

A fun work for beginners on the G, D and A strings with easy crotchet and quaver rhythms. Everyone gets the melody at some point, which features bow lifts during rests. First violins are independent, second violins double violas, and cellos and basses are doubled in octaves. Swinging the eighths is optional.
This E minor piece emphasizes the importance of counting and rests. It includes simple rhythms, techniques like staccato, tenuto, pizzicato, and tremolo, and two sections for orchestra improvisation.
This famous concerto, originally for lute, is a great fit for solo viola with a few minor adjustments. With three short movements in the key of D major, this work will delight audiences and gives the director a chance to highlight an outstanding violist without being overly technically taxing. Can be played all in first position, although some shifting may be preferred to execute trills. Also, an opportunity for a solo cello to play continuo.