Latin Music for String Orchestra

Here's a highly spirited paso doble that perfectly fits into any concert, any time of year. Set in D minor, this lively piece features contagious rhythmic elements and showcases the entire

The bass and percussion sections lay down the classic bolero groove while the rest of the orchestra takes turns playing the lazy, singing, rolling melody. Enjoy a warm, tropical feeling as the orchestra

Canarios is a movement taken from the Suite Espanola for guitar by Gaspar Sanz, a leading composer of Spanish Baroque music. This delightful arrangement in D major engages all sections of

A perfect rhythmic skill-builder, this exciting piece uses classic Spanish rhythms and the famous Andalusian chord progression found in the music of Spain, Central and South America. All sections get to

Presented beautifully through heart-pounding grooves in the low basses and devilish contours in the melody with the movement of a tango. A variety of rhythms are reinforced along with sweeping

The definitive Spanish paso doble, arranged for intermediate string orchestra! This great cultural teaching piece features syncopated rhythms, triplets, repeated down bows, and... view details

Inspired by a popular Mexican breakfast, this spicy Latin piece will help your students start their day off right. Easy syncopated rhythms and a catchy melody will have the audience wanting a second

In addition to numerous etudes and a virtuosic violin concerto, violinist Joseph (José) White Lafitte composed this habanera for two violins, La Bella Cubana. In this string orchestra arrangement of

This work is on fire from the opening measure to its final ending. Rhythmically complex, it includes some two against three patterns and meter changes as well as position work in all sections. A vigorous

Written as a tribute to Valentina Ramirez Avitia, who fought in the Mexican Revolution at a time when women were not allowed in the Mexican military, this folk song tat is played by many mariachi groups in

Written entirely in pizzicato, all instruments have fun and engaging parts in this fresh Latin-inspired work. Reinforce dynamics and low second-finger patterns. Percussion parts include shaker and claves to

This creative version of the Moonlight Sonata in a tango style offers the best of both worlds by bringing Classical and popular elements together in one great work! Easily accessible in the

Por una Cabeza is a popular tango that originally appeared as a song written in 1935 by composer Carlos Gardel. It has appeared in a number of films, including Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's

This upbeat party-time piece could open or close a concert perfectly. Every section gets a soli and there is an optional section for improvisation. Everyone will be singing the melody on the road trip

Samba is a Brazilian dance and music genre reflecting West African roots. William Owens captures the essence of the style with just five notes, piano, and a little hand percussion for beginning strings.

A fun, light, engaging, and accessible tango with an infectious rhythm that players and audiences will love. Students will learn basic syncopation and dotted quarter-note rhythms as well as eighth rests and

Don't get your fingers tangled in all these chromatic fingerings! Alternating D minor and D major, as well as arco and pizzicato, plus hooked bowings will keep everyone on their toes. Almost everyone gets

Tango del Sol Brillante, or "Tango of the Bright Sun" is an engaging and playful dance with catchy melodies and a fun rhythmic pulse enhanced by percussion instruments. Its exotic flavor and