| 36657 | Songs of Mexico (SOUND INNOVATIONS) |
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| (Arr. Phillips, Bob) |  Score
 mp3 audio
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| Category: String Orchestra; Methods/Collections |
| Grade: Easy |
| Duration: 2:00 |
| Instrumentation: str=8.8.5.5.5,(pf accomp) |
| Comments: A la Rorro Nino, Un Elefante Se Balancesaba, Luz de la Manana. Correlates with Sound Innovations Book 1, Level 4. Includes Educational Packs for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass (1 copy each). |
| Description: Three beautiful tunes in an easy medley! Songs of Mexico is a set of three traditional Mexican folk songs arranged by Bob Phillips for beginning string orchestra. The entire piece can be played on the D and A strings for violins, violas, and cellos, while basses play on the D and G strings. "A la Rorro Nino" (to the boy/special/darling child) is an infant slumber song. "Un Elefante Se Balanceaba" (one elephant was balancing) is about an elephant balancing on a spider web with more elephants joining as the song progresses; for example, the second verse would be two elephants, the third verse would be three elephants, and so on. "Luz de la Manana" (morning light) is a children's song about morning. |