Santana In Concert: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Santana / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK00223807
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The engaging, smooth sound of Carlos Santana has remained popular for more than four decades. This marvelous medley for the stage is written all in one tempo and features Santana hits through the years including: "Evil Ways, Smooth" and "Oye Como Va". Dur: 4:00
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00223807
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About the Artist: Santana
Carlos Santana emerged from San Francisco's Latin rock scene in the late 1960s and built a career spanning five decades through relentless innovation and cross-cultural collaboration. His approach to ensemble playing, rooted in Afro-Cuban rhythms and electric guitar virtuosity, fundamentally shaped how rock music incorporated world music traditions.
Why we love this
Students instantly recognize these melodies, which means you're not fighting uphill for engagement. Michael Brown's arrangement respects the essential character of each song while keeping the orchestration clean and playable at Grade 3, letting your band focus on the groove and pocket rather than technical obstacles.
What to expect
Warm, rhythmically alive, and immediately engaging. The medley captures Santana's signature blend of Latin percussion, soulful phrasing, and rock energy, creating a sound that feels both sophisticated and joyful.
Who it's for
Concert bands looking for repertoire that connects with students without sacrificing musicality. This arrangement works equally well for younger ensembles building confidence and for experienced groups seeking a crowd-pleasing centerpiece.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the clave rhythm into your Latin section from day one. This pulse underpins every song in the medley and gives your ensemble the rhythmic cohesion that makes Santana's music breathe.
- Balance the melody line between your lead voice and supporting parts. The strength of these tunes lies in their simplicity, so clarity of voice and intonation matter more than impressive note density.
- Keep the tempo steady throughout the four minutes. Resisting the urge to accelerate during the energetic passages will let the arrangement's unity shine and maintain the professional feel.
- Shape phrases with dynamics rather than technique. Rolling crescendos and unexpected drops in volume create the sophisticated sound Santana's catalog demands.
How to use it
Close a spring concert with this piece to send the audience out energized. Its accessibility makes it ideal for community engagement events or festivals where you want to showcase your ensemble's musicality without programming only classical or contemporary serious work.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining steady tempo in Latin grooves
- Reading mixed meter and syncopated rhythms
- Voice independence in layered arrangements
- Phrasing and dynamic shaping in a contemporary idiom
- Balancing melody and accompaniment textures