Tango Para Tres

Senior year of high school, I had the opportunity to play the bass clarinet in our wind symphonyand fell in love with the instrument. I loved the way it supported the lower harmonies of the woodwinds, often playing with the bassoon; and I loved the way it played with the low brass, belting out melodies underneath the ensemble. Inspired by the Habanera from Carmen, Tango Para Tres aims to highlight the range and versatility of both the soprano and bass clarinets. The melody is passed from voice to voice often and there are instances of contrapuntal texture to keep it interesting for the listener.