Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha

Description

Flute, Oboe, Flute 2, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Horn in F, Trombone, Euphonium, Bassoon, Bb Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Xylophone, Timpani, Percussion 1, Bongos, Percussion 2, Maracas, Cowbell — Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha is a moderately easy piece for a young band that can help students become confident performing eighth-note syncopations. Ranges are within the capabilities of beginners, and the clarinet and bass clarinet parts stay below the break. In the bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, trombone, euphonium, bassoon and tuba bass lines, cues are provided to allow for periods of rest, if needed. If rests are taken, careful attention to balance will be required. Percussionists who are to perform on bongos, maracas and cowbell will require instruction in a method of counting measures within phases. Phrases will typically end with the eighth-note pattern first heard in mm. 27 and 28. The tempo should be as close to 126 bpm as possible. Performance time is approximately two and a half minutes.xa0Thank you for choosing this composition. I trust that you and your students will find it enjoyable and instructive.Joseph Compello Cheeseburger Cha-Cha-Cha is a fun and moderately easy piece for a young band that can help students become confident performing eighth-note syncopations. Easy ranges make the music accessible, and cues are provided in bass lines for optional rests from playing. Lively bongos, maracas, and cowbell make this musical selection a cha-cha-cha good time!