Lago del oeste: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$52.00 USD

Lago del oeste: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Lago del oeste: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41129
Price: 52.00 USD
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By Matt Harris

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-41129

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A Latin salsa groove with a funky flavor played at 120 BPM. With a very engaging melody line, written solos for alto and trumpet 2, and a building interlude followed by a big modulation, it all fits together easily. Lead trumpet range is to written B above the staff. It's a great chart. (5:13)

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Series: Jazz Band Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 102

UPC: 038081470184

SKU: 00-41129

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Why we love this

Matt Harris brings the heat on this one. The Latin salsa groove sits perfectly at Grade 3, giving your ensemble authentic rhythmic language without overwhelming the section leaders, and the written solos for alto and trumpet 2 invite your stronger players to shine without requiring extensive improvisation chops.

What to expect

Lago del oeste pulses with Latin energy and funk swagger. The engaging melody sits on top of a groove that makes you move, then builds momentum through the interlude before a satisfying modulation lands like a punch.

Who it's for

This chart fits jazz ensembles working at Grade 3 who want to perform something with real style and contemporary flavor. Directors building contest or festival sets will find a strong standalone number that sounds sophisticated without requiring advanced improvisation.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the clave and bass line first. The groove's pocket depends on absolute clarity between rhythm section and the horn line, so spend rehearsal time isolating these parts until they feel locked together.
Shape the building interlude with dynamic intention. The modulation that follows has real impact only if the ensemble recognizes the rise in energy and pitch center, so mark the crescendo spots clearly and remind players this is a narrative arc, not just a key change.
Let the soloists claim space. Alto and trumpet 2 have written parts, but encourage them to phrase with confidence and slight rubato where the chart allows; these moments are where individuals shine.
Nail the lead trumpet range. The written B above the staff is accessible for a solid lead player at this level, but confirm your trumpet 1 is comfortable and can execute it cleanly at 120 BPM during the hits that matter most.

How to use it

This works beautifully as a mid-set energizer at festivals or as a showcase number for your ensemble's ability to swing with style. Pair it with a ballad or more traditional jazz standard to show range, or build a contest set around its contemporary sound.