for Concert Band
Instrumentation:
- C Flutes
- Oboe
- Bb Clarinet 1
- Bb Clarinet 2
- Bb Bass Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Eb Alto Saxophone
- Bb Tenor Saxophone
- Eb Baritone Saxophone
- Bb Trumpet 1
- Bb Trumpet 2
- F Horn
- Trombone 1
- Trombone 2
- Euphonium B.C.
- Tuba
- Timpani (doubles Medium Triangle)
- Percussion 1 (Trap Set: Medium Suspended Cymbal, Snare Drum, Pedal Bass Drum)
- Percussion 2 (Three Concert Toms)
Program Notes:
Tango Macabre is a minor tango piece written for concert band with younger players in mind, think grade 2 or 2 1⁄2. The title comes from the piece Concerto Macabre, a concerto for piano and orchestra by the famous American composer Bernard Herrmann, which was written for the 1945 film, Hangover Square. Herrmann’s concerto lasts over 10 minutes and is truly a wild ride, this tango is also a wild ride, however, it should only take about 4 1⁄2 minutes to complete and is accessible to players who are only a few years into their playing.
Score Video/Audio:
Full Set of Score and Parts Available Directly from the Composer.