Fiesta Time!: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Fiesta Time!: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Fiesta Time!: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-46698
Price: 45.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Victor López

Grade: 0.5

Item: 00-46698

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Intended to introduce young players to Latin music style, this cheerful and energized composition is guaranteed to be a success as you tour the Caribbean. In addition to being solidly scored, the catchy melody and Latin hand percussion will definitely make this piece---full of spice and sun, and originally written by Victor López---a hit at your earliest concert. Whether you are celebrating Cinco de Mayo or looking for a change of pace, you can't go wrong with "Fiesta Time!" (1:30)

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Series: Belwin Very Beginning String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 70

UPC: 038081537177

SKU: 00-46698

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About the Composer: Victor López

Victor López is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert music, educational literature, and commercial compositions. Known for crafting accessible yet musically substantive pieces for young ensembles, López has built a catalog that balances entertainment value with genuine pedagogical purpose, making his works staples in school music programs across multiple genres and ability levels.

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Why we love this

López delivers authentic Latin rhythmic and melodic language without overwhelming young players. The piece lives at the intersection of genuine style and appropriate technical demands, meaning your students encounter real music-making rather than a watered-down novelty arrangement.

What to expect

Sunshine and movement. The piece radiates warmth and forward energy, with a melody that sticks with you and rhythmic vitality that makes standing still feel impossible. There's an infectious, celebratory character throughout, driven by the interplay of strings and percussion.

Who it's for

Beginning and early-intermediate string orchestras looking to expand beyond traditional classical repertoire. This work introduces young players to Latin musical language and style in an approachable context while maintaining genuine musical substance.

How to get the most out of it

Shape the catchy melody with clear phrasing rather than letting it fall flat; young players often rush through repeated figures, so mark breath points and phrase boundaries in parts to maintain lyrical shape.
Balance the Latin hand percussion with the strings so instrumental colors remain clear; these layers should enhance the melody, not bury it under rhythmic clutter.
Lock the rhythm section (cellos and basses) with steady internal pulse; Latin music lives or dies on rhythmic precision, and your foundation will determine whether the piece grooves or merely plods.
Encourage open, bright string tone to match the energy of the idiom; the Caribbean character demands resonance and liveliness rather than the careful, contained tone students may be conditioned to produce.

How to use it

Perfect for a spring concert or any program seeking stylistic variety alongside traditional classical selections. At just 1:30, it works beautifully as a concert opener or between heavier works to reset audience energy and mood.