In the Bleak Midwinter: E-flat Alto Clarinet Sheet Music Preview

In the Bleak Midwinter: E-flat Alto Clarinet

By Gustav Holst / arr. Robert W. Smith

Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0001986_AC1

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Gustav Holst's beautiful melody serves as the foundation from which Robert W. Smith fashions this remarkable work. From a haunting single voice, a stunning climax is reached before giving way to a simple restatement. This is a highly moving, emotion-packed work for concert band.
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Series: Belwin Concert Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 150
SKU: 00-PC-0001986_AC1
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “In the Bleak Midwinter” — Concert Band

You're viewing the E-flat Alto Clarinet part for In the Bleak Midwinter by Gustav Holst , arranged by Robert W. Smith. Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 29 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Composer Gustav Holst
Arranger Robert W. Smith
Grade / Level Grade: 3 (Medium Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 29 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “In the Bleak Midwinter”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 29 individual parts: Piccolo, Flute, 2nd Flute, Oboe, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, 3rd B-flat Clarinet, E-flat Alto Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, Bassoon, E-flat Alto Saxophone, 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 3rd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 2nd F Horn, 1st Trombone, 2nd Trombone, 3rd Trombone, Baritone B.C., Baritone T.C., Tuba, Mallets, Timpani, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $3.00. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “In the Bleak Midwinter”?

“In the Bleak Midwinter” is rated Grade: 3 (Medium Easy), written for Concert Band.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
Piccolo 1
Flute 3
2nd Flute 3
Oboe 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 3
2nd B-flat Clarinet 3
3rd B-flat Clarinet 3
E-flat Alto Clarinet 1
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
Bassoon 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone 2
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 1
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 1
1st B-flat Trumpet 3
2nd B-flat Trumpet 3
3rd B-flat Trumpet 3
1st F Horn 2
2nd F Horn 2
1st Trombone 2
2nd Trombone 2
3rd Trombone 2
Baritone B.C. 2
Baritone T.C. 1
Tuba 4
Mallets 2
Timpani 2
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 2
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (In the Bleak Midwinter: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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Real reactions from the players, directors & students who love In the Bleak Midwinter.

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@marioluigifans126 YouTube

I played this at my college holiday concert yesterday and I nailed that euphonium solo and tbh when I played it, it was probably the best I ever played it even though I was so shaking before I started playing

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@RoseCadenza YouTube

I played this about a year or two ago. I was 1st clarinet. Yay! It was nerve wracking for the concert because I was so afraid I would play a wrong note. XD

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@MySaviorLovesYou YouTube

I did this song with a French horn solo for my 8th grade concert 2 years ago. It was absolutely beautiful! 🥰🥰

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@strangegamerc YouTube

I play euphonium, and I'm playing this song for my concert next week. Listening to this to practice counting and, hopefully, not miss my solo entrance this time

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@AltoonaYourPiano YouTube

My favorite part of this has always been when the tubular bell comes in at about 3 minutes and 6 seconds in. The version of this I did back in the early 00s featured a single tubular bell note, the only time the tubular bells were used during the entire concert. To me, the lone tubular bell was always a great symbol of how every contribution, no matter how small, makes a difference.

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@faith3795 YouTube

Luckily my band director is letting me and the other first clarinet share the solo - we sound so good together! 🙂

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@jessicac8090 YouTube

As the horn soloist, I've been listening to this way too many times cause the clarinet throws me off 😅

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@tkb5726 YouTube

I'm playing this this semester! Kinda scared because it's just me playing for a while instead of having the band behind me while I solo but it's a great arrangement and is good at practicing nerves!