Ragtime Race & Trading Tunes (level 1-1.5)
A package with two works for junior string ensemble from Michael Stocks
Ragtime Race (D Major): A bright, playful piece. Simple ragtime syncopation is a feature of this work, and both right and left pizzicato is used by all instruments at some stage. The melody is shared around the ensemble.
Trading Tunes (D Major): As the name suggests, the melody is passed between sections of the ensemble (or ‘traded’). Violin 1 and 2 enjoy a question and answer type melody throughout, and towards the end the Viola/Violin 3 and Cello sections also trades tunes. A fun work for all the ensemble!
Parts Included:
Carl Bohm (1844 - 1920) was a renowned composer and teacher for violinists. His famous pieces, "Moto Perpetuo" and "Galop," showcase double semiquavers and highlight the cellos in the latter. The work is shared around for everyone to shine.
For String Orchestra Grade 2.5
Mozart’s 12 Duets for Violin and Viola (Breitkopf & Härtel), known as the “Kegel-Duette,” charm with lively interplay, melodic inventiveness, and a playful spirit—an essential set for chamber music enthusiasts.
Key Features:
• 12 expressive violin and viola duets
• Nicknamed the “Skittles Duets”
• Clear, performer-friendly Breitkopf & Härtel edition
• Perfect for study, recitals, and classical fans
Vivaldi’s "Concerto in B Minor, RV 580 (Op. 3 No. 10)" (IMC) is a thrilling Baroque masterpiece for four violins—ideal for advanced ensembles and concert performance.
Key Features:
• Four-violin concerto, IMC edition
• Virtuosic and dynamic ensemble writing
• Piano reduction included
• Advanced level, Baroque repertoire
