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

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

Chester String Series for Viola – Book 2 is a varied collection of 11 pieces for viola and piano, arranged and edited by Peggy Radmall. Covering first through third positions, the collection features music by Eccles, Purcell, Pergolesi, Farnaby, Heller, and Viotti, providing enjoyable repertoire for developing shifting, intonation, bowing, phrasing, and performance confidence.

Key Features:

• 11 pieces for viola and piano

• Arranged and edited by Peggy Radmall

• Covers 1st–3rd positions

• Develops shifting, intonation, and musical expression

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, and student 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

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

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 the foundations of classical string repertoire with Album of Classical Pieces – Volume 1 for viola and piano. Transcribed by Paul Klengel and published in the Kalmus Edition, the collection features works by Handel, Bach, Corelli, Tartini, and Locatelli, providing varied material for developing technique, phrasing, stylistic awareness, and ensemble skills.

Key Features:

• For viola and piano

• Transcribed by Paul Klengel

• Works by five major classical masters

• Develops technique and historical style

• Ideal for lessons, examinations, 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