Work : Quartet No. 1
Composer : Sean Osborn http://www.osbornmusic.com/about.html
Difficulty Ranking : V
Publisher : Theodore Presser Company
Year Published : 2000
Instrumentation : 4 Bb Clarinets
Potential Pedagogical Applications : Articulation matching, intonation (octave, unison, and chordal), ensemble mechanics, phrase matching and handoffs, tone blend, six-eight time, other unusual meters, modal writing (dorian in movement four), wide leaps, hocketing
Sample Recording : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv6Bi0YPw0E
Where to Purchase Sheet Music : http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/quartet-no-1-sheet-music/1791581
Annotation : This four movement work by clarinetist Sean Osborn features many different characters. The writing is highly individualistic, requiring excellent ensemble mechanics and adequate individual preparation. The range of the work extends to G 4 and is evenly spread between the four parts. The work’s hocketing is also challenging as it requires consistent internal rhythm. The final movement is written in dorian mode, offering an opportunity to support this concept through repertoire.
