Vivir Mi Vida (arr. Terry White): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
As performed by Khaled / As performed by Marc Anthony / Arranged by Terry White
Grade: 3
Item: 35-PK01275224
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Recorded in 2013 by Marc Anthony, this salsa cover version of "C'est la vie" by Algerian singer Khaled has logged over a billion views on YouTube! Terry's sizzling arrangement features plenty of variety, a solo for trumpet, and a key change to an exciting full band finish. With its appealing Latin groove and modest tempo, this one is sure to be fun to play.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01275224
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About the Artist: Khaled
Khaled is an Algerian raï musician who achieved international recognition in the 1980s and 1990s by modernizing traditional North African raï music with contemporary production and collaborations. His 1994 album "N'ssi N'ssi" brought raï to global audiences, establishing him as a cultural ambassador for Maghrebi music. Though "C'est la vie" was his original composition, the song gained renewed life through Marc Anthony's 2013 salsa reimagining, which introduced it to millions of listeners worldwide.
Why we love this
Terry White's arrangement captures the infectious joy of the Marc Anthony version without overwhelming a Grade 3 ensemble. The chart respects the original groove while building in variety and a satisfying climax, giving your band something genuinely fun to sink their teeth into rather than a token "cool song" that sits awkwardly on the program.
What to expect
Pure kinetic energy channeled through a Latin heartbeat. The arrangement pulses with momentum, balancing the sweet simplicity of the melody against bright brass colors and rhythmic drive that keeps the whole ensemble on its toes.
Who it's for
Grade 3 jazz ensembles looking for a contemporary hit with real staying power. Directors seeking repertoire that engages students through recognition and familiarity while still offering legitimate musical challenges.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock the clave rhythm into your rhythm section from the first rehearsal. If the percussion and bass nail this, everything else settles into place naturally.
- Let the trumpet soloist explore the flexibility of the written solo. Grade 3 doesn't mean metronomic precision here; swing it, breathe with it, make it personal.
- The key change carries real dramatic weight. Bring the ensemble up with it dynamically and energetically so it lands as a payoff rather than just a notational change.
- Space out your introduction and soloists during rehearsals so students get comfortable with the unison passages and the moments where they drop back.
How to use it
Pair this with other Latin or contemporary jazz selections to build a cohesive set that demonstrates your ensemble's range. The modest tempo and fun factor make it an ideal anchor for a concert that includes more challenging or serious work elsewhere on the program.
Skills your students will build
- Latin rhythmic articulation and swing feel
- Balancing written charts with expressive playing
- Sectional independence in unison passages and ensemble layering
- Navigating key changes with dynamic control
- Solo improvisation and interpretation within a written framework