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(3:45) Fiery opening leads to an era nostalgic, elegant interlude (1 min) before smoldering into an incendiary mix of beautiful melodies and exciting percussion moments (all completely notated). Coming to Hal Leonard summer 2026. Contact MicheleFDZmusic@gmail.com for immediate score/parts purchase.

(3;07) Gr.2+ Son Montuno style. Commissioned by Music & Arts. This happy, uplifting, very accessible Afro-Latin concert band work has an optional improv section. *Improv backing track appears in next link below. *Avail now at "MF Music Buy Here" link above. 

(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.

(4: 30) Gr. 3- 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. Commissioned by Iowa Directors. *Avail via Hal Leonard.

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 now via Hal Leonard.

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.  *Avail. via "MF Music Buy Here" link above .

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. *Avail at "MF Music Buy Here" link above.

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 !

This Gr. 3 Concert work has a stirring, uplifting disco theme with a Broadway flair. Based on the changes to "Over the Rainbow", this 3 min work has iconic grooves and AfroLatin hints with soaring, happy melodies, catchy motifs and Opt open solo section.  *Avail at "MF Music Buy Here" link above .

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.)