Clarinet Masquerade Waltz for Clarinet Ensemble

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The “Clarinet Masquerade Waltz” is a charismatic piece for a fully-instrumented Clarinet Choir, ranging from E-flat to Contrabass Clarinet.  The idea for the piece was conceptualized by Barbara Heilmair and Nicole Buetti after they had a performance together of a midnight waltz that Nicole had composed for PDX’s annual Vampire Ball.  The idea of a haunting piece for clarinet choir sparked the commission of this work for the Zephyr Clarinet Choir. With a spooky waltz theme, the composition features the unique sound of clarinets playing together. The composition has a feel of an elegant and festive dance turning wild. The latter is achieved by off-symmetric rhythm patterns, drastic dynamic changes, and strong accents.  Listeners can imagine a group of tipsy dancers being swept away by the intense music, trying to keep their balance. Or, one can simply enjoy the gorgeous sounds of low and high clarinets combined.   

Item Details

Instrumentation

• Part 1: Eb Clarinet
• Part 2: Bb Clarinet
• Part 3: Bb Clarinet
• Part 4: Bb Clarinet
• Part 5: Bb Clarinet
• Part 6: Alto Clarinet
• Part 7: Bass Clarinet
• Part 8 (Optional): Contra Alto Clarinet
• Part 9: Contrabass Clarinet