Molly on the Shore - for Clarinet Quartet

Percy Grainger
Arr. William May

Performed by the 10th & Broadway Clarinet Quartet


BRAVO!


Many of the great orchestral composers of the early and mid- 20th Century also served as forerunners and innovators of todays modern American band. Percy Grainger is no exception. Molly on the Shore, a staple in symphonic literature, is an Irish reel consisting of rousing melodic figures, tight knit harmonies, and a flurry of eight notes, all of which are set in half time. As one of Graingers most popular works for wind band, most people do not know that is was originally written for string quartet and was later arranged for wind band. This arrangement serves twofold not only as a tribute to the original intent of Graingers masterpiece, but also as a tour de force for the modern clarinet quartet.


This music is available for immediate purchase here:
http://warmwelcome-warmay06.blogspot.com/


also check out my quartet arrangement of Debussy's "Clair de lune" performed by the same ensemble:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaUUt_XqN-Y

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[LaurenLikesBananas]

It sounds very much like you have just taken the 1st, 2nd, 3rd clarinet, sporano sax and bass clarinet parts from the original composition.

[julliard06]

@LaurenLikesBananas hey, if you don't like it, check out the sax quartet arrangement of "Molly" also on my page...based on what you've just told me, this one might be more to your liking...if/when you do, listen really closely; things like the key, articulation scheme, harmony, & rhythm might not be as true to form as you remember from the original, which, I suspect, would be something you'd appreciate : )

[candlewick163]

Pretty good. In the beginning make sure that solo line is very staccato because it contrasts later in the piece from this very bouncy playful song into a flowing sort of wavey melody. Also, in this style when you see the rhythm of something like 1/8 note - 1/4 note and then some rests you need to accent that offbeat note. I forget what it's called, but you need to accent that more.

[julliard06]

@candlewick163 It's called syncopation : )

[candlewick163]

@julliard06 haha no I don't mean that. I know what syncopation is. I play Scott Joplin rags in my freetime! haha no what I was talking about was i think it is called an irish or scottish jig. It is a stylistic motive used throughout this style of music. nice try though haha again good performance.

[julliard06]

@candlewick163 Lol, I was just messing with you...I know you know what syncopation is. But yes, the song is based in an "Irish reel" (actually two Irish reels) which stylistically and historically derives from the Irish jig...

[cgtrojan22]

even squidward couldnt beat you guys! :)

[bandcutee2010]

Oh my word I aboslutely loved it! As a female clarinetist, I've never met 4 guys that are so passionate about clarinet as y'all. Keep up the great work!

[Yasmine59964]

easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



[Lhotps789]

Lol we're playing this I'm my high school band:) it's really fun:)

[hustheposum]

yea you guys are kinda ridiculously good

[thebrendeezyo]

I'm in love with the Bass Clarinetist.

Maybe that's just because I play the same instrument and have performed this song.

But it's probably because he looks attractive from the side :D

Aside from my teenage girl rant, great playing!

[rowan1325]

Extremely good performance

[Logan9000000]

i like how the guy on the left suddenly jerks, you guys sound gooood

[16aleirbag]

amazing i just loved it you guys sound really good.

[Nerdydolfin]

@IYADChishtie how so?

[IYADChishtie]

@Nerdydolfin it improves tone fool