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Paso Dobles can often take many forms. But usually, they are a Spanish march, aimed to be danced to whenever heard by a particular audience. My first experience with these types of marches was early in my days when my mom would play them on old CDs we had or showed me videos of events in Spain where this music was played. As an American with Spanish roots, I fell in love right away with this style of music, and its held a special place in my heart since.
When approached by the Mid American Freedom Band about writing this piece, I took everything I knew from playing Paso Dobles and my own culture to bring my own voice to this style of music. ¡Vamos A La Fiesta! pays an homage to my Spanish roots, and also serves as a thank you to my mother for introducing me to such a rich culture within our musical ancestry.
¡Arriba!