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Small Ensemble Sheet Music
for the Professional and Amateur Musician

Arrangements & Transcriptions for
Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet,
String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet.

By Kenneth W. Abeling


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“Love is Here to Stay” or “Our Love is Here to Stay”, by Ira and George Gershwin arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. Originally performed in the Goldwyn Follies it was first popularized by Gene Kelly in in the film, An American in Paris. It has since been used in numerous films and recorded by dozens of prominent vocalists. This is an advanced intermediate level to easier advanced arrangement of the popular jazz standard/show tune.

What the World Needs Now is Love, by Hal David 7 Burt Bacharach arranged for Clarinet Quartet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of this1965 Pop Hit most notably recorded by Jackie DeShannon and Dionne Warwick.

The Mexican Shuffle by Sol Lake for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an Advanced intermediate arrangement The Mexican Shuffle popularized by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their album South of the Border.

Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Petrovich Mussorgsky transcribed here for Clarinet Quartet and Saxophone Quartet by Kenneth Abeling.  This is an advanced transcription of the Promenades and all 10 Movements of the suite which Include: No. 1 Promenade (1) & “The Gnome”, No. 2 Promenade (2) & “The Old Castle”. No. 3 Promenade (3) & “Tuileries (Children’s Quarrel after Games)”, No. 4.  Bydlo “Cattle”, No. 5 Promenade (4) & “Ballet of Unhatched Chicks”, No. 6 “’Samuel’ Goldenberg and ‘Schmuÿle’”, No. 7 Promenade (5) & “Limoges. The Market (The Great News)”, No. 8 “Catacombs (Roman Tomb)”, No. 9 “The Hut on Hen’s Legs (Baba Yaga)”, No. 10 “The Bogatyr Gates (In the Capital in Kiev)”.

Tequila by Chuck Rio arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the interactive novelty tune first popularized by The Champs.

La primavera from The Four Seasons transcribed by Kenneth Abeling for Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. The movements of Concerto No. 1 (originally in E Maj), Op. 8, RV 269, “Spring” are: I. Allegro, II. Largo e pianissimo sempre and III. Allegro 'Danza pastorale'. This transcription is suitable for Advanced Intermediate to Advanced musicians. It is suitable for numerous performance applications including Religious Services and Weddings! 

All the Things You Are, music by Jerome Kern and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein arranged for Clarinet Quartet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of a very beautiful song originally written for the 1939 Broadway Musical Warm in May. It has since been recorded both as a vocal and instrumental by numerous artists.

Traditional Jewish Folksongs is a collection of six popular traditional Jewish/Yiddish/Sephardic/Hebrew songs and the Israeli National Anthem arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. The Titles Include: 1. Hatikvah (The Hope) Israeli National Anthem, 2. Dona, Dona 3. Tzena, Tzena, Tzena, 4. Kuando el rey Nimrod, 5. Mayim Mayim, 6. Tumbalalaika and 7. Hava Nagilah. This advanced intermediate level arrangement is suitable for a variety of performance application to include Weddings and bar/bat mitzvahs.

Cielito Lindo is a Mexican classic, arranged here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling, and is suitable for many festive occasions. This is an easy to intermediate level arrangement but useful to advanced ensembles and nearly all audiences will recognize this priceless melody.

This Masquerade, Words & Music by Leon Russell and arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This very beautiful song is one of Leon Russell's most popular of all time.  It has been recorded by various artists over the years most notably George Benson.  This is a Latin arrangement of the song and most ensembles will find it to be moderately difficult.

Pavane, Op. 50 by Gabriel Fauré for Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This beautiful work from the Impressionistic period ebbs and flows through a series of harmonic and melodic climaxes, conjuring a cool, somewhat haunting elegance. It is suitable for a variety of performance applications and is of Advanced Intermediate to Easy Advanced level difficulty.

Royal Garden Blues for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet is a well know and readily recognizable Dixieland classic. This arrangement is suitable for professional musicians and more experienced ensembles.

El Jarabe Tapatío or “Mexican Hat Dance” for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet arranged by Kenneth Abeling is a Mexican/Mariachi favorite. This arrangement is fun to play and gives all members of the ensemble a chance to shine!  It is suitable for professional musicians to somewhat more experienced ensembles.

Valdres March by Johannes Hanssen arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of this very popular Norwegian March.

“Sweet Caroline”, Words and Music by Neil Diamond and arranged here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. A timeless interactive Pop classic that audiences love.

Cole Porter’s, I’ve Got You Under My Skin for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet arranged by Kenneth Abeling.  This arrangement is in a “Latin feel” and a good device for learning 2 against 3 & 3 against 4. Intermediate and professional players will both find this chart enjoyable and useful.

 

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Satin Doll, Music by Duke Ellington & Bill Strayhorn and lyrics by Bob Johnny Mercer arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate level to easier advanced arrangement of the popular jazz standard.

Lullaby of Birdland by George Shearing's arranged for Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an advanced arrangement that features individual solos as well as numerous soli and tutti sections and while challenging, a lot of fun to play.

“La Paloma” by Sebastian Yradier, arranged here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling.  This is an advanced intermediate arrangement of the universally popular Spanish Love Song!

Audition (The Fools Who Dream) from La La Land, Music by Justin Hurwitz and Lyrics by Benj Pasek & Justin Paul arranged for Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate level arrangement of a multi-award winning, modern day movie musical classic!

Irish Folksong Suite is a collection of popular traditional Irish Folksongs arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. The titles include: 1. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling, 2. My Wild Irish Rose, 3. Molly Malone (Cockles and Mussels), 4. The Irish Washerwoman and 5. Drunken Sailor. This is a versatile arrangement that allows the songs to be played individually, as a medley in the original order, or any of the selections in any desired order. The arrangement is moderately advanced and perfect for most St. Patrick’s Day and other Irish celebrations.

Dixieland Medley for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet or Woodwind Quintet is a collection of five “Dixieland-ish” favorites to include: “That’s a Plenty”, “After You've Gone”, “Alexander's Ragtime Band”, “Margie” and “At the Jazz Band Ball”.  This is an advanced Intermediate arrangement.

When Sunny Gets Blue, music by Marvin Fisher and arranged here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet, is a timeless classic and a "must have" in any professional quintets Jazz library. This arrangement is also playable by younger or less experienced Quartets and Quintets.

Were You There (When They Crucified My Lord) arranged for Clarinet Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is a contemporary arrangement of timeless African American Spiritual.  It is an Intermediate Advanced to easier advanced arrangement and is appropriate for all contemporary religious services, many traditional services and of course general performance.

Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates - from Messiah by George Frideric Handel transcribed for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet with optional Organ. This is an Intermediate level work from Part II of Handel’s Messiah and appropriate for Easter as well as many other Religious Services. The Organ part while optional, enhances the arrangement.

Wave by Antonio Carlos Jobim arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of Jobim’s Brazilian Jazz standard.

Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone? by George Nelson Allen is the Hymn from which “Take My Hand Precious Lord” was derived. It is a favorite Spiritual, arranged here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is a relatively easy arrangement and is suitable for a variety of occasions.

Spanish Flea by Julius Wechter arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an Advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement of the song originally recorded by Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass on their album Going Places. This melody will be recognized as the “Bachelor’s Theme” to the long running game show The Dating Game. Additionally, it has been used in numerous movies and TV episodes.

Raindrops Keep Fallin’ On My Head, Lyrics by Hal David and music b