Victor López
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Maya: The Lost Empire
Reminiscent of ancient traditions, this composition highlights the Maya Empire, which holds the record for the longest running empire: almost 3,500 years. Teaching opportunities include shifting tempo and form including a D.S. al coda, and the notation is easily accessible for your first concert. A fascinating composition. (2:00)SKU: AL46606 -
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4.5
Night Walk
Night Walk was commissioned and dedicated to the Lamphere High School Jazz Ensemble, Madison Heights, Michigan, directed by Kenneth Milch. This hot Latin salsa chart grooves with the captivating melody played by the trumpet and tenor. Solo space is provided for trumpet, tenor, and trombone with ad-libbed or written solos. The rhythm section will shine in an exciting salsa groove with the bass playing a tumbao pattern behind the solos. Trumpet range to written A and trombone to F. A superb contemporary Latin chart from the master, Victor López.SKU: ALJEM03006 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
O Holy Night
A well-known holiday song that begins chorale style then moves into an easy rock groove. Very easy to assemble and a sure-fire concert hit. Very easy brass ranges, written solos for alto, tenor, trumpet and trombone with cues in flute and clarinet parts. Playable with three saxes, one trumpet, one trombone and piano, bass, drumset. Optional parts for two flutes, two clarinets, vibes, horn, baritone horn and tuba.SKU: AL40336 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
On Green Dolphin Street
This is an essential standard tune that every student of jazz should know. Victor López provides your band with the opportunity to learn this legendary song in a new setting with a few twists. The head of the chart is done in a Latin style, a hard-swinging rendition of the bridge follows, and there are solo spots for tenor and alto sax. A really nice chart at a very playable level. Easy (2:24)
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Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Open Arms
Check out this ever-popular ballad from the group Journey—the melody is truly captivating. The chart is an easy waltz that goes into a swing-waltz feel as arranged by Victor López. Features include a written melody solo for 1st trumpet, no improvised solos, 1st trumpet range to written D fourth line. All the usual optional parts are included. A classy chart on a wonderful pop tune.SKU: AL33334 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Opus de Funk
Opus de Funk is a hard driving Latin-swing featuring alto and trumpet. Arranger Victor López has tamed this very hip Horace Silver jazz tune for the Jazz Band Series. With a sax soli, a trombone and tenor soli, alto solo, trumpet solo, and bass solo there’s plenty of action in this chart. Trumpet range to written G, bone to F. This chart has style! (3:02)SKU: ALJEM02036 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3.5
Overture from Egyptian Nights
Transcribed from the notorious Russian composer, Anton Stepanovich Arensky, this overture to his ballet suite is reminiscent of his predominantly romantic and classical repertoire. Scored with vivid colors and timbres for concert band, this charming work will be well received as a concert or contest work. (6:30)SKU: AL42203 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Oye Dude!
Hey Dude? Yep, that’s the title. It’s a Latin rock chart with easy rhythm section parts, an easy I-IV-V blues chord progression and the high note for 1st trumpet is written D, fourth line. The practical solo section is written for all wind players so you can choose one, some or all to solo. A fun chart that the band will enjoy every time. (4:05)SKU: AL29768 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Paso Flamenco
A vigorous combination of the Paso Doble and the Flamenco, “Paso Flamenco” has an intense modal quality that’s a snap to rehearse. The distinct percussive sounds are joined with the charismatic melody. Great opportunities for exploring rhythmic accuracy in a very musical work. A real attention-getter! (2:00)SKU: AL29560 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Pezzo in forma di Sonatina
Pezzo in forma di Sonatina is the 1st Movement from Serenade in C major for String Orchestra, Opus 48, written by Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky. In this adaptation for concert band, Victor López presents us with a colorful evocative portrait through adherence to the Classical attributes of balance, elegance, and grace. “Finale,” the fourth and concluding movement, is also available (00-30798). Each movement may be performed individually or in tandem.SKU: AL35391 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Phat Kat
Commissioned by the Sacred Heart Jazz Ensemble in Salina, Kansas and director Milton Allen, this Victor López original is exciting and challenging, yet playable . . . and fun to play. Victor put those ingredients together and cooked them at grade 2. You may even hear a musical quote from a well-known Latin hit from the past. Contrasting ensemble sections, no improvised solos, and a hot line for baritone sax are but a few of the distinctive elements that allow the Latin experience to come to life. First trumpet range up to written G above the staff. Check this one out!SKU: ALJEM03015 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 3
Pick Up the Pieces
It’s funk-rock—you know it, you love it. The tune is infectious and the arrangement is right on target with no individual solos, but plenty of section and ensemble work. The sax soli is crazy hot and the lead trumpet range is to written A, above the staff. Lots of unison lines, some fun bari sax licks and a very hip stop-time interlude that cooks. Consider this chart a winner. (4:00)SKU: AL30636 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Pink Panther Remix
The 40th anniversary of The Pink Panther film is celebrated with a contemporary chart arranged by Victor López. Henry Mancini’s unmistakable theme song plus a rock groove becomes the Pink Panther Remix. Features include solos for tenor sax and piano plus a rock-disco rhythm with Latin percussion and accessible brass ranges. Optional parts for flute, horn, baritone horn, and tuba. This chart is lots of fun and very recognizable. (4:39)SKU: ALJEM04045 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 0.5
Planets in Motion
The composer’s premise that students learning resembles planets in motion—moving faster as learning increases much like planets closer to the sun orbit at a greater speed—was the inspiration for this original work. Using only the first few notes presented in most beginning band methods without eighth notes in the winds, this original work is scored without a key signature in order to be accessible even to the least-experience ensemble. This engaging melody will make your very beginning band sound very advanced, featuring solid scoring and doubling throughout. Right in the pocket! (1:45)SKU: AL38295 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 2
Play That Funky Music
The title speaks for itself! Victor López does it yet again with this classic pop song now for the young jazz musician. No solos but plenty of funky groove plus a call-and-response section. Lead trumpet range is to written top line F-sharp. Keep the funky juices flowing!SKU: AL24846 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 1
Polar Vortex
There’s nothing else like this chart! With a haunting melody, Victor López’s “Polar Vortex” will capture your imagination—guaranteed. The even eighth-note tempo is 126 BPM with a written alto solo and trumpet 1 range to written E top space and everything your students need is written out. (2:45)SKU: AL43661 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Praeludium (from the Holberg Suite, Opus 40)
From Grieg’s Holberg Suite, Op. 40, the “Praeludium” is the first—and perhaps the most powerful—movement of that cherished work. Regal and bold in nature, this transcription will serve admirably as well in both concert or contest settings. A welcomed addition to the concert band literature. (3:15)SKU: AL38363 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Prelude (from the Holberg Suite)
From Grieg’s Holberg Suite, Op. 40, this setting of the first movement is exciting and a true celebration of sound. It is easy to rehearse and will come together rather quickly. It may be used as an opener or closer in the program. Enjoy this authentic-sounding short version from the beginning to the breathtaking finish. Regal in nature, this arrangement will be a cherished addition to the beginning band repertoire, suitable for contest and concert settings. Bravo! (2:30)SKU: AL38296 -
Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 3
Prime Time Tuesday
A concert band medley that includes five of the hottest songs performed by the cast of Glee. Arranged by Victor López, Prime Time Tuesday includes “Any Way You Want It,” “Faithfully,” “Vogue,” “Dream a Little Dream of Me,” and “Don’t Stop Believin’.” How can anyone go wrong? This medley is guaranteed to be a winner among your students and audiences.SKU: AL35405 -
Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble Grade: 4
Puffy Taco
Victor López does it again! Year after year, Victor writes fresh, hot Latin charts that are extremely fun to play. Starting with a cool bass and bari sax lick, this gem of a chart moves to a well-conceived ‘head’ with a trumpet and tenor sax lead. In the development of the tune, Victor switches from a songo to a salsa, and gives the solo opportunities to all the instruments. Believe it: no one else is writing Latin tunes that are this good! (3:55)
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 2
Radetzky March: A Concert in Vienna
Traditionally closing the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra’s New Year’s concert, Johann Strauss’ Radetzky March is a musical wish for a happy new year. It’s jovial in nature with the pleasing melody shared throughout the band. An uplifting Victor López arrangement of this classic march is perfect for programming. (1:30)SKU: AL26705 -
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Concert Band, Concert Band Grade: 1
Reggae Vibrations
The rhythms associated with the music of the Caribbean islands have fascinated audiences the world over. The relaxed, infectious nature of the embroidered pulse that is the heart of reggae music quickly brings a smile to all who listen. For a “light moment” to add variety and interest to your concert setting, this tuneful, percolating musical gem is “just de ticket, mon!”SKU: ALBD9782
