Clarinet and bass clarinet solos of Sy Brandon

Clarinet Unaccompanied

Hep Cats for Solo Clarinet - The title is a double entendre, first suggesting the jazz influences, and second, being a musical portrait of felines. The first movement is called “Siamese” and was written in memory of the composer’s cat, Siegfried, who was part Siamese. It is an upbeat, swing movement. “Angora” is the title of the second movement and is moody, bluesy, and mysterious. The last movement, “Tom” is in a rock style and is aggressive. Advanced

$8.00

Maelstrom for Solo Clarinet - Maestrom is based on a scene from Jules Verne’s 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. As Professor Aronnax, Conseil, and Ned Land attempt their escape from the Nautilus, the ship enters the feared maelstrom, a vortex off the coast of Norway where no ship has escaped. Advanced

$5.00

Meditation for Clarinet - This unaccompanied composition for clarinet avoids the break, yet challenges the clarinetist to play with control and style. It use key clicks to enhance the mood. Easy Intermediate

$5.00

The New Colossus for Clarinet and Prerecorded Sounds -This composition uses a clarinet solo line and prerecorded sounds reflective of Emma Lazarus' poem that appears on the Statue of Liberty. The sounds include verses from the poem read by various voices. The prerecorded sounds can be downloaded here. Advanced

$10.00

Clarinet and Piano

Badinerie for Clarinet and Piano - A rhythmic exciting piece in a modal style. The piece is in a large ABA form. The A sections contain much syncopation and counterpoint. The B section has a more sustained clarinet part over an ostinato in the piano. This work is recorded by Lee Ann Manning and Mary Wu on the Emeritus label. Advanced

$10.00

Die Fledermaus Fantasy - This Fantasy is modeled after Sarasate’s "Carmen Fantasy" as it uses themes from the opera and expands upon them in order to show off the solo instrument. The material used comes from the overture with Rosalinde’s Csardas inserted in the middle. Advanced

$15.00

Dialogue for Clarinet and Piano - This composition was composed for Jim Hopper at Boise State University and was recorded by John Russo on the CRS label. In 1996, it was awarded 5th prize in the Britten-On-The-Bay Composition Contest. A lyrical lento begins the work. A vigorous allegro follows after a short cadenza. A brief return to the lento closes the work. Advanced

$10.00

Marche from Divertissement - This is the fourth movement of six contrasting movements for a woodwind doubler that was composed for and premiered by Bret Pimentel. Each movement can stand alone as a solo piece or it can be played by a woodwind doubler as part of a suite. The Marche for clarinet and piano is not a piece that would be used in a parade. It is a march that exists in the mind of a child who is playing with toy soldiers; therefore there is playfulness and humor that would not occur in a functional march. Advanced

$5.00

Sonata for Clarinet and Piano - A three movement sonata. The opening movement begins with an Andante that leads into an Allegro with "Hindemith" type harmony and counterpoint. The middle movement is a lyrical "Adagio". An "Allegro" in 6/8 , 5/4 and 2/4 is a technical "tour de force" bringing a strong climax to the work. This work is recorded by Yasmin Flores on the Emeritus label. Advanced

$15.00

Three Greek Dances for Clarinet and Piano - "Three Greek Dances" was transcribed for Peter Bianca from the clarinet and marimba version. The dances are stylized by preserving the flavor of the dances while treating the material in a more developmental and contrapuntal manner. Kalamationos is the most popular Greek dance and is Peloponnesian in origin. Like its cousin, the Syrtos the national dance of Greece, it is in 7/8 meter grouped as 3-2-2. Zeibekiko has its origin in the Eastern Aegean Islands. It is in 9/4 meter at a slow tempo with a lot of syncopation. Hassapikos is a buthcher’s dance in 2/4 time with eight measure phrases. It begins moderately and increases tempo throughout the dance. Advanced

$10.00

Clarinet and Organ

Meditation and Festive Celebration for Clarinet and Organ - The two movements highlight the expressive capabilities of the clarinet and the strength and range of the organ in an unusual combination. While the clarinet sings over the organ throughout most of Meditation, both instruments emanate a quiet intensity through the movement. Not surprisingly, both instruments are much more extroverted in the Festive Celebration. The clarinet conjures its heritage as a woodwind cousin to the trumpet through its many fanfares, and the organ dazzles with its range and resonant power. Advanced

$10.00

Bass Clarinet and Organ

Affirmations for Bass Clarinet and Organ - A meditative lento opening section begins this work. It is followed by an allegro in odd meter where the ideas are treated in a minimalistic style. A chorale section in the lento tempo concludes the work. The harmonic and melodic material is modal. This piece was written for Andrew Seigel and Ji Hyun Woo and is recorded by them on the Emeritus label Aurora CD. Advanced

$10.00

Clarinet and String Quartet

Rossini - Largo al Factotum for Clarinet and Strings - Figaro’s famous aria from the Barber of Seville. Advanced

$10.00

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Clarinet or Bass Clarinet Solos