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

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

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

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

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

Fiddling for Classical Stiffs – Viola Version by Edward M. Caner introduces classically trained violists to the lively world of traditional fiddling. Published by Latham Music, it features familiar fiddle tunes while developing rhythm, articulation, bowing, and stylistic confidence.

Key Features:

• Traditional fiddle repertoire for viola

• By Edward M. Caner

• Published by Latham Music

• Intermediate level

• Develops rhythm, bowing, and fiddle style

• Ideal for classical violists exploring folk music

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

Pièces de Concours – Volume 3 completes Schott’s collection of historic Paris Conservatoire repertoire for viola and piano. Featuring Concertinos by Hans Sitt, Heinrich Arends, and Léon Firket, this edition combines rarely heard repertoire with modern fingerings and bowings for greater accessibility.

Key Features:

• Three Concertinos for viola and piano

• Works by Sitt, Arends, and Firket

• Edited by Jutta Puchhammer-Sédillot

• Published by Schott Music

• Modern fingerings and bowing indications

• Ideal for advanced study, auditions, and recitals