John Barnett | Andante con moto | for Wind Quintet Woodwind Quintet - Digital Sheet Music
23069409
John Barnett | Andante con moto | for Wind Quintet
23069409
23069409
23069409
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Woodwind Ensemble, Woodwind Quintet Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, French Horn, Horn, Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download
SKU: A0.1647859
By John Barnett. Composed by John Barnett. Arranged by Andrew Lamb. This edition: audio, pdf, streaming. 19th Century, Wedding. 12 pages. Andrew Lamb #1214759. Published by Andrew Lamb (A0.1647859).This versatile wind quintet arrangement of Andante Con Moto by John Francis Barnett (1837–1916) offers a rich and adaptable performance option for woodwind ensembles. The piece, originally composed in the Romantic tradition, has been skillfully arranged to accommodate a variety of instrumentations, making it suitable for flexible wind groups. With a medium difficulty level, this arrangement is ideal for concert performances, allowing ensembles to showcase lyrical phrasing and expressive dynamics.
Instrumentation & Parts
This arrangement includes the following parts, providing multiple options for ensemble configuration:
1. Flute, Clarinet in Eb
2. Oboe, Clarinet in Bb
3. Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone, English Horn
4. Horn in F, Alto Clarinet in Eb, Tenor Saxophone
5. Bassoon, Baritone Saxophone, Bass Clarinet in Bb
The flexible scoring allows for traditional wind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon) or expanded ensembles with saxophones and auxiliary clarinets, making it adaptable to different group sizes and instrumentations.
About the Composer
John Francis Barnett was an English Romantic composer, pianist, and educator, active during the Victorian era. A member of a distinguished musical family, he studied at the Leipzig Conservatoire under prominent figures like Moritz Hauptmann and Ignaz Moscheles, absorbing the German Romantic style. His works include orchestral, choral, and chamber music, with notable compositions such as the cantata The Ancient Mariner (1867). As a professor at the Royal College of Music, Barnett also contributed to music pedagogy through treatises on singing and composition.
Performance Notes
Difficulty Level: Medium – suitable for advanced student and amateur ensembles.
Style: Lyrical and expressive, with Romantic-era phrasing and dynamic contrasts.
Ideal Use: Concert repertoire for woodwind quintets, mixed wind ensembles, or chamber groups.
This arrangement preserves the elegant melodic lines and harmonic richness of Barnett’s original work while offering practical flexibility for modern wind players. A refined addition to any ensemble’s repertoire, it highlights the composer’s gift for expressive, flowing musical storytelling.
Perfect for recitals, concerts, and chamber music performances!
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