Jonathan Russell

Composer, Clarinetist, Bass Clarinetist

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Sqwonklet #1

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The first of five “Sqwonklets” I am going to compose: short bass clarinet duets that are at an intermediate level AND fully in the Sqwonk spirit. This commission will be funded by a consortium. YOU can join! Learn more about the project and join the commissioning consortium HERE!  

Song of the Ancient Night

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NOTE: Sheet music for this work will be available for purchase starting on January 1, 2026. Please contact Jon for more information.   Generously commissioned by a consortium of the following ensembles, conductors, and individuals: Arizona State University Wind Ensemble Jason Caslor, Conductor (Consortium Lead); Old Dominion University Wind Ensemble, Tyler Austin, Conductor; University of […]

Incantation

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Composed for the 2025 Low Clarinet Festival

Still Here (clarinet and orchestra version)

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PROGRAM NOTE: It’s the evening of February 25th, 2022. In the darkness, a grainy 30-second selfie video of five men on the streets of Kiev: “Good evening to all” says the gravelly voice of the man in front, holding the phone. “The leader of the bloc is here. The head of the President’s office is […]

Prelude for Clarinet and Piano

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A lyrical and expressive piece adapted from the first movement of my composition “Suite for Flute and Piano.”

Slow Loris (clarinet and piano version)

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Originally a tune for my klezmer band Zoyres, it later became the second movement of my clarinet choir composition “Claremont Suite,” then a bass clarinet ensemble piece for Improbable Beasts, and finally this clarinet and piano version.

Groovetude #5, for clarinet and piano

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In 2019, I was commissioned by saxophonist Jonathan Wintringham to compose a set of concert etudes for alto saxophone and piano specifically focused on helping classically trained players learn how to “groove.” I wrote five in all and called them “Groovetudes.” The fifth one, a Balkan-influenced dance tune in a fast eleven, seemed to lend […]

Odd Meter Xmas Medley, for clarinet choir

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Includes: O Little Town of Bethlehem — Good King Wenceslas — God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen Purchase as part of the CLARINET CHOIR HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENT BUNDLE. NOTE: The contra-alto and contra-bass parts are the same, so either one or both instruments may be used, at the ensemble’s discretion. If no alto or contra clarinets are […]

Silent Night, arr. for clarinet choir

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Purchase as part of the CLARINET CHOIR HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENT BUNDLE. NOTE: The contra-alto and contra-bass parts are the same, so either one or both instruments may be used, at the ensemble’s discretion. If no alto or contra clarinets are available, they may be replaced by the included “Bass Clarinet 0” and “Bass Clarinet 3” parts, […]

Hannukah, O Hannukah, arr. for clarinet choir

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Purchase as part of the CLARINET CHOIR HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENT BUNDLE. NOTE: The contra-alto and contra-bass parts are the same, so either one or both instruments may be used, at the ensemble’s discretion. If no Eb clarinet is available, it may be replaced by the included “Bb Clarinet 0” part. If no alto or contra clarinets […]

Coventry Carol, arr. for clarinet choir

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Purchase as part of the CLARINET CHOIR HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENT BUNDLE. NOTE: The contra-alto and contra-bass parts are the same, so either one or both instruments may be used, at the ensemble’s discretion. If no alto or contra clarinets are available, they may be replaced by the included “Bass Clarinet 0” and “Bass Clarinet 3” parts, […]

O Come, O Come Emmanuel, arr. for clarinet choir

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Purchase as part of the CLARINET CHOIR HOLIDAY ARRANGEMENT BUNDLE. NOTE: The contra-alto and contra-bass parts are the same, so either one or both instruments may be used, at the ensemble’s discretion. If no alto or contra clarinets are available, they may be replaced by the included “Bass Clarinet 0” and “Bass Clarinet 3” parts, […]

Sonata #2 for Bass Clarinet and Piano

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PROGRAM NOTE: I think of “Sonata #2 for Bass Clarinet and Piano” as a sort of exhale after the tumultuous Trump and Covid-19 years. During that time, I wrote a series of pieces responding pretty directly to external events – the Trump presidency, the covid-19 pandemic, the police murder of George Floyd which led to […]

Der Heyser Bulgar / Fun Der Heyser

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A medley of the traditional klezmer tune “Der Heyser Bulgar” and Nat Seelen’s contemporary take on it, “Fun Der Heyser,” arranged for solo klezmer clarinet and bass clarinet ensemble.

Fun der Glater

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Nat Seelen’s original klezmer tune, arranged for solo klezmer clarinet and bass clarinet ensemble

Bessarabier Chosid’l

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Traditional klezmer tune, arranged for solo klezmer clarinet and bass clarinet choir in 6 parts.

Riistomaasiirtäjä

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My arrangement of this amazing tune by the incredible Finnish band Alamaailman Vasarat. NOTE: This sheet music is not currently available for purchase. Please contact Jon for more information.