Bossa Rojo: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Bert Ligon
Grade: 3.5
Item: 00-PK-0005300
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
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| Bossa Rojo: Score | $10.00 | |
| Bossa Rojo: 1st Violin | $5.99 | |
| Bossa Rojo: 2nd Violin | $5.99 | |
| Bossa Rojo: Viola | $5.99 | |
| Bossa Rojo: Cello | $5.99 | |
| Bossa Rojo: String Bass | $5.99 | |
| Bossa Rojo: Piano Accompaniment | $5.99 | |
| Bossa Rojo: Drums | $5.99 |
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Description
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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Additional Details
Series:
Highland/Etling String Alternatives
Publisher:
Alfred Music
Page Count:
132
SKU:
00-PK-0005300
More about this title
About the Composer: Bert Ligon
Bert Ligon directs jazz studies at the University of South Carolina, where he oversees jazz combos and big bands while teaching theory, improvisation, arranging, and applied lessons. His compositional output spans big band, orchestra, jazz combo, steel band, and jazz strings. Ligon has authored three comprehensive texts on jazz practice: Connecting Chords with Linear Harmony, Comprehensive Technique for the Jazz Musician, and Jazz Theory Resources Vol. 1 & 2. He performs as a pianist and guitarist, and his 2006 jazz trio recording features him alongside violinist Martin Norgaard and cellist Renata Bratt.
Why we love this
Ligon writes string orchestra music that bridges classical training and jazz vocabulary without condescension. The improvisation section transforms what could be a one-off novelty into a genuine learning opportunity, allowing your soloists to develop real jazz sensibilities while peers maintain the groove. It's the kind of piece that energizes a concert program and reminds students why they chose music.
What to expect
Infectious and celebratory from the first downbeat. The Latin rhythm creates immediate forward momentum while bright, singable lines keep the energy buoyant rather than aggressive. There's genuine joy in this piece, the kind that transfers to the audience the moment your strings lock into the groove.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level seeking repertoire that feels fresh and engaging rather than predictable. Works equally well for ensembles approaching jazz vocabulary for the first time and for groups comfortable with contemporary idioms.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the Latin groove in sectional rehearsals before combining parts; lock the rhythm section (piano and drums) first, then layer the strings around that foundation.
- For the improvisation section, work with interested soloists individually to shape their ideas over the progression, whether they choose to improvise freely or use Ligon's provided solos.
- Balance the melodic material carefully across all parts so no single voice drowns out the harmonic support; this clarity matters especially when the groove is driving.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to reset audience expectations and signal the ensemble's range, or place it as a change of pace between more traditional string works. The built-in improvisation slot also makes it an excellent teaching moment during a pre-concert talk or young people's concert where you can highlight soloist preparation.
Skills your students will build
- Latin rhythmic figures and groove orientation
- Reading and playing jazz chords and harmonic progressions
- Improvisation over a chord progression
- Balancing melody and accompaniment within a single orchestration
- Ensemble blend across different string parts in a contemporary idiom