Sketches of Canada: B-flat Bass Clarinet Sheet Music Preview

Sketches of Canada: B-flat Bass Clarinet

I. The False Young Man, II. The Maid on the Shore, III. Bold Wolfe

Traditional Canadian Folk Songs / arr. Michael Story

Grade: 2 (Easy)

Item: 00-PC-0016762_BC

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Description
This suite features three Canadian folk songs, each with a contrasting style, meter, and key. Beginning with "The False Young Man" in a delicate, light fashion, it continues with the beautiful "The Maid on the Shore"---a folk song from Newfoundland---finally, the suite closes with the powerful "Bold Wolfe." This charismatic series of musical vignettes will offer the opportunity to reinforce a wide variety of musical concepts. (4:00)
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Additional Details
Series: Belwin Young Band
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 246
SKU: 00-PC-0016762_BC
Complete Instrumentation

Instrument Parts for “Sketches of Canada”

This Grade Grade: 2 (Easy) Concert Band arrangement includes a conductor score and a complete set of digital parts. Every individual part below is available as a separate PDF download.

Arranger Michael Story
Grade / Level Grade: 2 (Easy)
Ensemble Concert Band
Individual Parts 20 + Score
Format Print & Digital
Conductor Score Full score view of all parts
View Score $10.00
What's included with the full edition. Sketches of Canada: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts ($63.00) contains the conductor score plus multiple copies of each part listed above (quantities vary by part). Prefer the score on its own? Get the Score ($10.00). The individual parts above are ideal for replacing a lost page or adding extra stands without re-buying the set.

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “Sketches of Canada”?

This Concert Band arrangement includes 20 individual parts: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 1st B-flat Clarinet, 2nd B-flat Clarinet, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st B-flat Trumpet, 2nd B-flat Trumpet, 1st F Horn, 1st Trombone, Baritone T.C., Baritone B.C., Tuba, Mallets, 1st Percussion, 2nd Percussion, Timpani. 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 “Sketches of Canada”?

“Sketches of Canada” is rated Grade Grade: 2 (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
Flute 8
Oboe 2
Bassoon 2
1st B-flat Clarinet 4
2nd B-flat Clarinet 4
B-flat Bass Clarinet 2
E-flat Alto Saxophone 5
B-flat Tenor Saxophone 2
E-flat Baritone Saxophone 2
1st B-flat Trumpet 4
2nd B-flat Trumpet 4
1st F Horn 4
1st Trombone 4
Baritone T.C. 2
Baritone B.C. 2
Tuba 4
Mallets 1
1st Percussion 2
2nd Percussion 3
Timpani 1
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 (Sketches of Canada: 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 Sketches of Canada.

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@Angelito5073 YouTube

Low brass in the first movement: 🫥 Low brass in the second: 🗿 Low brass in the third: 🌚

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@TheSimpleSimon YouTube

Playing bari sax on mvt 1 is actually 🔥🔥🔥

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@xanderWD_40al YouTube

The sole reason my low brass section got better was because of Boyd Wolfe

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@tobimaster1055 YouTube

I remember playing this in grade 10 for a concert and now I'm playing it again for festival! God I love this suite!

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@spartan_5254 YouTube

Played this at pre-UIL at Sam Rayburn High School. 7th grade, hell yeah!!

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@amanda-ic5vm YouTube

As a bass clarinet player, I LOVE MY PART IN THE FALSE YOUNG MAN

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@unheard_hill7-436 YouTube

Baritones finally have the melody WE NEVER DO

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@Sub-zeroFlame YouTube

I loved playing this song in my band class. I was a trumpet. We nailed the song, it was amazing at the concert

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@clixdd2339 YouTube

I love Sketches of Canada. I performed it for my 8th grade fine arts night this year!! It was really fun and everyone enjoyed it

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@JG0923 YouTube

I played this in high school! Crazy how YouTube placed this on my recommendation lol. Crazy nostalgia, I'd be lying if I said I didn't miss those days sometimes

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@jayayay.5 YouTube

I loved the 3rd movement as a bass clarinet 🥹

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@martamercado6592 YouTube

I have to learn this song in band too. I play bell percussion like a xylophone. My favorite is for sure False Young Man.

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@tsrmanga5576 YouTube

Played this in 7th grade, my second favorite piece that I've played

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@azurewolf349 YouTube

We get to play this for UIL along with Satiric Dances and some other fun songs.

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@cpowell7145 YouTube

I'm in James Martin High School 3rd band. Our school does marching band, but this year in concert season we're using it for UIL season. It's real good

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@Notbigjimmy9 YouTube

I'm learning this and they are making me play the clarinet part for the first piece because there is only one.