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Jokey Polka (Polka Schnell), Op. 278 [arrangement]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

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Jokey Polka (Polka Schnell), Op. 278 [arrangement]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

Jokey Polka (Polka Schnell), Op. 278 [arrangement]: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works Conductor Score & Parts

By Josef Strauss / arr. Max Schoenherr

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Jokey-Polka, Op. 278, by Josef Strauss (1827-1870) was written originally for piano in 1870. This arrangement for orchestra of the fast polka (polka schnell) was completed by Austrian composer, arranger, and conductor Max Schönherr (1903-1984). Instrumentation: 1+Picc.2.2.2: 4.3.3.1: Timp.Perc(2-3): Accordian: Str(8-8-7-6-5 + 2VnOblig in set): Pno Sc in set.

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Series: Kalmus Orchestra Library
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
UPC: 735816462987
SKU: 36-A794902
Instrumentation: Full Orchestra, Ensemble Works

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About the Composer: Josef Strauss

Josef Strauss (1827-1870) was the youngest of the three Strauss brothers who dominated Vienna's musical life during the 19th century. While often overshadowed by his brother Johann II, Josef was a gifted composer in his own right, creating over 250 dance works including polkas, quadrilles, and waltzes that showcased rhythmic invention and orchestral color. He served as conductor of the Vienna court balls and led orchestras across Europe, bringing the Viennese dance tradition to concert halls and ballrooms alike.

Why we love this

Schönherr's orchestration brings new life to this spirited polka schnell, distributing the melodic material across the ensemble with clarity and warmth. The accordion and optional obligato violins add authentic Viennese character without compromising ensemble balance, making this a refreshing alternative to the usual polka fare in concert programming.

What to expect

Witty and irrepressible, with the lilting gait of a Vienna ballroom captured in full orchestral dress. The bright, quick rhythmic pulses and playful melodic turns evoke the gaiety of the 19th-century dance hall, yet the orchestration treats the material with musical sophistication.

Who it's for

Orchestras seeking charming, accessible concert repertoire that maintains musical substance. Conductors building programs around Central European dance traditions or looking for a crowd-pleasing opener or encore that doesn't require extreme technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

  • Keep the tempo steady and energetic; resist the urge to slow down in the middle sections. Polka schnell relies on forward momentum to maintain its character.
  • Balance the accordion and obligato violin parts so they enhance rather than overshadow the main melodic line. Their color should feel embedded in the orchestration, not superimposed.
  • Ensure the percussion section (timpani and 2-3 additional players) articulates crisply without overwhelming the strings; the lightness of the polka genre depends on textural clarity.
  • Coordinate the string bowings carefully, especially in the rapid figures common to this arrangement. Unified articulation in fast passages gives the piece its buoyant, dancing quality.

How to use it

Program this as an opener or encore to offset weightier concert fare, or as part of a curated "Vienna Dances" concert pairing it with other Strauss family works. Its moderate instrumentation and straightforward conducting demands make it ideal for community orchestras or student ensembles working toward public performance.

Skills your students will build

  • Maintaining steady ensemble tempo in dance forms with frequent rhythmic figures
  • Balancing transparent orchestration when multiple instrumental colors are present
  • Reading and performing in quick 2/4 meter with precision
  • Coordinating string bowings for unified articulation in rapid passages
  • Understanding the stylistic conventions of Viennese dance orchestration

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