**Work** : Shtetl Tanzen, Op. 142 
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**Composer** : Michael Kibbe [[http://www.michaelkibbe.com/bio/index.html]]
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**Difficulty Ranking** : [[iv|IV]]
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**Publisher** : Woodwindiana, Inc.
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**Year Published** : 2003
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**Commissioned and Premiered by** : Zephyr (Howard Klug, Jorge Montilla, MinHo Yeh) at ClarinetFest 2003 in Salt Lake City
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**Instrumentation** : 1 Eb Clarinet, 1 Bb Clarinet, and 1 Bass Clarinet
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**Potential Pedagogical Applications** : Klezmer style (melodic, harmonic, formal, and basic ornamentation), articulation and phrase matching, ensemble blend and mechanics, mixed ensemble intonation, intonation (chordal, octave, unison), auxiliary instruments (requires bass clarinet to low D)
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**Sample Recording** : [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQYSoAQvSyM]]
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**Where to Purchase Sheet Music** : [[http://store.woodwindiana.com/mikishtaebbb.html]]
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**Annotation** : This work is written in two parts, each just under five minutes in length. The
inspiration for the work lies in the Klezmer style of clarinet playing. Kibbe utilizes traditional
dances forms common to klezmer music such as doina, hora, and frehlakhs, but composes his
own unique melodies. The use of Eb and Bass clarinets in addition to the Bb adds a distinct
color, but adds challenges to intonation and blend.
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