Hola, Media Luna: PianoTrax Digital Audio Download

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Hola, Media Luna: PianoTrax Digital Audio Download

Words by Laura Cavazos, music by Eddie Cavazos and Trevor Phillips

Item: 00-A-00016066

$9.99

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Series: Alfred Choral Designs

Publisher: Alfred Music

SKU: 00-A-00016066

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About the Composer: Eddie Cavazos

Eddie Cavazos brings four decades of experience as a music minister and educator to his compositional work. His degrees in music education from The University of Texas at San Antonio, combined with multiple Teacher of the Year awards, reflect his deep commitment to developing young musicians. He has created everything from elementary musicals and folk arrangements to church anthems and Mass settings performed globally, with his work published across major houses including Alfred Music, GIA, Hal Leonard, and Walton Music.

Based in San Antonio with his wife Laura, Cavazos continues to write music that serves both educational and liturgical contexts. His catalog spans choral music, praise and worship songs, and compositions paired with award-winning children's literature, all shaped by his understanding of what works in real classrooms and worship spaces.

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Why we love this

Cavazos writes choral music that feels fresh and approachable without sacrificing musicality. This piece works equally well in a concert setting or a festival, and the recorded accompaniment gives singers something reliable to lock onto in rehearsal, especially valuable if you're building independence gradually or managing limited piano resources.

What to expect

"Hola, Media Luna" carries a gentle, contemplative quality with roots in secular vocal traditions. The piece balances accessibility with musicality, inviting singers to engage expressively without excessive technical demands.

Who it's for

This octavo suits intermediate to advanced high school choirs, collegiate ensembles, and strong community choirs looking for accessible material that holds up in concert and competitive settings. The recorded accompaniment makes it practical for groups without a dedicated accompanist or those rehearsing in multiple spaces.

How to get the most out of it

Familiarize your choir with the accompaniment track early in your rehearsal schedule. Use it during warm-ups so singers internalize the harmonic support before focusing on balance and blend.
Shape the phrasing by listening to how the accompaniment supports the lyrical contours. Let the piano guide your singers toward natural breath points rather than fighting against them.
Pay attention to any rhythmic pushes or pulls in the recorded part. Mark these moments in rehearsal so your ensemble responds as an ensemble, not as individuals reacting separately to the track.
Check levels during your first run-through with the track. Recorded accompaniments vary in volume, so test your playback system in the actual performance space if possible.

How to use it

Position this piece in a concert as a lyrical contrast to more energetic material, or use it as a festival selection where the recorded accompaniment gives you consistency across multiple performances. Its secular character also makes it versatile for school concerts, community events, or cultural programming.

Skills your students will build

Blend and balance within chord structures
Flexibility with recorded accompaniment (listening, tracking, ensemble response)
Lyrical phrasing and text expression
Intonation in sustained harmonic passages