Bug of the Ball

Inspired by the dance scene between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy in the 1995 BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice," I arranged and composed a set of ten English dances. The title derives from the use of "maggot" to describe a favorite or fancy. Many thanks to Cecil J. Sharp for notating these tunes in the early 1900s so that later generations could enjoy them. For clarinet quartet (3 Bb, 1 bass). These miniatures are suitable for many occasions, such as dinner background music or prelude/postlude music at a wedding. They are flexible in presentation and instrumentation. Optional parts are included for Eb, alto, and 4th Bb.