Brincando com Fogo: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Brincando com Fogo: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Brincando com Fogo: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-49621
Price: 52.00 USD
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(Dancing with Fire)

By Drew Zaremba

Grade: 3.5

Item: 00-49621

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Brincando com Fogo by Drew Zaremba is a fiery baião Latin played at half note = 100 BPM. Lead trumpet range is to written G on top of the staff, suggested written solos for tenor 1 and trumpet 2, space for drum fills, auxiliary percussion, optional instruments to include vibes, plus non-stop action. Energy abounds! (6:16) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

ISBN10: 1-4706-5128-9

ISBN13: 978-1-4706-5128-2

UPC: 038081572192

SKU: 00-49621

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About the Composer: Drew Zaremba

Drew Zaremba has established himself as a composer and arranger with commissions from major orchestras and ensembles including the BBC Orchestra, Metropole Orkest, and the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. His arrangements and compositions have been recorded by the University of North Texas Lab Bands and performed by accomplished soloists including Randy Brecker, Eddie Gomez, and vocalists from the Manhattan Transfer.

Zaremba has taught jazz composition and arranging at the University of Northern Colorado since 2018. His work crosses multiple musical traditions; a notable residency in Zhuhai, China yielded an entire concert merging Chinese opera with jazz. Recognition for his original compositions includes the Sammy Nestico Award in 2018 and the Sherman/Barsanti Inspiration Award, which led to a commission with the U.S. Air Force Airmen of Note.

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Why we love this

Zaremba writes with infectious rhythmic drive and genuine respect for the jazz ensemble idiom. The percussion and soloist opportunities feel earned rather than shoehorned in, and his baião grooves stick with students long after rehearsal ends. For a Grade 3.5 piece, the voicing is clean and the energy genuinely non-stop without sacrificing musicality.

What to expect

Fiery and propulsive. The baião rhythm drives forward with relentless optimism, while the brass voicing creates moments of brightness and punch. There's a sense of controlled excitement throughout, the musical equivalent of a performer who genuinely loves the stage.

Who it's for

Jazz ensemble directors seeking high-energy repertoire that engages soloists without sacrificing ensemble musicianship. This works equally well for concert programming and festival performance, and students at the intermediate level gain real experience with Latin jazz idioms and improvisation.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the baião pulse early. The half note = 100 BPM feels deceptively slow until the ensemble settles into the groove; spend rehearsal time grooving together before worrying about precision.
Give your drummer space to breathe during the fill sections. These moments belong to the rhythm section, and a confident drum fill lifts the entire ensemble's energy.
Balance the auxiliary percussion carefully so it colors the sound without overwhelming the horns. Vibes especially can either enhance or muddy the Latin texture depending on voicing and dynamics.
Feature your strong soloists early so they own their parts by performance. Tenor 1 and trumpet 2 need confidence in their improvisation space.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or closer to energize the audience and showcase your ensemble's groove sensibility. The nearly 6.5-minute runtime and Latin character make it an ideal anchor piece for a set that might otherwise lean heavily on swing or ballads.