Correlates with Orchestra Expressions, Book II Grade Level: 1½

ORCHESTRA Expressions™ Series

Danza Africana
Victor López (ASCAP)

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INSTRUMENTATION

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8 1st Violin
8 2nd Violin
5 3rd Violin (Viola T.C.)

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5 Viola
5 Cello
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Piano Accompaniment
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1 Drumset
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(Wind Chimes/Suspended
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Cymbal/Bongos)
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(Optional Claves/Small
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Note from the editor

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All Belwin string parts have been carefully bowed and fingered appropriately by level. The Yellow
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Very Beginning series includes many bowings as well as reminder fingerings for first-time readers.
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The Red Beginning series includes frequent bowings to assist younger players. Fingerings for altered
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pitches are often marked. The Green Intermediate series includes appropriately placed bowings for
middle-level students. Fingerings and positions are marked for notes beyond first position. The Blue
Concert series includes bowings appropriate for the experienced high school player. Fingerings and
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position markings are indicated for difficult passages.

Bob Phillips
Belwin/Pop String Editor

Please note: Our band and orchestra music is now being collated by an automatic high-speed system. The enclosed parts are now sorted by page count, rather than score order.
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program notes

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Danza Africana portrays traditional dance in Africa, which often expresses the life of the community.

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Characterized by the African polyrhythm, this dance is still closely connected with music in its

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simplest form: singing. The rhythmic variety typical of African music expresses itself in the body that
is able to perform different rhythmic sequences simultaneously. The movements are complex and
often executed on the spot. In this original composition, it is the composer’s intent to have young

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string players experience new and exciting literature.

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notes TO THE CONDUCTOR
The opening statement is to be played slowly and legato. Every note is to be played long unless

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otherwise indicated. Make certain that the dynamics are followed closely. At rehearsal number 9,
the 2-bar rhythmic motive, which gives this piece its African flavor, is introduced in the drumset
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part. Although one player can play the part, additional percussionists may double by playing the
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indicated optional parts. The bongos (opt. toms or conga drums) should be tuned properly. Although
tuning the bongos is largely a matter of personal preference, it is suggested that the small drum
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be tuned high (do not over tighten) and the large drum a fourth below. For this composition, the
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player may want to use regular drumsticks or hard felt tips. Experiment with the different sounds.
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When available, African drums may be used to produce a more authentic sound. However, the
additional players should not play ad libitum, but should maintain the written rhythmic patterns.
The percussion instruments should not overpower the ensemble. At bars 35 and 36, make certain
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that the unison line is balanced and that everyone can hear the string bass. To facilitate the music
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rehearsal and establish a smooth transition between sections, take time to study and identify where
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the repeat signs (D.S. al Coda, Sign, and Coda) are located.
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This composition has been written with very young players in mind and should be playable by
beginning students. Additionally, you will find that it is easy to learn, exciting, playable, and will
definitely keep the percussionists on the alert.
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Danza Africana
CONDUCTOR SCORE Victor López (ASCAP)
Duration - 2:00 Slowly (Π= 72)
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