Violento: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts
(Violent)
By Victor López
Grade: 2
Item: 00-PK-0008480
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| Product | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Violento: Score | $9.00 | |
| Violento: 1st Violin | $3.00 | |
| Violento: 2nd Violin | $3.00 | |
| Violento: 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) | $3.00 | |
| Violento: Viola | $3.00 | |
| Violento: Cello | $3.00 | |
| Violento: String Bass | $3.00 | |
| Violento: Piano Accompaniment | $3.00 | |
| Violento: Drums | $3.00 | |
| Violento: 1st Percussion | $3.00 |
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Description
Give your students the opportunity of playing a piece for beginning strings that is upbeat and full of excitement! Violento, is an original beginning strings composition by veteran composer Victor López. This exciting work is a forceful and rhythmically driven composition that sounds more difficult than written. A mixture of the danzón---Cuba's unique genre of song and dance---and basic rhythmic interplay give this piece a unique touch. The inclusive, simple, and repetitious rhythmic patterns will certainly make an energetic statement at your next concert. (1:50) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.
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Additional Details
Series:
Belwin Beginning String Orchestra
Publisher:
Alfred Music
SKU:
00-PK-0008480
More about this title
About the Composer: Victor López
Victor López is a prolific composer and arranger whose work spans concert band, wind ensemble, orchestra, and choral settings. His compositions for beginning and intermediate ensembles have become staples in school music programs, known for their musicality, rhythmic vitality, and accessibility. López understands the developmental needs of young musicians and writes pieces that challenge students without overwhelming them.
Why we love this
Violento delivers genuine excitement without requiring advanced technique. The danzón rhythmic foundation gives it a distinctive character that stands out from typical Grade 2 repertoire, and the driving energy translates immediately to your audience. Students will feel accomplished playing a piece that genuinely sounds sophisticated.
What to expect
Violento propels forward with Cuban rhythmic swagger. The repetitive patterns are inviting rather than monotonous, building momentum through layering and orchestration. It feels bold and propulsive, like the piece itself refuses to slow down.
Who it's for
Beginning string orchestras (Grade 2) looking for repertoire with genuine character and energy. This piece works equally well for students who have played together for one year or who are developing basic ensemble skills and need material that rewards their effort with an exciting result.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish the danzón pulse early in rehearsal so students internalize the unique rhythmic character. Tap the rhythm section pattern together before adding melodies.
- Balance the rhythmic interplay between sections. López's writing layers simple patterns that create complexity through texture rather than individual difficulty. Hear each line clearly in rehearsal.
- Lock in the opening figure. The piece's impact depends on ensemble precision from the first measure. Isolate that material until it feels inevitable, not tentative.
How to use it
Program this as a concert opener or mid-set energizer. Its 1:50 duration and straightforward structure make it an ideal complement to longer lyrical pieces in the same concert. It also suits festival and contest programming where you want to showcase ensemble energy and rhythmic precision at an accessible level.
Skills your students will build
- Danzón rhythm patterns and Cuban musical idioms
- Ensemble precision in rhythmically driven textures
- Layered rhythmic independence between string sections
- Reading and executing repetitive material with committed musicality
- Maintaining rhythmic cohesion in syncopated parts