We Don't Talk About Bruno (from Encanto) (arr. Rick Stitzel): Jazz Ensemble Conductor Score & Parts
By Lin-Manuel Miranda / Arranged by Rick Stitzel
Grade: 1.5
Item: 35-PK01088649
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From the hit movie "Encanto," here's an easy version of the song everyone is talking about! The rhythms and ranges are expertly adapted for beginning groups and no solos are required.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01088649
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About the Composer: Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda has redefined musical theater for a generation through works that blend hip-hop, Latin music, and contemporary pop into narratives that resonate across age groups and cultural backgrounds. His composition for Disney's Encanto continues this legacy, crafting songs that are immediately singable and rhythmically engaging for audiences of all experience levels.
Why we love this
Rick Stitzel's arrangement captures the infectious groove and infectious energy of the original while stripping away the technical barriers that would frustrate a beginning jazz ensemble. Your students will recognize the song immediately, which means they're invested from measure one, and the accessible voicings let them focus on locking in the rhythm section rather than wrestling with range or complexity.
What to expect
Bright, playful, and propulsive. The arrangement maintains the song's infectious pop sensibility while settling into a jazz groove that feels natural for young musicians. It's the kind of piece that makes students want to move.
Who it's for
Beginning and early intermediate jazz ensembles who need accessible repertoire that still sounds contemporary and polished. Directors looking to build student confidence with material that features strong melodic hooks and manageable rhythmic demands.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the groove pocket tight by having the rhythm section practice separately first. Lock the kick drum and bass line before bringing in the full section.
- Balance the ensemble so the melodic content cuts through the rhythm section. The horns should be present without overpowering the groove.
- Let the infectious energy of the lyrics drive your tempo choices. This piece breathes best when it feels relaxed and natural rather than metrically rigid.
- Mark the dynamic shifts clearly in parts. Even at this level, contrast between sections creates shape and keeps the arrangement engaging.
How to use it
This works beautifully on a concert program that celebrates film and contemporary music, or as a crowd-pleaser that ends a concert on an uplifted note. Its accessibility makes it an ideal choice for an early season performance when you're building ensemble cohesion and confidence.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and executing simple jazz articulations and swing feel
- Maintaining steady groove against rhythmic counterlines
- Balancing ensemble blend in a section-based texture
- Responding to dynamic and textural variation within a contained form
- Building confidence with contemporary and recognizable repertoire