Five well-known Christmas carols simply arranged in Latin American style for classroom ensemble of virtually any size with the optional addition of guitar drum kit or rhythm instruments. They will sound effective simply using xylophones and glockenspiels but recorders flutes or violins may be added if available. The various possibilities are endless and the teacher should plan out each arrangement in advance with consideration of the instruments available the availability of individual players and so on. Invariably though the simplest treatment of the arrangement is the most effective.

What a great change of pace for your next concert! Based on Carnaval in Brazil a holiday known for its brilliant color and pageantry Carnaval evokes the exciting sounds of this culturally rich part of the world. Cabasa and agogo bells help set the mood for the silky-smooth bossa nova and every section gets some feature time. Great writing!

Made famous by Sergio Mendez and Brazil '66 you are sure to recognize the tune even if you don't know it by its title. Featuring a great Latin groove this is a natural for change of pace programming.