Graded Viola Pieces – Volume 2, edited and arranged by Peggy Radmall, offers developing violists a varied selection of works by composers including Purcell, Pergolesi, Viotti, Eccles, Farnaby, and Heller. With repertoire extending through first to third positions, it provides an enjoyable way to strengthen technique and musicianship.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Edited and arranged by Peggy Radmall

• Features works by six major composers

• Covers 1st to 3rd positions

• Develops technique, phrasing, and musical style

Grazioli’s Sonata in F, published by Stainer & Bell, is an engaging three-movement work for viola and piano. Edited by Gaston Marchet, it combines contrasting musical characters with rewarding technical and expressive challenges and includes a separate solo viola part.

Key Features:

• Three contrasting movements

• For viola and piano

• Edited by Gaston Marchet

• Separate viola part included

• Excellent for advanced study and performance

Easy Winners for Viola, arranged by Peter Lawrance, is a lively collection of 59 familiar pieces covering classical music, folk tunes, Christmas favourites, stage songs, and TV themes. Designed for developing violists, it provides an enjoyable way to build technique, sight-reading, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• 59 varied pieces for solo viola

• Very easy to easy level

• Arranged by Peter Lawrance

• Wide variety of familiar musical styles

• Ideal for lessons, practice, and sight-reading

Lionel Tertis: The Early Years – Book 2 is a distinctive collection of favourites arranged and composed by Lionel Tertis for his recitals and recordings. Edited by John White, it features works by Fauré, Haydn, Mendelssohn, Ireland, Wolstenholme, and Tertis himself for viola and piano.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Edited by John White

• Published by Comus Edition

• Includes arrangements and original works associated with Lionel Tertis

• Varied advanced recital repertoire

• Ideal for serious viola study and performance

Vinci’s "Sonata in D for Viola" (IMC) is a lyrical, elegant favourite—adapted from the cello classic and ideal for recitals or study.

Key Features:

• Classical sonata for viola and piano

• IMC edition, clear notation

• Accessible for intermediate and advanced players

Ševčík’s School of Technique, Op. 1 – Parts 3 & 4, arranged for viola by Lionel Tertis, is a focused technical study book covering shifting, three-octave scales, arpeggios, double stops, intervals, and harmonics. Published by Bosworth, it is an excellent resource for serious violists developing greater accuracy and technical security.

Key Features:

• For solo viola

• Arranged by Lionel Tertis

• Op. 1, Parts 3 & 4 combined

• Develops shifting, intonation, and double stops

• Includes scales, arpeggios, intervals, and harmonics

• Ideal for systematic technical study

Album of Classical Pieces – Volume 3 is a varied Kalmus Edition collection for viola and piano, transcribed by Paul Klengel. Featuring works by Bach, Handel, Lully, Rameau, Gluck, Martini, Mozart, and Schubert, it provides rewarding repertoire for developing technique, musical style, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Transcribed by Paul Klengel

• Nine classical selections

• Kalmus Edition K04305

• Features works by eight major composers.

• Ideal for lessons, study, and recitals

Twelve Diversions for Viola – Book 2 by Anderson, arranged for viola and published by Bosworth & Co., is a delightful collection of twelve character pieces that help developing violists build technique and musical expression through enjoyable, progressive repertoire.

Key Features:

• Published by Bosworth & Co.

• Twelve pieces arranged for viola

• Book 2 of the Twelve Diversions series

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Develops tone, intonation, and bow control

• Encourages expressive phrasing

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and auditions

• Excellent supplementary teaching repertoire

• Builds technical confidence

• Valuable addition to any viola music library

First Repertoire for Viola – Book One, compiled and arranged by Marguerite Wilkinson and Katharine Hart, offers 25 carefully graded pieces for viola and piano. From Beethoven and Mozart to traditional folk tunes and operatic favourites, this Faber collection provides young violists with varied and enjoyable repertoire for developing technique and musicianship.

Key Features:

• 25 graded pieces for viola and piano

• Published by Faber Music

• Arranged by Wilkinson & Hart

• Wide variety of classical, folk, and traditional repertoire

• Suitable for elementary and developing violists

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and performances

Concert Pieces for Viola and Piano, edited by Kurt Sassmannshaus and published by Bärenreiter, is a superb Level 3 anthology featuring a carefully selected collection of recital favourites for viola and piano. With works by renowned composers including Fauré, Dvořák, Grieg, Wieniawski, and Kalliwoda, it is an excellent resource for lessons, examinations, recitals, and developing musicianship.

Key Features:

• Edited by Kurt Sassmannshaus for viola and piano

• Level 3 anthology with viola part and piano reduction

• Features works by leading Classical and Romantic composers

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, and conservatory preparation

First Repertoire for Viola – Book Two continues Wilkinson and Hart’s carefully graded approach with a varied selection of music for viola and piano. Featuring works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Purcell, Grieg and others, this Faber collection helps developing violists strengthen technique while exploring a broad range of musical styles.

Key Features:

• Compiled and arranged by Wilkinson & Hart

• For viola and piano

• Carefully graded developing repertoire.

• Wide variety of composers and musical styles

• Part of a progressive three-book series

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

Shooting Stars by Katherine and Hugh Colledge contains 21 lively and imaginative pieces for viola and piano. Introducing compound time, varied rhythms, bowing techniques, and greater use of the fingers, the collection provides an enjoyable next step for developing violists.

Key Features:

• 21 pieces for viola and piano

• Develops rhythm and compound time

• Introduces varied bowing techniques

• Strengthens 2nd, 3rd, and 4th finger use

• Ideal for lessons, practice, and performances