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The SFCM Clarinet Ensemble is committed to commissioning and performing works by living composers. Since its founding in 2010, it has premiered more than a dozen pieces, including works by Marc Mellis, Jonathan Russell, Lisa Bielawa, and Theresa Wong. In addition, it has performed pieces by Steve Reich, Evan Ziporyn, and the Helia Music Collective and arrangements by J.S. Bach, Percy Grainger, and Earth, Wind & Fire. The ensemble was featured at the SFCM Centennial Gala and was a performer at ClarinetFest 2019 in Knoxville, TN and ClarinetFest 2022 in Reno, NV.

Read about our ensemble in an article from the Clarinet Choir.

TitleComposerInstrumentationComposition YearSFCM Commission?Sheet MusicRecording
TBD (2023)Anna MeadorsTBD2023yesContact composer 
Mapping Out a SkyEmma Logan5 Bb, 3 bass2022yesContact composerSFCM Clarinet Ensemble
In TransitJulie Barwick6 Bb, 3 bass2022yescontact composerSFCM Clarinet Ensemble
Three SpacesShawne Workman6 Bb, 3 bass2022yescontact composerSFCM Clarinet Ensemble
TuyshtakTheresa Wong6 Bb2022yescontact composer 
Chaconne in DJ.S. Bach, arr. Kyle Hovatter2 Bb, 2 bass1717, arr. 2019yesBuy hereSFCM Clarinet Facutly
Evil Robot Spooky Space JamJonathan Russell1 Eb, 5 Bb, 3 bass2019yesbuy hereSFCM Clarinet Ensemble
PrometheusMarc Mellits, arr. Jonathan Russell6 Bb, 2 bass2019yesbuy score hereQuartuor Debussy String Qtet
AmritKala Ramnath2 Bb, 2 bass2018 Download hereHere
Centennial BroadcastLisa Bielawa9 Eb, 73 Bb, 14 bass, 3 contrabass2018yescontact composer 
BurstKen Thomson2 Bb, 2 bass2018yescontact composer 
SeptemberEarth Wind Fire, arr. Michael Lowenstern7 Bb or 7 bass1978, arr. 2017 Buy hereMichael Lowenstern
a circle to the headKyle Hovattersolo bass, 8 Bb2017yescontact composerSFCM Clarinet Ensemble
Hopes to BeAnna Meadors2 Bb, 2 bass2016 contact composerRed Clay Sax Quartet
Black OakMax Stoffregen6 Bb, 3 Bass, electronics2015yes SFCM Clarinet Ensemble
To Grasp is to Uncontrollably DropJoshua Carro7 Bb, 2 bass, piano2013 contact composersolo clarinet, paino + ableton
Supra JonathanJonathan Russell9 bass or 6 Bb and 3 bass2012 Bass versionBb & Bass VersionECA Bass Clarinet Ensemble
Molly on the ShorePercy Grainger, arr. Matt Johnston1 Eb, 5 Bb, 4 bass1907, arr. 2011  Univ of Florida Clarinet Ensemble
When She WalksHauschka, arr. Jeff Anderle8 Bb, 3 bass2011yes  
MadeiraHauschka, arr. Jeff Anderle8 Bb, 3 bass2010yes  
ElevenJonathan Russell9 Bb, 2 bass2010yesBuy hereSFCM Clarinet Ensemble
HiveEvan Ziporyn2 Bb, 2 bass2007 Buy hereZiporyn - spotify
How to playKen Thomson5 Bb2006 contact composer 
Be-InEvan Ziporyn3 Bb, 2 bass1990 Buy hereBass Clar + String Quartet
New York CounterpointSteve Reich9 Bb, 2 bass1985 buy hereSFCM Clarinet Ensemble

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