Dance Rhythmico: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Jeff Frizzi
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK00251108
$35.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Rhythmico - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Dance Rhythmico - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Dance Rhythmico - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Dance Rhythmico - Violin 3 (Viola Treble Clef) | $7.00 | |
| Dance Rhythmico - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Dance Rhythmico - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Dance Rhythmico - Bass | $7.00 |
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Music educator and composer Jeff Frizzi brings us this new movement for strings that features bold diatonic themes, easy syncopation, and well-scored interesting parts for all sections. Ideal for developing orchestras program and contest use. Dur: 2:05
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00251108
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Why we love this
Frizzi writes parts that actually matter for every player, which means your second violins and violas stay engaged rather than playing neutral accompaniment. The syncopation sits in that sweet spot where it feels modern without requiring students to untangle complex rhythmic patterns.
What to expect
Rhythmically energetic and grounded in clear tonality, this piece bounces with forward momentum. The syncopation gives it contemporary flavor while the diatonic foundation keeps it accessible and singable.
Who it's for
Grade 2 orchestras ready to move beyond unison writing and explore rhythmic independence. Directors looking for contest or concert material that doesn't demand advanced shifting or complicated bowings.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the diatonic themes bright and articulate in the opening statement; they're the backbone of the piece and need to cut through.
- Shape the syncopated passages with slight emphasis on the offbeats to lock the groove without losing the melodic line.
- Balance the internal parts carefully during tutti sections so the interesting writing in each section comes through rather than blending into a wash.
How to use it
Pair this with a baroque or classical work in the same program to show students how rhythm can drive a piece as much as melody. At two minutes and five seconds, it fits neatly into a concert alongside longer statements without feeling like filler.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythms against steady pulse
- Balancing individual part awareness with section blend
- Articulation as a tool for musical expression
- Responding to diatonic harmony and tonal centers