Si Te Vas: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By José Martín Cuevas / Arranged by Noé Sánchez
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01621966
$35.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Si Te Vas - Full Score | $5.00 | |
| Si Te Vas - Violin 1 | $6.00 | |
| Si Te Vas - Violin 2 | $6.00 | |
| Si Te Vas - Violin 3 | $6.00 | |
| Si Te Vas - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Si Te Vas - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Si Te Vas - Vocal | $6.00 | |
| Si Te Vas - Armonia | $6.00 | |
| Si Te Vas - Guitarron | $6.00 |
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Written for a baritone or tenor voice, this bolero in 4/4 also features the violins and trumpets on interesting accompaniment parts.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01621966
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Why we love this
Boleros give concert bands a chance to breathe and sing, and this one lands solidly at Grade 3 without sacrificing character. The decision to put interesting countermelody work in the violins and trumpets means your ensemble stays engaged even when they're not carrying the melody, and arrangers Noé Sánchez built something that feels genuinely mariachi-rooted rather than superficially borrowed.
What to expect
Warm and unhurried, with the gentle sway of a traditional bolero. The violins and trumpets weave an intimate dialogue around the solo voice, creating the sense of a formal yet conversational moment rather than a brash proclamation.
Who it's for
Bands seeking a substantial solo vehicle that also develops section musicianship across the ensemble. A director with a capable baritone or tenor soloist will find this especially valuable; it bridges the gap between pure band repertoire and showcase pieces that demand featured singers.
How to get the most out of it
- Shape the baritone or tenor line with the unhurried pacing a bolero demands; resist the urge to push the tempo even slightly.
- Balance the trumpet and violin accompaniment carefully so they color the solo voice without overwhelming it.
- Let the 4/4 feel spacious and conversational rather than march-like; emphasize the off-beat character of the rhythmic figures.
- Work the band's blend in the sustained backgrounds first, then layer in the soloists once the harmonic foundation is secure.
How to use it
Pair this with concert band standards on a program built around Latin American composers and arrangers, or use it as a change-of-pace moment in a concert that otherwise leans toward march or fanfare repertoire. Its Grade 3 accessibility makes it realistic for a mid-year concert after fundamentals are solidly in place.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining legato lines across multiple phrases without pitch sag
- Playing rhythmically independent accompaniment while supporting a featured soloist
- Shaping harmonic progressions with color and intention rather than default dynamics
- Balancing a melody against obbligato counter lines
- Interpreting Latin rhythmic profiles (specifically mariachi and bolero style)