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, Franz
Ballet Variation - Geringas, Yaakov
The Bee's Knees! - Cohen, Mary
Arpeggio Study - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret Banwell
Etude in C Minor - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Level 6:
Etude in D Minor, op. 45, book 2, no. 47 - Wohlfahrt, Franz
Etude No. 2 in F Major - Kreutzer, Rodolphe
Etude in C Minor, op. 21, no. 73 - Campagnoli, Bartolomeo
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 3 (Fermete d'archet) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Etude in G Minor - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Level 7:
Wild Fire - Cohen, Mary
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 8 (Division of the Bow in the Cantilena) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Etude in A Minor, op. 37, no. 10 - Dont, Jakob
Etude in D Major - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo
Melodious Double Stops No. 17 - Trott, Josephine
Level 8:
Double Stopping and Simple Chords - Kinsey, Herbert transc. Margaret Banwell
Caprice in E flat Major, op. 3, no. 5 - Fiorillo, Federigo
Etude No. 12 in D Minor - Kreutzer, Rodolphe
etude speciale, op. 36, book 1, no. 30 (Ronde villageoise) - Mazas, Jacques-Fereol
Polonai se and Trio, op. 18, no. 2 - Campagnoli, Bartolomeo
Etude in D Major - Bruni, Antonio Bartolomeo.

SKU: KN.SB2306

12 x 9 inches.

The Latin American String Collection is an authentic resource for the modern string room. As a Latin American Composer, Mark Contreras Gómez brings a wealth of experience to this collection – making it a trusted choice for your students. Explore Latin American styles and learn about their unique histories with information included by the composer on each and every solo. The accompanying tracks have been carefully curated and performed by the composer, and include click count-offs, performance versions, and performance demos for use while practicing each distinctive style. The book itself, is laid out with a strong focus on pedagogic sequencing, introducing new styles and dances as the musician progresses. The book is divided into sections: Open Strings, First Finger, Second Finger, Third Finger, Fourth Finger and Chromatic Changes. Perfect for fun, performance, or festival adjudication – this new collection is a must-have for your string solo library.

SKU: AP.46204

ISBN 9781470637118. UPC: 038081522739. English.

Billboard Greatest Chart All-Stars Instrumental Solos contains hit songs from the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard Hot 200 lists of the past 50 years. Each instrument book is carefully edited---complete with articulations, dynamic markings, and keys well suited for the level 2--3 player. The accompanying MP3 CD includes a live instrumental performance of each song followed by a play-along track, PDFs of piano accompaniments, and Alfred's TNT 2 practice software. Titles: 21 Guns (Green Day) * Style (Taylor Swift) * All About That Bass (Meghan Trainor) * Cake by the Ocean (DNCE) * Can't Feel My Face (The Weeknd) * Desperado (Eagles) * Don't Stop Believin' (Journey) * Firework (Katy Perry) * Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac) * Sorry (Justin Bieber) * Mr. Know It All (Kelly Clarkson) * Like I'm Gonna Lose You (Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend) * and more.