Good King Wence-SALSA!

From Wind Repertory Project
Erik Morales

Traditional, arranged by Erik Morales


General Info

Year: 2010
Duration: c. 2:50
Difficulty: III (see Ratings for explanation)
Original Medium: Carol
Publisher: FJH Music
Cost: Score and Parts (print) - $55.00; (digital) - $55.00   |   Score Only (print) - $7.00


Instrumentation

Full Score
C Piccolo
Flute I-II
Oboe
Bassoon
B-flat Soprano Clarinet I-II-III
B-flat Bass Clarinet
E-flat Alto Saxophone I-II
B-flat Tenor Saxophone
E-flat Baritone Saxophone
B-flat Trumpet I-II-III
Horn in F I-II-
Trombone I-II-III
Euphonium
Tuba
Electric Bass (optional)
Percussion I-II-III, including:

  • Agogo Bells
  • Bongos
  • Conga
  • Cowbell
  • Guiro
  • Timbales


Errata

None discovered thus far.


Program Notes

This version of Good King Wenceslas takes the original melody and arranges it in the salsa style. You’ll recognize the original melody, with a twist, and various additions to this classic song. The low brass features the important bass tumbao pattern -- listen for this part accenting beat four. The flutes, oboes and clarinets play a repeated pattern called montuno, which is commonly played by the piano player in a salsa group. The melody moves around from instrument to instrument and gives everyone a chance to shine. You’ll hear a groovin’ percussion section with authentic instruments from the salsa style and a lively call and response section in the middle that goes back and forth between ensemble singing and a flute solo.

- Program Note by Jeff Torchon


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