The Bows on the Bus: Viola Sheet Music Preview

The Bows on the Bus: Viola

Featuring: Long, Long Ago / Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star / Go Tell Aunt Rhody / Lightly Row

Words by Bob Phillips / arr. Bob Phillips

Grade: 1

Item: 00-PC-0015514_VA1

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Description
Here is the perfect first-year repertoire! Favorite beginning tunes are arranged in a novelty setting that makes them tons of fun and reinforces right-arm technique. Travel through various bowing skills as you sing along to this traditional favorite. Imagine singing and playing this---the bows on the bus go stop, stop, stop, go back and forth, slur the notes, and cross the strings! Each skill is sung, played, and used in a folk tune. The arrangement includes "The Wheels on the Bus," "Long, Long Ago," "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star," "Go Tell Aunt Rhody," and "Lightly Row." Correlates to Sound Innovations for String Orchestra, Book 1 Level 5.
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Additional Details
Series: Sound Innovations for String Orchestra
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 148
SKU: 00-PC-0015514_VA1
Complete Instrumentation

All Parts for “The Bows on the Bus” — String Orchestra

You're viewing the Viola part for The Bows on the Bus , arranged by Bob Phillips. Below is the work's full instrumentation — every individual part is available as a PDF download, or get the complete conductor score and parts as a set.

Need the whole chart? The Conductor Score & Parts includes the score plus all 7 parts (quantities vary by section). Buying a full ensemble is cheaper as a set than part-by-part.
Arranger Bob Phillips
Grade / Level Grade: 1
Ensemble String Orchestra
Individual Parts 7 + Score

Frequently asked questions

What instruments are included in “The Bows on the Bus”?

This String Orchestra arrangement includes 7 individual parts: 1st Violin, 2nd Violin, 3rd Violin (Viola [TC]), Viola, Cello, String Bass, Piano Accompaniment. A conductor score is also available separately.

Can I buy a single instrument part instead of the full set?

Yes. Every individual instrument part is available as a separate PDF download for $5.99. This is perfect for replacing a misplaced page or adding extra stands for your section without purchasing the complete set.

What grade level is “The Bows on the Bus”?

“The Bows on the Bus” is rated Grade: 1, written for String Orchestra.

How many copies of each part come with the full set?

The full set includes the following quantities:

Part Copies
Conductor Score 1
1st Violin 8
2nd Violin 8
3rd Violin (Viola [TC]) 3
Viola 5
Cello 5
String Bass 5
Piano Accompaniment 1
How are the parts delivered?

Individual parts are available as instant PDF downloads that you can print as many times as you need. The complete set (The Bows on the Bus: String Orchestra Conductor Score & Parts) includes the conductor score and all parts as PDF downloads.

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