Si Me Dan Pasteles
arr. Alejandro Jimenez"Si Me Dan Pasteles" is a popular, traditional Puerto Rican folk song for the Christmas season.
This arrangement is a starting point and may be customized to your needs. Sing it unison or 2-part, and add the ostinato as you wish. If you have access to Orff instruments, a string bass, or a bass guitar, the lowest part(s) may be played instead of sung. The percussion parts are easy yet authentic and might give you the chance to involve a reluctant singer who would love to play the conga or cowbell. The interlude may be played by recorders, sung, or both. An all-instrumental verse is quite effective.
The song is in Spanish, but the kit includes a spoken pronunciation guide. (from Music K-8, Vol. 1, No. 2)
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