World on a String for String Orchestra is an engaging collection published by Alfred Music that introduces violinists to a variety of musical traditions from around the world. The carefully arranged violin parts help develop essential ensemble skills while broadening students' musical and cultural understanding.

Key Features:

• Published by Alfred Music

• Violin parts for string orchestra

• Inspired by world musical traditions

• Develops ensemble performance skills

• Strengthens rhythm, intonation, and bow control

• Encourages stylistic versatility

• Suitable for developing orchestra students

• Ideal for concerts, rehearsals, and classroom teaching

• Excellent multicultural repertoire

• Valuable educational resource for string orchestras

Pop Hits for Violin – 15 Solo Arrangements features a collection of chart-topping songs arranged for solo violin. Showcasing music by artists such as Lenny Kravitz, Christina Aguilera, Faith Hill, and Train, this book is ideal for violinists looking to enjoy contemporary pop while building confidence and technique.

Key Features:

• 15 solo pop arrangements for violin

• Features popular chart hits

• Music by leading contemporary artists

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Develops rhythm, phrasing, and expression

• Ideal for lessons and performances

• Expands modern violin repertoire

• Encourages confident solo playing

• Great supplementary repertoire

• Perfect for pop music fans

The Fiddler Playalong Collection – Book 2 from Boosey & Hawkes is an exciting collection of traditional fiddle music from around the world. Complete with a professionally recorded CD, it explores authentic styles including Irish, Gypsy, Bluegrass, and Latin American music through flexible arrangements for soloists, duets, and ensembles.

Key Features:

• Published by Boosey & Hawkes

• Second volume of The Fiddler Playalong Collection

• Includes accompanying CD

• Features international fiddle styles

• Arrangements for solo, duet, or ensemble

• Optional piano, violin, or guitar accompaniment

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, workshops, and performances

• Develops rhythm, phrasing, and stylistic awareness

A beautiful collection of traditional Irish slow airs arranged for violin, Ireland’s Best Slow Airs for Violin includes a companion CD for learning and inspiration. Published by Walton Music, it offers expressive Celtic repertoire for recital and study.

Key Features:

• Traditional Irish slow airs

• Includes companion CD

• Lyrical and expressive style

• Ideal for study and performance

• Walton edition

New Fiddle Tunes by Pete Cooper, published by Schott Music, is a collection of 50 original folk-inspired pieces for violin. Part of the Schott World Music Series, it explores English, Scottish, Balkan, Blues, Polka, and Waltz styles while developing authentic fiddle techniques through expert performance guidance and an accompanying CD.

Key Features:

• Published by Schott Music

• Composed by Pete Cooper

• Part of the Schott World Music Series

• 50 original folk-inspired tunes

• Includes accompanying CD performed by Pete Cooper

• Suitable for Grade 3 and above

• Selected pieces may be played as duets.

• Covers a variety of international folk styles

• Includes ornamentation and bowing guidance

• Ideal for lessons, workshops, recitals, and folk performances

Play-Along Violin – World Music: Russia introduces violinists to the expressive melodies and vibrant rhythms of traditional Russian folk music through engaging play-along arrangements and professional accompaniment tracks. It provides an enjoyable way to explore world music while developing essential violin technique and musical confidence.

Key Features:

• Features traditional Russian folk music

• Arranged specifically for the violin

• Includes play-along accompaniment

• Demonstration and backing tracks included

• Develops rhythm, phrasing, and musical expression

• Explores authentic Russian musical traditions

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, workshops, and performances

• Expands world music violin repertoire

Fiddling Around – Book 1, arranged by Bill Thorp, is an enjoyable collection of traditional folk songs and fiddle tunes from the British Isles and North America. Complete with piano accompaniment, it introduces violinists to authentic fiddle styles, including jigs, reels, hornpipes, bluegrass, and old-time music while developing essential violin techniques.

Key Features:

• Arranged by Bill Thorp

• Published by Broadbent & Dunn Ltd.

• Traditional folk songs and fiddle tunes

• Includes piano accompaniment

• Features British and North American folk music

• Introduces authentic fiddle styles

• Suitable for beginner and developing players

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, and examinations

• Develops rhythm, bowing, and musical expression

• Excellent supplementary folk repertoire

Indian Melodies for Violin by Candida Connolly introduces violinists to the expressive beauty of Indian-inspired music through an engaging collection of lyrical melodies. Perfect for students and teachers alike, it offers an enjoyable way to explore world music while developing essential violin skills.

Key Features:

• Composed by Candida Connolly

• Indian-inspired repertoire for violin

• Develops rhythm, phrasing, and musical expression

• Encourages stylistic awareness

• Suitable for developing and intermediate players

• Ideal for lessons, recitals, and examinations

• Excellent introduction to world music

• Expands violin repertoire

• Valuable teaching resource

• Perfect for students and performers