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Original work for Bass Clarinet Octet

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World premiere—Clarinouveau, Montréal, July 11, 2026

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Program Notes

For eight bass clarinets. The score carries its only program note inside the cover: its all the same, isn’t it?

Performance Notes

Scored for eight bass clarinets. In the solo section (mm. 102–107) only two players are needed to hold the vamp, though more are welcome; roughly four solos is ideal. Ensembles preferring a fixed version may omit the solos entirely and cut from m. 102 to Rehearsal J (m. 107), playing all cued notes.

Premiere

Clarinouveau 2026

July 11, 2026

Premiered by Sarah Watts, Josh Snively, François Gagné, Matthew Schmidt, Owen Davitt, Ryan Nerp, Maggie Fatsis, and Jonathan Russell

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Where
Centre culturel Georges-Vanier, Salle Desjardins, Montréal, QC
Presented by
Plattsburgh Clarinet Choir and le Chœur de clarinettes de Montréal
object permanence $30.00
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