387 - Children of Sanchez

About the Song

Words and music are written by Chuck Mangione. This version is arranged by John Higgins, with percussion by Will Rapp.

Instrumentation Requirements

Every section should be well represented for this song to sound it's best. Low brass is important for entrances at measures 5 and 53. Two trumpet soloists and a trombone/mellophone soloist are needed for measures 9 and 57, and a strong alto sax/mellophone section is needed for measures 33-41.

Roadmap

Measure 14 is in 2/4 time. The rest of the song is fairly straightforward.

History

• At measure 63, the conductor and any members of the band that feel so inclined traditionally yell "1, 2, 3, 4, 1, 2!" to fill in the significant empty space and ensure that everyone comes in at the right time.
• This song was recorded by the band in 2001 as part of the "America's Pep Band" album.
• Starting in roughly 2005, it has been customary for anyone not playing a saxophone to wave a hat, towel, or whatever over their head from measure 33 to 41.
• This song was played for the judges at the Uncle Sam Day Parade in North Troy during the 2006-2007 season.
• This song was played with the Colgate Pep Band when they visited during the 2006-2007 season. Their band jumps straight up and down for the first 4 measures of the song.
• This song was played in April 2007 as part of the set list for the RMA Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Concert.

America's Pep Band (album)
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30. 25 or 6 to 4	31. Children of Sanchez	32. The Horse

Live from TSBMH 2007
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N/A	1. Children of Sanchez	2. Brown Derby Jump