Chester Music for Viola, arranged and edited by Watson Forbes and published by Chester Music, is an outstanding collection of short classical works for viola and piano. Featuring music by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rebikov, and Ilynsky, this anthology provides expressive recital and study repertoire for intermediate and advanced violists.

Key Features:

• Published by Chester Music

• Arranged and edited by Watson Forbes

• For viola and piano with separate viola part

• Features works by Purcell, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rebikov, and Ilynsky

• Includes eight beautifully arranged classical pieces

• Suitable for intermediate and advanced violists

• Develops tone, phrasing, articulation, and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, recitals, auditions, and concerts

Solos for the Viola Player, selected and edited by Paul Doktor, is a varied G. Schirmer collection of 16 works for viola and piano. Featuring music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Handel, and others alongside traditional tunes, it provides intermediate violists with rewarding repertoire to develop technique, expression, and stylistic versatility.

Key Features:

• 16 solos for viola and piano

• Selected and edited by Paul Doktor

• Published by G. Schirmer

• Varied Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and traditional repertoire

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

Travel through different musical traditions with Folk Strings for Solo Viola, arranged and edited by Joanne Martin. This 20-page Alfred Music collection features ten accessible folk melodies from around the world, with player-friendly keys and minimal shifting. An engaging choice for developing rhythm, articulation, intonation, phrasing, and confidence while exploring music beyond the classical repertoire.

Key Features:

• Ten international folk melodies

• Arranged and edited by Joanne Martin

• For solo viola

• Accessible writing with minimal shifting

• Ideal for lessons, practice, and developing players

Schott Viola Repertory – Book 1 by Colin Hand is a progressive collection for viola and piano, designed for beginner and early-grade players. Its varied pieces provide an enjoyable way to develop intonation, bowing, rhythm, phrasing, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• Progressive pieces for viola and piano

• Music by Colin Hand

• Designed for developing violists

• Ideal for lessons, practice, and performances

Explore centuries of music with Time Pieces for Viola – Volume 2 from ABRSM. Arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris for Grades 4–5, this varied collection features 12 pieces by composers including Mozart, Schubert, Satie, Joplin, and Telemann, providing excellent repertoire for developing technique, stylistic awareness, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• 12 contrasting pieces for viola and piano

• Suitable for ABRSM Grades 4–5

• Arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris

• Covers a wide range of historical musical styles

• Ideal for lessons, exam preparation, and recitals

Continue exploring the classical repertoire with Album of Classical Pieces – Volume 3 for viola and piano. Published in the Kalmus Edition and transcribed by Julius Klengel, this varied 36-page collection features music by composers including Rameau, Mozart, Schubert, Gluck, and Brahms, providing rewarding material for developing technique, musical expression, and stylistic versatility.

Key Features:

• Transcribed by Julius Klengel

• For viola and piano

• 36-page Kalmus collection

• Features music from several major composers

• Develops technique, expression, and stylistic awareness

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

Time Pieces for Viola – Volume 1 from ABRSM is a varied collection of 22 pieces for viola and piano, arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris for approximately Grades 1–3. Spanning centuries of music from early repertoire to modern works, it develops technique, stylistic awareness, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• 22 pieces for viola and piano

• Suitable for Grades 1–3

• Arranged by Philip Bass and Paul Harris

• Wide variety of composers and musical periods

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and recitals

Alte Meister (Old Masters) for Viola is an accessible collection of 12 classical pieces for viola and piano, edited by Johannes Palaschko and published by Schott Music. Featuring music by Purcell, Gluck, Rameau, Handel, Bach, Beethoven, Tartini, Schumann, and others, it provides developing violists with enjoyable repertoire to improve bowing, intonation, phrasing, style, and ensemble confidence.

Key Features:

• 12 easy classical pieces for viola and piano

• Edited by Johannes Palaschko

• Published by Schott Music

• Very Easy to Easy level

• Excellent for lessons, examinations, and student recitals