Bossa Rojo: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$55.00 USD

Bossa Rojo: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Bossa Rojo: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-38510
Price: 55.00 USD
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By Bert Ligon

Grade: 3.5

Item: 00-38510

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Bossa Rojo (Red): red hot party time! It begins 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 drumset parts included. The change of pace will be appreciated by players of any level.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Alternatives

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 132

UPC: 038081430546

SKU: 00-38510

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About the Composer: Bert Ligon

Bert Ligon leads the Jazz Studies program at the University of South Carolina, where he teaches improvisation, jazz theory, arranging, and applied lessons across multiple ensembles. His compositional work spans big band, orchestra, jazz combo, steel band, and jazz strings, reflecting his broad understanding of how jazz language translates across instrumental combinations.

Ligon is also an author and educator whose books, Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony, Comprehensive Technique for the Jazz Musician, and Jazz Theory Resources, have shaped how musicians study jazz fundamentals. As a pianist and guitarist, he performs regularly; his 2006 trio recording features him alongside violinist Martin Norgaard and cellist Renata Bratt.

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Why we love this

Ligon writes with genuine understanding of what makes student orchestras engage with jazz and Latin idioms. The inclusion of improvisation sections means this isn't just about playing the dots; students actually learn to inhabit the groove and create within it, which is rare at this grade level.

What to expect

Hot and celebratory from the first moment. The rhythm grabs listeners immediately, and the writing keeps that infectious energy moving through ensemble passages and solo breaks alike. It's the kind of piece where even conservative audiences leave with a smile.

Who it's for

String orchestras looking for approachable entry points into Latin and jazz repertoire. Students at this level get a real taste of improvisation and groove without needing advanced jazz chops, and directors get a piece that works as both opener and closer at concerts.

How to get the most out of it

Set up your rhythm section early in rehearsal. The piano and drumset parts drive the entire groove, so locking those in first gives the strings a solid foundation to build confidence.
For the improvisation section, don't assume every student will solo. Work with volunteers in sectionals first; once they hear each other succeed, others will want to try.
Bring out the melodic material wherever it appears across the parts. Ligon distributes the tune intentionally, so make sure second violins and violas don't disappear when they carry the hook.
Keep the energy grounded in the Latin figure rather than pushing tempo. The rhythm itself creates the momentum.

How to use it

Pair this with your spring concert as a high-energy closer, or use it as a season opener to signal that you're exploring beyond the traditional string repertoire. The novelty factor also makes it valuable for pops concerts or community outreach events where you want to showcase the orchestra's range.