Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.588734

Composed by David McKeown. Concert,Latin,Standards,World. Score and parts. 6 pages. David McKeown #5733591. Published by David McKeown (A0.588734).

Rumba de Ruth is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for one Flute and one Alto Saxophone.

This duet is based on the traditional Rumba street music of Cuba. Rumberos sing semi-improvised melodies over the Rumba clave rhythm with other percussion added, and the accompanying dance is an integral part of the performance. The rhythms of Cuban Rumba have travelled all over the world, providing the foundations for Son and Salsa and the ballroom Rhumba among many other styles.

If you play to an intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The steady clave rhythm is implied throughout, and following the precise articulation in the score will help convey the style of the Rumba. Melodies are clearly articulated and played with passion. Rumba de Ruth has a performance time of just under three minutes. You can listen to the Clarinet version of this duet by following the YouTube link above.

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Instrumental Duet Alto Saxophone,Flute,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.588735

Composed by David McKeown. Concert,Latin,Standards,World. Score and parts. 7 pages. David McKeown #5741727. Published by David McKeown (A0.588735).

Mambo de Maya is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for one Flute and one Alto Saxophone.

This duet is based on the fast, traditional Latin style of Mambo that emerged in Cuba in the 1930s. Later, when Mambo and its dance steps spread to Mexico and New York, hugely successful band leaders like Perez Prado and Tito Puente borrowed ideas from Big-Band Jazz and produced the bold and brassy sound we associate with Mambo today.

If you play to an intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. The steady Mambo bell rhythm is implied throughout, and following the precise articulation in the score will help convey the style. Melodies are clearly articulated and played with passion. Mambo de Maya has a performance time of around two and a half minutes at full tempo. You can listen to a full performance the Clarinet version of this duet by following the YouTube link above.

There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203