David Bilger
— Point/Counterpoint
Composed by David Bilger, the Principal Trumpeter of The Philadelphia Orchestra, Point/Counterpoint shows off a wide range of expressive possibilities using trumpet, horn and piano. The music is ideal for recitals, and allows all three musicians to use both the lyricism and power of their instruments.
Suited for:
For Trumpet, Horn and Piano, 6 minutes.
B2-9808 . . . $20.00
Paquito D’Rivera
— Afro
A slow introduction is followed by an energetic, rhythmic and modal six-eight dance over an Afro-Cuban ostinato. Arranged for trio by Gustavo Tavares.
Suited for:
For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-0321 . . . $34.00
Paquito D’Rivera
— Danzón
Paquito’s classical/Latin jazz trio has many lyrical sections and is composed in the style of a Cuban
danzón. Includes an optional improvisation section for the top voice (clarinet, violin or trumpet)
Suited for:
For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-9820 . . . $22.00
Paquito D’Rivera
— Preludio y Merengue
A memorable recital work and excellent example of Paquito’s unique mix of Latin and modal jazz styles. The colorful and episodic
Preludio is followed by an energetic, lilting
Merengue in five-eight time. Includes improvised solos for the top voice (clarinet, violin or trumpet). Arranged for trio by Franco D’Rivera and Pablo Zinger.
Suited for:
For Piano Trio - Part 1: Clarinet, Violin or Trumpet, Part 2: Cello, Bassoon or Trombone, 6 minutes.
PN3-0322 . . . $39.00
Abdo Dagher
— Fan el-musiqä el-misriyya el-hadithah el-’arabiyyah es-sufiyyah
(The New Egyptian-Arabic Sufic Art Music)
A volume of six (approximately 5 minutes each) expressive, fully transcribed compositions by Egyptian violinist/composer Abdo Dagher, master virtuoso in the traditional art of monodic (non-harmonized) Arabic music. The pieces include
Layali Zamaan (Nights of the Past), Longa Nahawand, An-Nil (The Nile), Nidaa’ (Call to Prayer), Longa ‘Agam, and
Sama’i Kurd Yakaa (10/4 meter). These melodic compositions will give Western classical musicians an understanding of Arabic music, including ornamentation, microtones (
sikha), modes (
maqamat) and rhythmic patterns (
wazn). They may be performed as unique solo recital pieces or in chamber music settings with completely flexible instrumentation, including optional improvised cadenzas (
taqasim). Optional percussive rhythmic patterns may be added with Arabic or Western percussion; all versions include both Arabic and Western percussion notation.
Suited for:
For Bb Clarinet or Trumpet, 30 minutes.
Bb-0180 . . . $20.00
Georg Friedrich Handel
— Concerto, Op. 4, No. 6
Concerto, Opus 4, #6, originally for harp and strings. An arrangement by David Bilger with piano, organ or harpsichord; perfect for recitals and church.
Suited for:
For Trumpet and Piano (or Organ/Harpsichord), 11 minutes.
TPT-9801 . . . $19.00
Fela Sowande
— Obangiji
A brass quintet transcription of a West African Yoruba anthem by the Nigerian organist/composer, Fela Sowande (1905-1987). Transcribed by Adam Lesnick.
Suited for:
For Brass Quintet, 4 minutes.
BR5-0958 . . . $23.00
William Grant Still
— Three Songs
Known as “The Dean of Afro-American Composers,” Still’s musical style incorporates a variety of African-American and European styles. Three Still songs,
If You Should Go, Song for the Lonely, and
Bayou Home, arranged by Alexa Still for clarinet (or trumpet) with piano accompaniment. Suitable for players of all levels.
Suited for:
For Clarinet (or Trumpet) and Piano, 10 minutes.
CL-95S2 . . . $15.00
