Carnival!

Carnival! is a samba set in the famous streets of Rio. Performers should be encouraged to treat it in a big band style and really "go for it". The percussion should use the notated samba pattern as a basis for what you can achieve - playing more than one instrument, maybe cymbals or a whistle - even a drum kit! There is a section for solos in the percussion if desired.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:40

Instrumentation
1st Flute
2nd Flute
Oboe*
1st Bb Clarinet
2nd Bb Clarinet
3rd Bb Clarinet
Bb Bass Clarinet*
Bassoon*
1st Eb Alto Saxophone*
2nd Eb Alto Saxophone*
Bb Tenor Saxophone*
Eb Baritone Saxophone*

1st Bb Trumpet
2nd Bb Trumpet
3rd Bb Trumpet
1st F Horn
2nd F Horn
1st Eb Horn
2nd Eb Horn
1st Trombone
2nd Trombone*
Euphonium
(TC Baritone)
Tuba

Percussion 1 (agogo bell, timbales)
Percussion 2 (cowbell, splash cymbal)
Percussion 3 (whistle, surdo)

Parts marked with an asterisk (*) are NOT ESSENTIAL, although their presence will obviously enable a fuller realization of the composer's intention to be achieved.

Program Notes
Carnival! is a samba set in the famous streets of Rio. Performers should be encouraged to treat it in a big band style and really "go for it". The percussion should use the notated samba pattern as a basis for what you can achieve - playing more than one instrument, maybe cymbals or a whistle - even a drum kit! There is a section for solos in the percussion if desired.