Por Una Cabeza: Percussion Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

$18.99 USD

Por Una Cabeza: Percussion Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Por Una Cabeza: Percussion Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-40530
Price: 18.99 USD
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(For 3 to 9 Players)

Arr. Stephen Primatic

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This arrangement is based on the version from The Tango Project. It was originally written for three performers on a single 5-octave marimba. It was then expanded for a full ensemble to augment the arrangement, but can still be performed as a trio if desired. Instrumentation (3 or 9 players): three soloists (one 5-octave marimba), two additional marimbas (low A), bells, xylophone, and bass (string bass or bass marimba).

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Series: Alfred's Pop Mallet Ensemble Series

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 16

ISBN10: 0-7390-9372-X

ISBN13: 978-0-7390-9372-6

UPC: 038081452364

SKU: 00-40530

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Why we love this

This arrangement preserves the sultry, rhythmically propulsive character of the original while giving ensemble directors real flexibility. The option to perform it as a trio on a single marimba or expand to a full percussion ensemble means you can use it across multiple years and skill levels without relearning the piece.

What to expect

The tango pulses with restless energy and sensuality. Marimba textures shimmer against steady rhythmic patterns, creating the driving sophistication tango is known for. The arrangement balances soloistic moments with ensemble support, giving mallet players room to breathe while maintaining the dance's hypnotic forward momentum.

Who it's for

Percussion ensemble directors seeking repertoire that challenges mallet technique while offering programmatic appeal. This works for groups with 3 to 9 players, making it adaptable as your ensemble grows or as you feature different combinations of players across a season.

How to get the most out of it

Balance the three marimba soloists carefully; the 5-octave marimba should sing above the lower A marimbas, not disappear into them.
Lock the rhythm section (bass and percussion accompaniment) as a unit before rehearsing with the melodic voices.
Shape the accompaniment patterns with dynamic nuance; tango rhythms flatten quickly if every note lands with equal weight.
Establish clear hand independence on the marimbas during early rehearsals, especially in passages where two mallets cross registers.

How to use it

Program this alongside other Latin or contemporary works to showcase your ensemble's stylistic range. The flexible instrumentation makes it ideal for a mid-season concert where you want to highlight different players, or as a closer that brings the full ensemble together after smaller-group features.