Habanera

The famous Habanera from Carmen has been extracted from the ever-popular Carmen Fantasy and crafted into a solo piece with concert band, perfect as an encore! The work opens with a fanfare and cadenza, followed by a statement of the Habanera, followed by the second variation from original. Suitable for bands of all ages, this arrangement features a colorful, yet light accompaniment to this flute solo. Instrumentation: Solo Flute, Flute 1/2, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet 1/2/3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1/2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet 1/2, Horn 1/2, Trombone 1/2, Euphonium (BC and TC), Tuba, Timpani, Castanets/Snare Drum, Triangle