Let's Get Loud: Score
Words and music by Gloria Estefan and Kike Santander / arr. Victor López
Grade: 2.5 (Easy to Medium Easy)
Item: 00-PR-0002699
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Description
From Jennifer López' debut album, "On the 6," Let's Get Loud is arranged in a Latin-rock style. The driving pulse, hot melody, and syncopated and explosive rhythms are non-stop from beginning to end. If you are looking for a piece that will get your audience dancing in the aisles, look no further. This one is hot!
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Additional Details
Series:
Pop Young Band
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
142
SKU:
00-PR-0002699
More about this title
About the Composer: Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-American singer, songwriter, and cultural icon who helped bring Latin music to mainstream audiences in the 1980s and 1990s. Her compositions and recordings shaped the sound of pop and Latin-pop for generations, and her work continues to introduce students to infectious grooves, rhythmic sophistication, and the energy of Latin music traditions.
Why we love this
Victor López's arrangement captures the unstoppable drive of the original without overcomplicating the parts. At Grade 2.5, young bands get to feel genuinely powerful: the syncopated rhythms and Latin pulse are present enough to be fun, but not so dense that less experienced players get lost. This is the rare pop arrangement that teaches ensemble cohesion while students are actually having a blast.
What to expect
Pure kinetic energy. The piece barrels forward with Latin-rock swagger, built on a relentless rhythmic foundation and a melody that sticks. From the first few measures, players and audiences alike feel the heat.
Who it's for
Concert bands at the middle school level, early high school groups, or community bands looking for accessible yet energetic material. Directors seeking repertoire that appeals to students' actual musical tastes will find this especially valuable for engagement and morale.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the Latin pulse early in sectionals by tapping the core rhythm in unison. The syncopation sits much better when players understand the underlying beat.
- Balance the melody so the "hot melody" line cuts through without drowning the supporting voices. In pop arrangements, clarity matters as much as blend.
- Pay attention to dynamic detail in the percussion parts. The "explosive rhythms" come from precision layering, not just playing loud.
- Keep the tempo consistent and driving throughout. This piece needs momentum; any loss of pulse flattens the energy.
How to use it
Program this as a closer or second-to-last concert piece when you need the audience activated and the band energized. It pairs well alongside other contemporary pop or Latin titles in a concert focused on modern styles, or it can stand alone as a bridge between classical and pop repertoire in a season.
Skills your students will build
- reading and performing syncopated rhythms in a Latin-rock context
- maintaining pulse and cohesion in a driving ensemble texture
- balancing melody and accompaniment in pop-styled writing
- understanding and executing dynamic nuance in contemporary genres