Flamenco flavor w/ Paso Doble Spirit: Spanish March dedicated to my paternal grandmother, Armanda Martinez, who was a Flamenco dancer in Asturias. This intense, Gr 3 is all Spaniard and would make a stirring, passionate (3 min) concert inclusion. Visit the "MF Music" link above to purchase.
Al-Andalus /Iberian spirit: Mysterious, Dynamic. Very intense cinematic concert band work with a blend of Spanish, Middle-Eastern, rhythmic African elements. *Avail this fall via Hal Leonard !
A dramatic throwback to the Al-Andalus Empire's battle for the Iberian Peninsula: Middle-eastern/latin flavored with a sizzling Afro-Cuban Rumba breakdown (2 easy chord changes . Gr. 3+ top range for Tpt 1 is written G5. All patterns clearly written out. (3 Perc. ideal) Avail at MF Music link above.
More Works on "Symphonic" and "Jazz" Links at Top
Hello! If you will be at Midwest this year, please come by to say hello on Thursday at either the (1) Excelcia Composer greet at 2pm or (2) the Hal Leonard Composer greet at 4pm. It would be wonderful to meet you!
Michele Fernández is a published composer, active guest clinician, adjudicator and performer. Her Jazz and Symphonic compositions have been premiered at Midwest, CBDNA, IAJE, MEA's and All-State /Regional venues as well as professional venues. Her works are currently (and/or scheduled to be) published through Hal Leonard, Excelcia/Kendor, Doug Beach, JW Pepper, Murphy Music Press, Print Music Source/Jazz Zone, Jazz Lines/Walrus (as well here: *Michele Fernández Music* ). She is a member of Phi Beta Mu (Omega Chapter) and an active member of FBA, JEN, ISJAC, MBDNA. She frequently serves as a guest clinician/conductor for All-State groups and Regional Honors Jazz/Symphonic groups. She has appeared as a Midwest Clinic lecturer (’07 / ’16), JEN '22, various State MEA's, She is a sponsored and partner clinician, as well as a freelance guest clinician/conductor for universities and districts across the country.
Michele recently retired from teaching in Miami after 30 years, where (among other teaching positions) her Miami Senior HS ensembles earned top honors/gained international acclaim. Her groups have been selected for Midwest Clinic (Chicago ’93 & ’98), IAJE (Boston ’94 & NYC ’97), Montreux Jazz Festival (Switzerland ’96), FMEA (Tampa ’94 & ’97) and various national publications. She and her students were the subject of a documentary on “CBS Sunday Morning”, cover story in Band Director’s Guide and featured as an outstanding educator in Downbeat Magazine. Before focusing on writing/clinics, she served as an active oboist in the Miami area, as well as a rhythm section player in a busy Afro-Latin /Jazz group.
ALL of my works have ALL rhythm section parts completely notated for
ZERO guesswork and are playable by 1-2 percussion.
Some Gr. 3 works actually "sound" like Gr. 4, and so please explore
the Gr. 3 page as well if you are looking for something in the Gr. 4-5 range.
Each description will indicate where to obtain each work.
Practice Tracks are available on "Student Practice Tracks" Link.
Inspiring and energetic sessions for Local, Regional, All-State, Collegiate, and Adult performing groups. Book an engagement at your school/district to rehearse , guest conduct. Pictured: UNT Two O'Clock Lab Band premier of "La Luz En Ti", (2021 Midwest Clinic, Sponsored by Hal Leonard Publ.)
Please email me at micheleFDZmusic@gmail.com
with questions regarding chart purchase/PDF delivery or clinic services.
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Thank you so much for your support and interest.
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