Boosey & Hawkes Ferguson Howard - Four Short Pieces - Clarinet And Piano
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Essential Information About This Score
Essential Information About This Score
- Clarinet and piano ensemble: ideal for developing listening skills, balance, and dialogue between soloist and accompaniment.
- Repertoire designed for exams: edition included in the Trinity syllabus 27 program (grades 4 and 6), practical for structuring goals.
- Suite of contrasting pieces: sequence of characters to develop expression, articulation, and musicality.
- Compact format: 16 pages, easy to carry and use in lessons, rehearsals, or auditions.
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Summary of This Score
This score for clarinet and piano offers a short yet colorful program, designed to nurture technical work while remaining musical and stimulating. Integrated into the Trinity syllabus 27 (grades 4 and 6), it naturally fits into a progression approach: exam preparation, consolidation of skills, or building a serious repertoire for student auditions and concerts.
The content is structured around four movements with complementary atmospheres: Prelude, Scherzo, Pastoral, and Burlesque. This journey addresses various challenges such as phrasing and breathing, clarity of attacks, rhythmic precision, as well as the ability to quickly change character. The piano is not limited to simple harmonic support: it participates in the pulse, responses, and contrasts, encouraging genuine chamber music playing.
Thanks to its "New Edition" portrait format, this edition is suitable both for studio work and performance, making it a relevant choice for clarinetists wishing to develop an expressive interpretation with accompaniment.
Technical specifications
| Musical Genre | Classical | Publication | Sheet music |
| Instrumentation | clarinet and piano | Pages | 16 |
| Difficulty | Trinity syllabus 27 (grades 4 and 6) | ||
Questions frequently asked
What level is required for Four Short Pieces by Howard Ferguson?
The score is included in the Trinity syllabus 27, at grades 4 and 6. It fits within a progression course for clarinet players.
What movements are included in this clarinet and piano score?
The collection comprises four pieces: Prelude, Scherzo, Pastoral, and Burlesque.
Which clarinet skills are developed in this collection?
The writing focuses on phrasing and breathing. Attacks and rhythmic accuracy are also key challenges. The changing character between the four movements enhances interpretation.
How many pages does the New Edition print have?
This portrait format edition contains 16 pages. It is referenced as "New Edition".
Does the piano have a prominent role in Four Short Pieces?
The accompaniment contributes to the pulse, responses, and contrasts. The piano part thus supports chamber music work with the clarinet.



