Zapateado

Pablo Sarasate was a virtuoso violinist who composed many well-known showcase solos for violin. This one adapts itself very well for flute. "Zapateado" is a delightful Spanish dance in 6/8 time that will feature any advancing flutist. Originally scored by the composer for violin and piano, this concert band arrangement has been left in the original key of A major not only due to it being more suitable for the range of the flute, but it can also be performed by a violin soloist. Both the violin part and rehearsal piano part for either instrument have been included. What a nice surprise it would be for an audience to hear a virtuoso violin solo with band! Either solo instrument is sure to be a real crowd pleaser. Notes: 9x12 score & parts. Grade: 3.5. Approximate running time = 4:15