Adagio K411
W.A.Mozart ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
The Adagio K411 was originally written for 2 B♭ Clarinets and
3 Basset Horns. It is a ‘stand-alone’ movement and is believed
to have been written for a Masonic function in late 1785. (Grade 5-7)
[3 B♭ Cl/E♭ Alto Cl/B♭ Bass Cl]
Brandenburg Concerto No 3
J S Bach ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
This is a demanding piece for clarinet ensemble, but worth the practice!
This arrangement is faithful to the original but contains a small cut in the
1st movement which makes it more appropriate for wind players.
(Grade 6-8)
[E♭ or B♭/4 B♭ /B♭ or AltoE♭/ 2Bs B♭]
Brook Green Suite
Gustav Holst ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of Holst’s ‘Brook Green Suite’. It is in three
movements with melodic interest in all parts. The last
movement is particularly demanding. (Grade 5-8)
[E♭ Cl or B♭ Cl/2 B♭ Cl/B♭ Cl or E♭ Alto Cl/B♭ Bass Cl]
Danse Macabre
Camille Saint-Saëns ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of the famous ‘Danse Macabre’ by Camille Saint-Saëns. (Grade 5-8)
[E♭ or B♭/3 B♭/B♭ or Alto E♭ /Alto E♭ /2 Bass B♭]
Don Giovanni – Overture
W.A. Mozart ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
This is an arrangement of the famous overture to the opera
‘Don Giovanni’ by Mozart. It works especially well for
clarinet players and there is plenty of interest in all parts.
(Grades 6-8)
[E♭or B♭/3B♭/B♭ or AltoE♭/Alto E♭/2Bs B♭]
Festivities
Trad. ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
This is a new Christmas arrangement. It includes the following
Christmas titles: Away in a Manger, In Dulci Jubilo, Quem Pastores
and the Sussex Carol. There are several different styles contained
within this arrangement and all parts have some of the melodic interest.
(Grade 4-6)
Finale from William Tell Overture
Gioacchino Rossini ~ Arranged by Justin Wildridge
This is an arrangement of the Finale of the ‘William Tell Overture’. (Grade 6-7)
[3 B♭Cl/ Bass B♭Cl]
Il Signor Bruschino Overture
Gioacchino Rossini ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
This overture is from an early opera by Rossini. It is typical of Rossini’s
lighthearted yet energetic style. The original was forward-looking
with the instruction for the Second Violins to tap their bows on their
music stands. In this arrangement, the tapping is replaced with ‘key taps’. (Grade 5-8)
[E♭/4 B♭ Cl/B♭ or Alto E♭ Cl/Bs B♭ Cl/Bass B♭ Cl or Contr Bass B♭ Cl]
Ist Movement from Symphony No. 8
William Boyce ~ Arr. Melanie Thorne
This is an arrangement of the 1st movement of Boyce Symphony No. 8. Although it is only the 1st movement, it has two contrasting sections and is a fairly substantial piece to play in its own right. (Grade 6-8)
[Picc/2 Fl/2 Ob/3 B♭ Cl/B♭ Bass Cl/ B♭ Contrabass Cl/AATBB Saxs/
2 Bsn/Contrabsn]
La Cathédrale Engloutie
Claude Debussy ~ arranged by Melanie Thorne
‘La Cathédrale Engloutie’ is one of the preludes included in Debussy’s first volume of piano preludes published in 1910. There are many specific techniques that are required by pianists and these are replicated, as far as possible, by the different clarinets. The original requires a complete exploration of the entire range of the piano – this has been slightly reduced due to the ranges of the wind instruments, however, it is still very effective. (Grade 5-8)
[E♭/4 B♭/B♭ or Alto E♭/2 Bass B♭]
Nine Lives
Melanie Thorne
Nine graded duets for 2 clarinets – ideally for student and teacher. They are composed in a range of styles, introducing a selection of keys and technical requirements. (Grades 1-3)
[2 Cl]
Nuts! It’s a Cracker
Peter Tchaikowsky arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of five movements of the Nutcracker Suite by Tchaikowsky. There are several different styles included and a twist from the original for some of them. There is melodic interest in all four parts. Grade 6-8
[3 B♭ Cl/ Bs B♭ Cl]
Rialto Ripples
George Gershwin ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
‘Rialto Ripples’ was composed in 1917 and is George Gershwin’s first published instrumental piece – it is also his only piano rag. This is a fun piece to play and clearly demonstrates Gershwin’s emerging style. (Grade 5-6)
[3 B♭/Bass B♭]
Rondo a la Turca
W A Mozart ~ arranged by Justin Wildridge
An arrangement for intermediate clarinet trio of Mozart’s famous Rondo. (Grade 5-6)
Stuck in the Groove
Melanie Thorne
A good concert item with plenty of humour. (Grade 4-5)
Sample Score
Suite for Three
Melanie Thorne
This is a three-movement Suite. The style and structure has Baroque influence, but includes some more contemporary elements. It includes a Grave and Giga section, followed by a slow blues-style movement and finally a Gavotte. All parts have melodic interest – part 3 is a little less demanding.
Grade 4-6
Suite from Carmen
Georges Bizet ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement for Intermediate Clarinet trio of the following numbers: Aragonais, Habanera and Les Toreadors. (Grade 4-5)
[3 B♭]
Swing in Time
Melanie Thorne
This trio is in Swing-time throughout with a short, slower tempo bluesy
section. All parts have some melodic interest. It lasts just over 2 minutes.
(Grade 3-5)
Symphony No. IV
William Boyce ~ Arranged by Melanie Thorne
An arrangement of the very popular Symphony No. IV by
William Boyce. This is a very tuneful work and would be a
popular item for concerts. The key is compatible with the
Saxophone Octet arrangement. (Grade 5-7)
[E♭ or B♭/4 B♭/B♭ or Alto E♭/Alto E♭/Bass B♭ opt. Timps]
Up Hill and down Dale
Max Reger ~ Arranged by Justin Wildridge
An arrangement for intermediate clarinet trio of ‘Up Hill and down Dale’ (Uber stock und Stein) from ‘Aus der Jugendzeit Op 17’ composed by Max Reger in 1902. This is a lively piece with interest in all parts. (Grade 5-6)