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Program Note<br />
The music of Cuba is diverse, electric, transformative, soulful, elegant and<br />
energetic. Highly influenced by its African and European roots, Cuban music<br />
celebrates the soul and ingenuity of a nation.<br />
Timba sets to celebrate the rich musical traditions of Cuba, starting and ending<br />
in the Bembé style. The work also celebrates the Cuban timba, a genre of music<br />
rooting from the son and salsa.<br />
Music unites us, it elevates us. Music liberates us!<br />
Timba was commissioned by the fantastic Allen High School Wind Ensemble<br />
(TX), under the direction of Dr. Phillip Obado and premiered at the Midwest<br />
Band and Orchestra Clinic (2022) in Chicago, Ill.<br />
Instrumentation<br />
Piccolo<br />
Flute 1, 2<br />
Oboe 1,2<br />
Bassoon 1, 2<br />
Contrabassoon<br />
Clarinet in Bb 1, 2, 3, 4<br />
Bass Clarinet<br />
Contrabass Clarinet in Bb<br />
Alto Saxophone 1, 2<br />
Tenor Saxophone<br />
Baritone Saxophone<br />
French Horn in F 1, 2, 3, 4<br />
Trumpet in Bb 1, 2, 3, 4<br />
Trombone 1, 2<br />
Bass Trombone<br />
Euphonium 1, 2<br />
Tuba<br />
String Bass<br />
Piano<br />
PERCUSSION<br />
Bass Drum, Coke Bottle, Jam Blocks (2), Guiro<br />
Bongos<br />
Congas<br />
Claves<br />
Cowbell<br />
Guataca<br />
Shekere<br />
*add a little bit of water to the coke bottle if the pitch is close to the cowbell<br />
or guataca. Use a large triangle beater.<br />
*each group is open to slight improvisation and alterations in rhythms.<br />
*Contact the composer for a practice link for the vamping soloists<br />
www.giosantosmusic.com