Fiesta!

Flexible String Ensemble-The Fiddle Fiesta became an important annual event for Bedfordshire Music Service at least thirty years ago and was the brainchild of a highly individual lady called Barbara Cann. The main purpose of this was to give less experienced string players an opportunity to play in a large ensemble; these young players were helped on such occasions by more senior students who were already experienced in ensemble playing perhaps in one of the youth orchestras. What began as an isolated event soon spread to many schools and nowadays 'Fiddle Fiestas' take place in numerous venues across the county every year usually during the summer term.This suite of shortmovements borrows its title from these annual events and is aimed at being performed under similar circumstances. Each of the five parts (violins 1 & 2 violas and/or violin 3 cellos and basses) exists as part 'a' and part 'b' part 'b' being a simplified version of part 'a' such that the piece can be played by virtually any combination of available players albeit with some loss of detail when played predominantly with parts 'b'. Additional string parts are available independently quickly and at little cost. Please do NOT photocopy this music!Individual parts for all Spartan Press ensembles are available separately quickly and inexpensively. DO NOT PHOTOCOPY.

Score-Morton Gould's Fiesta from Centennial Symphony. Score/parts for Concert Band.'Commissioned by the University of Texas at Austin in honour of its centennial in 1983 Centennial Symphony waswritten for the University of Texas 'Longhorns Bands ' Glen Richter Director for performance in the spring of 1983. I composed and scored it during the latter part of 1982 and completed the work in January1983.The intent is a festive display piece a 'Band Gala.' Throughout the work there are references to the regional background' Mexican French cowboy etc..There are also variants on 'The Eyes of Texas' and 'TheYellow Rose of Texas.' Although scored for a standard concert band Fiesta uses offstage Trumpets as antiphonal choirs.' - Morton Gould

El Cumbanchero - Bésame Mucho - Sway (Quien Sera) - Aquarela Brasileira (Aquarela Do Brasil) (Brasil. Par TINNER GILBERT (Arr.). Gilbert Tinner a souvent démontré son grand talent d?arrangeur et il a réussi, une fois encore, à créer un medley de style latino qui enchantera toutes les générations. Les morceaux El Cumbanchero, Bésame Mucho, Sway (Quien Sera) et Aquarela Brasileira (Aquarela Do Brasil) (Brasil) évoquent une torride ambiance tropicale et forment une base idéale pour une fiesta musicale inoubliable !/ Répertoire / Orchestre D\'Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Le caractère latino-américain de la pièce témoigne également du métissage de la population californienne qui puise son identité et ses racines dans les traditions culturelles mexicaines. Néanmoins, aucune mélodie traditionnelle n’apparaît dans le développement. Fiesta de la Vida (“Célébration de la vie”) rend hommage à la vitalité et à l’enthousiasme des habitants par une musique dont les caractéristiques constituent par excellence les festivités de la joie, du bonheur et de la gaieté. / Niveau : 4 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Brass Band

Par CURNOW PAUL. Have your Drummers been patiently (or impatiently) standing at the back of the band while you rehearsed this espressivo piece? Reward their equanimity with this fiery and percussive addition to Paul Curnow’s impressive and growing catalog of works for Concert Band. This enticing new composition lies well within the command of a solid Grade 2 band while bringing the smoldering energy of Latin music to your concert stage. Written as a celebration of cultural diversity and infused with easy syncopation and lots of interweaving rhythm, there is certain to be a special place for FIESTA DE SAN PEDRO on your next concert, and in cross-cultural teaching. Spicy hot! / Niveau : 2 / Pièce de concert / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

Par SPARKE PHILIP. Le caractère latino-américain de la pièce témoigne également du métissage de la population californienne qui puise son identité et ses racines dans les traditions culturelles mexicaines. Néanmoins, aucune mélodie traditionnelle n’apparaît dans le développement. Fiesta de la Vida (“Célébration de la vie”) rend hommage à la vitalité et à l’enthousiasme des habitants par une musique dont les caractéristiques constituent par excellence les festivités de la joie, du bonheur et de la gaieté. / Niveau : 4 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie

A wonderful new work for euphonium Euphonium Fiesta consists of three separate movements played without a break. The first and third movements explore the technical and rhythmical possibilities of the soloist whilst in the middle movement the soloist has a wonderful lyrical melody fully utilising the full range of the instrument. This phenomenal work is sure to become a popular soloist showcase for many years to come.

Arr. Lorenzo Bocci. This new work will, as the title suggests, bring a sense of festivity and fun to any concert. Fiesta is based on two well known Latin American melodies, El Cumbanchero (Brazil) and Tico Tico (Mexico) and will bring a feel of Latin fire to your repertoire. / Niveau : 3 / Musique légère originale / Répertoire / Concert Band ou Harmonie