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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

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