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Michele Fernández Music

*Works released via MF-Music are avail for PDF purchase here

ALL works have ALL rhythm parts completely notated and are playable by reduced perc. 


For Jazz: 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.

New 2024-25 Concert & Jazz Releases below are eligible for 2025 Midwest Clinic Concert Consideration

Concert works are listed first, then jazz.

Avail via MF-Music, Hal Leonard, Murphy Music Press, 

Doug Beach Music or EMP/Kendor

(*MF-Music is also a Midwest participating publisher) 

Premiered at USF: "La Fiera Asturiana" Spanish March in 3/4

A Fiery Flamenco in 3/4, w/ a Paso Doble feel

3:13 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.

NEW: "A Mere Moment" Gr. 3 Lyrical *Bolero (Wind Ens)

4:32 Commissioned by IBA: A poignant, stirring & inspiring lyrical dedicatory work set in Bolero Style with multi-cultural elements. Haunting melody, sweeping countermelodies, and a gentle, warmly swaying rhythmic tapestry. *Avail NOW at "MF Music Buy Here" link above. Avail Hal Leonard Summer '25.

New: Premiered by Oswego HS Wind Ens. (ILMEA 2025)

Embers of the Ancient Realms (Gr. 3)

3:51 Al-Andalus /Iberian spirit: Mysterious, Dynamic. Very intense, fiery cinematic concert band work with a blend of Spanish, Middle-Eastern, rhythmic African elements. *Avail spring '25 Hal Leonard !

Premiere: 2023 Univ of Florida Camp Wind Ens.

"The Desert' Eyes" (Wind Ensemble)

4:29 JW Pepper "Editor's Choice": This Grade 3-  work has an intense drive with an exciting, authentic Middle Eastern flavor. Playable by 5 perc. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page (includes a picture-book video to illustrate the story behind the work) !

*New Premiere by Walton HS Jazz Band at GMEA 2025

"All the Things You Are" (Jazz Ens)

Gr 3+ : An accessible Samba /Son Montuno version of the Kern/Hammerstein classic. All Rhythm parts are clearly notated, Opt Flute part included as well as sample solos. Avail Hal Leonard.

Commissioned by the Westbrook MS Jazz Band, Maine

"Ritmo Cristal" (Gr. 2- Mambo)

Authentic, Grade 1.5 Mambo for full (beginning)  Jazz Ens.  Written for a friend in Maine. Open solos. All rhythm parts notated in detail.  Playable by as few as 3 horns each section and 1 Perc. Concert Band parts included. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page. *Coming soon to Hal Leonard.

"Summertime" in 4 styles ?! (Jazz, Gr. 4- )

"Summertime" for Jazz Ensemble

Commissioned by Camden Regional HS in Maine, this iconic jazz classic is set in 4 styles: (1) 12/8 sassy swing intro, (2) exotically mysterious latin (3) Intense Afro Cuban 6/8 (written in 3/4) and (4) Nostalic (written) jazz piano solo at end. *Coming May '25 to Hal Leonard.

"Tico's South Side Rumba" Authentic Cuban Rumba (Grade 3)

"Tico's South Side Rumba"

Commissioned by the King's Academy in Palm Beach, this original, authentic Rumba has hints of Tico Tico and the iconic mambo riff from West Side Story. One basic Rumba pattern for the drummer and conga player gets it done. *Coming April 2025 to Hal Leonard.

Premiered by the 2024 Maine AllState HS Jazz Ens.

"The Pursuit of Funkiness" live by Girasoul Studio

High energy funk chart; High speed car chase set to Jazz Ens. Grade 3 (Med easy) with alt notes for lead tpt. Afro Latin undertones and two optional aux perc parts. All Rhythm parts fully notated. Coming 2024 to Doug Beach Music. For now: *Visit the "MFMusic Purchase" Page. 

Commissioned by the San Diego Youth Jazz Orchestra, CA

"Tumbáo in Tunisia"

This Grade 2+ original twist on the iconic changes to "Night in Tunisia" is a straight ahead Son Montuno (aka Salsa) in 2/3 Son Clave and is reminiscent of (yet totally different from) the Gillespie classic. All rhythm parts are fully notated. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

More (prior) works listed in the "Symphonic" & "Jazz Gr.1-5" Links. 

Click the more complete Site Menu at the very top (or very bottom) 

of this page to find the "MF Music : Buy Here"  link

All Symphonic WorksJazz Ens. Grade 1 - 2Jazz Ens. Grade 3 (-/+)Jazz Ens. Grade 4 - 5
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About Michele...

 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.  


Available to Clinic: students, teachers, districts:

Composer-In-Residence and Guest Conductor Engagements (*Symphonic and Jazz Groups)

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.)  

Click below for info on booking Guest Conducting engagements, Zoom rehearsals and/or In-Service Clinic Lectures on various topics (for school districts, conferences, teachers, students, colleges, etc.)

Clinic Offerings

Please email me at micheleFDZmusic@gmail.com

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Thank you so much for your support and interest.


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