Clarinet Polka (arr. Smith)
Traditional tune, arranged by Bruce R. Smith
General Info
Year: 2002
Duration: c. 2:00
Difficulty: IV (solo); III (ensemble) (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Polka
Publisher: BRS Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $80.00 | Score Only (print) - $5.00
Instrumentation
Full Score
Flute I-II
Flute III/Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
E-flat Alto Clarinet
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-III
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Percussion, including:
- Bass Drum
- Crash Cymbals
- Marimba
- Snare Drum
- Xylophone
Errata
None discovered thus far.
Program Notes
The Clarinet Polka or A Hupfata is a popular musical composition from the end of the 19th century. Since 1971 it has been used as an opener in Lato z Radiem − one of the most popular shows of Polskie Radio Program I. The piece, performed (as its name implies) as a polka, has a simple and catchy melody, featuring a prominent extended eight-note arpeggio. It is typically performed in B-flat major.
According to Polskie Radio Program I, the music was created in Austria by a composer named A. Hupfat. Other sources claim that The Clarinet Polka was written under the name Dziadunio Polka by the Polish composer Karol Namysłowski.
- Program Note from Wikipedia
Media
- Audio: Reference recording. VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band (Charles T. Menghini, conductor; Claribel Clarinet Choir)
- Audio CD: VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band (Charles T. Menghini, conductor; Claribel Clarinet Choir) – 2005
State Ratings
None discovered thus far.
Performances
To submit a performance please join The Wind Repertory Project
- VanderCook College of Music (Chicago, Ill.) Symphonic Band (Charles T. Menghini, conductor; Claribel Clarinet Choir) – 16 December 2005 (2005 Midwest Clinic)
Works for Winds by This Arranger
- Clarinet Polka (2002)