Klezmer for Flexible Ensemble: Seven pieces from Israel, originally Songs and Dances, with authentic Hebrew titles. The word “Klezmer” is derived from Hebrew, and loosely translated means musical instrument. An eastern European tradition, Klezmirim (Jewish folk musicians) travelled from town to town to entertain at weddings, Bar Mitzvahs, and other occasions.

The music is in four basic parts with the “melody line” not always restricted to the top part. The score and parts 1, 2 and 3 include chord symbols so that accordion and keyboard players can play along too.

Flexible Instrumentation

14 parts included

Part 1: Flute/Violin,
Bb Clarinet/Bb Soprano Saxophone/Bb Trumpet/Bb Cornet

Part 2: Flute/Oboe/Violin
Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet/Bb Cornet
Eb Alto Saxophone

Part 3: Bb Clarinet/Bb Trumpet/Bb Cornet/Bb Tenor Saxophone/Bb Tenor Trombone (treble clef)
Eb Alto Saxophone/ Eb Tenor Horn
Violin
Viola
Horn in F
Bassoon/Trombone (bass clef)/Cello

Part 4: Bassoon/Cello/Double Bass/Trombone (bass clef)/Tuba
Bb Bass Clarinet/Bb Tenor Saxophone/Bb Tenor Trombone (treble clef)/Bb Bass
Eb Baritone Saxophone/Eb Tenor Horn/Eb Bass

Contents

1. Sol Schojn Kumn di Ge’ule
May Salvation Come Soon
2. Ets Chayim Hi
A Tree of Life
3. Bashana Haba’a
In the Next Year
4. Di Eydes Fun Undsere Libe
The Oath of our Love
5. Klezmer
6. Sh’chuna K’tana
A Small Quarter
7. U’vneh Yerushalaim