Bagpipes

“Bagpipes”, by Matteo Giammario is a Woodwind Quintet arrangement of the first movement of his “Suite for Oboe and Keyboard”.  A wonderfully evocative transcription, this is suitable for moderately experienced performers.  The composer writes:

“Provincials meet at the village square with their bagpipes on a Saturday evening.  At first they warm up with a plaintive melody.  However, as they progress their playing they become emboldened with confidence and their playing becomes ornate and showy.”

Includes clarinet part in Bb and A.