"Pop Duets for All" is a versatile series designed to provide musicians with an enjoyable and educational experience. It allows groups of any size or combination to perform together, with each book increasing in difficulty from Grade 1 to Grade 3-4. The series is perfect for performances at concerts, recitals, auditions, and festivals, catering to a wide range of instrumental capabilities.

Playable on Any Two Instruments or Any Number of Instruments in Ensemble

Arr. Michael Story

Series: Instrumental Ensembles for All

Category: Mixed Instruments - Flexible Instrumentation

Format: Book

Instrumentation: Trombone, Baritone B.C., Bassoon, Tuba

Classic Pop Songs for Violin – Play-Along is a fun and engaging collection of well-loved pop favourites arranged for violin. Complete with accompaniment tracks, it allows players to enjoy performing timeless hits while building confidence and developing essential musical skills.

Key Features:

• Features classic pop songs for violin

• Includes play-along accompaniment tracks

• Showcases timeless and popular melodies

• Develops rhythm and musical expression

• Suitable for students and recreational players

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Encourages enjoyable practice sessions

• Expands contemporary violin repertoire

• Audience-friendly performance material

• Great collection for pop music lovers and violinists alike

12 Smash Hits – Violin Play-Along brings together twelve chart-topping pop favourites arranged for violin, complete with professional accompaniment tracks. This collection features songs by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Bruno Mars, offering a fun and engaging way to explore contemporary music on the violin.

Key Features:

• Includes 12 modern pop hits for violin

• Part of the Hal Leonard Play-Along Series

• Features professional backing tracks

• Develops musical expression and performance confidence

• Suitable for students and recreational players

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, and personal enjoyment

• Features popular chart-topping songs

• Encourages enjoyable and engaging practice

• Great for fans of contemporary music

• Fun addition to any violin repertoire collection

Firework is an exciting easy-level string orchestra arrangement of the hit song by Katy Perry, expertly adapted by Robert Longfield. Perfect for developing ensembles, it combines contemporary pop music with accessible orchestral writing.

Key Features:

• Hit song by Katy Perry

• Arranged by Robert Longfield

• Easy-level string orchestra arrangement

• Part of the Pop Specials for Strings Orchestra series

• Suitable for school and youth ensembles

• Develops ensemble and performance skills

• Features memorable melodies and energetic rhythms

• Ideal for concerts and festivals

• Audience-friendly contemporary repertoire

• Fun and motivating music for young string players

Fifty Folk Songs is a classic collection of traditional melodies selected and edited by Hugh Brandon. Widely used for Australian Music Examinations Board Musicianship examinations, it provides an excellent resource for sight-reading, sight-singing, and the study of traditional folk music.

Key Features:

• Edited by Hugh Brandon

• Published by EMI Music Publishing

• Collection of 50 traditional folk songs

• Includes AMEB Musicianship examination repertoire

• Suitable for First to Fourth Grade study

• Excellent for sight-reading and singing practice

• Features well-known folk songs and traditional melodies

• Valuable educational resource for students and teachers

• Encourages musicianship and musical literacy

• A timeless collection of traditional folk music

Lindsey Stirling – Violin Play-Along Volume 35 features eight contemporary pop favourites arranged for violin, with professional-sounding audio tracks. Inspired by the crossover style of Lindsey Stirling, this collection offers an exciting blend of pop, dance, and modern performance repertoire.

Key Features:

• Part of the Hal Leonard Violin Play-Along Series

• Inspired by Lindsey Stirling

• Includes 8 popular contemporary hits

• Features professional backing tracks

• Develops musical expression and confidence

• Suitable for intermediate violinists

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Encourages enjoyable and engaging practice

• Features modern pop and crossover repertoire

• Excellent addition to any contemporary violin library

Flex-Ability More Pops is a versatile collection from the Flex-Ability Series that enables musicians of different skill levels and instruments to perform together successfully. Featuring popular songs from film, theatre, rock, and pop music, the collection includes demonstration recordings and accompaniment tracks that make practice and performance both fun and rewarding.

Key Features:

• Published by Alfred Music

• Flexible instrumentation for mixed ensembles

• Suitable for solos, duets, trios, quartets, and larger groups

• Accommodates players of varying skill levels

• Includes demonstration and play-along tracks

• Develops ensemble and musicianship skills

• Ideal for schools and community ensembles

• Features popular film and pop favourites

• Encourages collaborative music-making

Orchester Probespiel – Test Pieces for Orchestral Auditions: Violin Volume 2 continues the internationally respected Schott audition series with an expanded collection of essential orchestral excerpts for advanced violinists. Developed using recommendations from the German Music Council and research from the German Orchestra Association, it is an invaluable resource for conservatory students and professional musicians preparing for orchestral auditions.

Key Features:

• Second volume of the Orchester Probespiel series

• Based on the German Music Council recommendations

• Uses the German Orchestra Association research

• Ideal for advanced students and professionals

• Develops orchestral style and technique

• Excellent preparation for orchestra auditions

• Practical reference for conservatory study