Tijuana Taxi: Concert Band Conductor Score & Parts
By Johnny Flamingo / By Ervan Coleman / As performed by Herb Alpert The Tijuana Brass Band / Arranged by Michael Brown
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00207523
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Tijuana Taxi - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Flute | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Oboe | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bassoon | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bb Clarinet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bb Clarinet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bb Clarinet 3 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Eb Alto Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bb Bass Clarinet | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Eb Alto Saxophone 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Eb Alto Saxophone 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bb Tenor Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Eb Baritone Saxophone | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bb Trumpet 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bb Trumpet 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - F Horn | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Trombone | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Baritone B.C. | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Baritone T.C. | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Tuba | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Bass | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Percussion 1 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Percussion 2 | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Mallet Percussion | $6.00 | |
| Tijuana Taxi - Timpani | $6.00 |
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Description
Herb Alpert the Tijuana Brass made their fame in the mid-'60s, and this was one of the biggest hits. With its lively feel and familiar melody, this is one your students are sure to enjoy. Dur: 1:50
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00207523
More about this title
Why we love this
Students recognize this melody instantly, which builds immediate engagement and motivation. The Grade 2 arrangement opens up Latin and jazz idioms to younger ensembles without overwhelming them, letting them hear how a simple tune transforms through rhythm section and brass color.
What to expect
Bright, propulsive, and unmistakably fun. The piece captures the playful energy of the Tijuana Brass sound with tight rhythms, bold brass, and that infectious groove that made the original a radio staple.
Who it's for
Grade 2 concert bands seeking repertoire with immediate student appeal and built-in recognition. Directors building a mixed-genre program benefit from including a Latin jazz standard that connects ensemble members to music history and popular music culture.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo brisk and steady; the infectious rhythm section drives the piece forward, so lock in with your accompaniment track from the start.
- Balance the melody between sections. Trumpets carry most of the line, but woodwinds double underneath. Make sure reeds support without blending the trumpet tone completely.
- Emphasize the syncopation in the rhythm section parts. Bass and percussion lock together to create that characteristic Tijuana Brass bounce.
- Shape the melody with gentle dynamic contours rather than keeping it flat. The tune breathes even at a quick tempo.
How to use it
Place this in a concert dedicated to popular music from the 1960s, or use it as a stylistic contrast between a classical work and a modern piece. At just under two minutes, it also works as an energetic opener or closer that leaves the audience smiling.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythm reading in a jazz context
- Latin percussion idioms and their coordination with melody
- Balancing melody and accompaniment parts
- Performing with a recorded accompaniment track
- Stylistic flexibility between classical and popular music