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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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Le Regiment de Sambre et Meuse or, French National Défilé March as it commonly referred to in the U.S. Based on a poem/lyrics written by Paul Cézano and set to music by Robert Planquette then later arranged into a English style military march by Joseph-Francios Rauski. This is an early advanced level arrangement.

String Quartet No. 3 in G major, KV 156 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transcribed for Clarinet Quartet. This is an easier advanced level transcription of one of Mozart’s very popular string quartets. The Movements include 1. Presto, 2. Adagio and 3. Menuetto.

“Night and Day”, words and music by Cole Porter and arranged for Clarinet Quartet. This popular song was originally written for the musical Gay Divorce in 1932 and later featured in the film The Gay Divorcee in 1934. This is an easier advanced arrangement of one of Cole Porter’s most popular songs and has been recorded by several dozen prominent recording artists over the years.

A Patriotic Medley by George M. Cohan. This is a collection or medley of three of Cohan’s favorite patriotic songs arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Ken Abeling.  The songs include; 1. “Over There!”, 2. “Yankee Doodle Boy” (commonly referred to as “I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy”) and 3. Grand Old Flag.  This collection can be played as individual songs or as medley.  It should be playable by a good middle school group but advanced and professional musicians will find use for this arrangement during patriotic holidays and certain ceremonies.

“Witchcraft”, Music by Cy Coleman & Lyrics by Carolyn Leigh for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet, arr. Ken Abeling.  This is a more advanced arrangement of another Frank Sinatra staple.

La Cucaracha arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet by Kenneth Abeling. This selection is actually three separate arrangements of the very popular Mexican Folk Song in one to meet any performance need. The first is an easier advanced level theme and variations in 4/4 with a total playing time of approximately 3:25 followed by two more traditional and intermediate level arrangements of the song. The first in 3/4 and the second in 4/4.

My Blue Heaven, music by Walter Donaldson and Lyrics by George Whiting arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This song, first recorded in 1927 was a huge success for crooner Gene Austin selling over 5 million copies globally. It was initially used in the Ziegfeld Follies, then covered by numerous recording artist and has like numbers of music credits.

Beer Barrel Polka, Music & Lyrics by Jaromir Vejvoda, Lew Brown, Vasek Zeman, Wladimir A. Timm and arranged here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintetby Kenneth Abeling. This is another one of the most popular polkas of all time and suitable for many occasions especially Oktoberfest type performances.

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.

The Marriage of Figaro (Overture) by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart transcribed for Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an advanced level transcription of the overture to one of Mozart’s most popular operas.

Pomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar transcribed for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet This is arguably the most popular graduation ceremony processional of all time. This is an easy transcription (since you will likely be repeating it several times) and loyal to the original.

A String of Pearls, Music by Jerry Gray & Lyrics by Eddie De Lange arranged for Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate to advanced arrangement of the number one hit single recorded by the Glenn miller Orchestra in 1941.

This is an excerpt from Giuseppe Verdi’s Triumphal March from Aida transcribed here for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This transcription/arrangement is very suitable as a Processional or Recessional march and is advance intermediate in difficulty.

The Invincible Eagle by John Philip Sousa transcribed for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an advanced intermediate to easier advanced transcription of one of Sousa’s very favorite patriotic marches written for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition.

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!

La primavera from The Four Seasons by Antonio Vivaldi 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!

Margaritaville by Jimmy Buffett arranged for Brass Quintet, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Saxophone Quintet, String Quartet, Woodwind Quartet, and Woodwind Quintet. This is an intermediate level arrangement of Buffett’s Top Ten 1977 Billboard hit!

“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.