Latin Music for String Orchestra

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 the style of a habanera, the characteristic and distinct rhythm reflects the fusion of Cuban and Spanish cultures. Many sections of your string orchestra get a chance to play the memorable melody from

This popular Spanish song was written by Sebastian Yradier after he visited Cuba. The song is written in the musical style of an habanera, which combines Cuban rhythms with traditional Spanish flamenco

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

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

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

Written in the traditional tango style, this work gives each section a chance to shine with many opportunities for stylistic playing. Students will develop bow control to sustain phrases and practice going

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

This creative and engaging original work provides all the flair and rhythmic syncopations that make the traditional dance so appealing. Students will also have the opportunity to tango back and forth

These two little South American-inspired tangos explore chromatic scales, harmonics, syncopated rhythms, and a delightful range of textures. Moreover, the main tunes and accompaniments that are shared