Suzzette Ortiz's engaging original work
SATB
Composed by Diana Sáez and Suzzette Ortiz, Temporal is a traditional plena from Puerto Rico. Plena is an Afro-Puerto Rican rhythm that blends melodic and rhythmic elements from Spanish and African musical influences. Temporal means storm, but it can also refer to the hurricanes that are common...
SATB
Canto’ E Libertad (Song of Freedom), commissioned and premiered at the 2023 ACDA National Conference, embodies hope and resilience. This composition in the Afro-Puerto Rican folk-style of bomba invites us to break free from hate and prejudice.
Bomba is a captivating and rhythmic musical genre...
SSA
Que No pare mi Canto (Never Stop Singing) was inspired by a very close friend of the composer who had cancer. The song is written in the bomba genre; an Afro- Puerto Rican danceable music rhythm rooted in the island’s African slavery history. The composer chose the style of sicá, one of many mu...
SA and piano, and SATB and piano
El Sol Brillara Otra Vez is a song of hope and the desire of social justice in the midst of the Pandemic. It has two versions - for SATB and SA - with text in Spanish and English. The song is dedicated to the victims and families of Covid-19 and written for Temple University's Singing Owls under th...
3-Part Treble, Piano, Claves
Get ready to salsa dance! This original song by prolific Puerto Rican composer Johnny Ortiz was made famous by the singer Pete “El Conde” Rodriguez. It is wonderfully set for 3-Part Treble voices, using optional claves and fun vocal percussion. A great way to incorporate Spanish text in your concert...
SATB
Written by the Puerto Rican song writing legend Rafael Hernandez Marin, here is a jazzy, concert setting of one of his most famous pieces.
SATB
Beginning with breath as the only sound, then moving into a slow and legato rubato intro. This is one of the most creative treatments of Psalm 150. Sung in Spanish with excellent IPA and translation guides. A cappella with hand percussion create a Latin flavor that will have everyone dancing.