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El Choclo (The Corn Cob) is one of the most popular tangos in Argentina. It is arranged here for xylophone solo with optional piano accompaniment.
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Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist regarded by many as "the father of the classical guitar." Adelita is a mazurka originally composed for guitar by Tarrega. The mazurka originated in Poland and was popularized by Frederic Chopin.
This arrangement for marimba can be performed on 4.3 octave marimba or larger. The notes in parentheses are intended for a 4.3 octave marimba. The tempo is indicated as Lento, but seems to work better at a faster tempo. The audio file here is at 80 bpm. However, this piece should not be performed metronomically, but rather with a more rubato style.
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This arrangement of Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic by The Police is a lot of fun to perform and will really get your audience going. It would work as an opener or closer to your program.
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Grade 3
Angel Villoldo
Arranged for steel band by John May
El Choclo (The Corn Cob), originally a Tango, is arranged here for steel band as a Soca. The Bass Pan and Bass Guitar parts are the same, so the piece could be played with either, or both. Feel free to add auxiliary/accessory percussion instruments as you see fit.
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Grade 5
Zequinha Abreu
Arranged by John May
Tico Tico No Fuba (Sparrow in the Cornmeal) is a crowd-pleasing arrangement for saxophone quartet, but also fun for the performers. This is a high-energy Grade 5 soca (soul-calypso) guaranteed to add variety to your program. Duration: 2:30.
Instrumentation: Soprano Sax, Alto Sax, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax.
On The Missouri Prescribed Music List and Florida MPA List
Grade 5
Zequinha Abreu
Arranged by John May
Tico Tico No Fuba (Sparrow in the Cornmeal) is a crowd-pleasing arrangement for saxophone quintet, but also fun for the performers. This is a high-energy Grade 5 soca (soul-calypso) guaranteed to add variety to your program. Duration: 2:30.
Instrumentation: Soprano Sax, Alto Sax 1, Alto Sax 2, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax.
On The Texas Prescribed Music List
If Ye Love Me, by Thomas Tallis, is an English Anthem that was first published in 1560, and perhaps composed circa 1549. It is based on John 14: 15-21.
This piece can serve as an introduction to your students of music from the Renaissance Period. The polyphony within forces students to listen and count.
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If Ye Love Me, by Thomas Tallis, is an English Anthem that was first published in 1560, and perhaps composed circa 1549. It is based on John 14: 15-21.
This piece can serve as an introduction to your students of music from the Renaissance Period. The polyphony within forces students to listen and count.
Francisco Tarrega (1852-1909) was a Spanish composer and classical guitarist regarded by many as "the father of the classical guitar." Adelita is a mazurka originally composed for guitar by Tarrega. The mazurka originated in Poland and was popularized by Frederic Chopin.
The tempo is indicated as Lento, but seems to work better at a faster tempo. The audio file here is at 80 bpm. However, this piece should not be performed metronomically, but rather with a more rubato style.