Description
Karl King’s Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite is a classic American circus march, and The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet has turned it into a lively arrangement for four bassoons. Arranged by Kara LaMoure, this version brings the bright, energetic character of King’s famous march to the bassoon quartet repertoire. This piece appears in The BWBQ’s debut album, Breaking In.
To play this piece with the BWBQ flare, you will need a melodica, kazoo, toy hand clappers (or musical spoons), and penny whistle.
Product details
- Title: Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite
- Composer: Karl L. King (1891–1971)
- Arranger: Kara LaMoure
- Instrumentation: 4 bassoons
- Optional auxiliary instruments: melodica, kazoo, toy hand clappers (or musical spoons), and penny whistle
- Format: Printed score and parts / PDF
- Publisher: TrevCo Music
- Edition: 3808–48739
- Genre: Classical / chamber music / circus march / bassoon quartet
- Series: Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet Editions
- Best use: Concert performance, bassoon quartet recital, ensemble showcase, music festival, or fun encore
- Price: $18
Who is this sheet music for?
Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite is a great choice for:
- Bassoon quartets
- College and university bassoon ensembles
- High school bassoon quartets
- Professional bassoonists
- Bassoon teachers and studios
- Community chamber ensembles
- Bassoon festivals and conferences
- Ensembles looking for energetic and entertaining repertoire
- Fans of American band and circus music
- Fans of The Breaking Winds Bassoon Quartet
Why play it?
Because four bassoons playing a circus march is exactly as much fun as it sounds. Karl King’s Barnum and Bailey’s Favorite is energetic, recognizable, and packed with fun toys to play with.
Get the sheet music
The collection is available from TrevCo Music in both physical and PDF editions.
