"Smart Latin"

FULL INSTRUMENTATION

CONCERT BAND VERSION:

• Piccolo, Flute 1-2, Oboe 1-2, Bassoon 1-2, Eb Clarinet, Bb Clarinet 1-2-3, Bass Clarinet;
• Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
• French Horn 1-2-3-4, Trumpet 1-2-3-4, Trombone 1-2-3-4, Baritone 1-2, Tuba (Eb and Bb Bass);
• Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Drums;
• Timpani, Percussion (congas, cowbell, guiro, maracas), Mallets (vibraphone);

FANFARE BAND VERSION:

• Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone 1-2, Tenor Saxophone 1-2, Baritone Saxophone;
• Bugle in Eb, Flugelhorn 1-2-3, Horn in F 1-2-3-4, Trumpet 1-2-3-4;
• Baritone 1-2, Euphonium, Trombone 1-2-3-4, Eb Bass, C Bass;
• Guitar, Keyboard, Bass Guitar, Drums;
• Timpani, Percussion (congas, cowbell, guiro, maracas), Mallets (vibraphone).

NOTES FOR THE PERFORMER

A cheerful melody flowing over a relaxed cha-cha rhythmical background forms the quintessence of this easy piece. The melody consists of two sections: a verse in minor (see mm. 9-17), followed by a chorus in major (see mm. 31-37). The second half of this piece (starting from m. 64) is based on a gradual layered build-up to a climax (mm. 80-87, in the repeat) and leads to a final return of the chorus. Although the score provides written-out two measure breaks, the percussion group is invited to come up with challenging alternatives. In case the orchestra has a good rhythm section (in particular a skillful latin piano player) you may occasionally leave out the cha-cha patterns in either woodwinds or brass.

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