SKU: JK.02037
UPC: 093285020375.
A Truly Classic Christmas consists of twelve tasteful Baroque Christmas settings for string quartet, as played by the Piranesi String Quartet. These arrangements are masterfully crafted for advanced players and will liven any Christmas event.Instrumental books are each sold separately.Violin 1 - #02035Violin 2 - #02036Viola - #02037Cello - #02038Songs Included:It Came Upon the Midnight ClearHark! The Herald Angels SingDeck the HallsO TannenbaumAngels We Have Heard on HighGod Rest Ye, Merry GentlemenO Little Town of BethlehemWe Wish You a Merry ChristmasThe Twelve Days of ChristmasWe Three KingsJoy to the WorldOh, Come, All Ye Faithful Composer: VariousArranger: David FickDifficulty: AdvancedReference: Luke 2.
SKU: FH.VA8
ISBN 978-1-55440-570-1.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Preparatory Level:Blast Off! - Cohen, MaryDragon Drama! - Harris, PaulD Scale Waltz - Anderson, Gerald E. and Robert FrostPizzicato Puddle Stomp - Rapoport, KatharineLevel 1:Gliding Along at the Octopus Ball - Cohen, MaryThe Little Eel - Entezami, RaminNojack - Donkin, ChristineBow Division - AnonymousLevel 2:Rowing on the Lake - Keyser, Paul deSailing - Romberg, Bernhard Heinrich arr. A. Baird KnechtelCharlie Is My Darling - Traditional Scottish melody arr. Mary CohenKites - Rapoport, KatharineLevel 3:Etude in C Major, op. 45, book 1, no. 4 - Wohlfahrt, FranzHeidi Hi! - Cohen, MaryThe Fair Isle - Mackay, NeilSpuzzam - Donkin, ChristineThe First Skating Lesson - Geringas, YaakovLevel 4:Melodious Double Stops No. 9 - Trott, JosephineHot Chocolate Treat - Cohen, MaryPreparatory Exercise for Chromatic Scales - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret BanwellPlaying Ball - Geringas, Yaakov.
SKU: FH.VAT
ISBN 978-1-55440-573-2.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. This thoughtful progression of scales and arpeggios will encourage agility, accuracy, and intonation from the Preparatory Level through Level 10 in one complete volume. Each technical exercise builds on skills from the previous level and provides a continual challenge from students throughout their course of study.Legato Pieces in a Slower Tempo:Grant Us Peace (Dona nobis pacem) - Anonymous arr. Jason GrayWaltz (from The Merry Widow) - Lehar, Franz arr. Janice Tucker RhodaBring a Torch, Jeannette, Isabella! (Un flambeau, Jeannette, Isabelle!) - French carol arr. Christine DonkinLargo (from Symphony No. 9 [New World]) - Dvorak, Antonin arr. Jason NobleL'elephant (The Elephant) - Saint-Saens, Camille arr. Jason GraySpy Movie - Blackwell, David and Kathy BlackwellSakura (Cherry Blossoms) - Japanese folk song arr. Stephen ChatmanText a Message - Lumsden, Caroline and Ben AttwoodThe Ash Grove (Llynn Onn) - Welsh folk song arr. Forrest KinneyEnergetic Pieces in a Faster TempoMenuet II (from Music for the Royal Fireworks, HWV 351) - Handel, George Frideric arr. Jason NobleLi'l Liza Jane - American folk song arr. Forrest KinneyThe King's March, T 432 - Clarke, Jeremiah arr. Jason NobleNow Is the Month of Maying - Morley, Thomas arr. Christine DonkinLannigan's Ball - Irish jig arr. Christine DonkinCaterpillar! Caterpillar! - Russian folk song arr. Akiko KinneyBrazilian Breeze - Birston, HaroldDantz - Peuerl, Paul arr. Jason GrayTurkey in the Straw - American minstrel song arr. Forrest KinneyGerman Dance, K 600 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason NobleSpider Dance - Cowles, ColinMango Walk - Jamaican folk song arr. Christine Donkin.
SKU: FH.VAE1
ISBN 978-1-55440-574-9.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. One outstanding volume of Orchestral Excerpts includes a wealth of excerpts from Level 7 through ARCT that are often greater in length than standard audition fare. Students will achieve a better understanding of great symphonic literature and learn more about the style of each composer by playing each excerpt in context. This book encourages more successful auditions and better-educated orchestral performers.Level 5:Etude in F Major, op. 45, book 2, no. 42 - Wohlfahrt, FranzBallet Variation - Geringas, YaakovThe Bee's Knees! - Cohen, MaryArpeggio Study - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret BanwellEtude in C Minor - Bruni, Antonio BartolomeoLevel 6:Etude in D Minor, op. 45, book 2, no. 47 - Wohlfahrt, FranzEtude No. 2 in F Major - Kreutzer, RodolpheEtude in C Minor, op. 21, no. 73 - Campagnoli, Bartolomeoetude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 3 (Fermete d'archet) - Mazas, Jacques-FereolEtude in G Minor - Bruni, Antonio BartolomeoLevel 7:Wild Fire - Cohen, Maryetude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 8 (Division of the Bow in the Cantilena) - Mazas, Jacques-FereolEtude in A Minor, op. 37, no. 10 - Dont, JakobEtude in D Major - Bruni, Antonio BartolomeoMelodious Double Stops No. 17 - Trott, JosephineLevel 8:Double Stopping and Simple Chords - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret BanwellCaprice in E flat Major, op. 3, no. 5 - Fiorillo, FederigoEtude No. 12 in D Minor - Kreutzer, Rodolpheetude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 30 (Ronde villageoise) - Mazas, Jacques-FereolPolonaise and Trio, op. 18, no. 2 - Campagnoli, BartolomeoEtude in D Major - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo.
SKU: FH.VA7
ISBN 978-1-55440-569-5.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Level 7:Holberg Suite, op. 40: I,V - Grieg, EdvardSymphony No. 5, op. 67: II - Beethoven, Ludwig vanSymphony No. 4 (Italian), op. 90: II - Mendelssohn, FelixBrandenburg Concerto No. 3, BWV 1048: I - Bach, Johann SebastianSymphony No. 35 (Haffner), K 385: I - Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusLevel 8:Ruslan and Ludmilla: Overture - Glinka, MikhailSymphony No. 35 (Haffner), K 385: IV - Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSymphony No. 6 (Pathetique), op. 75: I - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yichSymphony No. 9, op. 125: IV - Beethoven, Ludwig vanSymphony No. 3 (Eroica), op. 55: IV - Beethoven, Ludwig vanSymphony No. 1, op. 68: I - Brahms, JohannesSymphony No. 9 (New World), op. 95: IV - Dvorak, AntoninLevel 9:Symphony No. 5, op. 67: III - Beethoven, Ludwig vanDie Zauberfloete, K 620: Overture - Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusThe Hebrides, op. 26: Overture - Mendelssohn, FelixVariations on a Theme by Haydn, op. 56a - Brahms, JohannesLe carnaval romain - Berlioz, HectorSymphony No. 8, op. 88: I - Dvorak, AntoninSymphony NO. 4 (Romantic): II - Bruckner, AntonLevel 10:Symphony No. 4 (Italian), op. 90: I,IV - Mendelssohn, FelixSymphony No. 4, op. 98: II,IV - Brahms, JohannesPeer Gynt Suite No. 1, op. 46: I - Grieg, EdvardConcerto for Orchestra: IV,V - Bartok, BelaSymphony No. 40, K 550: I,IV - Mozart, Wolfgang AmadeusSerenade for Strings, op. 48: I,II - Tchaikovsly, Pyotr Il'yichSymphony No. 5, op. 47: I - Shostakovich, DmitriAssociate:Group 1: Ochestral Tutti Parts (Viola):Daphnis et Chloe: III - Ravel, MauriceDon Juan, op. 20 - Strauss, RichardSymphony No. 9, op. 125: II,IV - Beethoven, Ludwig vanIncidental Music to A Midsummer Night's Dream, op. 61: Scherzo - Mendelssohn, FelixThe Bartered Bride: Overture - Smetana, Bed_ichGroup 2: Viola Solos:Don Quixote, op. 35 - Strauss, RichardHarold en Italie: I - Berlioz, Hector.
SKU: FH.VA6
ISBN 978-1-55440-568-8.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Concertos:Concerto in B flat Major - Hoffmeister, Franz Anton arr. Alison A. Copland- First MovementPremier Solo, op. 77, no. 1 - Dancla, CharlesConcerto in C Major - Schmitt, Joseph arr. Bernhard Pauler- First MovementSonatas:Sonata in E Minor, HWV 375 - Handel, George Frideric arr. Harold Birston- Second Movement- Third MovementSolo per alto viola (The Billiard Sonata) - Giardini, Felice arr. Christine Donkin- Second Movement- Third MovementSonata in B flat Major - Stamitz, Carl- First MovementConcert Repertoire:Couplets de folies - Marais, Marin arr. Paul DoktorHebrew Melody No. 1 - Joachim, JosephAir with Variations (The Harmonious Blacksmith) - Handel, George Frideric arr. Watson ForbesOrientale - Granados, Enrique arr. Christine Donkinelegie, op. 44 - Glazunov, AleksandrUnaccompanied Repertoire:Fantasia No. 1 in E flat Major, TWV 40:14 - Telemann, Georg Philipp- First Movement- Second MovementSuite No. 1 in G Major, BWV 1007 - Bach, Johann Sebastian- First Movement: Prelude- Second Movement: Gigue.
SKU: FH.VA0
ISBN 978-1-55440-562-6.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Pieces in a Slower Tempo:Dreaming - Archer, VioletSolemn Moments - Archer, VioletSwing Low, Sweet Chariot - Willis, Wallis arr. Jason GrayLargo - Corelli, Arcangelo arr. Kathleen WoodMelodie - Halvorsen, Johan arr. Warren MouldCradle Song - Ethridge, JeanOld French Song (Melodie antique francaise) - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yichPet ze Cat - Teehan, RobThe Fortune Teller - Donkin, ChristinePieces in a Faster Tempo:The Rustic Shepherds (Les bergers rustiques) - Dandrieu, Jean-Francois arr. Jason NobleMinuet and Trio, K 585, no. 8 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason NobleTango - Mackay, NeilHurdy-Gurdy - Shostakovich, Dmitri arr. Konstantin FortunatovThe Dancer - Donkin, ChristinePrelude - Charpentier, Marc-Antoine arr. Kathleen WoodTam Lyn's - Traditional Irish reel arr. Zav RT and Christine DonkinLa senorita - Donkin, ChristinePetite gavotte - Aletter, WilhelmMarching Through Georgia - Work, Henry Clay.
SKU: FH.VA2
ISBN 978-1-55440-564-0.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Concertos, Concertinas, and Fantasias:Concerto in E Minor, op. 35 - Rieding, Oskar- First MovementConcertino in the Style of Antonio Vivaldi, op. 15 - Kuechler, Ferdinand- Third MovementConcertino No. 4 in C Major, op. 22 - Breval, Jean-Baptiste- Third Movement: FinaleThe Infant Paganini: Fantasia - Mollenhauer, EduardBaroque Repertoire:Chaconne - Handel, George Frideric arr. Peter HeilbutSarabande - Handel, George Frideric arr. Christine GaleGiguetta - Bach, Johann Sebastian arr. Constance Seely-BrownOmbra mai fu (Never Was a Shade), from Serse - Handel, George Frideric arr. Gaston BorchPolonaise, BWV Anh. 119 - attr. Bach, Johann Sebastian arr. Jason NobleTwo Dances - Hasse, Johann Adolf arr. Johannes PalaschkoConcert Repertoire:Andante grazioso - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason Gray and Katharine RapoportWiegenlied (Lullaby) - Wolf, HugoDark Mood - Archer, VioletOn the Road - Teehan, RobRigadoon - Jacon, GordonMarch, from The Nutcracker - Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Il'yich arr. Jason NobleHen and Rooster - Konicek, Zdenek.
SKU: FH.VA3
ISBN 978-1-55440-565-7.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Concertinos, Airs Varies, and Divertimentos:Divertimento in D Major - Haydn, Franz Joseph arr. Gregor Piatigorsky- Third MovementAir varie (Air with Variations), op 23, no. 3 - Rieding, OskarConcertino NO. 5 in D Major -Breval, Jean-Baptiste arr. Pierre Ruyssen- First MovementSonatas:Sonata in D Minor, op. 5, no. 8 - Corelli, Arcangelo arr. Jason Noble- First Movement: Prelude- Second Movement: AllemandaSonata in A Major, TWV 41:E1 - Telemann, Georg Philipp arr. Kathleen Wood- First Movement- Fourth MovementConcert Repertoire:Three Miniatures (complete) - Miller, MichaelWaltz, op. 12, no. 2 - Grieg, EdvardToy Soldiers' March - Kreisler, FritzAbracadabra - Duke, DavidMusette and Air de ballet - Gluck, Christoph Willibald arr. Kathleen WoodBoston Fancy - American folk dance arr. Harold BirstonAve Verum Corpus, K 618 - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Jason GrayConte serieux (Solemn Story), op. 62, no. 6 - Mendelssohn, LudwigAlla Greco - Baxter, Timothy.
SKU: FH.VA5
ISBN 978-1-55440-567-1.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Concertos and Concertinos:Concerto in C Minor, op. 12, no. 3 - Seitz, Friedrich- First MovementConcerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9 - Telemann, Georg Philipp- Third Movement- Fourth MovementConcerto in D Minor, op. 3, no. 6, RV 356 - Vivaldi, Antonio arr. Christine Donkin- Third MovementSonatas and Sonatinas:Sonata in E flat Major - Dittersdorf, Carl Ditters vonSonata - Cerha, Friedrich- First Movement- Second MovementSonata in G Major, op. 2, no. 6 - Flackton, William arr. Harold Birston- Second Movement- Third MovementConcert Repertoire:Langsam, op. 102, no. 2 - Schumann, RobertLa Provencale - Marais, Marin arr. May MukleArioso - Bach, Johann Sebastian arr. Mark MrozinskiTambourin - d'Hervelois, Louis de Caix arr. Paul DoktorGypsy Pavan - Mozetich, MarjanSpace Dance - Mozetich, MarjanNocturne, op. 186, no. 2 - Kalliwoda, Johann WenzelCradle Song - Bridge, Frank.
SKU: FH.VA4
ISBN 978-1-55440-566-4.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Concertos, Concertinos, Airs Varies, and Fantasias:Concerto in G Major, TWV 51:G9 - Telemann, Georg Philipp- First Movement- Second MovementConcertino in D Minor, op. 81 - Beer, Leopold J.- Third Movement: RondoAir varie on a Theme by Rossini, op. 89, no. 2 - Dancla, CharlesThe Boy Paganini: Fantasia - Mollenhauer, EduardSonatas and Sonatinas:Sonata in A Minor, op. 2, no. 9 - Valentine, Robert arr. Harold BirstonSonata in C Major - attr. Handel, George Frideric- First Movement- Second MovementSonatina in D Minor, WoO 43a - Beethoven, Ludwig vanConcert Repertoire:Berceuse - Bridge, FrankCatch Me if You Can! - Donkin, ChristineL'Americaine - Marais, Marin arr. Marcelle SoulageOrientale, op. 50, no. 9 - Cui, CesarElfentanz - Jenkinson, EzraInterlude, op. 19, no. 2 - Chausson, Ernest.
SKU: FH.VA1
ISBN 978-1-55440-563-3.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. A rich and varied selection of music in each of these nine progressive volumes of repertoire appeals to violists of all ages. From the Preparatory Level through Level 8, students will be exposed to quality selections originally written for viola, fun arrangements of traditional fiddle and folk tunes, as well as contemporary pieces by notable composers such as Violet Archer, Carey Cheney, and Fritz Kriesler.Baroque and Classical Repertoire:Minuetto and Trio - Albrechtsberger, Johann Georg arr. Paul JenkinsVittoria, mio core! (Win My Heart!) - Carissimi, Giacomo arr. Christine DonkinTambourin - Rameau, Jean-Philippe arr. Christine DonkinHornpipe a l'inglese - Galliard, John Ernest arr. Christine DonkinMusette in D Major, BWV Anh. 126 - Bach, Johann Sebastian arr. Kathleen WoodIf Love's a Sweet Passion, from The Fairy Queen - Purcell, Henry arr. Kathleen WoodGerman Dance - Haydn, Franz Joseph arr. Jason NobleTraditional and 19th-century Repertoire:Linstead Market - Jamaican folk song arr. Harold BirstonNocturne - Alard, Jean-DelphinBig Foot Lou - Gearen, Joseph arr. Forrest KinneySakura (Cherry Blossoms) - Japanese folk song arr. Joanne MartinShe's Like the Swallow - Canadian folk song arr. Forrest KinneyNouvelle agreable! (Good News!) - 18th-century French carol arr. Christine Donkin20th-century Repertoire:The Underworld of Worms and Other Crawlies - Wilkinson, Marguerite and Philip BassDill Pickles - Johnson, Charles L. arr. Zav RT and Christine DonkinBudapesto - Cheney, CareyFull Steam Ahead - Jones, KennethThe Puppet Show, op. 5, no. 1 - Trott, Josephine transc. Barbara BarberThe Caissons Go Rolling Along - Gruber, Edmund L. arr. Forrest KinneyCasting the Nets - Jones, Kenneth.
SKU: FH.VAS1
ISBN 978-1-55440-571-8.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. Two volumes of Etudes (Preparatory-4 and 5-8) include selections that focus on technique for the left hand, right hand, and tone development at every level of study. Chosen as much for their musicality as their pedagogical benefits, these Etudes raise the study of technique to a new level of enjoyment.Preparatory LevelLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4Level 5Level 6Level 7Level 8Level 9Level 10.
SKU: FH.VAS2
ISBN 978-1-55440-572-5.
This groundbreaking series for viola offers a sound and progressive collection of Repertoire, Recordings, Etudes, Technique, and Orchestral Excerpts for the aspiring virtuoso. Representing all major style periods and a variety of genres, Viola Series, 2013 Edition offers all the music and tools needed to support a comprehensive course of study from the beginner to advanced levels. Two volumes of Etudes (Preparatory-4 and 5-8) include selections that focus on technique for the left hand, right hand, and tone development at every level of study. Chosen as much for their musicality as their pedagogical benefits, these Etudes raise the study of technique to a new level of enjoyment.Legato Pieces in a Slower Tempo:Ode to Joy - Beethoven, Ludwig van arr. Mark MrozinskiAu clair de la lune (Underneath the Moonlight) - Traditional French song arr. Akiko and Forrest KinneyChorus of Soldiers, Townspeople, Matadors, Elephants, and Other Miscellaneous Opera Characters - Birston, HaroldCome to the Sea (Vieni sul mar) - Italian folk song arr. Christine Donkin)Streets of Laredo - American folk song arr. Forrest KinneyLand of the Silver Birch - Canadian folk song arr. Nancy TelferRed River Valley - American folk song arr. Christine DonkinEnergetic Pieces in a Faster Tempo:Dizzy Lizzy Lightweight - Attwood, Ben and Carol LumsdenSailor Song - Traditional sea shanty arr. Jason GrayTen Toads - Milne, ElissaPepperoni Pizza Pie - Hewitt-Jones, Anita and Caroline LumsdenA Lively Tune - Carse, AdamHark, What's Coming In from Out There? (Horch, was kommt von draussen rein?) - German folk song arr. Christine DonkinSomeone's in the Kitchen with Dinah - American folk song arr. Forrest KinneySaint Paul's Steeple - English folk song arr. Jason GrayThe Sounds So Glorious (Das klinget so herrlich) - Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus arr. Christine Donkin.
SKU: HL.48180293
UPC: 888680794705. 9.0x12.0x0.119 inches.
German composer, violinist and violist Johannes Palaschko (1877-1932) wrote significantly for his instruments. 24 Melodic Studies for Viola is still frequently used today. Palaschko studied in Berlin and is best remembered for his contributions to violin and viola studies. 24 Melodic Studies addresses rhythm, intervals, dynamics, harmonics, ornamentation, scales, chromaticism and arpeggios, amongst other aspects. For all advanced violists, Palaschko's 24 Melodic Studies provide a helpful aid to progressive technique.
SKU: HL.48180283
UPC: 888680947705. 9.0x12.0x0.146 inches.
Published in 1927, 20 Studies for Viola is the most famous work by Maurice Vieux (1884-1951), a French violist. Composed for upper intermediate / advanced players, these twenty studies of two pages each will help to improve bow technique. Most of the studies are dedicated to famous violists who won the First Prize of the Paris Conservatoire: Jean Gay, Etienne Ginot, André Jouvensal, Jacques Desestre, Denise Thoret, Pierre Pasquier, Robert Boulay, François Broos, Louis Artières, Mrs Crunelle-Martinet, Louis Chaaton, Alice Goninet, Jean Lefebvre, Albert Bernard, Jean Cauhapé, René Cézard, Suzanne Robin, Marcel Quattrochi, Emile Amette and Alice Merckel. Marcel Vieux was also a professor at the Paris Conservatoire and a soloist at the Paris Opera. The Maurice Vieux International Viola Competition was established in 1983.
SKU: MB.31154
ISBN 9781513473888. 8.75X11.75 inches.
Practicing scales is essential to building and maintaining strength, technique, tone, and agility on the viola, but it is easy to slip into the habit of playing scales automatically, without paying attention to tonality or sound production. The 29 single-page studies in this book focus the attention of violists on the beauty of sound, with a particular concern for the way different keys resonate on the viola.The first 24 studies address all minor and relative major keys and proceed through the circle of fifths; the last 5 pieces are individually conceived, i.e., apart from the circle of fifths. No metronome indications are given, so the etudes can be played at individually comfortable tempos.The names of the etudes refer to various animals that have scales, including insects, fish, birds, reptiles, and a few species of mammals. The author hopes that in addition to experiencing more enjoyable scale practice, students will be inspired to learn more about these amazing creatures and write scale studies of their own.
