Latin Philharmonic: Latin Dance Tunes for the String Orchestra (Teacher’s Score), Book & Online Audio (Philharmonic Series)

Bring the excitement of traditional Latin dance to the string orchestra with this collection. Explore the clave,” or rhythmic groove styles, such as the Merengue, Tango, Mambo, and others in a flexible format. All instruments have the melody, a harmony part, and an accompaniment / bass line. Easy hand percussion parts are included for the string players to perform or the optional drumset part can be used. The use of piano and guitar is recommended for authenticity but not necessary. All text appears in both English and Spanish.”