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El Camino Real - A Latin Fantasy. (Full Score). By Alfred Reed (1921-2005). Score. Hal Leonard Concert Band Series. Grade 4.. Grade 5. 56 pages. Published by Edward B. Marks Music (HL.7249).

El Camino Real (“The Royal Road” or “The King's Highway”) was commissioned by the 581st Air Force Band and its commander, Lt. Col. Ray E. Toler. This fantasy is based on a series of Spanish folk melodies and underscored by chord progressions used by generations of flamenco guitarists, whose fiery style and brilliant playing have created a vast body of what many consider authentic Spanish music.

The music follows a traditional fast-slow-fast pattern, with a first section that is based on the dance form known as the jota, and second contrasting section derived from the fandango.

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Anonymous

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Intermediate/advanced

February 18, 2008

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

My band is currently working on this piece for our upcoming Festival Competition. Even for the top band at my high school, it is quite difficult. If I were a band director, I would think long and hard about whether or not my band was ready to play this piece...

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L

Location: from Sydney Australia

August 7, 2005

El camino

el camino real is a very difficult piece, but when you nail it, it sure feels good. my high school band played it and played it well. we toured europe with el camino in our repertoire. it has lots of energy in the music that you need to feel when...

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Ashley

Location: from Australia

Difficulty Level:
Intermediate/advanced

August 13, 2004

My favourite ever

This is without a doubt the most incredible and touching piece I've ever played. Only exceptional ensembles should attempt this piece; it is extremely difficult to acheive a wonderful sound, but it's well worth the effort. I am a high school student, however our concert band is of a standard...

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Anonymous

Location: from California

Difficulty Level:
Advanced

December 5, 2002

Great

This is a great piece of music for a *good* High School Wind Ensamble or College Band

14 of 27 people found this review helpful.

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