Lago del oeste: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

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Lago del oeste: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score

Name: Lago del oeste: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-41129S
Price: 10.00 USD
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By Matt Harris

Grade: 3 (Medium)

Item: 00-41129S

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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: 20

UPC: 038081470191

SKU: 00-41129S

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Why we love this

Matt Harris has written a piece that balances immediate accessibility with genuine musicianship. The Latin salsa groove sits at a tempo and groove complexity that feels manageable for Grade 3 ensembles, yet the melody line and harmonic choices keep it engaging enough for audiences and rewarding enough for your soloists. The written alto and trumpet 2 solos give your section members real responsibility without overwhelming them, and the big modulation after the building interlude offers a satisfying structural payoff that elevates the whole performance.

What to expect

Lago del Oeste immediately establishes a warm, propulsive Latin groove that feels like a working ensemble finding its pocket. The engaging melody floats over the salsa foundation with an unmistakable funky character, building to a moment of tension and release when the modulation hits. By the final chorus, the piece has the energy and satisfaction of a tight band that's really playing together.

Who it's for

This conductor score serves Grade 3 jazz ensembles looking for a piece with crossover appeal. It works for contest and festival settings where you need a chart that shows musicianship and ensemble cohesion without the technical demands of a higher grade level.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the clave rhythm in your rhythm section before full ensemble rehearsal. The Latin pocket depends on your pianist and bassist being locked in on the salsa groove, which gives the horns freedom to really sing the melody.
Bring your alto and trumpet 2 soloists into rehearsal early. Their written solos are essential to the piece's personality, so give them time to internalize the changes and find their voice within the groove.
Build the interlude gradually with dynamics and ensemble blend. Harris has written a section designed to build energy, so use light and shade to make the modulation feel like a genuine arrival rather than a sudden shift.
Manage the lead trumpet's high passages with care. The range to written B above the staff demands a secure player who can sit comfortably in that register without straining, so balance register challenges with proper breath management and light voicing.

How to use it

Schedule this as a standalone jazz set closer or as part of a concert pairing Latin and funk-influenced contemporary jazz. Its 5-minute duration and accessible energy make it an ideal choice for spring festival rotations, and its contest-ready arrangement means you can perform it with confidence across different competition formats.