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Grand Mesa Strings

Perhaps the most famous example of Brazilian Choro music, this piece is made accessible to high school players in this sterling arrangement featuring a whistle and a section that uses strings as percussion instruments. Highly recommended!

Tico Tico

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Carl Fischer LLC

This festive suite of original songs captures the style and spirit of three traditional Spanish and Latin American dances. First, Mi Tiplecito – a happy bambuco from Colombia. This song uses strummed pizzicato to emulate the tiple, a small Columbian guitar. Next, La Danzonera is a slow and mysterious danzon found in Mexico and Cuba. Finally, Ole Chulapa is a fiery pasodoble from Spain that gives the low strings prominent melodies. Additional percussion instruments add flair to this bright and colorful celebration of music.

Danzas Festivas

String Orchestra Score & Parts

Hal Leonard Corporation

Published in Italy in 1974, this arrangement retains all the excitement of what is already considered a modern tango classic.

Libertango

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Randall Standridge Music, LLC

This captivating arrangement for intermediate strings and optional guitar brings authentic sounds of mariachi to the string orchestra. Tell the twisted tale of La llorona, a Mexican folk song closely associated with Dia de los Muertos, through its haunting melodies and vibrant rhythms. Students explore lyrical expressive playing, dynamic contrasts, and the rich cultural traditions that make this piece a memorable centerpiece for any concert.

La Llorona

DogSmile Music

Inspired by Latin American music, this dramatic work brings the energy and allure of tango to the string orchestra. The score incorporates special performance effects including tambor, chicharra, and latigo, giving players an authentic taste of the style's fiery rhythms and textures. Each section enjoys melodic moments of its own, making this piece both a showcase of independence and a musical dance under the stars.

Starlight Tango

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FJH Music Company Inc

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.

Samba la Bamba

In this arrangement set in 3/4 time, musicians and audiences embark on a journey to the island of Puerto Rico with a fun, catchy melody that gets shared across the orchestra. Students will enjoy counting their 1-2-3s while learning about Puerto Rico. A must-have for fall, spring, or Latin-themed concerts!

El Coqui

Follow that clave! The 3-2 clave rhythm, a fundamental pattern in Caribbean music, is the heartbeat of this fiery original work translated as "Let's Dance!" Filled with passionate melodic lines, exciting fast passages, and driving percussion parts, it will enthrall and move your orchestra and audiences alike!

Vamos a Bailar

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 Mexico and across the United States. She wore her brother's clothes, hid her hair, and used the name Juan Ramirez - and gained the rank of lieutenant. Although this story feels familiar, this full and lush arrangement is fresh and engaging for all students!

La Valentina

Highland/Etling Publishing

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 play both the melody and the driving accompaniment rhythms.

Danza Espanola

GIA Publications

Written in 1935, his popular tango has appeared in a number of films, including Steven Spielberg's "Schindler's List." This arrangement for string orchestra explores a number of musical and technical elements, including dynamic contrast, major and minor tonalities, arco and pizzicato technique, varied articulation, and musical form.

Por una cabeza

This Brazilian classic was popular in the United States during the 1940s with artists such as Ethel Smith, the Andrews Sisters, and Carmen Miranda. More recently, it was performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2016 Olympics in Brazil. James Kazik's masterful arrangement for string orchestra with optional piano and percussion captures all the fun and energy of the original in a format that will be easily performable by your students - the audience will be dancing in the aisles!
 
The hybrid edition includes a printed score and access to digital parts.

Step into the vibrant streets of Puerto Rico! Inspired by the iconic sound of claves, this piece introduces the traditional clave rhythm through fun and easy-to-learn mnemonics, making it accessible even to the youngest beginners. Come celebrate of the sounds of San Juan!

Welcome to San Juan

Bring the vibrant energy of mariachi to your string orchestra with an original three-movement work that explores the rich styles of ranchera, bolero, and son jalisciense. This suite captures the essence of traditional mariachi music, with its passionate melodies, heartfelt harmonies, and lively rhythms. Optional parts for trumpet, guitar, and vihuela allow students to experience the full mariachi ensemble. Whether performed as a strings-only piece or with the optional instrumentation, this show-stopping addition to any concert celebrates the joy and spirit of this beloved musical tradition.

Mariachi Suite

Beginning with a dramatic familiar Latin figure, everyone will recognize the rhythm and groove with enthusiasm!  Melodic material appears in all parts and is designed for fun and successful performances. An improvisation section is included where soloists can improvise over the familiar progression or play the provided solos. Piano and drum set parts are included. The change of pace will be appreciated by players of any level.

Bossa Rojo

String Orchestra with Percussion Required

Winner of the 2011 Texas Orchestra Directors Association Composition Contest, this mysterious sounding tango is written in the keys of C minor and D minor, with much consideration given to make sure all parts are fun to play, interesting, melodic, and dramatic!  Distinctive tango rhythms, captivating minor melodies, and appealing chordal harmonies create an authentic Latin flavor.

Tango Mysterioso

Wingert-Jones Publications

The definitive Spanish paso doble, arranged for intermediate string orchestra! This great cultural teaching piece features syncopated rhythms, triplets, repeated down bows, and easy accidentals in first position. Optional tambourine and castanets add authentic Spanish sound. A fiery concert feature both students and audiences will enjoy. Includes violin 3 (viola in treble clef) and alternate viola (violin 2 in alto clef) parts for flexible ensembles.

Espana Cani

String Orchestra with Percussion Optional

MakeMusic Publications

Exploring rhythms and chord changes emblematic of Afro-Cuban music, this original work moves from a spicy ballad to a depiction of a fiery Latin street festival. A full percussion section is used but also includes condensed parts that only use two players. Consider opening it up for soloists to shine. Stunning! (4:50)

Prelude and Fiesta

Alfred Publishing Belwin Division

An outstanding original tune inspired by love songs of the Mexican countryside.  Optional, very simple guitar, piano, and percussion parts are included.  This one will be fun for all and is a great way to include those garage band players in your school.

Cancion del Amor

The piano suite "Andalucia" (sometimes referred to as Suite Española) is by far Ernesto Lecuona's most performed and remembered work, especially the last of its six movements, Malagueña, scored here for string orchestra. The suite celebrates Andalusia, the southernmost region of mainland Spain, and, more notably, the vibrant culture of those who live there. This arrangement captures all of the passion of the original and will be perfect for concert or contest. (3:15)

Malaguena

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