Rockin' 67 Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score

$9.00 USD

Rockin' 67 Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score

Name: Rockin' 67 Blues: String Orchestra Conductor Score
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 00-48094S
Price: 9.00 USD
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By Bob Phillips

Grade: 3

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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 available in MakeMusic Cloud.

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Series: Highland/Etling String Orchestra

Publisher: Alfred Music

Page Count: 20

UPC: 038081559209

SKU: 00-48094S

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About the Composer: Bob Phillips

Bob Phillips is a composer and educator who has shaped string pedagogy through both large ensemble instruction and eclectic musical styles. Over three decades, he built the Saline, Michigan string program into a national model, serving 700 students across classical, jazz, rock, Latin, and folk traditions. His published works exceed 200 pieces for orchestras and bands, and he has authored six complete levels of Sound Innovations alongside genre-specific series like Rock Philharmonic and Jazz Philharmonic.

Phillips has conducted at all-state orchestras across multiple states, served as resident conductor for Seattle's Wintergrass Festival, and earned recognition as an ASCAP award-winning composer. His ensembles have performed at the White House and The Midwest Clinic. His teaching videos, String Clinics to Go, remain widely used in schools, reflecting his commitment to making quality string instruction accessible to educators everywhere.

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Why we love this

Phillips writes for the way string students actually play rock and popular music. Rather than imposing classical technique onto borrowed grooves, he constructs original rock pieces that respect the idiom while building ensemble precision. The violin features are genuinely singable and rewarding, giving your strongest players moments that feel earned rather than decorative.

What to expect

The piece opens with a hypnotic sway, almost dreamlike in its restraint, before the groove ignites. Once that rock pulse kicks in, the soaring violin figures cut through the rhythm section with joy and defiance, lifting the whole ensemble into something optimistic and powerful.

Who it's for

String orchestras at the intermediate to early advanced level seeking music that honors rock idiom with genuine artistic substance. This works equally well for groups building confidence in non-classical styles and for ensembles ready to program something with real energy and visual impact at concerts.

How to get the most out of it

Establish the rock groove in rehearsals before polishing melodic lines. The relentless pulse in the accompaniment is the foundation; let students feel the pocket before refining intonation.
Balance the violin solos against the full ensemble sound during the high-energy section. A rehearsal with just soloists and rhythm section helps them lock the groove without drowning out.
Shape the opening ballad section with slight dynamic swell on the beautiful melodic lines. This contrasts the slower material with the driving rock section and gives conductors a clear structural moment to isolate.

How to use it

Program this as a concert opener to grab attention immediately, or place it as a closer to send the audience out energized. It pairs well on family concerts or pops programs where you want to show your orchestra's range beyond standard classical repertoire.