° 7 s A. Little Brazil Suite 6 Flute 2 Oboe 6 Bb Clarinet 1 6 Bb Clarinet 2 2. Bb Bass Clarinet 4 Bb Alto Saxophone ISBN-1-57891-782-4 Music for Beginning Band by Andrew Balent Instrumentation 2 Bb Tenor Saxophone 2 Euphonium T.C. 1 Bb Baritone Saxophone 4 Taba 4 Bb Trumpet 1 2 Snare Drum/Bass Drum 4 Bb Trumpec2 3 Triangle/Tambourine/ 4 F Hor Crash Cymbals 10 Trombone/ 1 Orchestra Bells Euphonium/Bassoon Fl Sex 20100716 + Score: 20105716 Published by Gree Works Publishing In + 15788 Mernell Rad» Gaon, io 44044 HLM Mh ©Copyright 2005 Great Works Publihing In, + AU Righs Reserved» Printed in the USA, i 9) Becively i 55-0078: sib by Ledig Mec Publishing Company * 1044 Vivian Dr.» Cnfton, Ohio 44084About the Composer Andrew Balent isa leading composer and arranger of educational music with over 350 published compositions and arrangements for band, orchestra, chorus and instrumental ensembles. Having received over 30 ASCAP Special Awards for composition, his published works are written forall levels, buc he has specialized in music for young musicians. Mr. Balené taught in che elementary through high school! levels for 30 years in Michigan. and received both his Bachelor and Masters degrees from the University of Michigan. Me. Bulent has been a inician and guest conductor in 45 states, as well as in Canada, Europe and South America Program Notes Little Brazil Suite consists of three traditional songs that have been sung by children in Brazil for generations, Marche, Soldaro! (March, Soldier) portrays children playing as soldiers. Capelina de Meldo (Little Chapel of Melon) is a lice chapel belonging to Saint John. Ciranda, also known as Ciranding, is « popular childxen's dance in which the participants hold hands and form a circle. Dancets may leave or join the citcle whenever they choose. This suite is a wonderful glimpse into thé culture of the largest country in South America, Performance Suggestions “The instrument ranges and chythms are well within the capabilities of most first year bands. . Marcha, Soldaro! ~The tempo may be adjusted to the capability of the students, It is better to play the piece 8 little slower than marked if that works better for the group, but the indicated tempo is preferred. The quarter note accompaniment at the beginning should be played with separation, 2, Capelina de Melo ~ Play in a smooth, legato style with attention to dynamic control . Cinanda, Cirandina ~ Again, the tempo used will depend on the ability of the group. Play with a steady tempo throughout, with vigor.aban Little Brazil Suite , 1. 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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co, Ine, Grafton, OF 44044Oboe Little Brazil Suite L Marcha, Soldaro! qyagitional Brazilian Melodies March'Tempo Jira EE] arranged by Andrew Balent IL. Capelina de Melio Andantino 4-84 TIL Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto 4.116 > > ee ee ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publish 1c. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc., Grafton, OH 44044Bb Clarinet 1 Little Brazil Suite I. Marcha, Soldarot Traditional Brazilian Melodies arranged by Andrew Balent Mareh Tempo J: 112 7 af f= f I. Capelina de Melao Andantino 4-84 P PP TIL Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto J: 116 nf ‘©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, lnc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co., In., Grafton, OH 44044Bb Clarinet 2 Little Brazil Suite I. Marcha, Soldaro! —yaditional Brazilian Melodies arranged by Andrew Balent March Tempo J2112 & lead ft II. Capelina de Melio Andantino J.8¢ D F P PP Allegretto J-116 Il. Ciranda, Cirandina — ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALI. RIGHTS RESERVED, 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co., nc., Gratton, OH 44044B? Bass Clarinet Little Brazil Suite J. Marcha, Soldaro! Traditional Brazilian Melodies it anise a arranged by Andrew Balen a a IL. Capelina de Melo Andantino J-84 mp P III. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto Je 116 ————_—_—__—_ ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc., Grafton, OH 44044E? Alto Saxophone Little Brazil Suite I. Marcha, Soldaro! _ Traditional Brazilian Melodies arranged by Andrew Balent E] of mp ae Wf ; ea March Tempo 4-112 off Il. Capelina-de Melo Andantino J-84 A : a i FE P Pp IIE. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto J.116 visi > $< Of ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively disiibuted by Ludwig Music Publishing Co,, In. Grafton, OH 44046Bb Tenor Saxophone Little Brazil Suite ! 1 Marcha, Soldaro! +, saitional Brazilian Melodies March Tempo d= 112 fel arranged by Andrew Balent ea Andantino J-34 A P 2P Allegretto. Je116 TIL. Ciranda, Cirandina ‘©Copyright 2005 by Grea Works Publishing, In. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2n100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc. Grafton, OH 44044E> Baritone Saxophone Little Brazil Suite I. Marcha, Soldaro! _qyaditional Brazilian Melodies [HE] arranged by Andrew Balent March Tempo Je 112 of tf Il. Capelina de Melio TIL. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto J-116 nf ‘©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co. Inc., Grafton, OH 44044B> Trumpet 1 Little Brazil Suite L-Marcha, Soldaro! ditional Brazilian Melodies ‘Mareh Tempo J=1112 Al arranged by Andrew Balent “f—— f ia IL Capelina de Melio IIL. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto Js 116 ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Bxelusiely distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co. In, Grafton, OH 44084B> Trumpet 2 Little Brazil Suite T Marcha, Soldaro! qyaaitional Brazilian Melodies peer arranged by Andrew Balent f % EB), 2 tf x Bl nf—= f IL. Capelina de Melao Andantino 4-84 El P 2p III. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto J. 116 ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co, Ins. Grafton, O1 44044¥F Horn Little Brazil Suite I. Marcha, Soldaro! Traditional Brazilian Melodies Resse ee [E]__ arranged by Andrew Balent Andantino J-84 A mp =~ II. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto J 116 of = = ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc. Grafton, OH 44044Trombone Euphonium Little Brazil Suite Bassoon L iT Traditional Brazilian Melodies ee arranged by Andrew Balent March ‘Tempo Je 112 : if By ae Bl IL. Capelina de Melaio Andantino J.84 ™p P ’ E] mp r El P mp Mil. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto J- 116 mf > > ———_—_ = — wr ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc., Grafton, OH 4404453 Euphonium T. C. Little Brazil Suite I. Marcha, Soldaro! Traditional Brazilian Melodies Se eereteeet ‘arranged by Andrew Balent March Tempo J-112 II. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto J-116 Ses vA crs esOMNEER MIDDLE ScHOO, Co. Ine..Gratton, OF 44044 RAND ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publish 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music PublisTuba Little Brazil Suite I. Marcha, Soldaro! Traditional Brazilian Melodies arranged by Andrew Balent March Tempo J- 112 EF] af Il. Capelina de Melaio Andantino J84 El IM. Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto J- 116 £ = g g wg ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co., Inc., Grafton, OH 44044Snare Drum Bass Drum Little Brazil Suite I. Marcha, Soldaro! Traditional Brazilian Melodies March Tempo J<112 arranged by Andrew Balent nf » AB, __& IL. Capelina de Melao Andantino J-34 Ey IL Ciranda, Cirandina Allegretto 4-116 . SSELASESEIESEIE aS > wf ©Copyright 2005 by Great Works Publishing, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 20100716 Exclusively distributed by Ludwig Music Publishing Co, Inc, Grafton, O11 44044‘Triangle a Little Brazil Suite I. 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