Lighter Selections for Concert Band

Named after Xolotl, the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Mexican salamanders called axolotls have anime-like faces and have appeared in the computer game Minecraft. This work reflects the Mexican origin of

It's Carnaval time! This bouncy and energetic traditional folk tune is popular in Brazil year-round and is closely associated with the Carnaval celebration leading to Ash Wednesday. A

A typical mariachi-style melody, featuring two trumpets playing in thirds and sixths, is used extensively and reflects the mariachi-influenced music of Herb Alpert and the Tijuana Brass. The piece stands on

The tango originated in late 19th-century Buenos Aires and has become a favorite style of dance and music around the world due to its distinctive rhythms and passionate, exotic sounds. This colorful