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  Michele Fernández Music

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* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site

* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site

* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site

* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site

* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site

* All works released via Michele Fernández Music are avail for PDF purchase on this site

Every effort is made to create exciting and culturally authentic music that your groups and audiences will enjoy, and to write exciting percussion parts as well (All percussion parts are notated in full for Zero guesswork). 

BRAND NEW: "La Fiera Asturiana": Flamenco w/Paso Doble feel

(Gr.3/ 3:13)Dedicated to my paternal grandmother, Armanda, who was a Flamenco artist in Spain, this fiery, intense Spanish work in a Paso Doble feel is written with inexpressible gratitude for my Spanish heritage. 3 min. *Avail now at "MF Music Buy Here" link above

BRAND NEW: "A Mere Moment": Gr. 3 Lyrical *Bolero- Wind Ens

(Gr.3/ 4:30) A memorial commissioned by Iowa Directors: A poignant but stirring and inspiring lyrical 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

*Brand New (to be Premiered by Oswego HS at ILMEA 2025)

Embers of the Ancient Realms (Gr. 3)

3: 58  Al-Andalus /Iberian spirit: Mysterious, Dynamic. Very intense cinematic concert band work with a blend of Spanish, Middle-Eastern, rhythmic African elements. *Avail early 2025 Hal Leonard !

Also Winner of the 2023-24 CBDNA Composition Contest:

2023 Midwest Clinic Premiere by Braswell, HS (TX)

"Of Endless Miles and Empty Rafts"

Authentic, Gr. 3+/4- (4:40)  Afro-Cuban written to honor the courage of immigrants throughout history, regardless of origin. Traditional rhythm patterns simplified (still highly authentic). All perc parts fully notated. Playable by 4-5 Perc. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page.

"... Empty Rafts": Click for Program/Rehearsal Notes
"... Empty Rafts" Program Notes

Written to honor the children of Ukraine (2nd ed, 2024)

"A Slavic Heart" Concert March (2nd ed.) 3:50

A stirring work (Gr. 3-) that honors the children of Ukraine. The images conjured depict the struggle and pay respect to the human cost. Not following "typical march form"; this work includes dramatic tempo contrasts.  *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

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 throughout and is written in an exciting, authentic Middle Eastern flavor. Playable by 5 perc. *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page (also coming soon: a String Orch version w/ concert perc). Plus picture book video !

Recent Commission: Youth Pride Band of South Florida

"Proud of Me"

The Youth Pride Band of South Florida (Symphonic) requested a stirring, uplifting disco theme. Based on changes "Over the Rainbow", this 3 min work has iconic grooves, AfroLatin hints with soaring, happy melodies, catchy motifs with Opt open solo section.  *Click Above for "MF Music Buy Here" page .

2023 CBDNA Premiere by Florida A&M University

"Unidad en Rítmo" (Wind Symphony)

Gr 5/ 7:35. This Afro-Latin homage to Cultural Unity was premiered at CBDNA (FAMU) and SCMEA (Clemson). Gr 4+/5 playable by as few as 5 perc. Avail via Excelcia/JWPepper. (*The separate big band version will be played at 2023 Midwest (see Gr 4/5 Jazz Works Pg.)

University Recordings:"Unidad en Ritmo"

Live Recordings now posted:
Ithaca College Sam Houston State (Stage)UM Frost (Video)FAMU CBDNA (Premiere Video)

"La Luz En Ti" (The Light Within You)

STRING VERSION: Cuban-style ballad (Bolero) scored for Flugel Solo/Strings/Rhythm. Inspired by that mysterious, alluring inner light we all carry within and which gives us resilience, enabling us to strengthen others. *Visit our "MF Music Purchase" page. Also: Big Band version avail via Hal Leonard.

Please email me at MicheleFDZmusic@gmail.com

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Thank you so much for your support and interest.


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