by Jean-Philippe Rameau, arranged by Carl Hammond.

It is rare to find music arranged for concert band of this great master of the French Baroque.

This arrangement is challenging but playable by a third year or good second year band.

It is an exciting, interesting and melodic piece that will help engender a deep appreciation of Baroque music in the minds of the students

TITLE:
TAMBOURIN

COMPOSER/ARRANGER:
by Jean Phillippe Rameau Arranged by Carl Hammond

GRADE/LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY:
2.5/3.0

PERFORMANCE TIME:
2:20

KEY(S):
G Minor

INSTRUMENTATION:
Conventional concert band: Flutes, Oboe, 2 Clarinets, Alto & Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 2 Trumpets, F Horns, Trombones, Baritone & Bassoon, Baritone (TC), Electric or String Bass, Basses, Timpani, Percussion.
Also included are parts for brass band instruments: Eb Horns, Bb Trombones (TC), Eb Basses (TC), and Bb Basses (TC).

INSTRUMENTAL RANGES:
1st Clarinets up to B above the staff, 2nd Clarinets remain below the break, 1st Trumpet up to 4th space E, 2nd Trumpet to third space C, Trombones up to D above Middle C.

TECHNICAL AND MUSICAL CHALLENGES:
There are some technically demanding eighth note passages in the upper woodwinds.

PERCUSSION REQUIREMENTS:
Tenor Drum, Tambourine, Finger Cymbals