MICHELE IS PRESENTLY ACCEPTING COMMISSION REQUESTS

Jazz Ensemble Gr. 1-2 (not listed in order of difficulty)

* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase here

**MF Music will be a Midwest Clinic participating publisher once again in 2026

New Samba ballad for 2026 (commission naming right is avail)

"E' So' Neblina" (It's Only Fog)

This poignant, Gr. 3 Samba ballad has a positive msg on each part about helping others survive bullying. The solo is written for any instrument (hoping directors might give it to a student needing a chance to shine). Written solo section is a basic 2-5-1. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

New for 2026 publication: Comm. San Diego Youth Jazz Orch.

"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 somehow reminiscent of (yet totally different from) the Gillespie classic. All rhythm parts are fully notated. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

New for 2026 publication. Commissioned by (JEN)

"Bloo Water Groovin' " (Smooth Funk)

Gr. 2+/3- Funk chart conjures images of serene undersea landscapes and speeding across Blue Water- leaving stress at the dock. Rhythm patterns all notated/sample solos. **Solo Backing Track link is below. **Free score/parts on JEN website. **Ocoee HS recording on Student Resources Page

Bloo Water Groovin' Solo Backing Track

A New Gr. 2 coming for 2026 release: "Cancianos del Campo" 3/2 Son Montuno

Premiered at Midwest 2024: avail on Doug Beach Music

"A Little Orpheus Swing"

Gr. 2 Swing with memorable melodies and catchy riffs based on the iconic changes to Black Orpheus. Avail via Doug Beach Music Spring 2024. *Visit "MF Music Buy here" page to receive score/parts now.

"Tu Valor" (Your Value)

Grade 2 Cha-cha-chá scored for full ens but playable by as few as 3 horns of each horn section, pno, bass, one perc. Very moving melody, driving groove and inspiring bridge section; Written with a message to young people re guarding one's own value. Avail via Hal Leonard.

Commissioned by the Westbrook MS 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.

"MonteBello Mambo Rock"

Upbeat, Grade 2 *authentic Mambo Rock groove for full ens but playable by 3 horns each sect plus pno, bass, drums (congas opt but preferred) All (easy) rhythm written out. Open solos. Concert Band parts included. *Avail through Excelcia Spring of 2024.

"Groovísimo"

Authentic, Bluesy Cuban Gr 2+ Cha-cha-chá for full Jazz Ens. My own made -up Cuban-American slang term (gender-neutral). Open solos. All rhythm parts notated in detail. JW Pepper "Editor's Choice". Avail JWPepper.

"Varadero Hip" (New Kids, Old Shore)

A Tropical-sounding Funk chart w/ subtle Latin undertones, this Gr.2+/3 Jazz Ens piece depicts scenes of modern youth at a historic, iconic shore. Playable by 3 horns of each section, rhythm parts written out. Sample solos. Avail via Kendor/ JWPepper.

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