The Florida Bandmasters Association commissioned this chart for the 2023 All-State Jazz ensemble. This is an authentically-written Salsa that truly fits its...
Between the Hills was written for The Gap Cluster Intermediate Band Camp. The Gap is a leafy valley full of lush bushland, natural beauty and a rich...
Sweet Dreams, Maestro
This dreamy Brazilian samba sets the haunting melody of Chopin’s Prelude #4 as a background to a beautiful Trombone feature that takes...
Inspired by a musical mobile hanging in a nursery, Cradle Song captures elements of "Beautiful Dreamer" by Stephen C. Foster. Opening opportunities for the...
Images of Water is a through-composed, programmatic work in three movements for large percussion ensemble. This challenging composition combines melody,...
Migaloo (White Whale) is an adult, albino humpback whale who journeys each year from the cold waters of the Antarctic, up the eastern coast of Australia, north...
(An Afro-Latin Tribute to Cultural Unity)
This new work by Michele Fernández is a wonderfully inventive addition to the concert band repertoire. Using her...
New Kids, Old Shore
One of the most famous (and beautiful) beaches anywhere is Varadero in Cuba. Listening to Michele's new funk tune, it is easy to envision...
Flyin' on a Vespa
This is the real deal! An authentic Brazilian Samba from respected educator and composer Michele Fernández. The rhythm section parts are...
A knock on the door, a ring of the doorbell, a scream and the guttural call of the zombies for "Braaaains!". This piece uses a creepy minor key, dynamic...
