

Waggon Wheels by Katherine and Hugh Colledge is a progressive collection of 26 short pieces for viola with piano accompaniment. Designed for approximately Grades 1–2, it introduces new notes, rhythms, and bowing techniques through enjoyable music that builds technique and confidence.
Key Features:
• 26 progressive pieces
• For viola with piano accompaniment
• Approximately Grades 1–2
• Develops notes, rhythms, and bowing skills
• Ideal for young and developing violists
An engaging next step for the young violist, Waggon Wheels by Katherine and Hugh Colledge is a progressive collection of 26 short pieces for viola with piano accompaniment, published by Boosey & Hawkes. Part of the popular Easy String Music series, the book builds on early playing skills by introducing new notes, rhythms, slurs, hooked bowing, staccato, and other essential techniques through enjoyable, characterful pieces. Designed for approximately Grades 1–2, it provides accessible repertoire that develops technique naturally while encouraging confident and expressive playing.
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Die Sammlung enthält u. a. Werke von Béla Bartók, Benjamin Britten, Aaron Copland, Frederick Delius, Elena Kats-Chernin, Sergej Rachmaninow und Dmitrij Schostakowitsch.
Viola solo
Kats-Chernin - Tranquil Interlude on an Open D String
Kolb - Cavatina (from Cavatina)
Viola and Piano
Bartok - Viola Concerto (First Movement)
Benjamin - Le Tombeau de Ravel
Britten - Lachrymae op.48
Copland - Billy and His Sweetheart (Billy the Kid)
Copland - Zion's Walls (Old American Songs Set 2)
Delius - Sonata No.3 (Third Movement)
Rachmaninoff - Vocalise op.34 no.14
Ramsier - Road to Hamelin (Seventh and Eight Movements)
Scriabin/Ramsier - Six Early Scriabin Pieces
Shostakovich - Viola Sonata op.40 (First Movement)
Music for Viola III, compiled and edited by Gusztáv Szeredi-Saupe, is a varied EMB collection of 13 works for viola and piano. Featuring music from Frescobaldi and Handel to Dvořák, Saint-Saëns, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Fauré, it offers rewarding repertoire for developing technique, expression, and stylistic versatility.
Key Features:
• 13 works for viola and piano
• Edited by Gusztáv Szeredi-Saupe
• Published by EMB
• Wide variety of composers and musical styles
• Develops technique and musical expression
• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals
Chant Pastoral by Éric Roche is an expressive work for viola and piano, published by Éditions Combre. Its lyrical character makes it ideal for developing tone, phrasing, and musical expression.
Key Features:
• For viola and piano
• Composed by Éric Roche
• Published by Éditions Combre
• Lyrical and expressive in style
• Ideal for lessons and performance
Movie Instrumental Solos for Viola from Alfred Music features exciting themes from popular films including Star Wars, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings and more. Designed for Level 2–3 players, it provides engaging repertoire for solo practice or ensemble performance.
Key Features:
• Popular movie themes arranged for viola
• Approximately Level 2–3
• Published by Alfred Music
• Compatible with violin and cello editions
• Recorded accompaniment included
• Ideal for lessons, practice, and performance
Eine Kleine Pop-Musik – 27 Pieces for Violin, Viola, or Cello and Piano is a versatile collection of original pop-inspired pieces for string players. Featuring 27 engaging works with piano accompaniment, it combines contemporary musical styles with progressive technical development, making it ideal for lessons, recitals, and personal enjoyment.
Key Features:
• 27 original contemporary pieces
• For violin, viola, or cello with piano
• Pop-inspired melodies and rhythms
• Suitable for beginner and developing players
• Develops rhythm, tone, and musical expression
• Ideal for lessons and performances
• Encourages stylistic versatility
• Excellent supplementary teaching repertoire
• Builds confidence through enjoyable music
• Perfect for students and teachers alike
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