Latin Music for String Orchestra

The keys of G major and G minor are used in this delectable paso doble. Simple shifting is required for all but second violins, and violas play a brief melodic passage in treble clef.

This lilting Latin piece evokes images of an evening of dancing and merriment. Care has been taken to make sure all sections of the orchestra have their turn with the melody as well as exciting harmonic and

A syncopated motive in the viola and cello sections starts this diabolical journey of dance and lyricism. The driving rhythms and lyrical lines are infused with elements of the tango, including the

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

You may not recognize the title, but you are almost certain to be familiar with the famous melodies of this stately Latin classic. Full of audience appeal!

El Pollo Ricardo was written in 1911 by Luis Alberto Fernandez, a young man from Uruguay who was a policeman by day and a tango musician at night. The title refers to a tango dancer friend of his

All of the rhythmic and melodic drama of the Spanish Paso Doble is captured in this arrangement. Explosive rhythmic outbursts, expressive gypsy melodies and varied dynamic contrasts make this

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

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

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

Experience a romantic night in Barcelona in this rhythmic workout. All players will need to subdivide for off-beat syncopation and triplets throughout the work, and all parts include shifting to upper

Mi Dolor ("Sorrow") is one of the most famous songs to come from Argentina. Almost every tango orquesta had their own version - like bands doing covers of Beatles songs today. The lyrics tell of

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

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 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