These four new, enchanting, festive songs are sure to brighten your audience’s mood as we embrace the joyful holiday season.
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