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Celebrate the festive season with this delightful arrangement of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Martin J. Van Klompenberg. This traditional carol is presented in a fresh, joyous style that captures the essence of Christmas cheer, making it an ideal choice for holiday concerts and gatherings. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Woodwind Quintet

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with this exquisite arrangement of "Bring A Torch, Jeannette Isabella." Arranged by Martin J. Van Klompenberg, this traditional French carol is beautifully crafted to enhance any Christmas performance. Perfect for choirs seeking to captivate and enchant audiences during the holiday season. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Bring A Torch, Jeannette Isabella

Immerse yourself in the rich, melodious tapestry of "Floraux," masterfully arranged for reed trio by Martin J. Van Klompenberg. This classical piece by Ernesto Nazareth offers a sublime blend of intricate harmonies and lush, resonant textures, perfect for ensembles seeking to elevate their repertoire with elegance and sophistication. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Floraux (Reed Trio)

Woodwind Trio

Floraux

A resetting of three works for wind quintet.

Divertimento in D-Major

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The Corpse Flower is not only one of the largest free-standing blossoming plants in the world, it also it also highly unique in that it requires 7  10 years to bloom for the first time. The plant must go through several germination cycles, moving through a single leaf phase multiple times prior to the first bloom.
This work tells the story of a corpse flower, beginning with the initial single leaf. This leaf returns to the corm, the 100-pound bulb from which the plant stems. When the bloom finally arrives, it can be as tall as ten feet tall, but only lasts about 48 hours until it begins to wilt. The withering can take much longer, as the bloom decays and the single leaf stage begins anew.

I had the good fortune to get to see a corpse flower in full bloom in the fall of 2020 (The cover art was taken from this flower), and the opportunity to see this marvel in person was the primary motivation behind writing this work.

This work was made possible by the following consortium of musicians:
Erin Webber, The University of Texas at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
Stephanie Carlson, Murray State University, Murray, Kentucky
Amy Collins, The University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
Heather Killmeyer, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee
Theo-Hans Kuijvenhoven, Ridderkerk, Netherlands
Kelly McElrath Vaneman, Converse College, Spartanburg, SC

Corpse Flower, for oboe and piano

Oboe Solo

Meme Engine

Flute Solo

Apex Predator began life as all pieces do: With a small child who loves
  dinosaurs. During a video chat with my nephew, Georgie, he very excitedly
  told me of the Titanboa, the largest snake that ever existed. Having never
  heard of this monstrous beast, I took to the internet, and after falling into
  a wormhole, stumbled upon an article on apex predators. 
    
    
    
    When one thinks of apex predators, the top link in the food chain, the
  usual thought goes to lions, tigers and bears, however, depending on the
  biome, apex predators come in all sorts of species, sizes, speeds and colors.
  This disparity is what I hoped to explore. The Bengal Tiger, the well-known
  hunter, stalking and pouncing its prey; the alligator snapping turtle, wading
  in its muddy home, waiting for a chance to strike; the majestic orca, king of
  the oceans; the golden eagle, with its brilliant wingspan; and the Komodo
  dragon, the largest lizard on earth, with its poisonous bite and shockingly
  fast speed.
    
    
    
    This piece was originally published for bass clarinet and bassoon.

Apex Predator

Bassoon Duet

Woodwind Duet

"Parkour is when you do something epic but fail."
				-Christopher Bedont (age 9)

When my friend, Robert Bedont, asked me to write this piece, this quote from more than a decade earlier immediately came to mind. Nothing says bassoon like parkour. (Obviously, this is not true in any sense.)

The sport of Parkour, or free running, gained popularity in the first decade of the 21st Century. The basic concept is move from Point A to Point B in the flashiest fashion as possible. Large leaps, flips, kicks in every step. The goal of this short exciting work is to show the climbing and leaping and energy of the physical art form.

Parkour!

Bassoon Solo Unaccompanied

The African Wild Dog, or Painted Dog, is one of the elite predators in sub-Saharan Africa. They are unfortunately also one of the most endangered mammals on Earth. This is in part to their unique pack structure, where only ten percent of female wild dogs will mother pups. If a young female wild dog wants to inhabit the role of a mother within a pack, they must disperse and find a new pack. More than half die while searching.

This is the story of three who survived: The three travelers.

In October 2021, three sisters of the Luamfwa African wild dog pack abandoned their pack. At three years old, if they did not seek a new pack, they would live as subordinates, without pups, for the remainder of their lives. The sisters were tracked by radio collar by researchers at Montana State University.

These sisters traveled more than 1,300 miles, including multiple crossings of the Luangwa River, home to one of Africa's largest crocodile populations; entering the Great Rift Valley, where they crossed paths with several other packs, unsuccessfully; and even crossed the Great East Road near Lusaka, the primary route of travel between the capital cities of Zambia and Malawi. As of the story's publishing, the three sisters were still roaming in search of a new pack.

Migration is fascinating, but when the journey greatly surpasses the expectation, it's difficult to find incredible inspiration.

3 Travelers

I have always been fascinated by the walls of sheer rock left behind by the construction of the
United States interstate highway system. To me, it represents both the majesty of nature and the
audacity and ingenuity of the human race. When you approach these sections of road, often you
will see the yellow sign, reading Fallen Rocks or Fallen Rock Zone, warning of the possibility
that nature will try to reclaim the roadway.

In this quartet, I wanted to show both the majesty of the mountains, told in the various chorales
throughout the piece, and the juxtaposition of the possible chaos below. Cars speeding past, not
always safely or politely. Construction zones. Semi trucks. All of these can be heard throughout
this work. Despite all this activity, it is important to remember that the rocks remain.
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Fallen Rocks, for saxophone quartet

Saxaphone Quartet Quartet

Elevate your holiday repertoire with this exquisite arrangement of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel." Masterfully crafted by Martin J. Van Klompenberg, this traditional carol is reimagined to capture the solemn beauty and longing of Advent. Perfect for concert settings, it promises to leave audiences deeply moved and inspired. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

O Come, O Come, Emmanuel

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of this traditional carol, elegantly arranged by Martin J. Van Klompenberg. "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" is reimagined with a heartfelt touch, perfect for creating a reflective atmosphere this Christmas season. An essential addition to your holiday repertoire, it resonates with timeless grace. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Woodwind Quartet

"Modern Dinosaur" by Martin J. Van Klompenberg is a riveting exploration of 21st-century music, blending innovative sonic textures with dynamic rhythms. This composition invites listeners into a prehistoric journey with a modern twist, perfect for ensembles seeking to challenge their musicality and captivate audiences with fresh, contemporary sounds. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Modern Dinosaur

Flute, Clarinet, Bassoon Trio

Bring a Torch, Jeannette Isabella

Bassoon Quartet

Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with this enchanting arrangement of "We Wish You A Merry Christmas" by Martin J. Van Klompenberg. This traditional carol, reimagined in a captivating style, brings a fresh, joyful vibe to any Christmas repertoire. Perfect for creating memorable holiday performances that resonate with cheer. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Experience the serene beauty of "Silent Night" through this enchanting arrangement by Martin J. Van Klompenberg. This traditional carol is reimagined, capturing the essence of Christmas with each harmonious note. Perfect for holiday concerts, it invites audiences to embrace the peace and joy of the season. - Note: This music is composed by humans. No human-written product description is available, limiting search visibility. The AI-assisted description is for reference only.

Silent Night

1922

The Holly and The Ivy

Global Sections - CORE [DO NOT TOUCH]*

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