SKU: GI.G-CD-802

SKU: LO.99-2423H

UPC: 000308122398.

Victor C. Johnson has created a gentle, lilting setting of the traditional Mexican song often sung as an early morning serenade to awaken someone and also on birthdays or other holidays. A pronunciation and translation guide is included for the Spanish text. Charming!

SKU: P2.60031

El Huapango Guango was initially inspired by the popular orchestral classic, Huapango by Jose Pablo Moncayo. In south Texas the Spanish word guango (pronounced wongo) is slang for describing something that is loose or wobbly. Although my huapango begins with traditional Mexican rhythms and harmonies, it rapidly takes many twists and turns through a harmonic vortex causing it to stray from the familiar huapango style. El Huapango Guango is my attempt to create a new style of this musical genre for the 21st century.

SKU: FJ.ST6507

UPC: 241444417416. English.

This authentic and vibrant work brings the sound and spirit of Mariachi to the string orchestra! Complete with strumming passages, catchy syncopated figures, and energetic melodies, the piece also includes parts for an optional guitar ensemble to really add some flavor! Many principal players have solo opportunities in this passionate, colorful salute to traditional Mexican music. Unique and a ton of fun!

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

SKU: FJ.ST6507S

English.

This authentic and vibrant work brings the sound and spirit of Mariachi to the string orchestra! Complete with strumming passages, catchy syncopated figures, and energetic melodies, the piece also includes parts for an optional guitar ensemble to really add some flavor! Many principal players have solo opportunities in this passionate, colorful salute to traditional Mexican music. Unique and a ton of fun!

About FJH String Orchestra

More emphasis on bow technique and independence of lines. For the accomplished middle, high school, college, or professional group. Grade 3 and up

SKU: BT.AMP-137-140

9x12 inches. English-German-French-Dutch.

The Latin American mood of the piece is a salute to the population of California, a state which many feel still clearly displays its Mexican roots. The melody and intoxicating rhythm of the music oozes excitement, thus ensuring every single member of your audience will go home in a joyous mood!

Fiesta de la Vida werd geschreven in opdracht van de Golden State British Brass Band uit Californië in de VS. Het werk is een eerbetoon aan het leven van John Swain, de oprichter van de band. De Latijns-Amerikaanse sfeer vanhet werk is daarnaast een saluut aan de bevolking van Californië, een staat waar volgens velen nog altijd duidelijk de Mexicaanse oorsprong merkbaar is. De feestelijke latin-stijl is in Fiesta de la Vida volop aanwezig.

Die lateinamerikanische Stimmung dieses Stückes ist auch ein Salut an die kalifornische Bevölkerung mexikanischen Ursprungs, der Heimat des Auftraggebers dieses fröhlichen Werkes. Philip Sparke verwendete jedoch keine traditionellen Melodien für Fiesta de La Vida, sondern versuchte einfach nur, das Temperament der Menschen dieser Region in der Sprache der Musik wiederzugeben, was ihm ausgezeichnet gelungen ist!

Le caractère latino-américain de la pièce témoigne également du métissage de la population californienne qui puise son identité et ses racines dans les traditions culturelles mexicaines. Néanmoins, aucune mélodie traditionnelle n’apparaît dans le développement. Fiesta de la Vida (“Célébration de la vie”) rend hommage la vitalité et l’enthousiasme des habitants par une musique dont les caractéristiques constituent par excellence les festivités de la joie, du bonheur et de la gaieté.