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

First Repertoire for Viola – Book Three by Marguerite Wilkinson and Katharine Hart features 19 carefully graded pieces for viola and piano. From Bach, Mozart, and Telemann to Prokofiev, Saint-Saëns, musical theatre, and traditional music, this Faber collection offers varied repertoire for developing technique and musicianship.

Key Features:

• 19 graded pieces for viola and piano

• Arranged by Wilkinson & Hart

• Published by Faber Music

• Wide variety of composers and musical styles

• Develops technique, expression, and musicianship

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

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

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

This lovely movement from Camille Saint-Saens' suite The Carnival of the Animals is published here with a Viola part and the usual Cello part. It comes as part of the highly respected Edition Peters catalogue.

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

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