Tango Malecón (Flex Perc Ens 5-11)

Inspired by the lively street festivals along the malecón, this high-energy work for flexible percussion ensemble captures the vibrant spirit of the celebrations through striking percussion textures and engaging rhythmic interplay.

Genre: Flex Percussion Ensemble | # of Players: 5-11
Series: The Ignite Series
Level: Medium Easy | Duration: 3:05

Instrumentation
Conductor's Score (8.5"x11" stapled booklet)

Required for Performance
Glockenspiel / Samba Whistle
Xylophone / Agogo Bells
Marimba 1 (4-octave)* / Guiro
Marimba 2 (4.3-octave)* / Bongos
Snare Drum

*Marimbas 1 & 2 may share one 4.3-octave instrument.

Bonus Parts
Vibraphone / Woodblock
Timpani (2 drums) / Cowbell
Triangle / Shaker
Tambourine
Claves
Bass Drum

Program Notes
A malecón is a stone-built esplanade, seawall, or boardwalk along a waterfront in Spanish-speaking countries, most famously found in Havana, Cuba, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Tango Malecón depicts a festival experience I had the opportunity to explore in Puerto Vallarta. The event offered a vibrant and romantic atmosphere featuring social milongas (dance gatherings) and a tango class. The lively music, enriched with striking percussion textures, served as the inspiration for this engaging work for developing percussion ensemble.