Concert Etude #1

The sevenaConcert Etudesafor bass clarinet and piano (2015) belong to a cycle of Etudes for various instruments, titled "Play of the Thought," which provide performers with challenges suitable to prepare them for the repertoire of the 21st century. Dr. Tsanoff was motivated to include works for bass clarinet in his cycle to refute the notion that the bass clarinetist should not be expected to handle technically demanding works. The composer also intends to show the beauty and virtuosity on the bass clarinet as a solo instrument. As these Etudes are accompanied, there is also much to learn about ensemble collaboration. PLEASE NOTE: these publications respect the composer's original notation of the bass clarinet part in both treble and bass clef. This is a departure from Alea's normal policy of presenting all bass clarinet parts in treble clef.