Italian Concerto
by J.S. Bach, arr. Douglas Arndt

• Wind Ensemble
• Grade 6 (Advanced, for College and Professional ensembles)
• Duration: 11’ 30"
• Release: 1 August 2005
• Premiere: 12-13 February 2005 (from manuscript) Virginia Wind Symphony, Dennis Zeisler conducting
• Score: 11” x 17”, wire bound, concert pitch
• Parts: 8.5” x 11”
• Preview Score - Allegro, Andante, Presto - pdf files
• Listen Online:
  wma:
  Allegro (3 MB), Andante (4 MB), Presto (3 MB)
  mp3:
  Allegro (10MB), Andante (12 MB), Presto (11 MB)

The Italian Concerto was originally written for keyboard and has long been a standard in pianists’ and harpsichordists’ repertoires. It is in the key of F major and consists of three movements: Allegro, Andante and Presto. It is much lighter than most other Bach keyboard pieces that have been transcribed for large ensemble. This arrangement is intended to be used as a showpiece for highly proficient ensembes and can be used to demonstrate technical facility while taking the audience for an exciting ride. Music Directors who want a programming alternative to the Toccata and Fugue in D minor should look to the Italian Concerto.

	Wind Ensemble score & parts: M0003WNP, $195
	Wind Ensemble score only: M0003WNPSCR, $50

Instrumentation:

Flutes: Piccolo, 1, 2, Alto
Oboes: 1, 2
Clarinets: E-flat, 1, 2, 3, Alto, Bass
Saxophones: Soprano, Alto 1 & 2, Tenor, Baritone
Bassoons: 1, 2
Horns: 1, 2, 3, 4
Trumpets: 1, 2, 3
Trombones: 1, 2, 3 (Bass)
Euphonium/Baritone
Tuba
Timpani
Percussion: Bass Drum, Cymbals, Triangle, Snare Drum, Bell Tree
Marimba
Glockenspiel
Vibraphone

(Standard Wind Ensemble parts set includes two copies of Flutes 1 & 2, Clarinets 1, 2 & 3, Tuba and Percussion; one copy for each other part. For larger groups, inquire about the availability of extra parts).

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