Five-Play (5-part ensemble)
Instrumentation:
- Part 1: Flute
- Part 2: Oboe
- Part 3: Clarinet in B-flat
- Part 4: Clarinet in B-flat
- Part 5: Bassoon OR Part 5: Bass Clarinet in B-flat
Standard – INTERMEDIATE +
Keys, note ranges and technical challenges suited to players of ABRSM Grade 5 – 6 level or above. Requires confidence in sustaining an independent part, which may include some tricky elements.
Contents:
- Thema Russo (Tchaikovsky)
- Fughetta (JS Bach)
- Polka in B-flat (Dvorak)
- A Rather Susceptible Chancellor (Sullivan)
- Yell Yell (Trad)
- Soiree Polka (S Foster)
- La Coquette (Kullak)
- We’re Called Gondolieri (Sullivan)
The download includes three PDF files:
- Scores (transposing) and parts for each tune
- Concert pitch scores for the complete set
- Useful extras – cover sheet, contents list, information on the pieces, Bass Clarinet alternatives to Part 5: Bassoon
From these, you can choose what to print out, depending on your particular circumstances. Do keep back-ups of all three files for reference/future use – who knows, your bassoonist might break an arm two days before your concert, leaving you to summon up a bass clarinet player to fill in!