Bach J S arr. Mark Goddard - Cantus Firmus Fantasticus! for flexible ensemble - (Digital Download)

A Cantus Firmus (“fixed song”) is a pre-existing melody used as the structural foundation of a composition. J. S. Bach employed the technique with consummate skill in his cantatas, often placing a Lutheran chorale tune in long, sustained notes while surrounding it with richly woven polyphony. This set includes a basic score, a comprehensive selection of interchangeable instrumental parts, and an optional part for solo voice or choir. The vocal part is also available as a free download from the website, allowing choirs to make the necessary copies easily and legally. www.CliftonEdition.com/C953 In 1989, in Oxford, a group of four bassoonist friends decided to form ‘The Equal Opportunities Bassoon Quartet’ and met regularly to rehearse. The wife of one of the players, Katherine Manville, often generously prepared a sumptuous meal for the quartet and this piece was written so that Katherine, a fine singer, could join in too! The piece was later performed by the fledgling ‘Headington Singers’ singing the vocal part in unison, accompanied ‘on the night’ by the bassoons. Optional free vocal part available to download here: Download Vocal Part The Parts A minimum of at least one player (or singer) is required on each of the following parts. Cantus Firmus Voice or Unison Choir Easy Part in C Easy Part in Bb Easy Part in F Easy Part in Eb Part 1 Violin Flute Oboe Clarinet in Bb Bb Soprano Saxophone Eb Alto Saxophone Trumpet in Bb Part 2 Violin Flute Oboe Clarinet in Bb Eb Alto Saxophone Trumpet in Bb Part 3 Violin Viola Clarinet in Bb Eb Alto Saxophone Bb Tenor Saxophone Trumpet in Bb Horn in F Eb Tenor Horn Part 4 Cello Double Bass Bassoon Bass Clarinet in Bb Bb Tenor Saxophone Eb Baritone Saxophone Trombone BC Bb Trombone TC Tuba BC Eb Bass TC Bb Bass TC