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New Editions
There are some great compositions by Canadian composers out there. The problem is that some of the originals are handwritten manuscripts in need of a makeover. Below are a few new editions of old Canadian clarinet compositions that would be great additions to any clarinettist's repertoire.
Crawley: Solstice
Royal Conservatory level 7
Debussy-esque
Gayfer: The Lake in the Mountains
Royal Conservatory level 5
Student contest piece
Wuensch: In modo antico
Royal Conservatory levels 5-7
Similar to Finzi's Five Bagatelles
Wuensch: Sonatina, Op. 43
Royal Conservatory level 8
Original for A clarinet
Includes alternate part for Bâ™ clarinet
Bernstein Sonata-esque
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Canadian Music Centre
The Canadian Music Centre is an extensive library of Canadian music and includes a free sheet music loaning service. International orders require paid postage while orders within Canada are shipped free of charge. Many works are also available to purchase as digital downloads.
Comprehensive Catalogue
Below is a comprehensive catalogue of Canadian clarinet compositions. Use your browser search function to search for something specific. This database is updated regularly, but if you discover any incorrect or missing data, please contact me.
Graded Repertoire
Looking for something at a specific grade level? Below is a shorter database of Canadian compositions which are also listed in the Royal Conservatory of Music Clarinet Syllabus (2014).
Publications
Klassen, Vanessa. "Annotated Canadian Clarinet Repertoire and the Influential Musicians Who Brought it to Life." Doctoral dissertation, The Ohio State University, 2022. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1650314344255547.
Klassen, Vanessa. "The Clarinet Works of Elizabeth Raum." The Clarinet Journal, vol. 51, no. 2 (March 2024): pp. 46-52. https://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/2733601.
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