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Perpetual Rock Motion: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC])
Tune from Sound Innovations, Sound Differentiation
By Bob Phillips
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PC-0019333_VN3
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Description
This high-energy 12-bar blues tune by Bob Phillips includes all sections in the building momentum. It incorporates a heavy brush spiccato, walking bass lines, and blues finger slides. The optional piano and drum set parts will really put the "Rock" in Perpetual Rock Motion. This melody has been featured in String Explorer and Sound Differentiation and now stands alone as a concert piece, perfect as a closer! (2:15)
The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:
The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ever-expanding MakeMusic Cloud interactive library. These engaging selections are presented with educational resources designed to enrich the rehearsal process and create outstanding performances. Including:
- Assignment, recording, and assessment tools within MakeMusic Cloud
- Piece-specific exercises focused on skills and techniques
- Educational tips and suggestions to support learning
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Series:
Highland/Etling String Orchestra - PerformancePlus+
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PC-0019333_VN3
More about this title
About the Composer: Bob Phillips
Bob Phillips has shaped string education for decades as a composer, pedagogue, and conductor. Since 1953, he has authored over 25 instructional series and published more than 200 works for orchestras and bands, earning recognition as an ASCAP award-winning composer. His Sound Innovations series and eclectic style publications (Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, Mariachi Philharmonic, and others) are performed by thousands of string students annually.
Phillips built a nationally recognized string program in Saline, Michigan, over 27 years, growing it to over 700 students and establishing the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic as an internationally respected ensemble. He has conducted all-state orchestras across the country, served as resident conductor for the Wintergrass Festival in Seattle for 12 years, and regularly sees his works performed at the Midwest Clinic. His instructional DVDs and conducting experience reflect a lifelong commitment to accessible, engaging string repertoire.
Why we love this
Phillips writes for string orchestras with genuine understanding of what works in rehearsal and what lands on stage. This piece brings the blues energy that students connect with while building real technical chops; the brush spiccato and walking bass lines are teaching tools disguised as fun. It's the kind of closer that sends students home buzzing and reminds audiences that string orchestras can absolutely rock.
What to expect
High-octane and groove-oriented, with the swagger of a classic blues shuffle filtered through modern rock sensibility. The brush spiccato creates rhythmic fire while the walking bass drives the piece forward; finger slides add grit and authenticity to the melodic line.
Who it's for
String orchestras at the Grade 2 level looking to program something energetic and stylistically different from traditional classical fare. Conductors seeking a piece that engages students through contemporary idiom while maintaining solid musical fundamentals.
How to get the most out of it
- Lock in the walking bass line early; it's the heartbeat of the groove, and everything else sits on top of it once it's solid.
- Use the recorded accompaniment and optional piano/drum parts to establish the rock feel your string players might not encounter in standard repertoire.
- Approach the brush spiccato as a rhythmic texture, not a traditional articulation; think percussive and crisp rather than smooth.
- Build momentum gradually across the 12-bar form; resist the urge to jump to full energy immediately.
How to use it
This is built for the closer slot on a concert. Its 2:15 duration and upbeat character make it an ideal finale that leaves the audience energized, especially if programmed after more traditional or lyrical pieces. It also serves well at festival competitions where style diversity and student engagement matter.
Skills your students will build
- Brush spiccato technique and rhythmic precision
- Walking bass line execution and groove awareness
- Blues idiom and finger slide technique
- Ensemble coordination across independent rhythmic layers
- Reading and performing contemporary string styles