Due to the overwhelming response to Set 1, published in 2020, we’ve now added Set 2! Dr. Gary Garner, professor emeritus of music at West Texas A&M University in Canyon, TX has arranged these rhythmic ensembles. You can click on the title of the piece for the PDF version of the music as well as using the mp3 versions to help students practice and learn multiple parts. As you scroll down, you’ll see Duets, Duettino Alternatos, Trios & Quartets.
Chanson Triste (Tschaikovsky) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Cornet Duet No. 11 (Amsden) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Cello Duet No. 8 (Gross) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Tenting on the Old Camp Ground (Kittredge) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Cornet Duet No. 29 (Amsden) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
The Morn Returns (Paxton) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Violin Duet No. 5 (Yilmaz) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
The Ratcatcher’s Daughter (Folk Song) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Together Let Us Range the Fields (Boyce) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Now Once I Did Court (Folksong) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Symphony No. 10, mvt. IV (Mozart) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Cabaletta (Lack) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Allemande (Beethoven) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
The Seasons (Vivaldi) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
March Militaire (Schubert) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Clarinet Sonata No. 1, mvt III (Brahms) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Canon (Bach) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Dir, Seele des Weltalls (Mozart) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Stabat Mater I (Tartini) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Canon at the 2nd Above & 6th Below (Mozart) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Canon (Tallis) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Alphabet (Mozart) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Canon (Byrd) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
When Fair Baccus Fills My Heart (Baildon) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Bach Three-Part Invention (Bach) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Menuetto (Haydn) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Quartet for 4 Voices (Gagnon) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Orlando di Lasso (Bühne) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Fiesta Madrigal (Festa) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Ich bete an die Macht der Liebe (Bortnianski) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Minuet (Bach) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Canzona (Isaac) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
After “Oh! Susanna” (Foster) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Gavotta (Bach) – for sheet music click above, for mp3 click below
Dr. Gary Garner, professor emeritus of music at West Texas A&M University, retired in 2002 after 39 years as WTAMU’s conductor of bands and orchestra. During his tenure, Garner managed to put the University’s music program on the map. He took the University’s Symphonic Band to Carnegie Hall two times and to perform at the Texas Music Educators Association annual convention a total of 10 times—more than any university band program in the state of Texas. In addition to his teaching and directing, Garner co-authored two books, recorded and arranged music and earned many honors from his peers and colleagues.
If you would like to have the amazing experience of performing in an ensemble under Dr. Garner’s direction, you can do so by attending Band Directors’ Workshop in Canyon, TX. Band Directors’ Workshop is an in-depth professional development opportunity in the summers that is FREE to attend. Dr. Garner conducts the Directors Band and all visiting directors are invited to participate. Click here for more information.
