We're Number One!: Score
(A First Finger Anthem)
By Dión Morales
Level:.5
Item: 00-PR-0007958
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Description
Unleash the excitement of arena rock in your string orchestra! We're Number One! is a high-energy piece by Dión Morales that is perfect for developing players, utilizing only open strings and first-finger notes to focus their attention on tone production and reading across all four strings. An optional drum set part brings it all home! (2:00)
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Series:
MakeMusic Developing Strings
Publisher:
MakeMusic Publications
SKU:
00-PR-0007958
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Why we love this
Morales strips away the technical demands that often distract developing players from the fundamentals. By confining the music to open strings and first-finger notes, he creates space for students to focus entirely on tone production and intonation without wrestling with complex fingering. The arena rock energy keeps players engaged and excited to perform.
What to expect
Arena rock excitement channeled through the warmth of acoustic strings. The piece crackles with rhythmic drive and contemporary attitude while the simplified technical demands let the groove and melody shine through.
Who it's for
String orchestra directors working with beginning and early intermediate players who need to build fundamental skills without overwhelming complexity. This piece also suits programs looking for a concert opener that energizes an audience and builds confidence in young musicians.
How to get the most out of it
- Establish a steady pulse with the drum set part from the start of rehearsal. Even if drummers aren't present during early sectional work, tap out the groove yourself so string players internalize the rhythmic pocket.
- Prioritize tone production in every rehearsal. Ask players to listen to the quality of sound across all four strings as they move through open string sections, not just worry about hitting the right notes.
- Balance the optional drum part carefully during dress rehearsal and performance. The drums should complement the strings, not overshadow them, since the strings carry the melodic and harmonic content throughout.
- Mark dynamic shifts clearly in parts and in your score. The energy arc from section to section depends on clean transitions in volume and intensity.
How to use it
Open a concert with this to set an upbeat tone and showcase your developing ensemble's growth in tone and rhythm. It pairs well alongside more traditional string repertoire on the same program, offering stylistic contrast without requiring advanced technique.
Skills your students will build
- Reading and playing across all four strings in a unified ensemble
- Tone production on open strings and first-finger positions
- Rhythmic precision in a rock groove context
- Balancing individual parts within a homogeneous string texture
- Responding to dynamic and articulation changes as an ensemble