Details
- Instrument:
- Choir
- Ensembles:
- Women's Choir
- Genres:
- Christmas Early Music Baroque Period Holiday
- Publishers:
- Andrew Paterson
- Series:
- ArrangeMe
SKU: A0.1631199
Composed by Juan García de Zéspedes. Arranged by Andrew Paterson. This edition: pdf. Baroque, Christmas, Classical, Early Music, Holiday. 8 pages. Andrew Paterson #1191544. Published by Andrew Paterson (A0.1631199).This festive piece by Mexican composer Juan García de Zéspedes sounds refreshingly modern despite having been composed before J. S. Bach or Handel had even been born. The playful 6/8 rhythms in the faster, call-and-response verses (the "guaracha") are a great contrast to the more peaceful harmony in the slower verses (the "juguete").
This arrangement is for upper voices in 3 parts (SAA) and includes an optional accompaniment outlining the basic rhythm and chords. An acoustic guitar and tambourine is one good choice, but feel free to experiment with different instruments!
An English text is provided, which was translated with the intention of matching the rhythm and feel from the original composition. Zéspedes' Spanish text is also included on the final page for reference.
About the arranger: Andrew Paterson is a singer, choral director and double-bass player from Manchester, UK. He loves arranging his favourite music, and has particular interests in choral music, brass ensembles, jazz, and making performable English translations of obscure folk fusion songs.
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