Bach to Rock

The traditional bolero is a moderately slow dance in triple meter which originated in late-18th century Spain. Since then it has spread to other countries and become transformed in the process. The Cuban bolero became a bit faster in tempo and duple in meter. In the U.S. it became a staple of competitive ballroom dancing, even faster and in 4/4 time. Maurice Ravel’s Boléro for orchestra harkens back to the slower Spanish dance in three. Wood’s Bolero by Mark Wood, on the other hand, focuses on the American version but maintains elements of the dance’s origins and first iterations. For string orchestra with optional rock rhythm section parts. (3:10)Download Play-Along Track

Additional Information

SKU#: 00-49053
UPC: 038081567082
ISBN-10: 1470647869
ISBN-13: 9781470647865
Series: Mark Wood Series
Secondary Category: String Orchestra
Format: Conductor Score & Parts
Contributors: By Mark Wood
Level: 3.5 – (3.5)
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