The Girl From Ipanema: Choral Instrumental Pak
Arranged by Paris Rutherford
Item: 35-PK00410973
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Description
Brazilian composer, pianist, songwriter, arranger and singer Antonio Carlos Jobim has given us many great songs but none more popular than this. As one of the most recorded songs of all time, this new arrangement in a Samba style is a wonderful introduction to this important composer, this important style and this popular song. Accompanied by a rhythm section, their parts are written out to clearly give your players - young or old - a solid foundation in this Latin style. The vocal harmonies are not too dense and will be quickly learned giving your singers an excellent opportunity to explore the style.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00410973
More about this title
Why we love this
Rutherford's treatment captures the ease and sophistication of bossa nova without demanding rhythm section players have prior Latin experience. The written-out parts eliminate guesswork and let young musicians feel the groove immediately, while the vocal lines sit comfortably enough that singers can focus on style and phrasing rather than survival.
What to expect
Warm coastal breezes and unhurried sophistication. The melody glides over a gentle, propulsive rhythm that invites movement without demanding it. This is music built for swaying, for smiling, for feeling the ease of a masterwork.
Who it's for
Choirs with at least one or two musicians comfortable with basic Latin grooves, or any ensemble willing to learn them from notation. Works equally well for middle school programs taking a first step into world music and high school groups adding jazz repertoire to a classical-focused season.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the samba rhythm pattern early. Have the rhythm section play through the groove several times before adding singers so everyone feels the same pocket.
- Emphasize the swing feel on eighth notes characteristic of this style. Straight eighths will flatten the sound and rob it of its essential buoyancy.
- Keep the vocal blend warm and relaxed. This song lives in conversational space, not concert hall projection. Younger singers especially benefit from hearing recorded references to understand the intimate quality.
- Balance the rhythm section forward in rehearsal mixes. Let singers hear exactly where to sit harmonically against the bass and piano.
How to use it
Pair it with other Brazilian or Latin American works to build a thematic concert, or slot it into a standards-focused show where it will feel both familiar and refreshingly different from typical American songbook fare. The accessibility makes it ideal for winter or spring concerts when you need something that will land well with families new to your program.
Skills your students will build
- Samba rhythm patterns and Latin accompaniment figures
- Swing feel and jazz articulation
- Part independence while maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Understanding bossa nova as a distinct harmonic and rhythmic language
- Vocal blend and phrasing in a non-classical context