Victor López
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1.5
Fiesta Fantastique
Let your audience travel south of the border and experience these Caribbean sounds without having to leave home. Accentuating articulations and dynamic contrasts will enhance the authenticity of this piece. A vibrant Latin gem! (2:00)SKU: AL48159 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Fiesta Latina
Our resident Latin specialist has delivered another winner! For a change of pace, Victor López has created a Spanish flavor chart using a recurring clave pattern of 2-3. Additional auxiliary percussionists may be added if desired. Modest brass range, clearly marked articulations and a written or ad-libbed tenor saxomphone solo complete the package. The baritone sax player will be in saxophone heaven with this chart with the fun lines played with the bass. Incorporating a simple chord progression, this chart is ideal for young players. You can’t go wrong with Fiesta Latina! (3:41)SKU: ALJEM02035 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Fiesta Time
Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo or looking for a musical tour of the Caribbean at your next concert, this original characteristic piece provides an opportunity for your band students to be introduced to Latin music. Spicy and fun to play, this original characteristic piece is definitely a winner. Get going ’cause it’s Fiesta Time! (1:30)SKU: AL42146 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Finale (from Serenade for Strings in C Major, Opus 48, Movement #4 (Terma Russo))
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3Finale (from Serenade for Strings in C Major, Opus 48, Movement #4 (Terma Russo))
Long a staple of the string orchestra literature, the most cherished sections of the Finale from Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade for String Orchestra” has been transcribed for concert band. Originally performed in 1881, it was an instant success. The work is bright and lighthearted in contrast to the melancholy nature of the majority of his repertoire. A lively choice! (4:55)SKU: AL30798 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Fortaleza
An original adventure that depicts the Spanish exploratory expedition and colonization of the Americas. Forceful in nature, students and audiences will certainly experience a musical Spanish journey. Both unique and current, it is certainly the perfect combination. (3:00)SKU: AL48187 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 0.5
Free Download
“Free Download” by Victor López is an easy-to-play Latin bossa with everything written out for the rhythm section and no individual solos. The tempo is around 148 BPM with very accessible brass ranges and plenty of optional parts to include two flutes, two clarinets, and vibraphone. The students will enjoy the title too! (3:00)SKU: AL46145 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Fuerza Furiosa
Inspired by cyclones, this original work provides a fresh and contemporary musical experience. Opening with the calm before the storm, the frenzy grows with aggressive musical punctuations and transitions peacefully in the aftermath with a heroic final statement. Dynamic with plenty of fury, this composition is remarkably different and powerful. (3:00)SKU: AL47393 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3.5
Get Smart Theme
The theme from this classic tongue-in-cheek television show is played with an Afro-Cuban groove alternating with a 12/8 swing around 120 BPM. Other features include written-out sample solos for alto 1 and trumpet, and a lead trumpet range to written A above the staff. It’s powerful, exciting, and a potential show-stopper. (4:01)SKU: AL47516 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2.5
Ghosts of the Taman Negara
This original composition is based on a wildlife research study which took place in Malaysia’s largest national park, the Taman Negara. Researchers embarked on an expedition in the jungle tracking that wildest of wild animals, the tiger. Despite spending nearly three years in the rainforest, the researchers never saw a single tiger, hence the “ghost” aspect of the title. The composer’s intent in this composition is to take you on an expedition tour and emulate the experience of the jungle. The work is characterized with mysterious melodic themes intertwined with exciting bold flashes of sound. Ghosts of Taman Negara is an embracing and emotional addition to the young band literature from the pen of Victor López.SKU: AL24740 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Give It All You Got
The excitement and energy of this Chuck Mangione tune is infectious. Solos are written out for flugelhorn (trumpet) and tenor sax. This is an outstanding feature for flugelhorn soloist. A funky melody that will stick in your mind!
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Gonna Fly Now
The theme from Rocky is triumphant, powerful and noble sounding! This rock-style chart is scored for the young player by Victor López with the familiar Maynard Ferguson-flavored solo. The lead trumpet range is to written A above the staff. This chart includes a tenor solo (written) and the usual optional parts. Gonna Fly Now is a great classic that should be in all jazz libraries.SKU: AL26901 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 0.5
Greensleeves
“Greensleeves” arranged by Victor López is an easy-to-play holiday jazz waltz with everything written out including a brief alto sax solo. The tempo is around 150 BPM, the brass ranges are very accessible, and optional parts include two flutes, two clarinets, and vibraphone. (2:17)SKU: AL45060 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Grooved Pavement
With a funky riff and strong backbeat, this chart is a groove to play. Victor López wrote a repetitive two-measure break that is the focus of this chart along with solo space for alto sax, trumpet and trombone. Lead trumpet range is to written A-flat above the staff. Lots of unison and a building interlude will set this chart apart. Funky and fun.SKU: AL26871 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Hack Attack
Keep those hackers and slackers engaged with this bluesy rock original. The flatted 3rds and 7ths add the blues flavor, and it shifts between the major and minor mode, but that won’t be any problem since they’ll be begging to practice this one. Victor López has shared information from his ‘international research team’ on the topic and the result is this charismatic original work for your beginners. Right in the pocket! (1:45)SKU: AL39506 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Hallelujah I Love Her So
A shuffle swing vocal chart on an upbeat song with lyrics provided to accommodate female or male vocalists. The tempo is around 142 BPM, with a few stop time sections, no horn solos, just swingin’ vocals and ensemble. The vocal range is from B-flat below middle C to third space B-flat. Optional parts to substitute for the vocal are provided for C, B-flat, E-flat, and trombone. (3:05)SKU: AL46169 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Selections from
Three of the most memorable tunes from the sixth installment of the epic film series are included in this energy-packed medley. Beginning with the emotional “Ginny,” the excitement is enhanced with “Wizard Wheezes.” The medley concludes with “Farewell Aragog.” Charming and charismatic film-score music carefully arranged for your young band.SKU: AL30795 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Hedwig’s Theme (from Harry Potter)
Certainly the most memorable tune from the blockbuster hit, this Harry Potter melody has been masterfully scored for your young band by veteran arranger Victor López. The celeste introduction is cued for keyboard or piano and provides a wonderful depiction of the film score that will impress every audience. This is great popular literature for the more advanced ensemble with limited preparation time. Finally, symphonic-quality film music scored for concert band! (2:38)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Hey Taxi!
The straight-eighth rock groove is easy for the rhythm section and incorporates the sound of honking taxi horns! A solo section that is written-out for winds with flexibility for one, some, or all wind players. It even has lyrics: “Hey Tax-i!” A clever chart that is fun to play and accessible to all young players.SKU: AL36017 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Hola, Señor Loco!
Latin wizard Victor López delivers once again. The talented composer/arranger provides the opportunity to teach the Latin “two” salsa feel. Extra percussionists? No problem – bring the whole faculty and staff in on this chart. This is pure Latin groove with a happy sound. Flexible and fun. Everybody’s a crazy man on Hola, Senor Loco! (2:08)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 0.5
Holiday Jam
“Holiday Jam,” based on the traditional carol “Angels We Have Heard on High,” will be the highlight of your holiday concert performance. Written for the very beginning jazz student, this chart is carefully crafted for the limitations of the beginner. Arranger Victor López provides many instrumentation options, easy ranges, and rhythms, along with a fail-safe solo section. Blues it up for the holidays! (3:04)SKU: ALJEM03025 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Holiday Joy
Based on Beethovens “Ode to Joy,” arranger Victor López begins with a hymn-style chorale then switches to a rock feel for the development. This chart has a nice rock groove, interesting harmony, no individual solos and the lead trumpet player’s highest note is a written A-flat. A very pleasant change of pace for the holiday concert. (3:21)SKU: AL29783 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 0.5
Hooked on Holidays
Victor López has arranged “O Christmas Tree” or “O Tannenbaum” for the young jazz band. Easy rhythms and ranges, a flexible solo section for all winds that can be played in unison, harmony, with individuals, sections or the full ensemble. This chart will be quick to come together and be very effective.SKU: AL26854 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
In the Midnight Hour
Wilson Pickett for your jazz ensemble? Absolutely! Victor López does it best by taking a classic rock song and adapting it for the young jazz ensemble player. What a solid groove tempo for the band—they’ll really dig into this chart, and you’ll need only minimum prep time for a great performance. No individual solos—just ensemble throughout—reasonable ranges, and a really fun bass part. With the addition of the flexible instrumentation and the optional parts, IN THE MIDNIGHT HOUR just about plays itself!SKU: ALJEM00054
