Woodwind Quintets

The first Bagatelle from the Six Bagatelles for piano, Op.126. In the key of G with a short clarinet 'eingang'. Parts for A and B-flat clarinet parts are included. A good introductory work for any program or a fine encore when you wanted to calm down the crowd. Moderately difficult.

A short, easy work for program variety.

In 1704 Johann Sebastian Bach composed the programmatic keyboard Capriccio in B-flat 'sopra la lontanezza del suo fratello dilettissimo' ('on the departure of a beloved brother'). It is quite unusual among his works for its detailed titling of six movements commemorating his brother's departure by coach. The last two movement, 'Aria di postiglione' (Coachman's Song) and 'Fuga all' imitazione della cornetta di postiglione' (Posthorn Fugue) are transcribed for woodwind quintet.

Quintet Tunings can be used with or without a coach. The eight short selections are printed in score form so that players can see the other parts. Six scores are provided with each set. Suggestions for use include an explanation of "beatless" tuning, encouragement of communication between players and alternative uses for each selection. Instrumentation is for standard woodwind quintet with flute, oboe, clarinet in B-flat, horn in F and bassoon.

CONTENTS
1. TUNE, BLEND UNISONS, OCTAVES & ARPEGGIOS
2. COPYCAT GAMBITS A & B
3. HANDING OFF
4. TRADING PLACES
5. PYRAMIDS TO THIRDS

Sophisticated (but fun!) settings of ‘Row Row’, ‘Frère Jacques’, ‘3 Blind Mice’ and ‘Lovely Evening’.

Tried and true selection for school concerts. The audience can sing along, but there are some amusing twist and turns to throw them off (a little bit!).

Settings of the Burgundian melody attributed to Bernard de la Monnoye (1641 – 1728). A Christmastime favorite.

Two dances, “Buckley’s Favorite Reel” and the “Saratoga Hornpipe” can be found in early 19th century collections of American dance music. The setting recalls the jubilant, foot-stomping, rhythmical drive of the country fiddlers, banjoists and washtub-bassists who played the music.

A march in 18th century style with some surprising use of traditional rhythms. Also available for 2Cl, Bn, 2Hn [7206A].

Music from the Ottawa River where rafts of lumber were floated to sawmills guided by men perched on the logs. A favorite of many quintets, it recalls the vibrant, outdoor life of the raftsmen. RECORDED on compact disc by the Aeolian Winds, IBS 1002. For flute, oboe, clarinet in B-flat, bassoon & horn in F.