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Double Bass Music

Music for Double Bass and Keyboard

Music for Two Basses and Keyboard

Music for Multiple Double Basses

Music for Double Bass and Violin

Music for Double Bass, Violin and Piano

Music for Double Bass and Viola

Music for Violin or Viola and Double Bass

Music for Violin, Viola and Double Bass

Music for Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass

Music for Double Bass and Tape

Music for Chamber Ensemble

Music for Double Bass Alone

Method and Etude Books

Orchestral Tuning Piano Parts

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1. Music for Double Bass and Keyboard

Bach, J.S. Sonata No. 1 in G Major - D. Bass & Piano 6 $24.00

Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto.
From the Gamba Sonata No. 1.
This edition includes two solo bass parts: In G Major for orchestra tuning and in F Major for solo tuning.
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Debussy, C. La Plus Que Lente - D. Bass & Piano 6 $24.00

In Orchestra Tuning. Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto
Supplied with two piano parts. Playable with orchestra or solo tuning
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Dragonetti Concerto in G Major for Double Bass and Piano 6 $24.00

In Orchestra Tuning. Transcribed and Edited by David Walter
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Dragonetti Concerto in G Major for Double Bass and Piano
Solo Tuning Piano Part 6 $20.00

Transcribed and Edited by David Walter
Special Edition printed to order.
ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Granados, E. Intermezzo - D. Bass & Piano 5 $22.00

In Orchestra tuning. Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.
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Granados, E. Intermezzo from Goyescas (S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 5 $18.00

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ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Johnson, R. Theme & Variations - D. Bass & Piano 7 $20.00

This original work for bass and piano is available only in solo tuning.
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Koussevitzky Concerto for Double Bass and Piano 7 $24.00

In Orchestra Tuning. Transcribed and Edited by David Walter
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Koussevitzky Concerto for Double Bass and Piano (S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 7 $20.00

Transcribed and Edited by David Walter
Special Edition printed to order.
ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Koussevitzky Four Pieces for Double Bass and Piano 4 - 5 $24.00

In Orchestra Tuning. Transcribed and Edited by David Walter
Includes: Andante, Valse Miniature, Chanson Triste and Humoresque
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Koussevitzky Four Pieces for Double Bass and Piano (S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 4 - 5 $20.00

Transcribed and Edited by David Walter
Special Edition printed to order.
ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. A Carmen Fantasy for Double Bass and Piano 7 $24.00

This original work for bass and piano is in orchestra tuning. A solo tuning piano part is also available (see next listing).
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Proto, F. A Carmen Fantasy for Double Bass and Piano
Solo Tuning Piano Part 7 $20.00

ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Concerto No. 1
for Double Bass & Orchestra
(Piano Reduction by the composer) 7 $22.00

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Proto, F. Concerto No. 2
for Double Bass & Orchestra
(Piano Reduction by the composer) 9 $24.00

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Proto, F. Concerto No. 2
for Double Bass & Orchestra
Piano Reduction by the composer
Solo Tuning Piano Part 9 $20.00

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The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Concerto No. 3
for Double Bass & Orchestra (1)
Four Scenes after Picasso
Piano Reduction by the composer 9 $24.00

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Proto, F. Concerto No. 3
for Double Bass & Orchestra
Four Scenes after PicassoPiano Reduction by the composer
Solo Tuning Piano Part 9 $20.00

Special Edition printed to order.
ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Fantasy
for Double Bass & Orchestra
Piano Reduction by the composer 8 $22.00

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Proto, F. Fantasy
for Double Bass & Orchestra
Piano Reduction by the composer
Solo Tuning Piano Part 8 $18.00

Special Edition printed to order.
ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Four Rogues - for D. Bass and Piano 6 $22.00

This edition is supplied with a
piano part in orchestra tuning.
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Proto, F. Four Rogues - for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 6 $15.00

ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Lost for D. Bass and Piano 7 $24.00

New (1st) Edition (in Orchestra tuning.
For Solo tuning see next listing below.
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Proto, F. Lost for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 7 $20.00

ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Nine Variants on Paganini
for Double Bass and Piano 9 $24.00

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Proto, F. Nine Variants on Paganini
for Double Bass and Piano(S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 9 $20.00

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ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Sonata 1963 for D. Bass and Piano 6 $24.00

New 50th Anniversary Edition
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Recording available: Red Mark CD9228
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Proto, F. Sonata 1963 for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 6 $20.00

ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Sonata No. 2 for D. Bass and Piano 7 $24.00

New (1st) Edition (In Orchestra tuning. For solo tuning see next listing, below.
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Proto, F. Sonata No. 2 for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 7 $20.00

ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F. Sonata No. 3 for D. Bass and Piano 7 $24.00

New (1st) Edition (In Orchestra tuning. For solo tuning see next listing, below.
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Proto, F. Sonata No. 3 for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.)
Solo Tuning Piano Part 7 $20.00

ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning.
The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Rabbath Two Miniatures for D. Bass and Piano 6 $22.00

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3. Music for Two Basses and Keyboard

Handel, G.F. Sonata in G Minor
for 2 D. Basses & Keyboard 5 $20.00

Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto after the Trio Sonata for 2 violins and continuo.

4. Music for Multiple Double Basses

Proto, F. Quartet for Basses - Full Score 7 $17.00

Written in 1964 this quartet is one of the first composed originally for this combination.
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Proto, F. Quartet for Basses
Full set of Parts to above. 7 $22.00

Proto, F. The Missing - Quartet for Double Basses
with Voice - Full Score 8 $20.00

A Major work written for The Bassinova Quartet
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For complete set of parts, see next listing, below.

Proto, F. The Missing - Quartet for Double Basses
with Voice
Full set of Parts to above 8 $50.00

Proto, F. Three Dances for Six Basses - Full Score 7 $25.00

Written in 2004 for the Bassiona Amorasa.

Proto, F. Three Dances for Six Basses
Full set of Parts to above 7 $55.00

Written in 2004 for the Bassiona Amorasa.

5. Music for Double Bass and Violin

Proto, F. Duo No.1 for Violin and Double Bass (2004) 7 $24.00

Newly revised version of the Duet for Violin and Double Bass (1967)
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Proto, F. Duo No.2 for Violin and Double Bass (2005) 7 $24.00

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6. Music for Double Bass, Violin and Piano

Proto, F. Concerto in 1 Movement
for Violin, D. Bass & Orchestra
(Piano Reduction by the composer) 9 $22.00

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7. Music for Double Bass and Viola

Proto Duo for Viola and Double Bass 7 $24.00

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8. Music for Violin or Viola and Double Bass

Special editions playable by either Violin and Bass or Viola and Bass.
All parts included.

Gliere, R. Suite
for Violin. or Viola & D. Bass 6 $24.00

Feature Presentation
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Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto. This special edition is playable by either violin or viola and bass. All parts are included.

Haydn Two Sonatas
for Violin. or Viola & D. Bass 5-6 $24.00

Feature Presentation
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Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto. This special edition is playable by either violin or viola and bass. All parts are included.

Mozart Duo No. 2 in Bb Major
for Violin. or Viola & D. Bass 8 $24.00

Feature Presentation
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Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto. This special edition is playable by either violin or viola and bass. all parts are included.

9. Music for Violin, Viola, and Double Bass

Albrechtsberger Trio in C Minor
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 3 $22.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Bach, J.S. 15 3-Part Inventions - Book 1
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 3-6 $22.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Bach, J.S. 15 3-Part Inventions - Book 2
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 3-6 $22.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Bach, J.S. Trio Sonata in G Major
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 3 $22.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Beethoven Trio No. 1 in Eb Major
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 6 $24.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Beethoven Trio No. 2 in G Major
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 7 $24.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Beethoven Trio No. 3 in D Major
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 6 $24.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Beethoven Trio No. 4 in C Minor
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 7 $24.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Dohnanyi, E. Serenade (Trio) Op. 10
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 9 $24.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Gibbons, O. Four Fantasies
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 3 $24.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Haydn Three Trios Op. 53
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 3-5 $24.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Mozart Divertimento in Eb K.563
for Violin, Viola and D. Bass 7 $24.00

Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Proto, F. Trio for Violin, Viola and D. Bass
Full Score 7 $18.00

Recording Available
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Proto, F. Trio for Violin, Viola and D. Bass
Full set of Parts to above 7 $40.00

10. Music for Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass

Hoffmeister Solo Quartet No. 1 5 $24.00

Edited by Frank Proto. Scored for solo bass, with violin, viola and cello.This editions is supplied with two sets of string accompaniment parts so that the solo bass may use either orchestra or solo tuning. All parts are included.

Hoffmeister Solo Quartet No. 2 6 $24.00

Edited by Frank Proto. Scored for solo bass, with violin, viola and cello.This editions is supplied with two sets of string accompaniment parts so that the solo bass may use either orchestra or solo tuning. All parts are included.

Hoffmeister Solo Quartet No. 3 5 $24.00

Edited by Frank Proto. Scored for solo bass, with violin, viola and cello.This editions is supplied with two sets of string accompaniment parts so that the solo bass may use either orchestra or solo tuning. All parts are included.

11. Music for Double Bass and Tape (CD)

Proto, F. Death of Desdemona - Part 7 $20.00

for Double Bass and Tape
Use the Performance Master Compact Disc (RM-SP CD 9206) for the tape part
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Proto, F. Nebula - Parts 7 $17.00

for Piano, Double Bass and Tape
Use the Performance Master Compact Disc (RM-SP CD 9206) for the tape part
Recording Available

Proto, F. Performance Master Compact Disc 7 $35.00

This 74 minute CD contains the complete tape parts to Nebula, Reflections, The Death of Desdemona (both orchestra and solo tuning versions) and The Story of Herman. Each piece is recorded with a generous supply of index marks, making practicing and rehearsing much easier than usual when working with tape. The CD medium makes it possible to hear these sounds played back with virtually the same fidelity as the original master recording.
Order CD No. RM-SP CD 9206.

Proto, F. Reflections - Parts 7 $17.00

for Viola, Double Bass and Tape
Use the Performance Master Compact Disc (RM-SP CD 9206) for the tape part
Recording Available
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Proto, F. The Story of Herman - Full Score
A Football Fable for two Double Basses,
two Percussion, Narrator and Stereo Tape. 8 $50.00

Includes narrator part which is necessary for complete performance.
Use the Performance Master Compact Disc (RM-SP CD 9206) for the tape part
Recording Available
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Proto, F. The Story of Herman
Full set of Parts to above 8 $60.00

A Football Fable for two Double Basses,
two Percussion, Narrator and tape. Double Bass and Percussion Parts.

12. Music for Chamber Ensemble

Bretschger, F Fantasy Duo for Cello and Double Bass 7 $24.00

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Proto, F. Afro-American Fragments - Full Score 7 $25.00

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Proto, F. Afro-American Fragments
Full set of Parts to above 7 $50.00

Proto, F. Mingus - Live in the Underworld
for Narrator and Double Bass 7 $22.00

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Proto, F. Ode To A Giant
for Narrator and Double Bass 7 $22.00

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Proto, F. Quartet for Piano and Strings - Score 7 $23.00

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Proto, F. Quartet for Piano and Strings
Full set of Parts to above 7 $50.00

(Violin, Cello, D. Bass)

Proto, F. Quintet for Piano & Strings - Full Score 7 $25.00

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Proto, F. Quintet for Piano & Strings
Full set of Parts to above 7 $60.00

(Violin, Viola, Cello, D. Bass)

Proto, F. Sextet for Clarinet and Strings - Full Score 7 $28.00

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Proto, F. Sextet for Clarinet and Strings
Full set of Parts to above 7 $72.00

Full Set of Parts
Solo Clarinet, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Proto, F. The Creatures in Room 642 - Full Score 7 $12.00

for Trumpet, Percussion and D. Bass
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Proto, F. The Creatures in Room 642
Full set of Parts to above 7 $30.00

for Trumpet, Percussion and D. Bass
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Proto, F. The Games of October
for Oboe/Eng. Horn & D. Bass 8 $22.00

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Proto, F. Three Episodes from Ghost in Machine
for Oboe/English Horn, Double Bass and Piano 7 $26.00

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13. Music for Double Bass Alone

Bach, J.S. Suite No. 1 in G 8 $22.00

Edited by François Rabbath
New Printing
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Nanny, E. Three Caprices 5-7 $15.00

Proto, F. Caprice for Solo Bass 6 $15.00

The required composition for the 1981 Mingus - Zimmermann double bass competition.

Rabbath, F. Solos for the D. Bassist 5-9 $24.00

Recording Available
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14. Method and Etude Books

Proto, F. 21 Modern Etudes 4-7 $15.00

A collection of études to practice sight reading of complex intervals and rhythms.

15. Orchestral Tuning Piano Parts

Each of the following editions allows the bassist to use normal,
Orchestra Tuning rather than Solo Tuning to perform the work.
Each edition contains only the piano part. No bass part is included.

Dragonetti Concerto in G (Orch. Tuning Piano Part) 6 $

This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work.
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This edition has been replaced by a complete edition edited by David Walter that includes the Solo Bass part Click here to go to that edition.

Gliere, R. Intermezzo (Orch. Tuning Piano Part) 6 $

Out of Print

Gliere, R. Praeludium (Orch. Tuning Piano Part) 6 $14.00

This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work. It includes only the piano part. No bass part is included.

Gliere, R. Scherzo (Orch. Tuning Piano Part) 7 $15.00

Gliere, R. Tarentella (Orch. Tuning Piano Part) 7 $

Out of Print

Koussevitzky Four Pieces for Double Bass and Piano
Andante (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)
Chanson Triste (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)
Humoresque (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)
Valse Miniature (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)
4-6 $

This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work.
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Koussevitzky Concerto Op. 3(Orch. Tuning Piano Part) 6 $

This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work.
ATTENTION - Please Read!:
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Schubert Arpeggione Sonata (Orch. Tuning Piano Pt) 7 $

This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work.
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Other Chamber Music

Music for Violin
Music for Viola
Music for Cello
Music for String Quartet
Music for Tuba and Piano

Music for Trumpet and Piano

Music for Clarinet

Other Ensembles

16. Music for Violin

Proto Sonata for Violin and Piano 7 $22.00

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Proto, F. Five Divertimenti for Solo Violin 8 $22.00

Complete Edition in 1 Volume
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17. Music for Viola

Proto, F. Sonata for Two Violas 7 $24.00

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Proto, F. Soundscapes for Solo Viola 8 $22.00

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Slapin, S. Recitative for Solo Viola 8 $17.00

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Vivaldi Concerto in G Major
Viola & Piano 4 $20.00

Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto from the Violin Concerto in D Op. 3 No. 9.

18. Music for Cello

Proto, F. Cello Concerto (Solo Cello Part) 9 $22.00

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Proto, F. Divertimento for Cello and Piano
Reduction of Orchestra Score 7 $24.00

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Proto, F. Duets Renaissance & Baroque - 2 Cellos 3-5 $17.00

Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto. Fantasies by Orlando Lassus, Cannonic Sonatas by Telemann, Duet by C.P.E. Bach.

19. Music for String Quartet

Proto, F. String Quartet No. 1 Score 8 $12.00

Recording Available
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Proto, F. String Quartet No. 1
Full set of Parts to above 8 $20.00

Recording Available
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20. Music for Tuba and Piano

Beethoven Sonata in G Tuba & Piano 6 $20.00

Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto. from the Horn Sonata Op. 17

Elgar, E. 2 Songs for Tuba & Piano 4-5 $10.00

Transcribed and edited by Michael Thornton. Two lovely melodies, Chanson de Nuit and Chanson de Matin.

21. Music for Trumpet and Piano

Proto, F. A Carmen Fantasy
for Trumpet and Orchestra 8 $26.00

Piano reduction by the composer
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Proto, F. A Carmen Fantasy
for Trumpet and Orchestra (Piano)
(Optional Double Bass part) 8 $14.00

ATTENTION! This edition contains only the Optional Double Bass part
The Trumpet and Piano Parts ARE NOT INCLUDED with this part.

Proto, F. A Carmen Fantasy
for Trumpet and Orchestra (Piano)
(Optional Percussion parts) 8 $24.00

Requires 2 players.
ATTENTION! This edition contains only the Optional Percussion parts
The Trumpet and Piano Parts ARE NOT INCLUDED with these parts

Proto, F. Capriccio di Niccolo
for Trumpet and Orchestra 8 $26.00

Piano reduction by the composer
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22. Music for Clarinet

Proto, F. Paganini in Metropolis
for Bb Clarinet and Orchestra (or Wind Symphony)
with Piano Reduction by the composer 8 $26.00

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Proto, F. Sketches of Gershwin
for Clarinet and String Orchestra
Solo Clarinet Part 8 $25.00

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23. Other Ensembles

Proto, F. Capriccio di Niccolo
for Euphonium and Orchestra 8 $26.00

Piano reduction by the composer
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Proto, F. Little Suite
For the Big Bassoon 7 $17.00

Suite in 4 Movements for Contrabassoon
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Proto, F. Quintet for Brass 77-01 A) Score
2 Trumpets, Horn, Trombone & Tuba 7 $35.00

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Proto, F. Quintet for Brass 77-01
Full set of Parts to above 7 $65.00

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Proto, F. Suite for the Piano 7 $18.00

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Double Bass Music

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1. Music for Double Bass and Keyboard

3. Music for Two Basses and Keyboard

4. Music for Multiple Double Basses

5. Music for Double Bass and Violin

6. Music for Double Bass, Violin and Piano

7. Music for Double Bass and Viola

8. Music for Violin or Viola and Double Bass

Special editions playable by either Violin and Bass or Viola and Bass.
All parts included.

9. Music for Violin, Viola, and Double Bass

10. Music for Violin, Viola, Cello and Bass

11. Music for Double Bass and Tape (CD)

12. Music for Chamber Ensemble

13. Music for Double Bass Alone

14. Method and Etude Books

15. Orchestral Tuning Piano Parts

Each of the following editions allows the bassist to use normal,
Orchestra Tuning rather than Solo Tuning to perform the work.
Each edition contains only the piano part. No bass part is included.

Other Chamber Music

16. Music for Violin

17. Music for Viola

18. Music for Cello

19. Music for String Quartet

20. Music for Tuba and Piano

21. Music for Trumpet and Piano

22. Music for Clarinet

23. Other Ensembles

Bach, J.S.	Sonata No. 1 in G Major - D. Bass & Piano	6	$24.00
	Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto. From the Gamba Sonata No. 1. This edition includes two solo bass parts: In G Major for orchestra tuning and in F Major for solo tuning. Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Debussy, C.	La Plus Que Lente - D. Bass & Piano	6	$24.00
	In Orchestra Tuning. Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto Supplied with two piano parts. Playable with orchestra or solo tuning Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Dragonetti	Concerto in G Major for Double Bass and Piano	6	$24.00
	In Orchestra Tuning. Transcribed and Edited by David Walter Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Dragonetti	Concerto in G Major for Double Bass and Piano Solo Tuning Piano Part	6	$20.00
	Transcribed and Edited by David Walter Special Edition printed to order. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Granados, E.	Intermezzo - D. Bass & Piano	5	$22.00
	In Orchestra tuning. Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto. To Special Presentation An extra piano part is available for solo tuning . Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Granados, E.	Intermezzo from Goyescas (S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	5	$18.00
	Special Edition printed to order. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Johnson, R.	Theme & Variations - D. Bass & Piano	7	$20.00
	This original work for bass and piano is available only in solo tuning. Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Koussevitzky	Concerto for Double Bass and Piano	7	$24.00
	In Orchestra Tuning. Transcribed and Edited by David Walter See review Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Koussevitzky	Concerto for Double Bass and Piano (S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	7	$20.00
	Transcribed and Edited by David Walter Special Edition printed to order. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Koussevitzky	Four Pieces for Double Bass and Piano	4 - 5	$24.00
	In Orchestra Tuning. Transcribed and Edited by David Walter Includes: Andante, Valse Miniature, Chanson Triste and Humoresque Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Koussevitzky	Four Pieces for Double Bass and Piano (S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	4 - 5	$20.00
	Transcribed and Edited by David Walter Special Edition printed to order. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	A Carmen Fantasy for Double Bass and Piano	7	$24.00
	This original work for bass and piano is in orchestra tuning. A solo tuning piano part is also available (see next listing). To Feature Presentation See music review See recording review See Program notes Recording available: Red Mark CD9203 Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Proto, F.	A Carmen Fantasy for Double Bass and Piano Solo Tuning Piano Part	7	$20.00
	ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part which allows the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Concerto No. 1 for Double Bass & Orchestra (Piano Reduction by the composer)	7	$22.00
	Feature presentation See Review Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Proto, F.	Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass & Orchestra (Piano Reduction by the composer)	9	$24.00
	To Special Presentation See Program notes See review Recording available: Red Mark CD Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Proto, F.	Concerto No. 2 for Double Bass & Orchestra Piano Reduction by the composer Solo Tuning Piano Part	9	$20.00
	Special Edition printed to order. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Concerto No. 3 for Double Bass & Orchestra (1) Four Scenes after Picasso Piano Reduction by the composer	9	$24.00
	To Special Presentation Recording Available See Music Review See Program notes See World Premier Feature Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Concerto No. 3 for Double Bass & Orchestra Four Scenes after PicassoPiano Reduction by the composer Solo Tuning Piano Part	9	$20.00
	Special Edition printed to order. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Fantasy for Double Bass & Orchestra Piano Reduction by the composer	8	$22.00
	To Special Presentation See Review Recording available: Red Mark CD Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Fantasy for Double Bass & Orchestra Piano Reduction by the composer Solo Tuning Piano Part	8	$18.00
	Special Edition printed to order. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Four Rogues - for D. Bass and Piano	6	$22.00
	This edition is supplied with a piano part in orchestra tuning. To Special Presentation Recording Available Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Four Rogues - for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	6	$15.00
	ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Lost for D. Bass and Piano	7	$24.00
	New (1st) Edition (in Orchestra tuning. For Solo tuning see next listing below. Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Lost for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	7	$20.00
	ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Nine Variants on Paganini for Double Bass and Piano	9	$24.00
	To Special Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Nine Variants on Paganini for Double Bass and Piano(S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	9	$20.00
	To Special Presentation Special Edition printed to order. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Sonata 1963 for D. Bass and Piano	6	$24.00
	New 50th Anniversary Edition See Program notes Recording available: Red Mark CD9228 See music review Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Sonata 1963 for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	6	$20.00
	ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Sonata No. 2 for D. Bass and Piano	7	$24.00
	New (1st) Edition (In Orchestra tuning. For solo tuning see next listing, below. Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Sonata No. 2 for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	7	$20.00
	ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Proto, F.	Sonata No. 3 for D. Bass and Piano	7	$24.00
	New (1st) Edition (In Orchestra tuning. For solo tuning see next listing, below. Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Sonata No. 3 for D. Bass and Piano (S.T.) Solo Tuning Piano Part	7	$20.00
	ATTENTION! This edition contains only the piano part allowing the bassist to use Solo Tuning. The Solo Bass part IS NOT INCLUDED with this edition.

Rabbath	Two Miniatures for D. Bass and Piano	6	$22.00
	To Special Presentation Recording Available See Music Review Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Handel, G.F.	Sonata in G Minor for 2 D. Basses & Keyboard	5	$20.00
	Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto after the Trio Sonata for 2 violins and continuo.

Proto, F.	Quartet for Basses - Full Score	7	$17.00
	Written in 1964 this quartet is one of the first composed originally for this combination. Feature Presentation Recording available: Red Mark CD9228

Proto, F.	Quartet for Basses Full set of Parts to above.	7	$22.00


Proto, F.	The Missing - Quartet for Double Basses with Voice - Full Score	8	$20.00
	A Major work written for The Bassinova Quartet Feature Presentation For complete set of parts, see next listing, below.

Proto, F.	The Missing - Quartet for Double Basses with Voice Full set of Parts to above	8	$50.00


Proto, F.	Three Dances for Six Basses - Full Score	7	$25.00
	Written in 2004 for the Bassiona Amorasa.

Proto, F.	Three Dances for Six Basses Full set of Parts to above	7	$55.00
	Written in 2004 for the Bassiona Amorasa.

Proto, F.	Duo No.1 for Violin and Double Bass (2004)	7	$24.00
	Newly revised version of the Duet for Violin and Double Bass (1967) To Special Presentation Recording available: Red Mark CD9228

Proto, F.	Duo No.2 for Violin and Double Bass (2005)	7	$24.00
	To Special Presentation

Proto, F.	Concerto in 1 Movement for Violin, D. Bass & Orchestra (Piano Reduction by the composer)	9	$22.00
	See Music Review

Proto	Duo for Viola and Double Bass	7	$24.00
	To Feature Presentation

Gliere, R.	Suite for Violin. or Viola & D. Bass	6	$24.00
	Feature Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto. This special edition is playable by either violin or viola and bass. All parts are included.

Haydn	Two Sonatas for Violin. or Viola & D. Bass	5-6	$24.00
	Feature Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto. This special edition is playable by either violin or viola and bass. All parts are included.

Mozart	Duo No. 2 in Bb Major for Violin. or Viola & D. Bass	8	$24.00
	Feature Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto. This special edition is playable by either violin or viola and bass. all parts are included.

Albrechtsberger	Trio in C Minor for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	3	$22.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Bach, J.S.	15 3-Part Inventions - Book 1 for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	3-6	$22.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Bach, J.S.	15 3-Part Inventions - Book 2 for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	3-6	$22.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Bach, J.S.	Trio Sonata in G Major for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	3	$22.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Beethoven	Trio No. 1 in Eb Major for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	6	$24.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Beethoven	Trio No. 2 in G Major for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	7	$24.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Beethoven	Trio No. 3 in D Major for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	6	$24.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Beethoven	Trio No. 4 in C Minor for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	7	$24.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Dohnanyi, E.	Serenade (Trio) Op. 10 for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	9	$24.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Gibbons, O.	Four Fantasies for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	3	$24.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Haydn	Three Trios Op. 53 for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	3-5	$24.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Mozart	Divertimento in Eb K.563 for Violin, Viola and D. Bass	7	$24.00
	Transcribed and Edited by Frank Proto.

Proto, F.	Trio for Violin, Viola and D. Bass Full Score	7	$18.00
	Recording Available See Music Review Feature Presentation

Proto, F.	Trio for Violin, Viola and D. Bass Full set of Parts to above	7	$40.00

Hoffmeister	Solo Quartet No. 1	5	$24.00
	Edited by Frank Proto. Scored for solo bass, with violin, viola and cello.This editions is supplied with two sets of string accompaniment parts so that the solo bass may use either orchestra or solo tuning. All parts are included.

Hoffmeister	Solo Quartet No. 2	6	$24.00
	Edited by Frank Proto. Scored for solo bass, with violin, viola and cello.This editions is supplied with two sets of string accompaniment parts so that the solo bass may use either orchestra or solo tuning. All parts are included.

Hoffmeister	Solo Quartet No. 3	5	$24.00
	Edited by Frank Proto. Scored for solo bass, with violin, viola and cello.This editions is supplied with two sets of string accompaniment parts so that the solo bass may use either orchestra or solo tuning. All parts are included.

Proto, F.	Death of Desdemona - Part	7	$20.00
	for Double Bass and Tape Use the Performance Master Compact Disc (RM-SP CD 9206) for the tape part To Special Presentation< Recording Available See Program notes See Review Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Nebula - Parts	7	$17.00
	for Piano, Double Bass and Tape Use the Performance Master Compact Disc (RM-SP CD 9206) for the tape part Recording Available

Proto, F.	Performance Master Compact Disc	7	$35.00
	This 74 minute CD contains the complete tape parts to Nebula, Reflections, The Death of Desdemona (both orchestra and solo tuning versions) and The Story of Herman. Each piece is recorded with a generous supply of index marks, making practicing and rehearsing much easier than usual when working with tape. The CD medium makes it possible to hear these sounds played back with virtually the same fidelity as the original master recording. Order CD No. RM-SP CD 9206.

Proto, F.	Reflections - Parts	7	$17.00
	for Viola, Double Bass and Tape Use the Performance Master Compact Disc (RM-SP CD 9206) for the tape part Recording Available See Music Review

Proto, F.	The Story of Herman - Full Score A Football Fable for two Double Basses, two Percussion, Narrator and Stereo Tape.	8	$50.00
	Includes narrator part which is necessary for complete performance. Use the Performance Master Compact Disc (RM-SP CD 9206) for the tape part Recording Available See Program notes

Proto, F.	The Story of Herman Full set of Parts to above	8	$60.00
	A Football Fable for two Double Basses, two Percussion, Narrator and tape. Double Bass and Percussion Parts.

Bretschger, F	Fantasy Duo for Cello and Double Bass	7	$24.00
	To Feature Presentation See Program notes

Proto, F.	Afro-American Fragments - Full Score	7	$25.00
	To Special Presentation Recording Available See Music Review See Program notes Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Afro-American Fragments Full set of Parts to above	7	$50.00


Proto, F.	Mingus - Live in the Underworld for Narrator and Double Bass	7	$22.00
	To Special Presentation Recording Available Click to view or download PDF a sample of the music

Proto, F.	Ode To A Giant for Narrator and Double Bass	7	$22.00
	To Special presentation Recording Available See Music Review See Program notes

Proto, F.	Quartet for Piano and Strings - Score	7	$23.00
	To Special presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Quartet for Piano and Strings Full set of Parts to above	7	$50.00
	(Violin, Cello, D. Bass)

Proto, F.	Quintet for Piano & Strings - Full Score	7	$25.00
	To Special Presentation Recording Available See Music Review Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Quintet for Piano & Strings Full set of Parts to above	7	$60.00
	(Violin, Viola, Cello, D. Bass)

Proto, F.	Sextet for Clarinet and Strings - Full Score	7	$28.00
	To Special presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Sextet for Clarinet and Strings Full set of Parts to above	7	$72.00
	Full Set of Parts Solo Clarinet, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Double Bass

Proto, F.	The Creatures in Room 642 - Full Score	7	$12.00
	for Trumpet, Percussion and D. Bass To Special presentation Recording Available Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	The Creatures in Room 642 Full set of Parts to above	7	$30.00
	for Trumpet, Percussion and D. Bass To Special presentation Recording Available

Proto, F.	The Games of October for Oboe/Eng. Horn & D. Bass	8	$22.00
	To Special Presentation See Music Review See Program notes

Proto, F.	Three Episodes from Ghost in Machine for Oboe/English Horn, Double Bass and Piano	7	$26.00
	To Special Presentation Recording Available Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Bach, J.S.	Suite No. 1 in G	8	$22.00
	Edited by François Rabbath New Printing Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Nanny, E.	Three Caprices	5-7	$15.00


Proto, F.	Caprice for Solo Bass	6	$15.00
	The required composition for the 1981 Mingus - Zimmermann double bass competition.

Rabbath, F.	Solos for the D. Bassist	5-9	$24.00
	Recording Available To Feature Presentation See Program notes Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	21 Modern Etudes	4-7	$15.00
	A collection of études to practice sight reading of complex intervals and rhythms.

Dragonetti	Concerto in G (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)	6	$
	This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work. ATTENTION - Please Read!: This edition has been replaced by a complete edition edited by David Walter that includes the Solo Bass part Click here to go to that edition.

Gliere, R.	Intermezzo (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)	6	$
	Out of Print

Gliere, R.	Praeludium (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)	6	$14.00
	This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work. It includes only the piano part. No bass part is included.

Gliere, R.	Scherzo (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)	7	$15.00


Gliere, R.	Tarentella (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)	7	$
	Out of Print

Koussevitzky	Four Pieces for Double Bass and Piano Andante (Orch. Tuning Piano Part) Chanson Triste (Orch. Tuning Piano Part) Humoresque (Orch. Tuning Piano Part) Valse Miniature (Orch. Tuning Piano Part)	4-6	$
	This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work. ATTENTION - Please Read!: This edition has been replaced by a complete edition edited by David Walter that includes the Solo Bass part Click here to go to that edition.

Koussevitzky	Concerto Op. 3(Orch. Tuning Piano Part)	6	$
	This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work. ATTENTION - Please Read!: This edition has been replaced by a complete edition edited by David Walter that includes the Solo Bass part Click here to go to that edition.

Schubert	Arpeggione Sonata (Orch. Tuning Piano Pt)	7	$
	This edition allows the bassist to use normal orchestra tuning when performing this work. ATTENTION - Please Read!: This edition has been replaced by a complete edition edited by David Walter that includes the Solo Bass part Click here to go to that edition.

Proto	Sonata for Violin and Piano	7	$22.00
	To Feature Presentation

Proto, F.	Five Divertimenti for Solo Violin	8	$22.00
	Complete Edition in 1 Volume To Special Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Sonata for Two Violas	7	$24.00
	To Special Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Soundscapes for Solo Viola	8	$22.00
	To Special Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Slapin, S.	Recitative for Solo Viola	8	$17.00
	To Special Presentation Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Vivaldi	Concerto in G Major Viola & Piano	4	$20.00
	Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto from the Violin Concerto in D Op. 3 No. 9.

Proto, F.	Cello Concerto (Solo Cello Part)	9	$22.00
	See Music Review See Program notes Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Divertimento for Cello and Piano Reduction of Orchestra Score	7	$24.00
	To Special Presentation See Program notes Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	Duets Renaissance & Baroque - 2 Cellos	3-5	$17.00
	Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto. Fantasies by Orlando Lassus, Cannonic Sonatas by Telemann, Duet by C.P.E. Bach.

Proto, F.	String Quartet No. 1 Score	8	$12.00
	Recording Available See Music Review

Proto, F.	String Quartet No. 1 Full set of Parts to above	8	$20.00
	Recording Available See Music Review

Beethoven	Sonata in G Tuba & Piano	6	$20.00
	Transcribed and edited by Frank Proto. from the Horn Sonata Op. 17

Elgar, E.	2 Songs for Tuba & Piano	4-5	$10.00
	Transcribed and edited by Michael Thornton. Two lovely melodies, Chanson de Nuit and Chanson de Matin.

Proto, F.	A Carmen Fantasy for Trumpet and Orchestra	8	$26.00
	Piano reduction by the composer To Special Presentation See Music Review See Program notes Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music

Proto, F.	A Carmen Fantasy for Trumpet and Orchestra (Piano) (Optional Double Bass part)	8	$14.00
	ATTENTION! This edition contains only the Optional Double Bass part The Trumpet and Piano Parts ARE NOT INCLUDED with this part.

Proto, F.	A Carmen Fantasy for Trumpet and Orchestra (Piano) (Optional Percussion parts)	8	$24.00
	Requires 2 players. ATTENTION! This edition contains only the Optional Percussion parts The Trumpet and Piano Parts ARE NOT INCLUDED with these parts

Proto, F.	Capriccio di Niccolo for Trumpet and Orchestra	8	$26.00
	Piano reduction by the composer To Special Presentation See Music Review Click to view or download a PDF sample of the music