Pela Costa (Jazz Ens Gr. 2.5)

Visit the Brazilian seashore with this introductory pop bossa featuring common syncopated Latin rhythms. The major harmonic setting provides a breezy feel reminiscent of a relaxing day by the sea. Written solos for alto sax and trumpet are provided in addition to chord changes for those preferring to improvise.

Genre: Jazz Ensemble | # of Players: Standard
Series: Sapphire Jazz Series
Level: 2.5 | Duration: 4:20

Instrumentation
Flute [optional]
Alto Saxophone 1 [double with Clarinet 1]
Alto Saxophone 2 [double with Clarinet 2]
Tenor Saxophone 1
Tenor Saxophone 2 [double with Baritone T.C.]
Baritone Saxophone

B-flat Trumpet 1
B-flat Trumpet 2
B-flat Trumpet 3
B-flat Trumpet 4

Trombone 1 [double with F Horn]
Trombone 2
Trombone 3
Bass Trombone [double with Euphonium]

Electric Guitar
Piano
Bass
Drum Set
Claves & Maracas

Program Notes
Pela Costa, meaning “by the shore” in Portuguese, is a laid-back pop bossa designed to introduce common syncopated Latin rhythms. The major harmonic setting provides a breezy feel reminiscent of a relaxing day by the seaside. Written solos for alto sax and trumpet are provided in addition to chord changes for those preferring to improvise.