Hola, Violas: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

$45.00 USD

Hola, Violas: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Hola, Violas: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50250205
Price: 45.00 USD
Availability: InStock

By Ingrid Koller

Grade: 2

Item: 36-50250205

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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. (4:00)

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Series: LudwigMasters Developing Strings

Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.

UPC: 735816403140

SKU: 36-50250205

Instrumentation: String Orchestra

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About the Composer: Ingrid Koller

Ingrid Koller is a string pedagogue and composer whose work centers on making orchestral music accessible and engaging for developing ensembles. Her compositions balance technical challenge with genuine musicality, creating pieces that work as teaching tools without sacrificing artistic merit.

Koller's arrangements and original works appear frequently in school orchestra curricula, particularly in the LudwigMasters Developing Strings series. She understands the constraints and possibilities of young players at each level and writes accordingly.

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Why we love this

Koller writes with a keen ear for what makes young string orchestras sound alive and energized. The decision to center the violas in a Grade 2 piece that still demands real musicianship (syncopation, varied bowing, rhythmic precision) means your viola players get the spotlight they rarely receive without the piece losing its accessibility for the full ensemble.

What to expect

The samba rhythm and Spanish harmonic language create a warm, rhythmically infectious atmosphere that feels both exotic and immediately graspable. E minor grounds the piece in a minor key's natural expressiveness while the pizzicato moments inject humor and lightness.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the intermediate level who are ready to move beyond unison textures and simple rhythms but still need clear, singable writing. This piece rewards viola sections that have built basic technical confidence and gives them a chance to lead rather than support.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the samba pulse clearly in early rehearsals by having the ensemble speak or chant 'hola, violas' in rhythm before reading the notes. This anchors the syncopation across all parts.
Work the pizzicato passages separately so they land with precision and energy. Young players often rush pizzicato, so isolate these sections and lock the rhythm with a steady conductor beat.
Shape the Andalusian harmony changes by having players listen for the chord shifts during a sectional rehearsal. The progression creates a distinct harmonic color that should feel intentional, not accidental.
Balance the viola line so it sings above the accompaniment without drowning out the harmony underneath. E minor's darker tessitura means violas need support from the violins to cut through.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener or standalone feature for your viola section; its four-minute length and infectious energy work well as a self-contained showpiece. It also pairs naturally with other world-influenced string repertoire if you're building a concert around cultural themes or rhythmic exploration.