Joshua Garrett's Fiesta de Suenos which literally translates to "Party of Dreams" is a fun and grooving piece that takes the audience through the journey of one's own dream. This ensemble is scored for a full steel band as well as an extensive 'engine room' group that really gives this piece its groove and drive. The progression of this piece starts with a slow and mysterious beginning that depicts sleep, which then moves to a driving Afro-Cuban beat symbolizing the party.
The party section plays for awhile and then the introductory material returns, but this time in a half-time feel which opens up to a solo section and gives the ensemble the opportunity to showcase individual players. This is a fun piece for any steel band or percussion concert that will really get the audience excited.
Instrumentation:
- Player I: Lead Pan
- Player II: Double Tenors
- Player III: Double Seconds
- Player IV: Triple Cellos
- Player V: Triple Guitars
- Player VI: Bass Pans
- Player VII: Drum Set
- Player VIII: Gankogui (or Agogo Bells), Mambo Bell, Wind Chimes
- Player IX: Caxixi Shakers, Rock Tambourine
- Player X: Timbales
- Congas
- Bass Guitar (optional)
Duration: 4' 30"
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