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Lillian: Concert Band Conductor Score

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Lillian: Concert Band Conductor Score

Lillian: Concert Band Conductor Score

Polka Caprice

By Herbert L. Clarke / arr. David Marlatt

Item: 81-CB226530S
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This fun light piece is a great showpiece for the cornet. It was possibly named after his second wife Lillian Bell Hause with whom Clarke had two children. There is another work by Clarke, "La Veta Caprice", which contains much of the same material as this piece. Set as a polka, there is much opportunity for the soloist to display quick fingers and light triple tonguing.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications
Publisher: 8TH NOTE PUBLICATION
SKU: 81-CB226530S
Instrumentation: Solo Cornet and Concert Band

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About the Creator

Herbert L. Clarke stands among the most celebrated cornet virtuosos of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His prolific output includes pedagogical works, virtuosic display pieces, and concert band arrangements that defined the solo cornet repertoire and continue to challenge and inspire players today.

Clarke's personal life occasionally surfaced in his compositions, as evidenced by works named for family members. His technical mastery informed every piece he wrote; even his lighter works demand precision and musical maturity from soloists.

Why we love this

Lillian gives your cornet section a genuine solo vehicle that doesn't require a concerto to shine. The polka setting feels fresh at the concert band level, and the technical demands are real enough to excite advanced players without requiring virtuoso ensemble balance from your full band.

What to expect

Spirited and dancing, with the soloist weaving rapid figures over a lilting polka accompaniment. The piece captures the character of a parlor encore, playful and technically accomplished but never pretentious.

Who it's for

Band directors seeking a Grade 3 showpiece that highlights a single strong cornet player without overshadowing the ensemble. Cornet soloists ready to tackle quick fingerwork and articulation challenges in a contest or festival setting.

How to get the most out of it

  • Isolate the cornet soloist during sectional rehearsals to build confidence in the rapid passage work before combining with full band; the light character demands clarity, not power.
  • Work light triple-tonguing articulation separately if your soloist hasn't tackled it before; the polka rhythm will expose uneven tonguing patterns.
  • Keep the band accompaniment rhythmically tight and lilting; a draggy ensemble will flatten the piece's bouncy energy and bury the soloist.

How to use it

Program this as a mid-concert feature to break up heavier repertoire and showcase individual talent. It works well at solo and ensemble festivals or as a concert opener to set a bright, energetic tone.

Skills your students will build

  • Triple-tonguing articulation at tempo
  • Rapid scalar and figurative passage work on cornet
  • Solo phrasing and breathing in a lyrical polka rhythm
  • Ensemble accompaniment balance supporting a featured soloist

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