Andaluza: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

$65.00 USD

Andaluza: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Andaluza: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 81-CB220408
Price: 65.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Spanish Dance No. 5

By Enrique Granados / arr. David Marlatt

Grade: 2.5

Item: 81-CB220408

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This Andaluza (or "Playera") is part of a set of 12 Spanish Dances written in 1890. The color and harmonies lend themselves so well to the sonorities of a concert band with colorful percussion. Olé!

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Series: Eighth Note Publications

Publisher: Eighth Note Publications

ISBN10: 1-77157-723-1

ISBN13: 978-1-77157-723-6

UPC: 685462027248

SKU: 81-CB220408

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About the Composer: Enrique Granados

Enrique Granados (1867, 1916) was a Spanish pianist and composer whose gift for lyrical melody and rich harmonic color made him one of the most performed Spanish composers in the concert hall. His training at the Paris Conservatoire and later studies in Spain shaped a voice that drew deeply from Spanish musical traditions while speaking a thoroughly Romantic language. The twelve Spanish Dances that include this Andaluza showcase his mastery of character piece writing, capturing regional Spanish idioms with sophistication and emotional depth.

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Why we love this

The harmonies and orchestral thinking here are genuinely sophisticated for Grade 2.5; Marlatt's arrangement captures the warmth and color of Granados' original piano writing without asking for virtuosity your students don't have yet. A showpiece that teaches voicing and sectional blend naturally, and the percussion work gives your battery something to build on without overshadowing the lyrical material.

What to expect

Warm, bittersweet, and richly colored; the music evokes a Spanish evening with its gentle melancholy and luxuriant harmonies. There's elegance in the orchestration and a lyrical grace that feels both accessible and genuinely musical.

Who it's for

Concert bands working at the intermediate level who want to explore music beyond the standard march and novelty repertoire. This sits well for ensembles ready to handle sustained lyrical playing and harmonic sophistication without requiring advanced technical chops.

How to get the most out of it

Let the melodic lines breathe with gentle vibrato in the upper woodwinds; this isn't march music, and the phrasing should echo the rubato of Spanish song.
Balance the percussion carefully, especially early on. The colorful sonorities Granados loved come through when percussion supports rather than dominates the harmony.
Mark the harmonic shifts clearly in rehearsal. The chord progressions do substantial work in creating the Spanish character, so intonation and blend in the sustained chords matter more than you might expect at this level.
Treat dynamic swells as natural phrase breathing rather than sudden contrasts. The Romantic sensibility of the piece asks for gradual shaping.

How to use it

Pair this with other Spanish or Latin-influenced works to create a cohesive concert theme, or use it as your centerpiece on a program celebrating Romantic-era European composers. The modest demands make it an excellent choice for a spring or festival concert where you want to show artistic growth without heavy technical burden.