Tropical Winds

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Flute, Oboe, Clarinet in Bb, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Bells, Percussion 1, Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Percussion 2, Triangle — Performance NotesBask in the warm sun on a tropical island as the Caribbean rhythms take you away. The low instruments are featured in the middle section to showcase their abilities to play softly. The saxophones and horns take a twist on the melody at the end, with a rising counter-melody. Enjoy this relaxing moment and sway to the tropical winds. Take your beginning band to a tropical island! Using simple patterns based on Caribbean rhythms, this is an excellent lighter selection for your spring concerts. Low instruments are featured in the middle section, but all sections get a chance to perform the melody. Develop breathing and phrasing technique while also introducing students to easy and fun Latin rhythms.

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