Orchestra - Grade 2.5 SKU: AP.47436S
(The Festival of Strings). Arranged by Bob Phillips and John Nieto. Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles; String Orchestra. Belwin Intermediate String Orchestra. Folk; Light Concert; Multicultural; Traditional. Score. 24 pages. Belwin Music #00-47436S. Published by Belwin Music (AP.47436S). UPC: 038081542010. English. Traditional; John Nieto.
Two traditional mariachi tunes, Alá en el Rancho Grande and La Adelita, along with a new original, Polka de San Antonio by John Nieto, form a fabulous medley for any happy occasion---any fiesta. As the title (translated The Festival of Strings) indicates, make it a party! In 2/4 and first position with some chromatic alterations, this piece is accessible and fun to play. The rhythmic pulse continues throughout this exciting piece.
For additional exploration of mariachi repertoire for the string orchestra or small ensembles, see Mariachi Philharmonic by Bob Phillips and John Nieto at alfred.com.