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

Grazioli’s Sonata in F, published by Stainer & Bell, is an engaging three-movement work for viola and piano. Edited by Gaston Marchet, it combines contrasting musical characters with rewarding technical and expressive challenges and includes a separate solo viola part.

Key Features:

• Three contrasting movements

• For viola and piano

• Edited by Gaston Marchet

• Separate viola part included

• Excellent for advanced study and performance

First Repertoire for Viola – Book Two continues Wilkinson and Hart’s carefully graded approach with a varied selection of music for viola and piano. Featuring works by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Purcell, Grieg and others, this Faber collection helps developing violists strengthen technique while exploring a broad range of musical styles.

Key Features:

• Compiled and arranged by Wilkinson & Hart

• For viola and piano

• Carefully graded developing repertoire.

• Wide variety of composers and musical styles

• Part of a progressive three-book series

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

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

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

Lionel Tertis: The Early Years – Book 1 is a collection of recital favourites associated with the legendary violist Lionel Tertis. Published by Comus Edition for viola and piano, it offers distinctive repertoire that reflects Tertis’s expressive playing style and contribution to the viola.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Published by Comus Edition

• Repertoire arranged and composed by Lionel Tertis

• Drawn from his recital and recording repertoire

• Ideal for advanced study and performance

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

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