Amparito Roca: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Jaime Texidor / Arranged by Gary Fagan
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00119415
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Description
This classic Spanish march by Jaime Texidor has been expertly re-cast for younger players in this authentic-sounding edition by Gary Fagan. Instrumentation and brass ranges have been modified, however, the charm and energy of the original has been left unchanged. Dur: 2:40
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Jaime Texidor (1884-1957) was a Spanish composer and bandmaster whose works became staples of the concert band and brass band repertoire throughout the 20th century. Based in Barcelona, he composed numerous marches and light orchestral pieces that showcase the melodic gift and rhythmic vitality characteristic of Spanish music. His marches remain performance favorites because they balance technical accessibility with genuine musical substance.
Why we love this
Gary Fagan's arrangement keeps the infectious spirit of this beloved march entirely intact while making it genuinely playable for Grade 3 ensembles. The recast brass ranges and instrumentation solve real logistical problems without sacrificing the swagger and forward motion that make Amparito Roca such a crowd-pleaser. Your students will sound and feel like they're performing a substantial work, not a simplified version.
What to expect
Amparito Roca radiates Spanish vitality: bright, propulsive, and built on melodies that stick with you long after the final chord. The march has a march-past energy without being bombastic, marrying straightforward charm with enough harmonic color to keep ensemble players engaged throughout.
Who it's for
This arrangement opens Amparito Roca to younger concert bands that may lack the advanced brass players needed for the original scoring. Grade 3 ensembles with solid fundamentals in tone and rhythm will find this version musical and engaging, making it an excellent choice for programs building confidence and style in developing musicians.
How to get the most out of it
Establish a clear pulse in the opening march section. This piece thrives on rhythmic precision, so lock the tempo early in rehearsal and keep it steady through all the key changes.
Balance the melody across sections rather than letting one voice dominate. The charm of this march depends on clean passing of themes between the woodwinds and brass.
Shape the dynamic contrasts deliberately. The shift between sections should feel like a deliberate choice, not an accident of register change.
Pay attention to articulation consistency within each phrase. The march style demands clarity without heaviness.
How to use it
This works beautifully as an opener or closer on a concert, especially in spring performances or lighter programming contexts. Pair it with other nationalistic marches or Spanish repertoire for a thematic concert, or use it as the energetic anchor in a program that mixes concert classics with lighter fare.
Skills your students will build
Steady tempo maintenance across multiple key areas
Balanced sectional melody passing and homogeneous tone blending
Understanding of march form and stylistic articulation
Dynamic shaping within a driving rhythmic framework
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