Entranced: Oboe
By Raymond Sifuentes
Grade: 3
Item: 00-PC-0019765_O1
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Description
Entranced by Raymond Sifuentes captures the story of a passionate entanglement, perhaps with something we should not partake in. Drawing inspiration from Spanish flamenco music, Entranced aims to express the feeling and emotion behind the ultimate decision: should I move forward or concede? An internal deliberation with oneself is interjected with nostalgic motifs, reminiscent of the melancholy one might feel when faced with such a choice. Students and directors will enjoy piecing together the storyline that Entranced evokes while simultaneously benefiting from duple and triple rhythmic variation, the frequent usage of accidental notes, and more.
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Series:
Alfred Concert Band Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PC-0019765_O1
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About the Composer: Raymond Sifuentes
Raymond Sifuentes composes and teaches in San Antonio, Texas, where he grew up and continues to build his career. He earned his Bachelor of Music in Music Education from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2022, studying tenor trombone with Dr. Steve Parker and conducting with Dr. John Zarco. His compositions have been performed at regional conferences, including a performance by the UTSA Flute Ensemble at the Texas Music Educator's Association Convention in 2023.
Currently the Director of Bands at Medina Valley Middle School, Sifuentes conducts the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, and Jazz Band. He performs regularly with ensembles across the San Antonio area, including the South Texas Symphonic Orchestra, Trinity University Wind Ensemble, and the San Antonio Trombone Choir. He teaches at the same school where he first picked up his instrument, bringing both passion and personal connection to music education.
Why we love this
Entranced delivers sophisticated emotional storytelling at a grade 3 level without sacrificing musical substance. The flamenco inspiration gives your band a fresh sound and cultural context that sparks genuine engagement, while the rhythmic and harmonic complexity (duple/triple variation, accidentals) ensures meaningful learning for advancing musicians.
What to expect
Entranced pulls you into a private struggle, oscillating between passionate urgency and wistful reflection. The flamenco rhythms and Spanish harmonic color create an intimate, almost theatrical atmosphere that invites the audience into a moment of genuine human conflict.
Who it's for
This score works well for developing concert bands ready to tackle rhythmic sophistication and emotional interpretation at the grade 3 level. Directors seeking contest or festival repertoire will find Entranced rewarding for both the ensemble and adjudicators.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the nostalgic motifs against the more driving sections; these contrasts carry the emotional arc of the internal struggle the piece portrays.
- Shape the flamenco-influenced passages with rubato and dynamic flexibility to capture the passionate character without losing rhythmic cohesion.
- Pay attention to the accidental notes as they often signal harmonic shifts tied to the decision-making narrative; highlight them slightly in sectional rehearsals so students understand their dramatic function.
- Use the recorded accompaniment as a reference for tempo consistency, especially through the duple/triple transitions where ensemble synchronization matters most.
How to use it
Program Entranced as a concert closer or centerpiece for a spring festival where its thematic depth and moderate technical demands will impress both judges and audiences. It pairs well on ballots alongside other grade 3 concert pieces that explore cultural influences or emotional storytelling.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing duple and triple rhythmic patterns in the same piece
- Playing with chromatic and accidental notes for harmonic expression
- Interpreting programmatic music through emotional shaping and dynamic control
- Maintaining ensemble balance during rhythmic transitions and syncopated passages
- Understanding flamenco-inspired musical idioms and style