Hola, Violas: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$6.00 USD

Hola, Violas: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Hola, Violas: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 36-50255205
Price: 6.00 USD
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By Ingrid Koller

Grade: 2

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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.

ISBN10: 1-63-887828-5

ISBN13: 978-1-63-887828-5

UPC: 735816403188

SKU: 36-50255205

Instrumentation: String Orchestra

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About the Composer: Ingrid Koller

Ingrid Koller has established herself as a composer who understands the pedagogical needs of developing string musicians. Her work balances technical challenge with musical substance, creating pieces that engage students while building specific skills.

Koller's compositions for string orchestra often draw on world music influences and rhythmic vitality, making them engaging for younger players who benefit from cultural variety in their repertoire.

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Why we love this

Koller crafts a piece that genuinely celebrates violas without gimmick or apology. The samba framework makes the viola feature feel essential to the groove rather than peripheral, and the Andalusian harmony adds harmonic depth that keeps conductors engaged even at Grade 2.

What to expect

Warm, rhythmically buoyant, and distinctly flavorful. The piece dances between syncopated energy and the rich harmonic warmth of flamenco tradition, creating an atmosphere that feels both contemporary and rooted.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the Grade 2 level looking to give violas a leadership moment. Conductors building samba and syncopation skills will find this piece both musically satisfying and pedagogically focused.

How to get the most out of it

Lock the samba rhythm early by having the section that carries "hola, violas" speak it together before adding instruments. The words anchor the syncopation.
Balance pizzicato passages carefully; they should sparkle without overwhelming the bowed sections. A light touch from the fingers keeps the piece buoyant.
Emphasize the Spanish inflection of the Andalusian progression through subtle dynamic shaping. Let the harmonic color speak without over-interpreting.

How to use it

Pair this with other Grade 2 pieces that feature different sections to round out a concert that celebrates your whole ensemble. The vibrant character and manageable length (4:00) make it an ideal placement before intermission or as a program bridge between contrasting works.