Tango 78 for variable ensemble by A.R.Aird

Andrew Aird

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Small Ensemble

2022

4 min.

Program Notes: Tango 78 by Andrew R. Aird For flexible 4 part ensemble, drum kit/percussion and optional keyboard/piano Ranges: Top line: A3 - A5; Parts in C and Bb - suitable for violin, viola, clarinet, sop. sax., trumpet, clarinet, oboe, flute, piccolo etc. Alto line: F#3 - G5; Parts in C, Bb and Eb - suitable for viola, clarinet, alto sax., trumpet, horn Tenor line: E3 - D5; Parts in C and Bb - suitable for viola, cello, bassoon, clarinet, tenor sax, trombone, euphonium Bass line: E2 (A1 optional) - C4; Parts in C and Bb - suitable for double-bass, cello, bassoon, trombone, bass clarinet, tuba, electric bass Piano part with cue line and chord symbols: (optional but recommended): could be played on piano or keyboard 2 or 4 hands, accordeon Drum kit: could be played on kit or divided among multiple players; bass drum, snare, 2 toms min., woodblock, cowbell, hi-hat, crash cymbals. Tambourines, whistles, guiro etc. could be added ad lib. Above all, have fun with this music and make it your own!
Recording Notes: Audio version made with Dorico and Halion Pro Sounds