String Festival Solos – Volume 2 is a progressive collection of nine classical solos for viola, selected and edited by Samuel Applebaum. Published by Alfred Music, the book progresses from approximately Level 2 to Level 3, and features works by Handel, Clementi, Rameau, Moszkowski, Dancla and others, making it excellent for developing technique, phrasing, musicianship, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• Nine progressive viola solos

• Selected and edited by Samuel Applebaum

• Easy-Intermediate level

• Varied repertoire from major composers

• Ideal for lessons, auditions, festivals, and recitals

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

Early Music for Viola from Editio Musica Budapest is a collection of 12 seventeenth- and eighteenth-century pieces, arranged by Ferenc Brodszky for viola and piano. Written entirely within first position, the collection introduces developing violists to early repertoire while strengthening intonation, bowing, rhythm, phrasing, and ensemble confidence.

Key Features:

• 12 early classical pieces for viola and piano

• Arranged by Ferenc Brodszky

• Written in first position

• Ideal for beginning and early-grade violists

• Excellent for lessons, examinations, and recitals

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

The Young Violist – Volume One from Viola World brings together seven engaging pieces by Mozart, Burgmüller, Chopin, Corelli, and Schumann. Designed for developing violists, the collection introduces varied musical styles while building tone, rhythm, articulation, phrasing, and confidence.

Key Features:

• Seven varied pieces for developing violists

• Includes works by Mozart, Chopin, Corelli, Schumann, and Burgmüller

• Builds technique and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, practice, and student performances

The Young Violist – Volume Two from Viola World is an engaging collection of early-grade pieces from the masters, featuring music by Vivaldi, Handel, Schubert, Beethoven, Brahms, and a traditional Swedish song. Designed for developing violists, it combines enjoyable repertoire with valuable practice in rhythm, bowing, phrasing, and musical expression.

Key Features:

• Six varied early-grade pieces

• Features works by major master composers

• Develops technique, expression, and performance confidence

• Ideal for lessons, practice, examinations, and student concerts