Pièces de Concours – Volume 1 is a distinctive collection of six historic Paris Conservatoire competition pieces for viola and piano, edited by Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot. Published by Schott, these rarely heard Romantic works combine lyrical and virtuosic challenges, with modern fingerings and bowings added for today’s violists.

Key Features:

• Six works for viola and piano

• From the Paris Conservatoire repertoire

• Edited by Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot

• Published by Schott Music

• Intermediate to advanced level

• Ideal for advanced study, auditions, and recitals

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

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

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

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

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

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

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