Drapkin Music Publications

09/09/2024

My book Extreme Transcription is finally complete (minus the Foreword, cover art and proofreading)! It outlines the techniques I developed to transcribe full symphonic works to chamber orchestra.

If you would be interested in proofreading this book, please drop me an email to [email protected] Your help would be appreciated!

01/08/2024

Michael Drapkin's Did You Know #2
- Tchaikovsky's Iconic Bass Clarinet Solo

https://nutcrackertranscriptions.com/

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29/07/2024

Hurray!

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27/07/2024

How gratifying to learn that Turon Mill & Elevator Inc. in Kansas chose to publish our press release on Tchaikovsky!

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Home Welcome to Nutcracker Transcriptions, your premier source for professional-quality critical edition music from Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker, meticulously transcribed for chamber orchestra. We specialize in providing finely crafted transcriptions of this timeless classic, designed specific...

17/07/2024

Michael Drapkin's Did You Know #1 - Tchaikovsky Melodies

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11/07/2024

Grigoraș Dinicu's "Tempest Hora" Arranged for B-flat Clarinet and Piano by Michael Drapkin. Performed by Michael Drapkin.

Experience the electrifying energy of Grigoraș Dinicu's "Tempest Hora," brilliantly arranged for B-flat Clarinet and Piano by Michael Drapkin. This arrangement captures the vibrant spirit and intricate rhythms of Dinicu's original composition, making it an exciting addition to any clarinetist's repertoire. Perfect for recitals and performances, Drapkin's adaptation brings out the clarinet's brilliance while maintaining the piece's traditional Romanian charm. Whether you're a seasoned performer or an aspiring musician, "Tempest Hora" promises to captivate you and your audience with its lively and dynamic character.

This is the clarinet and concert band version - both are available at https://www.bassclarinet.net/product.../clarinet-pieces/

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02/07/2024

"Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso" is a lively, masterwork violin concerto that Michael Drapkin transcribed for clarinet in A and piano, known for its energetic themes and technical challenges. It's a favorite in recitals, showcasing the clarinetist's agility and expressiveness. It has been performed by John Yeh and Bil Jackson.

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26/06/2024

Orchestra bass clarinet part in bass clef to The Star Spangled Banner arranged by Walter Damrosch and patriotically transcribed by Michael Drapkin. Free download.
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26/06/2024

Why did the fish make such a good musician?

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