Orchester-Probespiel: Test Pieces for Orchestral Auditions – Viola is a comprehensive Schott collection of important viola excerpts from the orchestral and operatic repertoire. Edited by Kurt Jenisch and Eckart Schloifer, it provides advanced violists with focused material for professional auditions, orchestral training, and repertoire study.

Key Features:

• Essential orchestral excerpts for viola

• Edited by Kurt Jenisch & Eckart Schloifer

• Published by Schott Music

• 64-page advanced collection

• Features major symphonic and operatic repertoire

• Ideal for orchestral audition preparation

Play the unforgettable music of Star Wars with this Instrumental Play-Along for Viola from Hal Leonard. Featuring 16 selections from all nine films, the collection includes online demonstration and backing tracks for an engaging play-along experience.

Key Features:

• 16 Star Wars selections for viola

• Music from all nine films

• Demonstration and backing tracks included

• Streamable and downloadable online audio

• PLAYBACK+ practice tools

• Ideal for practice and performance

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

Viola Anthology by Boosey & Hawkes

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)

First Studies for Viola, Op. 86 by Richard Hofmann is a progressive Edition Peters collection designed to build essential viola technique. Its approachable studies develop intonation, finger control, bowing, articulation, and rhythm, making it a useful foundation for developing players.

Key Features:

• Progressive studies for viola

• Music by Richard Hofmann

• Published by Edition Peters

• Develops fundamental bowing and finger technique

• Ideal for lessons and regular technical practice

Music for Viola I – From Bach to Stamitz is an Editio Musica Budapest collection of Baroque and Classical works for viola and piano, compiled and edited by Gusztáv Szeredi-Saupe. Featuring Bach, Handel, Telemann, Vanhal, Stamitz and others, it provides varied repertoire for developing technique, expression, and historical style.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Edited by Gusztáv Szeredi-Saupe

• Published by Editio Musica Budapest

• Features works from Bach to Stamitz.

• Develops technique and stylistic awareness

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

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

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