Por Una Cabeza: Percussion Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
(For 3 to 9 Players)
Arr. Stephen Primatic
Item: 00-PK-0005782
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| Por Una Cabeza: Mallets | $3.00 | |
| Por Una Cabeza: 2nd Mallet Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Por Una Cabeza: 3rd Mallet Percussion | $3.00 | |
| Por Una Cabeza: Bells | $3.00 | |
| Por Una Cabeza: Xylophone | $3.00 | |
| Por Una Cabeza: Mallet Percussion 4 | $3.00 | |
| Por Una Cabeza: M5 | $3.00 | |
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Alfred's Pop Mallet Ensemble Series
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
16
SKU:
00-PK-0005782
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Why we love this
Primatic's arrangement preserves the intimate three-person marimba trio at its core while offering the flexibility to expand into a full percussion ensemble piece. The writing lets you program the piece as a lean, focused performance or scale it up for a larger group, making it versatile across different ensemble sizes and rehearsal capacities. Grade 4 accessibility means intermediate students can tackle a sophisticated tango without oversimplifying the arrangement.
What to expect
The piece pulses with the sophisticated, melancholic elegance of tango. Marimba resonance carries the emotional weight while rhythmic layers underneath drive the piece forward with understated urgency and style.
Who it's for
Percussion ensemble directors working with Grade 4 students who want to explore world music and tango repertoire without requiring advanced malletists on every part. This works equally well for smaller advanced groups seeking a flexible trio option or larger ensembles looking to build musicianship across multiple mallet voices.
How to get the most out of it
- Balance the three soloists carefully during the marimba-only passages. The duo or trio sections should feel conversational, not competitive for the listener's attention.
- Lock the rhythmic foundation between the bass line and xylophone before layering in the additional marimbas. Tango rhythm depends on precise ensemble contact.
- Use the conductor score to shape the phrasing and rubato that tango style requires. The written tempo is a starting point; expressive freedom in the solo lines lifts the arrangement.
- When performing at full ensemble, ensure the bells and xylophone provide shimmer rather than weight. They should enhance, not muddy, the marimba voices.
How to use it
Feature this on a pops or world music themed concert where it stands out for its sophistication relative to typical percussion ensemble fare. The trio version works beautifully as a changeup between larger ensemble pieces, and the full arrangement pairs naturally with other mallet-focused or Latin percussion selections.
Skills your students will build
- Four-mallet technique and independence on marimba
- Tango rhythm patterns and musical phrasing (syncopation, rubato)
- Ensemble balance and listening across multiple mallet instruments
- Flexible instrumentation and adaptation to different ensemble sizes
- Malletwork on xylophone and bells with dynamics control