Viola Hero: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
By Stephen Bulla
Grade: 2-3
Item: 35-PK00117334
$50.00
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Viola Hero - Full Score | $6.00 | |
| Viola Hero - Violin 1 | $7.00 | |
| Viola Hero - Violin 2 | $7.00 | |
| Viola Hero - Viola | $7.00 | |
| Viola Hero - Cello | $7.00 | |
| Viola Hero - String Bass | $7.00 | |
| Viola Hero - Piano | $7.00 | |
| Viola Hero - Percussion 1 | $7.00 | |
| Viola Hero - Percussion 2 | $7.00 |
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Description
Now it's time for those inner part specialists to have their moment in the spotlight, featured here on a hard-driving groove that rocks the house. Stephen Bulla puts it right on the money for your orchestra's "heroes." Dur: 2:30
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Publisher:
Hal Leonard
SKU:
35-PK00117334
More about this title
About the Composer: Stephen Bulla
Stephen Bulla is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert band, wind ensemble, and string orchestra literature. His output prioritizes accessibility without sacrificing musical integrity, making him a trusted voice for educators seeking repertoire that engages students while maintaining artistic merit.
Bulla's arrangements and original compositions consistently appear on festival programs and all-state lists. He understands the pedagogical arc of ensemble development and writes with clear awareness of what young musicians need to experience at each level of advancement.
Why we love this
Bulla recognizes that violas and second violins often carry harmonic responsibility without the melodic glory, and this piece corrects that imbalance with genuine conviction. The hard-driving groove keeps energy high while the inner-part focus naturally strengthens voice independence across your ensemble. At grades 2-3, it delivers substance and fun simultaneously, proving that feature pieces need not sacrifice musicality for showcase appeal.
What to expect
Modern, driving, and unapologetically fun. The groove propels forward with contemporary rhythmic energy while maintaining the textural clarity string players need to develop. It feels celebratory rather than showy, honoring the musicians featured without asking them to perform beyond their musical maturity.
Who it's for
Any string orchestra director ready to celebrate the players who anchor the ensemble's harmonic foundation. Particularly valuable for programs building confidence in violists and second violinists who rarely get solo responsibility. Works equally well for all-string festivals, honor orchestras, or concert programs seeking a high-energy opener.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the groove pocket early in rehearsals by isolating the viola and second violin lines together; their rhythmic clarity drives the entire piece.
- Balance the featured voices against first violins and cello so the spotlight remains on the inner parts without muddying the texture.
- Lock in the rhythmic precision during the hard-driving sections by treating each phrase as a unit; momentum matters more than individual note accuracy.
- Layer in dynamic contrasts gradually during final rehearsals so the featured parts sing without the accompaniment becoming an afterthought.
How to use it
Use this as an opener to energize your audience and establish orchestral confidence from the first moments. It pairs naturally with slower lyrical repertoire on the same concert, providing tonal and textural contrast. Consider programming it alongside a piece featuring first violins to underscore that every voice in the orchestra carries weight.
Skills your students will build
- Sustaining rhythmic precision in driving, contemporary grooves
- Inner-part independence and voice leading awareness
- Projection and confidence in accompaniment roles
- Ensemble balance when featured sections alternate with supporting voices
- Rhythmic clarity in syncopated passages