Bizet-Carmen Suite (SP) arr. Nasu-4M

Carmen, composed by Georges Bizet, is an opera that has been loved by people all over the world. For this arrangement, Ritsuko Nasu has chosen pieces that are suited for marimba quartet from the opera. – Prelude, Chorus of the Street Boys, Habanera, Intermezzo: Interlude before Act III, Aragonaise, and Gypsy Dance.

Number of players: 4
Difficulty: Intermediate

Instrumentation

Player 1: Marimba 1 (4-octave)
Player 2: Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)
Player 3: Marimba 3 (4.3-octave)
Player 4: Marimba 4 (5-octave)

*If Marimba 1 and 4 share a 5-octave instrument, this arrangement can be played with one 5-octave and two 4.3-octave instruments.

**If possible, the arranger recommends performing with the original percussion parts (such as tambourine and cymbals).