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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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15 Featured Arrangements


This is My Country, lyrics by Don Raye and music by Al Ahlert arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of this classic American patriotic song written in 1940.

Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite by Karl L. King transcribed for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is one of, if not the most popular circus march of all time. It is a challenging march suitable for any lively event! 

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.

The Nearness of You, music by Hoagy Carmichael and Lyrics by Ned Washington arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an intermediate to advanced intermediate arrangement of this charming jazz ballad. It has been covered by dozens and dozens of prominent recording artists over the decades.

El Choclo (Tango Criolo) is a very popular Argentinian tango written by Angel Villoldo and arranged here Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced arrangement, gives every member a chance to shine and a lot of fun to play.

God Bless the U.S.A. words and music by Lee Greenwood for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of Lee Greenwood’s American patriotic country song. This song is a must the patriotic season!

First Suite for Military Band in Eb, Op. 28/a by Gustav Holst transcribed here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. The three movements are: I. Chaconne - II. Intermezzo - III. March. This is an early advanced to advanced performance level transcription.

The Stars and Stripes Forever is arguably John Philip Sousa’s most famous march and the Official March of the USA, transcribed here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling.  This transcription is of an easier advanced to advanced level difficulty.

The 1812 Overture (for Clarinet Quartet). Festival Overture "The Year 1812" in E flat major, op. 49 or The 1812 Overture by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky transcribed for Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. It is often performed in the US alongside other patriotic music at Fourth of July celebrations. This is an advanced transcription and loyal to the composer’s original intent.

Sweet Georgia Brown, Lyrics by Kenneth Casey and Music by Ben Bernie & Maceo Pinkard arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is a more advanced arrangement of the 1925 Jazz standard / Popular tune. The song is perhaps most recognized as the theme song of the basketball comedy team the Harlem Globetrotters.

Entry of the Gladiators or Entrance of the Gladiators Op. 68 by Julius Fucik, transcription for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling and also known as “Thunder and Blazes”.  Although its original intent was of a more serious nature, it has become perhaps the most recognizable “Circus March’ of all time. This is a more advanced march but can be played at normal march tempo as well as circus or “screamer” march. 

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.

Dream a Little Dream of Me by Wilbur Schwandt, Gus Kahn, Fabian Andre arranged for Clarinet Quartet by Kenneth Abeling. This is an intermediate level arrangement of the song popularized by Ella Fitzgerald, Doris Day and perhaps most notably by Cass Elliot.

A Night in Tunisia written by Dizzy Gillespie and arranged for Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. Originally titled “Interlude” by the composer this is an easier advanced level arrangement of this enduring jazz standard.

Shiny Stockings, by Frank Foster arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an easier advanced arrangement of Foster’s jazz standard and a featured chart with the Count Basie Orchestra.

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!

“Desafinado”, music by Antonio Carlos Jobim original Portuguese lyrics by Newton Mendonça arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate arrangement one of the most popular Latin Jazz Standards (bossa novas) of all time.