Bizet - L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1, arr. Martin Tousignant for concert band
Bizet - L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1, arr. Martin Tousignant for concert band
Bizet's L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1 — Arranged for Concert Band by Martin Tousignant
L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1 by Georges Bizet is one of the most beloved and colorful works in the French orchestral repertoire. Originally composed as incidental music for Alphonse Daudet's play of the same name (1872), the suite draws on the vivid folk melodies and dramatic contrasts of Provence to create a work of extraordinary atmosphere and emotional range — from the stately grandeur of the Prélude to the tender lyricism of the Adagietto and the irresistible energy of the Carillon. Though Bizet died before seeing his music achieve the fame it deserved, L'Arlésienne has since become a staple of the concert repertoire worldwide.
This concert band arrangement by Martin Tousignant brings the lush, colorful textures of Bizet's original to the wind band medium, preserving all the drama, atmosphere, and melodic richness of the suite. A distinguished addition to any concert band program, ideal for directors seeking a dramatic and expressive work with broad audience appeal.
Performance Highlights
- Bizet's beloved L'Arlésienne Suite No. 1 arranged for concert band by Martin Tousignant
- Vivid Provençal color, dramatic contrasts, and extraordinary melodic richness
- From the stately Prélude to the tender Adagietto and irresistible Carillon
- Ideal for classical concert band programming with broad audience appeal
- Digital PDF download — print-ready score and parts included
About the Arranger
Martin Charles Tousignant (1965– ) grew up in L'Anse, Michigan, where he began piano lessons at age six and took up tuba and euphonium at twelve. By sixteen he had earned a place in the Michigan All-State Honors Band on tuba. He earned a magna cum laude music degree from Northern State University (Aberdeen, South Dakota) in 1992, and after two years of teaching joined the US Army as a tuba player in 1994, serving until 2000. He subsequently settled in Herndon, Virginia, working as a mail carrier while performing tuba with Army National Guard and community bands. In 2009 he returned to the US Army as a tuba player on a five-year leave of absence from the US Postal Service.Digital Disclaimer
This is a digital product. Upon purchase you will receive a downloadable PDF containing the full score and all parts. No physical item will be shipped. All sales are final — digital products are non-refundable.