Sway (Quien Sera): Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Norman Gimbel / As performed by Dean Martin / As performed by Michael Buble / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00157518
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Recording artist Michael Buble helped to make this Latin standard popular once again. Featuring a smooth and infectious groove and interesting percussion writing, this is a natural choice for young bands. Dur: 2:25
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00157518
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About the Composer: Norman Gimbel
Norman Gimbel stands among the most prolific lyricists of the mid-20th century, crafting memorable words for standards that have endured across generations. His partnership with composer Pablo Beltrán Ruiz produced "Sway," a Latin classic that has been recorded by countless artists and remains a staple of the Great American Songbook.
For music educators, Gimbel's legacy matters because his lyrics sit naturally with melody; they breathe where the music breathes. That same quality makes his compositions accessible entry points into jazz standards and Latin repertoire for young musicians.
Why we love this
Michael Brown's arrangement captures what makes "Sway" irresistible: an easy, hypnotic groove paired with percussion writing that gives every young player something to lock into. At Grade 2, students aren't battling complex harmonies or rapid passages; they're learning how to serve a groove, which is exactly the foundation many developing musicians need.
What to expect
Warm, swaying, effortlessly cool. The groove pulls you in without demanding your attention; the melody floats above it like someone humming on a summer evening. There's joy in the simplicity, and authenticity in the Latin color that Michael Brown preserves throughout.
Who it's for
Young concert bands ready to move beyond parade marches and folk song arrangements into the world of standards and Latin music. Ensembles at the Grade 2 level gain confidence when they discover that accessible repertoire can also sound sophisticated and complete.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the clave pattern early in rehearsal, even if your percussion section isn't playing it. Have the whole band tap it together so the rhythm section doesn't feel like they're swinging alone.
- Resist the urge to rush the tempo. A relaxed, floating feel separates a convincing "Sway" from a tense one. Record a rehearsal and listen back for clarity.
- Balance the melody line between sections as it passes around. The tune should sound like someone singing, not like a section showing off.
- Let your Latin percussion players breathe and breathe with them. If they look secure, your band sounds secure.
How to use it
Open a pops concert or a spring program with this. It transitions beautifully from a classical opening piece and sets an entirely different mood for what comes next. The 2:25 duration also works well as a concert palette cleanser or final encore when you need something students and audience alike will smile through.
Skills your students will build
- Maintaining groove and pulse in Latin idioms
- Balancing melody and accompaniment texture
- Reading and executing simple Latin percussion patterns
- Phrasing as a full section rather than individual lines
- Stylistic differentiation between concert band and Latin repertoire