Welcome to the CMP Blog

Twice a month, I will publish a new blog post covering topics ranging from inspiration for my latest arrangement for winds, to sharing more background information about Craig Music Publishers and how we got started, to challenges arrangers face, and of course, more anecdotes, memories, and passions for music. See you in the next blog post!

Clarinet Quintet, Culture, Patriotic Music, American Music Craig Music Publishers Clarinet Quintet, Culture, Patriotic Music, American Music Craig Music Publishers

Blog Post 19: National Emblem - for Clarinet Quintet

Welcome to the CMP Blog. In this blog post, I will discuss my upcoming arrangement for clarinet quintet of Ernest E. Bagley’s iconic march “National Emblem.” You may not recognize that title at first, but you are sure to know this beloved American classic from its popularity at summer pops concerts, patriotic events, and the movie Miracle on 34th Street. I will also discuss challenges arrangers face when writing for a clarinet quintet. To learn more, click here to read this CMP Blog Post.

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Blog Post 18: “Pops-Concert” is not a Derogatory word

Welcome to the CMP Blog. In this blog post, I will share my thoughts about the sometimes-derided phrase “Pops-Concert.” This sub-genre of classical music is sometimes a dreaded entity, a necessary evil, or a fun, less stressful evening than a standard concert. I will discuss the pros and cons of this sometimes sensitive issue. As examples, I will feature a few of my “pops” arrangements available on Sheet Music Direct and Sheet Music Plus. To learn more, click here to read this CMP Blog Post.

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