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All the fire and spice you need to get the party going - this solid Latin chart for developed high school ensembles begins with an emotional rubato piano introduction, then the salsa groove kicks in and the

Evocative and heartfelt, this composition is filled with beautiful dynamic contrasts, tight voicings, hip figures, and multiple layers of orchestration. The chart starts warmly with a written solo for

This is the real deal – an authentic bossa nova from a master of the style. Creative voicings along with guitar and vibes create some fresh and exotic colors, and an unexpected shift to a funk groove

For cello & piano. First printing. Commissioned by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Premiered in Buffalo, May 2014. One movement work. Includes program notes. Duration: ca. 19'. Score, 30 p. and

It's soulful, Latin, and full of energy - phenomenal jazz writing while still being accessible to well-developed high school jazz programs. All instrumentalists enjoy hip and memorable licks. The lead

Composed in a flashy merengue style, this brief blaze of glory is a perfect hair-on-fire opener or rousing encore for mature ensembles. It features simmering sax lines, open solo possibilities, and

Beethoven gets fired up in this very creative Latin extravaganza! It contains quotes from many European art music pieces. A hip samba groove seamlessly transitions to swing and back to samba with solos for

This unique chart blends a fiery, driving Latin groove with a more carefree Chuck Mangione feel. After a percussive intro, a trio with tenor, trumpet, and trombone presents the head of the tune. There is an

In addition to numerous etudes and a virtuosic violin concerto, violinist Joseph (José) White Lafitte composed this habanera for two violins, La Bella Cubana. In this string orchestra arrangement of

Sir Dirk Brosse, music director at the Philadelphia Chamber Orchestra, is a versatile composer of orchestral and symphonic repertoire, chamber music, film & musical. His compositions are performed

Celebrate the multicultural neighborhoods of Chicago's North Side and the important Hispanic presence in the area with this hot and smokin' samba chart! Perfect for showing off your saxes' technical ability

The piano suite "Andalucia" (sometimes referred to as Suite Española) is by far Ernesto Lecuona's most performed and remembered work, especially the last of its six movements,

A groovy straight-eighth feel on this jazz standard with amazing parts for all and an intro that is nothing but fire. The tempo is around 154 bpm, and the lead trumpet range is to written B-flat above the

Here's another catchy Rick Hirsch original for saxophone quartet. It's based on his popular big band chart Mambo Over The Mountain, and has optional ad-lib/notated solos in all parts. Scored for

This is a great-sounding chart that holds the interest and comes together quickly - a superb choice for any concert program! This is a great piece to teach syncopation and Latin rhythms. The melody is first

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, this original work moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. A full percussion section is used but also

Written as an anniversary gift to her husband, the composer shares this uplifting samba with beautiful soaring melodies and carefully notated Brazilian patterns. Based around the poignant chord changes of

This fun Latin work is built on a catchy sax melody over a syncopated songo bass line. Each section has the opportunity to shine in ensemble work. Alto sax and trumpet soloists are featured, followed by

Here is a nice offering from Ernesto Lecuona of Malaguena fame. This take on the Spanish classic provides great variety for your program. There are solos for tenor sax and trumpet along with a

This Latin jazz classic was made famous by legendary percussionist Mongo Santamaria. This smoldering arrangement features a moderate cha-cha groove and plenty of ensemble excitement throughout. With feature

You can't go wrong with George Gershwin, and this masterful arrangement has done a spectacular job of taking the genius melody of this classic tune and crafting a subtle and sophisticated chart. The