Ritmo Cristal: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK01487090
$45.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Ritmo Cristal - Conductor Score (Full Score) | $7.50 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Alto Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Alto Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Tenor Sax 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Tenor Sax 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Baritone Sax | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Trumpet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Trumpet 4 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Trombone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Trombone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Trombone 3 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Trombone 4 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Guitar | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Piano | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Drums | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Aux Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Ritmo Cristal - Solo Sheet | $6.00 |
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Description
Your young players will have incredible fun with this tribute to "Mambo King" Pèrez Prado. Michele's infectious original mambo featuers catchy riffs and authentic rhythms specifically designed for young players. Importantly, there are interesting parts for every section of the band.
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Additional Details
Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01487090
More about this title
Why we love this
Michele captures the essence of mambo without overwhelming young players, which is genuinely hard to pull off. Every section gets moments to shine rather than doubling parts, so your entire band stays engaged and invested throughout the piece.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and genuinely dance-floor ready. The arrangement radiates warmth and joy while teaching real jazz vocabulary and groove sensibility.
Who it's for
Young jazz ensembles that have just started exploring big band literature and need material with authentic style and solid fundamentals. Directors seeking a fun introduction to mambo that doesn't sacrifice musicality for accessibility.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the clave rhythm early in sectionals. The foundation of mambo lives or dies here, so spend rehearsal time on this before worrying about tempo.
- Emphasize the distinction between straight eighths and the swing feel your horn section carries. Young players often blur this together, and clarity here makes the whole arrangement snap into focus.
- Record a rough rehearsal piano track highlighting the riff patterns, then send it to your players for individual practice. Repetition outside rehearsal accelerates confidence with the catchy material.
- Keep the tempo energetic but not reckless. Grade 2 players need room to articulate those infectious riffs cleanly.
How to use it
Perfect as a winter or spring concert opener to set an energetic tone and get your audience moving. Pair it with a ballad and a contemporary piece to round out a program that showcases your ensemble's range.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing clave rhythmic patterns
- Articulating riffs with precision and consistency
- Responding to swing feel and syncopation in ensemble context
- Understanding mambo as a jazz idiom with authentic historical roots
- Balancing section work with individual voice awareness