Mandat - Double Life for Solo Clarinet

Eric Mandat - Double Life for Solo Clarinet. This edition consists of a clarinet part and pipe extension set. The first movement requires doubling on A clarinet and playing both B-flat and A clarinets simultaneously.  The upper joint of the A clarinet must be sealed using plugs.  The plugs are not included, but a silicone plug set can be purchased separately.

From the composer: "Double Life was written in honor of clarinetist/composer William O. Smith, who has been a major influence on my work as a clarinetist and composer for more than 30 years. Bill's innovations and his mastery of extended performance techniques have been a constant source of inspiration for me. I was thrilled to be asked by Deborah Bish to be a part of a tribute concert for Bill at the International Clarinet Association's Clarinetfest 2007 in Vancouver, and I chose to honor him by composing this work. The title refers to the "Two Sides of William O. (Bill) Smith," a classic album which featured Bill's legit compositions and his jazz music. The first movement, "Double Life," juxtaposes short jazz licks with slow, free two- or three-note cells, then combines them as the performer plays both motives simultaneously on a B-flat and A clarinet. The second movement, "Deep Thoughts," utilizes an extension built of PVC tubing. The third movement expresses what we clarinetists hope for the future of Bill's innovations: "To Be Continued..."