Larry Clark
Composer • Author • Clinician
New Music for 2025-2026
Concert Band 2025
Northstar Fanfare
“Northstar Fanfare” is a bold and uplifting composition that opens any concert with a burst of energy. Its engaging colorful harmonies and sweeping theme will captivate audiences from the first note to the last. Let your spirit soar as you journey through the music, inspired by the guiding light of Polaris, the north star.
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A Child of the Sun
Dedicated to his sons and based on a quote by Frank Lloyd Wright, Larry brings us a stunningly beautiful work in “A Child of the Sun.” Nothing is quite as special as a Father’s pride and hope for their children’s future, and from this moving work, you can tell that Larry has both.
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Soaring Above
Starting with a brilliant fanfare, Larry Clark writes such interesting harmonies for this level. Soaring Melodic Lines intertwine with a more angular counter-line really make this work stand out for this level. Your students will learn a lot and they won’t even know it!
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Christmas Bingo
Your students and audience will flip over this clever mashup of the popular carols “Up on the Housetop”; “Jingle Bells”; “In the Bleak Midwinter”; “The First Noel”; “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen” and “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” all tied together with the familiar B-I-N-G-O melody. The piece comes together with minimal rehearsal time and will be an absolute hit at your holiday concert.
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Ability (March)
Ability is a great title for this early march in traditional form that celebrates the youngest musician. Marches are wonderful tools to teach all sorts of musical concepts, and “Ability” is no exception. This one is a perfect “first” foray into the wide world of march music!
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String Orchestra 2025
Christmas Carol-oke
A festive medley of classic holiday favorites set with fresh harmonic language and lush scoring. An optional audience sing-along offers the opportunity to make this a special addition to your holiday program and a perennial favorite.
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Endless Possibilities
Musical possibilities abound in this evocative and lyrical work by composer Larry Clark. You’ll stretch their musicianship and make beautiful music with this one, guaranteed.
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Soaring Above
Conjuring images of pure joy, “Soaring Above” has wonderful moments of melodic content for each section, cushioned between light, rhythmic figures that are simply infectious. It is truly a great work for developing string players!
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in Dulci Jubilo
A truly accessible 1.5 arrangement of this Christmastime classic, brought to life by arranger Larry Clark. Everyone in the orchestra gets a moment to shine, and the composed intro material is sure to be an earworm! This piece is a winner for their first concert of the year!
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Christmas Charades
Pair audience participation with a dash of nostalgia in this holiday work inspired by feel-good Christmas classics. Larry Clark has arranged a festively fun piece for your Christmastime program.
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Jazz Ensemble 2025
Swingology
Larry Clark certainly knows his way around young musicians, and this easy chart is the perfect vehicle for teaching the invaluable Swing style to a beginning Jazz group. Lots of tutti ensemble figures, well-notated rhythm section parts, and a killer shout chorus make this chart a standout!
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Shiny Stocking Stuffers
This clever medley from arranger Larry Clark mixes the magic of the holiday season with the swing and swagger of Count Basie. Guaranteed to add some special shiny sparkle to your holiday Jazz program!
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News
Two Works Added to the Texas Prescribed Music List
I am excited to announce that two of my pieces have been added to the Texas Prescribed Music List. Enduring Traveler (Concert Band - Grade 4) and Perilous (String Orchestra - Grade 1). Give them a look/listen below.
Enduring Traveler
Perilous
Flexible, Compatible & Adaptable Works
Flexible and adaptable instrumentation music has been a large part of my mission as a composer/arranger/author for many years now, and these types of works are needed right now more than ever. I've created a special page on my website with information on all of the books and pieces I have done that work in this manner.
