Work : Bagatelle
Composer : Clare Grundman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clare_Grundman
Difficulty Ranking : II
Publisher: Boosey & Hawkes
Year Written : 1950
Instrumentation : 4 Bb Clarinets
Potential Pedagogical Applications : Intonation (interval, unison, octave), articulation matching (staccato, accented, fortepiano), ensemble mechanics (cuing and tempo transitions), phrase matching, tone development and ensemble blend
Sample Recording : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFwNUh5uMDo
Where to Purchase Sheet Music : http://www.jwpepper.com/1001056.item#.Vqwpifl9600
Annotation : This work by Clare Grundman is a nice introductory piece for clarinet ensemble playing. The parts are almost always grouped in pairs, allowing players to feel more freedom in the writing without being completely alone. The articulations are abundant and often used to displace the beat. The range is compact, never entering the altissimo, allowing the players to focus on blend and tone quality in the lower registers.
