Matt Johnston

Originally arranged for University of Tennessee Clarinet Choir for their 2011 tour of China, this work features five traditional Chinese folk songs in a medley lasting about 5-6 minutes. The songs inc...

This is the fugue from one of the most popular organ works of the 20th century, Dupre's Prelude and Fugue in G Minor, op. 7, no. 3. Another haunting organ piece, this fugue feels like a jig, but is mu...

One of the most important and beautiful pieces ever written for chamber wind ensemble. This arrangement of the pastoral third movement sounds like a relaxing summer day, though it is perfect for any t...

A very fast march that is very impressive and fun to play! It is interesting to pair this piece on a program with Sousa's Thunderer and then let the audience compare and contrast. Instrumentation: E-F...

A lovely setting of this familiar song. Works great for church services or weddings, but can really be played anywhere. Instrumentation: 4 B-Flat Clarinets, Alto Clarinet/Basset Horn - (optional 5th B...

An exhilarating transcription of this wonderful overture. A challenge for every player that is sure to please any audience. Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 5 B-Flat Clarinets, Alto Clarinet/Basset H...

This is one of Percy Grainger's most famous settings. The music itself is not that difficult, however the challenge lies in bringing forth the melody without burying it underneath the beautiful harmon...

A brisk Irish reel featuring every instrument in the choir. Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 4 B-Flat Clarinets, Alto Clarinet/Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet/Contralto/String Bass

A popular English Morris Dance tune set by Percy Grainger. In his manuscript, Grainger states 'this setting is not suitable to dance Morris Dances to'. Despite this, it's a fun piece to play! Instrume...

As performed by the University of Florida Clarinet Choir on their CD, 'Wind in the Reeds'. A very challenging and rewarding transcription! Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 4 B-Flat Clarinets, Alto Cl...

A favorite transcription of the arranger thus far. This has to be one of the most beautiful and lush pieces in the orchestral repertoire, taken from lesser-known opera Hansel and Gretel. Instrumentati...

This is a fairly difficult transcription of the overture from Danish composer Carl Nielsen's opera, Maskarade. Fun parts for everybody with this rewarding and challenging piece! Instrumentation: E-Fla...

A delightful polka originally written for piano duet and trumpet. The piece can be played entirely by the clarinet choir, though trumpet and tuba parts have been included as well. This is not your typ...

Two movements from Ravel's suite 'Le Tombeau de Couperin.' A wonderful set of pieces with the inclusion of the original harp parts; the two movements can be performed as a suite or seperately. Instrum...

Featuring a larger than usual clarinet choir (and percussion!), this popular work from the orchestra repertoire is sure to please any crowd. Plus, it's way easier to play some of these fanfares on the...

A great piece for Halloween, or just for whenever you want to play it. The devilish violin solo at the opening has been replace by a pair of clarinets to achieve that haunting tritone. Also, the origi...

Originally composed for piano four-hands (two people playing the same piano), this is a rollicking two-step halfway between a march and a polka. Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 4 B-Flat Clarinets, A...

This popular dance taken from Smetana's opera, 'The Bartered Bride.' First performed at the Florida State University's annual PRISM concert, this transcription was created through a collaboration betw...

The most famous of all of Sousa's marches! Also included is a piccolo part, just in case you would like a piccolo player to rise out of the ensemble at just the right moment. Instrumentation: E-Flat C...

Another delightful and popular march by Sousa which is now most popularly associated with Monty Python's Flying Circus. Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet,4 B-Flat Clarinets, Alto Clarinet/Basset Horn,...

One of Sousa's most famous marches. Great when paired with Fillmore's Rolling Thunder. Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 4 B-Flat Clarinets, Alto Clarinet/Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarin...

Composed for The Washington Post newspaper in 1889. Instrumentation: E-Flat Clarinet, 4 B-Flat Clarinets, Alto Clarinet/Basset Horn, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet/Contralto/String Bass

A huge arrangement of one of the most recognizable pieces in the history of opera. Slightly abridged, but still very difficult! Instrumentation: 2 E-Flat Clarinets, 10 B-Flat Clarinets, 2 Alto Clarine...

Though Charles-Marie Widor is more widely known for the Toccata from his Organ Symphony No. 5, the Symphony directly following it maintains the spirit and energy embodied in the Toccata. The first mov...

Written during Holst's time working at the St. Paul's Girls School, this influential piece originally written for string orchestra has been beautifully transcribed for clarinet choir. Matt Johnston ke...