Rumble in the Jungle: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Les Taylor
Grade: 1
Item: 98-DST6012
$40.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Rumble in the Jungle: Score | $5.00 | |
| Rumble in the Jungle: Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Rumble in the Jungle: Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Rumble in the Jungle: Viola | $7.00 | |
| Rumble in the Jungle: Violoncello | $7.00 | |
| Rumble in the Jungle: Double Bass | $7.00 | |
| Rumble in the Jungle: (Opt.) Snare Drum / Bass Drum | $7.00 | |
| Rumble in the Jungle: (Opt.) Shaker / Maracas /Cowbell | $7.00 | |
| Rumble in the Jungle: Piano | $7.00 |
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Description
The only dynamic level is forte, and the tempo marking is moderately fast. Violin 1 uses the E string only as an open pitch, with everything else on the D and A strings. Parts are usually in unison. Optional percussion is included to add a little Latin flavor. Very easy.
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Additional Details
Series:
Real Music for Beginning Strings
Publisher:
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
SKU:
98-DST6012
More about this title
Why we love this
A first-year string orchestra needs pieces that don't punish beginners for joining the ensemble. This one delivers: unison writing means no voice-leading anxiety, the single dynamic level removes interpretation paralysis, and the Latin percussion option gives young players an immediate sense of style and engagement without technical complexity. It's a confidence builder that actually sounds finished.
What to expect
Energetic and playful, with a rhythmic groove that hints at Latin percussion traditions. The relentless forte dynamic and moderately fast tempo create forward momentum and joy without technical demands getting in the way.
Who it's for
First-year string orchestra students and conductors building curriculum for absolute beginners. The Grade 1 level and unison writing make this accessible to players in their first year of ensemble experience.
How to get the most out of it
- Keep the tempo steady and energetic throughout. Young ensembles often rush novelty pieces; a conductor who sets a clear, maintainable pulse gives the percussionists room to lock in the Latin feel.
- Balance the optional percussion so it accents the rhythm without drowning the strings. If you include it, brief those players before rehearsal on the importance of pocket and placement.
- Use open strings deliberately. Since Violin 1 stays on E as the open pitch, make sure players understand they're not avoiding the note; they're using its natural resonance as a feature.
- Bring out the unison texture as a strength. Young orchestras sometimes sound thin in unison; robust tone and rhythmic precision here turn it into a unified sound that feels intentional.
How to use it
Open a fall concert or use it as the closing novelty number on a beginner-focused recital. The straightforward style and short duration make it ideal for programs that mix foundational repertoire with lighter fare, signaling to audiences that young musicians can sound poised and musical even while still learning.
Skills your students will build
- Ensemble rhythm and pulse in a Latin-influenced style
- Unison playing with consistent tone and intonation
- Open string awareness and resonance on violin
- Rhythm section coordination (when optional percussion is included)
- Forte dynamic control and projection