Rockin' 67 Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

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Rockin' 67 Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts

Name: Rockin' 67 Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48094
Price: 60.00 USD
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By Bob Phillips

Grade: 3

Item: 00-48094

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Starting with a slow, hypnotic rock ballad with beautiful melodic lines and then moving into a high-energy, bluesy Rock section, this piece by Bob Phillips will be a great opener or closer. Two soaring violin features appear in the second section and can be performed solo or soli. A repetitive, driving, never-stopping rock groove moves throughout this original piece and the soaring violin solo/soli part. Optimistic and powerful, Rockin' 67 Blues is sure to be a new classic. (3:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 128

UPC: 038081559193

SKU: 00-48094

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About the Composer: Bob Phillips

Bob Phillips (b. 1953) is a composer, pedagogue, and conductor who has fundamentally shaped how strings are taught in American schools. Over 27 years in Saline, Michigan, he built a string program that grew to more than 700 students and became a national model for excellence across classical and contemporary styles. His pedagogical vision extends across more than 25 published book series, including the foundational Sound Innovations method and genre-specific collections like Jazz Philharmonic, Rock Philharmonic, and Mariachi Philharmonic, which have influenced how teachers introduce diverse musical languages to young musicians.

Phillips has composed and arranged over 200 works for orchestras and bands, earning recognition as an ASCAP award-winning composer whose pieces are regularly performed at the Midwest Clinic. He founded the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic, an ensemble that gained international acclaim through more than 80 annual performances, including appearances at the White House and prestigious festivals. Phillips has conducted all-state orchestras across multiple states and served as resident conductor and arranger for the Wintergrass Festival in Seattle for 12 years, bringing his approach to ensemble building and stylistic versatility to educators and students across the country.

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Why we love this

Phillips writes string music that captures contemporary energy without sacrificing musicality or developmental appropriateness. The contrast between the slow, melodic opening and the rock-driven second section gives your students genuine dramatic arc to shape, while the two violin features offer natural soloists a moment to shine in a high-energy context that most young players find deeply motivating.

What to expect

The piece opens with a mysterious, sustained wash of sound that draws the listener inward before suddenly erupting into forward-propelled rock energy. Throughout, a relentless groove underpins everything; paired with soaring violin melodies, it creates the feeling of momentum and optimism, as though the ensemble is building toward something inevitable and exciting.

Who it's for

Grade 3 string orchestras with solid fundamentals and the stamina to sustain both lyrical playing and energetic rhythmic precision. This piece works equally well for programs seeking a confident concert opener or closer, and it engages students who connect to contemporary musical idioms.

How to get the most out of it

Build the hypnotic quality of the opening section by cultivating sustained tone and precise vibrato in the entire string section; this foundation makes the transition to rock feel more impactful.
Lock the rhythmic drive of the rock groove by having the lower strings (cello and bass) establish the pulse first, then layer in the violins once that foundation is secure.
Feature your strongest violin soloists or pairs in the second section, but rehearse the soli voicing as well so you have flexibility; either choice works musically and keeps ensemble members invested.
Emphasize the contrast between legato phrasing in the ballad and the rhythmic articulation of the rock section through deliberate ensemble agreement on bow direction and attack.

How to use it

Open a concert with this piece to establish energy and capture attention immediately, or close one to send the audience out with a sense of power and contemporary relevance. It pairs well with traditional classical repertoire on the same program, demonstrating the stylistic range of young string musicians.