Laurie Holloway says: 'Joie de Vivre reflects exactly how I was feeling at the t...(+)
Laurie Holloway says: 'Joie de Vivre reflects exactly how I was feeling at the time of composition. I felt full of the good life and happy to be alive. Fortunately I still feel that way. It was originally a solo for me on piano and then it was performed on television by a flautist accompanied by me and now it is where it should be with your clarinet quartet. The movements are all joyful and will hopefully reflect your 'Joie de Vivre' '.
Bb Clarinets In 4 Parts-Alan Bullard wrote these two short pieces in 1992 for ma...(+)
Bb Clarinets In 4 Parts-Alan Bullard wrote these two short pieces in 1992 for massed clarinets in a pupils' concert but they are equally suited to a quartet of clarinets. The Fanfare gives an opportunity for all players to move together in precise rhythm: the Canon gives scope for rhythmic independence but with musical material that all players can learn together. The lowest part of the Fanfare and the optional two-part canon do not go above the break and the pieces are suitable for beginners to intermediate players.AB This music was previously published by Harlequin Music.
Written for four Bb clarinets this is an astounding piece: a strict 'jazz canon...(+)
Written for four Bb clarinets this is an astounding piece: a strict 'jazz canon' written by this household name of the London West End scene. Includes ossia to allow the virtuosi amongst us to shine through while not deterring grade 5 players.