Ocheese Creek Ensemble - Brass El Sombrero Fiesta

El Sombrero Fiesta

The first melody is actually the melody for "Flow Gently Sweet Afton" and it was written by Robert Burns in 1791

We Wish You a Merry Christmas

The dissonant oom-pah parts in the clarinet and xylophone (first appearing at 25) should be played lightly and with a sense of humor

staying within the concert Bb scale

Ocheese Creek Ensemble - Brass El Sombrero FiestaOcheese Creek John Newsome Grade 1 The "Ocheese Creek" Indian name came from the English colonists. The tribe lived along the Ocmulgee River, (or Ocheese Creek). John Newsome has captured the spirit of these Native Americans in this inspiring work for young band. "Ocheese Creek" is highly and can be used for concert and contest. A piano reduction is included. Score and Audio