Written in the Latin dance style, Samba la Bamba is a delightful novelty work for beginning string orchestra. Rich harmonies and tuneful melodic lines are at the heart of the music, while percussion instruments help add a special "south of the border" essence.

Instrumentation: 1 conductor's score ; violin 1 ; violin 2 (viola T.c) ; viola ; violoncello ; double bass, piano ; percussion claves, aracas (or sandblocks).

Duration: 1:30.