Hola, Violas!: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Ingrid Koller
Grade: 2
Item: 35-PK01498736
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Hola, Violas! - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Hola, Violas! - Violin 1 | $2.50 | |
| Hola, Violas! - Violin 2 | $2.50 | |
| Hola, Violas! - Viola | $2.50 | |
| Hola, Violas! - Violoncello | $2.50 | |
| Hola, Violas! - Double Bass | $2.50 |
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Description
HOLA, VIOLAS! is an excellent way to highlight the viola section in your orchestra. The words, hola violas provide the samba rhythm on which the piece is based. The piece is in E minor and its harmonies are based on the Spanish Andalusian chord progression often used in traditional Flamenco dances. The rhythms in this piece provide an excellent way to work on syncopation and bowing skills, and in addition, there is plenty of pizzicato to keep things lively and interesting.
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK01498736
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About the Composer: Ingrid Koller
Ingrid Koller brings a distinctive voice to string pedagogy by blending world music influences with concert writing. Her arrangements and compositions for student orchestras prioritize both musical engagement and targeted skill development, making her work particularly valued by directors seeking repertoire that teaches technique through culturally rich material.
Why we love this
Koller solves the perpetual challenge of giving violas a moment in the spotlight without requiring advanced technical facility. The samba foundation keeps the ensemble locked into a groove while syncopated rhythms naturally develop independence and confidence in a section that often feels relegated to harmonic support.
What to expect
Energetic and colorful, with the warmth of flamenco tradition filtered through a contemporary concert idiom. The pizzicato sections crackle with joy while the samba rhythm pulses underneath, creating a piece that feels both playful and musically substantial.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the intermediate level seeking programmatic variety beyond standard classical repertoire. Directors wanting to showcase their viola section while teaching rhythmic sophistication and the Spanish Andalusian harmonic language.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the "hola violas" rhythmic cell as your anchor during rehearsal. Have the viola section clap the syncopated pattern before adding it to their instruments to internalize the pulse against the straighter rhythms in other parts.
- Balance the pizzicato sections by checking for even articulation across the viola section. Slight variations in pluck attack will blur the rhythmic clarity that makes this piece sparkle.
- Layer in the samba feel gradually. Begin with a steady pulse in the bass and bass line, then have violas enter their syncopated figures, allowing other parts to find their place against this foundation.
How to use it
Position this as a mid-season feature or spring concert opener to refresh your audience after heavier classical works. The cultural content pairs well with thematic programming around world music, or use it as a confidence builder for ensembles developing their rhythmic independence.
Skills your students will build
- Syncopated rhythm reading and execution
- Bowing articulation and control
- Pizzicato technique and consistency
- Understanding the Spanish Andalusian chord progression
- Part independence while maintaining ensemble cohesion
- Samba rhythm and Latin groove feel