Burritos to Go: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Victor López
Grade: 2 (Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PK-0005018
$48.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Burritos to Go: Score | $9.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 2nd E-flat Alto Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 2nd B-flat Tenor Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: E-flat Baritone Saxophone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 1st B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 2nd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 3rd B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 4th B-flat Trumpet | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 1st Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 2nd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 3rd Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 4th Trombone | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: Guitar Chords | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: Guitar | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: Flute | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: Tuba | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 1st F Horn | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: Baritone T.C. | $3.00 | |
| Burritos to Go: 2nd Baritone T.C. | $3.00 |
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Description
"Burritos to Go" is an original Latin rock played at a medium tempo and includes written-out solos for alto sax and/or baritone sax. The lead trumpet plays to a written G above the staff. This chart is easy to assemble and makes for an exciting performance! This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Young Jazz Ensemble
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
90
SKU:
00-PK-0005018
More about this title
About the Composer: Victor Lopez
Victor Lopez is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans band, orchestra, and jazz ensemble literature. His compositions for young and developing ensembles balance accessibility with musical substance, earning him recognition as a trusted voice in music education. Lopez has a gift for writing idiomatic parts that challenge students appropriately while keeping rehearsal time focused on musicianship rather than technical hurdles.
Throughout his career, Lopez has demonstrated deep understanding of how young musicians learn and grow. His arrangements and originals consistently appear on festival programs and in school libraries precisely because they work: the parts sit well, the rhythms are clear, and the payoff for students is genuine musical satisfaction.
Why we love this
Lopez writes for real ensembles with real time constraints. The Latin rock idiom gives your students permission to swing, lock into a groove, and experience the joy of driving a chart together. The written sax solos and the high trumpet line create natural soloist opportunities, yet the arrangement remains cohesive and exciting even when solos are played as written.
What to expect
Upbeat and street-level accessible, like Latin rock radio played through a jazz lens. The written solos give it personality and spontaneity, while the driving rhythm section and crisp horn lines keep the energy high and focused.
Who it's for
Grade 2 jazz ensembles ready to explore contemporary styles beyond straight swing. Your students should have basic jazz articulation and section alignment skills in place, though this chart will reinforce those fundamentals while introducing Latin rhythmic feel.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the rhythm section (drums, bass, piano) on the groove before adding horns. A solid foundation in the Latin rock pocket transforms the entire chart.
- Give the alto and baritone saxophonists time to own their solos. Whether they improvise or play as written, these moments deserve attention and support from the section.
- Watch the lead trumpet's high G line carefully in rehearsal. Mark any intonation trouble spots early and build confidence before performance.
- Let the medium tempo breathe. Resist the urge to rush the groove; the chart swings harder when it sits comfortably in the pocket.
How to use it
Use this as a centerpiece in a concert that showcases your ensemble's range across jazz styles. It pairs well with straight-ahead swing standards and gives audiences a familiar, energetic touchstone before moving into more challenging repertoire.
Skills your students will build
- Latin rock rhythm articulation and swing feel
- Soloing and improvisation (or confident execution of written solos)
- Tight rhythm section ensemble playing and groove lock
- Reading and executing high register passages (lead trumpet)
- Saxophone section blend and phrasing in a contemporary idiom