Name: Afro Blue (arr. Michael Sweeney) by Mongo Santamaria Concert Band Ensemble
Brand: Hal Leonard
Price: 64.99 USD
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Part

Score Type

Full Score

Flute

Oboe

Bassoon

Bb Clarinet 1

Bb Clarinet 2

Bb Clarinet 3

Bb Bass Clarinet

Eb Alto Saxophone 1

Eb Alto Saxophone 2

Bb Tenor Saxophone

Eb Baritone Saxophone

Bb Trumpet 1

Bb Trumpet 2

F Horn

Trombone

Baritone B.C.

Baritone T.C.

Tuba

String Bass

Percussion 1

Percussion 2

Percussion 3

Mallet Percussion

Timpani

Afro Blue (arr. Michael Sweeney)
by Mongo Santamaria Concert Band - Digital Sheet Music

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Product Details

Title Afro Blue (arr. Michael Sweeney)

Artist Mongo Santamaria

Composer Mongo Santamaria

Arranger Michael Sweeney

Format Digital Ensemble

Arrangement Concert Band

Publisher Hal Leonard

Length 02:30

Level 2

Product ID 1553065

Genre Latin Jazz Concert

Product Description

Composed in 1959 by Mongo Santamaria, "Afro Blue" became one of the earliest jazz standards written in an Afro-Cuban style. This creative setting for concert band utilizes the African bembé rhythm, along with characteristic melodies and harmonies alternating between various sections of the band. Also a great vehicle for engaging your percussion section while introducing your students to an important and appealing musical genre. Dur: ca. 2:30