Entr'acte & Toreador's Song (Bizet)

"Carmen" can be considered to be Bizet's crowning achievement. Geoffrey Brand's skillful arrangement brings two of Bizet's most popular themes – Entr'acte & Toreador's Song – within the reach of technically less-advanced players.

Genre: Band | # of Players: Standard
Level: 3 | Duration: 3:30

Instrumentation
Flute 1
Flute 2
Oboe
Bb Clarinet 1
Bb Clarinet 2
Bb Clarinet 3
Bb Bass Clarinet
Bassoon
Alto Saxophone 1/2
Tenor Saxophone
Baritone Saxophone

Horn in F 1
Horn in F 2
Bb Trumpet/Cornet 1
Bb Trumpet/Cornet 2
Trombone 1
Trombone 2
Euphonium
Baritone T.C.
Tuba

Timpani
Percussion 1 (xylophone, glockenspiel)
Percussion 2 (snare drum, suspended cymbal, bass drum, crash cymbals)

Program Notes
"Carmen" can be considered to be Bizet's crowning achievement - as well as transforming the French 'opéra-comique' in the process. It is odd therefore that the majority of critics condemned the libretto and music after the first performance. Luckily, history has changed that verdict and recognized a masterpiece. Geoffrey Brand's skillful arrangement brings two themes – Entr'acte & Toreador's Song – within the reach of technically less advanced players.