Tico's South Side Rumba: Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01712207
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Whenever you see Michele Fernández's name on a Latin chart (or any chart) you know it is going to be fire. This authentic rumba is no exception. A groove that will have the audience dancing in the aisles and melody you won't be able to get out of your head. The flute over the sax soli adds the perfect spice. Very meticulous percussion scoring ensures an authentic interpretation that will give your students a wonderful education in Latin styles and playing techniques. Open solos. Lead Trumpet plays optional high B and Lead Bone plays optional high G. A must have! Recorded by the GiraSoul Studio Jazz Orchestra - Michele Fernández, director
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01712207
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About the Creator: Michele Fernández
Michele Fernández has built a reputation as one of the most trusted voices in Latin jazz arranging, with an ear for authentic groove and sophisticated harmony. His work consistently bridges the gap between educational clarity and professional musicianship, making him a go-to composer for ensembles looking to deepen their Latin vocabulary without sacrificing style.
Why we love this
Fernández writes with genuine understanding of how percussion and horn lines interact in authentic rumba, and he's laid out every detail so your students can absorb the real thing rather than a simplified approximation. The open solos create natural teaching moments where individuals step forward, and the optional extended range passages give your strongest players something to reach for without locking anyone out.
What to expect
You're in Havana at a small club, the kind where the groove doesn't stop and the melody makes you move without thinking. The rumba pocket is genuine, the soli sections have real personality, and that flute floating over the saxes adds a bright sophistication that keeps the whole thing from ever feeling stale.
Who it's for
Ensembles ready to tackle authentic Latin style with instrumentation that can handle the percussion complexity. This works for grade 3 groups with solid fundamentals and a rhythm section that can lock in; it's equally at home in an educational jazz program or a working community band.
How to get the most out of it
- Study the percussion scoring as a unit before full rehearsals begin. The clave, tumbao, and drum independence are what make this arrangement breathe, so having your rhythm section internalize these parts separately pays dividends.
- Let the flute and saxophone soli breathe. This isn't a race through the changes; these voices need room to speak over the groove without rushing into the next section.
- Emphasize the soli blend between trumpet and trombone during melody statements. The voicing is carefully voiced for a specific color, so balance matters as much as accuracy.
How to use it
Pair this with your spring concert or a dedicated Latin jazz program where you can feature the soloists and let the percussion shine. It's substantial enough to anchor a set of contrasting charts but accessible enough that rehearsal time stays efficient.
Skills your students will build
- Authentic rumba clave and tumbao patterns
- Latin percussion coordination and independence
- Soloing over a functioning groove
- Soli balance and blend in small sections
- Extended range playing (optional high passages)