Sonata in A Minor (Bass Clarinet and Piano)

Sonata in A Minor (Bass Clarinet and Piano). By Benedetto Marcello (1686-1739). Arranged by David Hite. For Bass Clarinet. Woodwind Solos & Ensembles - Bass Clarinet Music. Southern Music. Baroque. Grade 3. Set of performance parts. 9 pages. Southern Music Company #SS159. Published by Southern Music Company.

Sonata in A Minor is one of Several works for string bass. It is an excellent composition for bass clarinet or B flat contra-bass clarinet in style as as range. With the exception of measure 26 of the first movement, which has an alternate choice of notes, the range of the entire sonata stays in the rich lower register of these instruments. For the contra-bass clarinet, the range extends down to low D in measures 13, 15, 32, and 34 in the first movement. Musically, and technically, this composition is challenging and rewarding for either the young aggressive student or the mature musician who enjoys the special flavor of the Baroque period.