Music for 4 Bb clarinets

Bailey, Judith

About the work

These three short movements were composed for a group of clarinet students at King Alfred’s College, Winchester. The first movement is based on a triplet figure across a three-bar phrase. The second movement also incorporates a triplet figure within a slow waltz style. The third movement is a rollicking 6/8 gallop.

First Performance: Performed by the London Chamber Group, May 1998, Bromley Festival, and also in November 1998 at the

Technical notes

Composed for a student group, The players can perform standing at separate corners of the stage if they wish. Three diverse movements, which can be performed separately.