Side Partners: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Side Partners: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Side Partners: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB10186
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Cornet Solo or Duet and Band

By Herbert L. Clarke / arr. David Marlatt

Grade: 4

Item: 81-CB10186

$65.00

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Clarke wrote Side Partners as a duet for cornet and euphonium. He also performed it as a solo and as a duet with another cornet player. This is the first time this work has been available with a full conductor score rather than a piano reduction. Alternate parts have been provided for cornet, euphonium, and alto saxophone to allow for the maximum in flexibility.

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

Page Count: 244

ISBN10: 1-55473-527-0

ISBN13: 978-1-55473-527-3

UPC: 685462015283

SKU: 81-CB10186

More about this title

About the Composer: Herbert L. Clarke

Herbert L. Clarke (1867-1945) was one of the most celebrated cornet virtuosos of his era, known for his brilliant technique and commanding stage presence. As both a performer and composer, Clarke wrote extensively for his instrument, creating works that remain central to the cornet and euphonium repertoire. His compositions balance technical display with musicality, demanding precision while remaining accessible to serious student musicians.

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Why we love this

This score gives you a rare opportunity to program a genuine Clarke work with full band accompaniment rather than piano reduction. The flexibility of alternate parts means you can cast this across your roster, allowing strong players on multiple instruments to shine in a showcase setting without requiring identical instrumentation at every rehearsal.

What to expect

Light and engaging, with the warmth of a nineteenth-century salon piece translated into the concert band setting. The duet sparkles with period elegance while remaining grounded in solid band sonority, creating an inviting interplay between soloists and ensemble.

Who it's for

Conductors seeking Grade 4 concert band repertoire that showcases featured soloists without requiring a separate piano accompanist. This works well for ensembles with strong cornet and euphonium players who are ready for solo-with-ensemble exposure.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the soloists prominently in the mix. The band provides harmonic support, but the cornet and euphonium (or chosen alternates) must project clearly throughout.
Establish secure ensemble rhythm in the accompaniment before adding the solo voices. The band's role is to frame, not overshadow.
Work the phrasing between the two soloists as you would a vocal duet. Breathing points and shape matter as much as technical accuracy.
Address articulation consistency early. Clarke's idiom demands crisp tonguing and clean releases, especially in the lighter passages.

How to use it

Place this on a concert as a change of pace between larger ensemble works, allowing featured players recognition while giving the full band a supportive role. It pairs naturally with other twentieth-century light concert pieces and works especially well in spring pops or chamber-focused programs.