Alternatively, you may download a PDF of the complete repertoire list for all grades.
Please refer to the current syllabus for guidance on selecting repertoire and for full details of exam requirements. The syllabus covers face-to-face and digital assessment. See: trinitycollege.com/strings
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Arbeau, arr . K & D Blackwell
Sword Dance (viola I part)
String Time Starters
OUP 9780193411531
2
Blackwell, K & D
City Lights or Daydream or Happy Go Lucky or Rhythm Fever or Rowing Boat (duet or piano accomp)
Viola Time Joggers (accomp available separately)
OUP 9780193221178
3
Blackwell, K & D
More Mini Mozart, no. 68 (candidate plays theme then chooses one of the rhythm variations)
Viola Time Starters (accomp available separately)
OUP 9780193365827
4
Cobb & Yandell
After the Storm or Mind the Gap or On the Go or Shut that Door! (all duets)
Cool Beans
Stainer H508
5
Cobb & Yandell
Bossy Boots or Clockwork Clown or I'm So Happy or On the Ranch or Sad Smile
Take Your Bow: Viola
Trinity TCL018052
6
Cohen
Rockets to the Rescue (unaccomp)
Superstudies for Viola book 1
Faber 0571514227
7
Colledge, K & H
See-saw, no. 25 or Oom-pah Band, no. 26
Stepping Stones
Boosey M060135491
8
Colledge, K & H
Waterfall, no. 9
Waggon Wheels
Boosey M060135521
9
Gregory
Dog and Duck, no. 7
Vamoosh Viola book 1.5 (accomp available separately)
Vamoosh VAM14
10
Hand
Lazy River (slurs not required)
Progressive Pieces for Viola
Schott ED11259
11
Harris & O'Leary
Steam Train, no. 38 (4th finger optional)
Viola Basics
Faber 0571541860
12
Huws Jones
Henry's Almain or Honey-pie
The Really Easy Viola Book
Faber 0571510922
13
Huws Jones
Ink-Spot
Ten O'Clock Rock (accomp available separately)
Boosey M060097928
14
Kaiserin
Amaryllis
Amaryllis (download)
Musicnotes MK0076214
15
Kaiserin
Harana sa Bukid
Harana sa Bukid (download)
Musicnotes MK0074064
16
Lumsden & Wedgwood
Jungle Footprints (scream optional)
Jackaroo
Faber 057152169X
17
Lumsden & Wedgwood
Strong Iguanodon
Jurassic Blue
Faber 0571521797
18
Nelson
I Am a River
The Essential String Method book 2 (accomp available separately)
Boosey M060105081
19
Nelson
Jonathan Rat or Lullaby or Rainy Day or Sail in a Pail
Right from the Start
Boosey M060074660
20
Terzibaschitsch
Der Kuckuck
Violaträume
Holzschuh VHR3428
21
Trad., arr. Cohen
Li'l Liza Jane (unaccomp)
Bags of American Folk
Faber 0571534171
22
Trad., arr. Davey
Merrily We Roll Along
Abracadabra Viola (accomp available separately)
Collins 9781408114582
23
Trad., arr. Gregory
Old MacDonald or The Grand Old Duke of York
Vamoosh Viola book 1 (accomp available separately)
Vamoosh VAM11
24
Trad., arr. Nelson
Drink to Me Only
Piece by Piece book 1
Boosey M060092626
25
Trad., arr. Nelson
French Folk Song or Moravian Carol
The Essential String Method book 2 (accomp available separately)
Boosey M060105081
26
Trad., arr. Preucil
Go Tell Aunt Rhody
Suzuki Viola School vol. 1 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0241S
27
Trad., arr. Preucil
Lightly Row
Suzuki Viola School vol. 1 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0241S
28
Trad., arr. Sassmannshaus
Pit a Pat Rain (solo or duet)
Viola Recital Album vol. 1
Bärenreiter BA8990
29
Trad., arr. Terzibaschitsch
Old MacDonald Had a Farm
Violaträume
Holzschuh VHR3428
30
Wilson & Wood
Welly Bob Shuffle, no. 4
Stringtastic book 1: Viola (accomp available separately)
Faber 0571542565
31
Wohlfahrt, arr. Nelson
Polka
Piece by Piece book 1
Boosey M060092626
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Althaus, arr. Sassmannshaus
March of the Little Soldiers (solo or duet)
Viola Recital Album vol. 1
Bärenreiter BA8990
2
Arlen, arr. Davey
We're Off to See the Wizard
Abracadabra Viola (accomp available separately)
Collins 9781408114582
3
Bayly, arr. Preucil
Long, Long Ago
Suzuki Viola School vol. 1 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0241S
4
Beethoven, arr. Gregory
Ode to Joy
Vamoosh Viola book 1 (accomp available separately)
Vamoosh VAM11
5
Blackwell, K & D
Rocking Horse (duet or piano accomp)
Viola Time Joggers (accomp available separately)
OUP 9780193221178
6
Cobb & Yandell
Busy Bee
Take Your Bow: Viola
Trinity TCL018052
7
Cobb & Yandell
Fanfare (trill optional) or Snoozy Blues
Top Banana (accomp available separately)
Stainer H501
8
Cobb & Yandell
Jiggery-Pokery or Matchday March or Shiver Me Timbers (all duets)
Cool Beans
Stainer H508
9
Cohen
Blast Off! (unaccomp) or Rocking Rowboats (unaccomp)
Superstudies for Viola book 1
Faber 0571514227
10
Cohen
Puttin' on the Blue Check Shirt (unaccomp)
Bags of American Folk
Faber 0571534171
11
Frost
Dude Ranch Special
Especially for Strings: Viola
Kjos 73VA
12
Hand
Song of the Norsemen (slurs not required)
Progressive Pieces for Viola
Schott ED11259
13
Handel, arr. K & D Blackwell
Finale (from the Water Music ) (duet or piano accomp)
Viola Time Runners (accomp available separately)
OUP 9780193221185
14
Harris & O'Leary
Viola Concerto, no. 58 or Hornpipe, no. 74
Viola Basics
Faber 0571541860
15
Huws Jones
Back-Scratcher or Purry Slurry
Ten O'Clock Rock (accomp available separately)
Boosey M060097928
16
Lazarus, arr. Harris & O'Leary
Mountain Stream, no. 66
Viola Basics
Faber 0571541860
17
Lumsden & Wedgwood
Clever Compsognatus
Jurassic Blue
Faber 0571521797
18
Menken (arr.)
Colors of the Wind (from Pocohontos )
Colors of the Wind (from Pocohontos )
Musicnotes
19
Nelson
On the Ice or Promenade
Piece by Piece book 1
Boosey M060092626
20
Norton
Popular Song or Snooker Table
Microjazz for Starters
Boosey M060082573
21
Rodgers, arr. Davey
Edelweiss (from The Sound of Music )
Abracadabra Viola (accomp available separately)
Collins 9781408114582
22
Sparke
Pony and Trap, no. 2
Skilful Solos
Anglo AMP349-400
23
Terzibaschitsch
Marsch der Gänse
Violaträume
Holzschuh VHR3428
24
Thomas
Simon's Song
Seven Easy Pieces
Banks MT112
25
Trad., arr. Cohen
Home on the Range (unaccomp)
Bags of American Folk
Faber 0571534171
26
Trad., arr. Davey
Summer Is Icumen In
Abracadabra Viola (accomp available separately)
Collins 9781408114582
27
Trad., arr. Gregory
Clown Dance
Vamoosh Viola book 2 (accomp available separately)
Vamoosh VAM12
28
Trad., arr. Huws Jones
Nyth y Gwcw (The Cuckoo's Nest) (duet - candidate plays easy viola part, teacher plays viola melody)
Fiddler Playalong Collection for Viola
Boosey M060139208
29
Trad., arr. Nelson
Dance to Your Daddy
Piece by Piece book 1
Boosey M060092626
30
Trad., arr. Waterfield & Beach
Land of the Silver Birch
O Shenandoah!
Faber 0571522890
31
Trad., arr. Wilkinson
Down by the Salley Gardens, no. 1
The Enchanted Isle
UMP M224418064
32
Widger
Light Bright Blues or Over the Bridge
Jazz, Rock 'n' Bow
Clifton C279
33
Wilkinson & Bass
Computer Games
Viva Viola!
Faber 0571512925
34
Winner, arr. Harris & O'Leary
Extra Large Brown Jug, no. 75
Viola Basics
Faber 0571541860
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Arens
Dreaming of Clunie Water or The Keys of Canterbury
Viola Collection vol. 1
Arens/Amazon
2
Bach, J S, arr. Dodd
Gavotte (from Cello Suite no. 6 , BWV 1012)
Viola Album
Schott ED10900
3
Bach, J S, arr. Preucil
Minuet no. 2
Suzuki Viola School vol. 1 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0241S
4
Bass
Edinburgh Walkways or London Walkways
Viola Walkways
Piper PPVA005
5
Bennett, R R
Fives or Work Song
Up Bow, Down Bow
Novello NOV120514
6
Brahms, arr. Wilkinson & Hart
Waltz, op. 39 no. 16
First Repertoire for Viola book 2
Faber 0571512941
7
Byrd, arr. Nelson
Wolsey's Wilde
Piece by Piece book 2
Boosey M060092640
8
Campagnoli, ed. Kreuz
Presto, no. 24 (duet - candidate plays top part)
Select Studies for the Viola book 2
Stainer 7657B
9
Charpentier, arr. Gregory
Prelude
Vamoosh Viola book 2 (accomp available separately)
Vamoosh VAM12
10
Cobb & Yandell
Cool Beans or Tango Waltz (both duets)
Cool Beans
Stainer H508
11
Cobb & Yandell
Goblin Parade or Seaweed Shanty
Top Banana (accomp available separately)
Stainer H501
12
Colledge, K & H
Cakewalk, no. 5
Shooting Stars
Boosey M060135460
13
Colledge, K & H
The Ceilidh, no. 20
Fast Forward
Boosey M060135439
14
Dancla
Chasse du jeune Henry, no. 17 (unaccomp)
36 Melodious and Easy Studies, op. 84
Schott ED9981
15
Goddard
Charlbury Charleston, no. 7
Party Pieces
Clifton C473
16
Handel, arr. Nelson
Gavotte (from Suite no. 14 )
Piece by Piece book 2
Boosey M060092640
17
Haydn/Mazas, ed. Kreuz
Andante, no. 21 (duet - candidate plays top part)
Select Studies for the Viola book 1
Stainer 7657A
18
Holst, arr. Gregory
Jupiter (from The Planets )
Vamoosh Viola book 2 (accomp available separately)
Vamoosh VAM12
19
Holzer-Rhomberg
Mazurka
Fiedel-Max für Viola - Der grosse Auftritt vol. 3 (accomp available separately)
Holzschuh VHR3832
20
Hurwitz
Another Day of Sun (from La La Land ) (backing track only)
Songs from A Star Is Born and More Movie Musicals
Hal Leonard HL00287965
21
Kabalevsky, arr. Loy
Night on the River, op. 27 no. 4
Viola Music for Beginners
EMB 14155
22
Martini, arr. Wilkinson & Hart
Gavotte
First Repertoire for Viola book 2
Faber 0571512941
23
Mazas, ed. Kreuz
Moderato, no. 26 (duet - candidate plays top part; ornamentation optional)
Select Studies for the Viola book 1
Stainer 7657A
24
Miranda
Surface Pressure (from Encanto ) (backing track only)
Encanto: Music from the Motion Picture Sountrack
Hal Leonard HL00438984
25
Nelson
Willow Water
Piece by Piece book 2
Boosey M060092640
26
Pasek
A Million Dreams (from The Greatest Showman ) (backing track only)
Songs from A Star Is Born and More Movie Musicals
Hal Leonard HL00287965
27
Purcell, arr. Dodd
Rondeau (from The Fairy Queen )
Viola Album
Schott ED10900
28
Rae
Big Chief Sitting Bull (part 1)
Viola Debut
Universal UE21620
29
Rae
The Guv'nor
Play It Cool
Universal UE21369
30
Rosenfeld
Wet Hands (from Minecraft: Volume Alpha ) (backing track only)
Minecraft: Music from the Video Game Series
Hal Leonard HL01140738
31
Terzibaschitsch
Sicilienne
Violaträume
Holzschuh VHR3428
32
Thomas
Matthew's March
Seven Easy Pieces
Banks MT112
33
Trad., arr. Huws Jones
Red-Haired Boy (duet or piano accomp)
Fiddler Playalong Collection for Viola
Boosey M060139208
34
Trad., arr. Kierszka
Et Dodim Kala
Klezmer for Viola (download)
SheetMusicPlus / SheetMusicDirect
35
Trad., arr. Nelson
Mango Walk
Piece by Piece book 2
Boosey M060092640
36
Trad., arr. Waterfield & Beach
All the Pretty Little Horses or The Railroad Corral
O Shenandoah!
Faber 0571522890
37
Trad., arr. Wilkinson
Kitty Nowlan or Sweet Molly Malone
The Enchanted Isle
UMP M224418064
38
Widger
Walking the Fingerboard
Jazz, Rock 'n' Bow
Clifton C279
39
Wilkinson & Bass
Banana Bay
Viva Viola!
Faber 0571512925
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Adam, arr. Classens
Hongroise
L'Alto classique vol. C
Combre P04438
2
Bach, C P E, arr. Wilkinson & Hart
March
First Repertoire for Viola book 3
Faber 057151295X
3
Bach, J S, arr. K & D Blackwell
Gavotte (from Cello Suite no. 6 , BWV 1012)
Solo Time for Viola book 1
OUP 9780193513280
4
Bailey
Blue Notoriety or Swing and Swang
Jazzin' Around for Strings: Viola vol. 1
Kerin Bailey Music/Amazon
5
Baker
Song of the Adventures
Jungle Adventures
Clifton C536
6
Beethoven, arr. Arnold
Sonatina in G
The Young Violist vol. 2
Viola World VWP068
7
Bizet, arr. K & D Blackwell
Habanera (from Carmen ) (duet or piano accomp)
Viola Time Sprinters (accomp available separately)
OUP 9780193360815
8
Blackwell, K & D
Wild West (duet or piano accomp)
Viola Time Sprinters (accomp available separately)
OUP 9780193360815
9
Cohen
Fivepenny Waltz (unaccomp) or Heidi Hi! (unaccomp)
Superstudies for Viola book 2
Faber 0571514510
10
Corelli, arr. Loy
Largo (from Concerto Grosso , op. 6 no. 1)
Viola Music for Beginners
EMB 14155
11
Dancla
Moderato, no. 27 (unaccomp)
36 Melodious and Easy Studies, op. 84
Schott ED9981
12
Dancla, arr. K & D Blackwell
Petite fantaisie (from Petite fantaisie et boléro )
Solo Time for Viola book 2
OUP 9780193513297
13
Gossec, arr. Preucil
Gavotte
Suzuki Viola School vol. 1 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0241S
14
Holzer-Rhomberg
Galopp
Fiedel-Max für Viola - Der grosse Auftritt vol. 3 (accomp available separately)
Holzschuh VHR3832
15
Ilynsky, arr. Terzibaschitsch
Berceuse, op. 13
Violaträume
Holzschuh VHR3428
16
Jones
Allegro energico e sempre forte, no. 3
Three Pieces for Viola and Piano
Schott ED11260
17
Küchler
Allegro assai (final movt from Concertino in G in the style of Vivaldi , op. 15)
Concertino in G in the style of Vivaldi, op. 15
Bosworth BOE004995
18
MacDowell, arr. Birtel
To a Wild Rose (no. 1 from Woodland Sketches , op. 51)
Classical Highlights for Viola
Schott ED23572
19
Mansel Thomas
Dafydd y Garreg Wen (David of the White Rock)
Five Welsh Traditional Melody Arrangements for Cello (or Violin or Viola) with Piano Accompaniment
Mansel Thomas Trust MT114
20
Mazas, ed. Kreuz
Andante, no. 27 (duet - candidate plays top part)
Select Studies for the Viola book 1
Stainer 7657A
21
Mendelssohn, arr. Birtel
Lied ohne Worte (Song Without Words), op. 30 no. 3
Classical Highlights for Viola
Schott ED23572
22
Miranda
We Don't Talk About Bruno (from Encanto ) (backing track only)
Encanto: Music from the Motion Picture Sountrack
Hal Leonard HL00438984
23
Mozart, arr. Loy
German Dance, K 600 no. 2
Viola Music for Beginners
EMB 14155
24
Nelson
Roaring Jelly
Piece by Piece book 2
Boosey M060092640
25
Norton
Rough Justice
Microjazz for Viola
Boosey M060082436
26
Offenbach, arr. Gregory
Barcarolle (from The Tales of Hoffmann )
Vamoosh Viola book 2 (accomp available separately)
Vamoosh VAM12
27
Pleyel, arr. Paasch
Rondo (no. 2 from 6 Duets , op. 8) (duet)
6 Duets, op. 8
IMC 2542
28
Pütz, arr. Birtel
Blue Waltz
Classical Highlights for Viola
Schott ED23572
29
Rae
Bruno's Tune
Play It Cool
Universal UE21369
30
Rodgers, arr. Wilkinson & Hart
Oh What a Beautiful Morning (from Oklahoma! )
First Repertoire for Viola book 2
Faber 0571512941
31
Rosenfeld
Living Mice (from Minecraft: Volume Alpha ) (backing track only)
Minecraft: Music from the Video Game Series
Hal Leonard HL01140738
32
Satie, arr. K & D Blackwell
La diva de l'Empire
Solo Time for Viola book 1
OUP 9780193513280
33
Telemann
Allegro or Vivace (2nd movt or 4th movt from Sonata in Bb )
Best of Viola Classics
Schott ED22411
34
Telemann, arr. Wilkinson & Hart
Gavotte
First Repertoire for Viola book 3
Faber 057151295X
35
Trad., arr. Huws Jones
The Silver Leaves of the Poplar Tree and The Four Corners of my Handkerchief (duet or piano accomp)
Fiddler Playalong Collection for Viola
Boosey M060139208
36
Trad., arr. Nelson
Loch Lomond
Piece by Piece book 2
Boosey M060092640
37
Trad., arr. Wilkinson & Hart
Were You There?
First Repertoire for Viola book 3
Faber 057151295X
38
Wagner, arr. Birtel
Bridal Chorus (from Lohengrin ) (short version with cuts as suggested, and without optional double stopping)
Classical Highlights for Viola
Schott ED23572
39
Weston
Long, Long Ago (Winter), no. 2
The Seasons
Camden
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Arens
We Gotta Boogie
Viola Collection vol. 2
Arens/Amazon
2
Bach, J S, transc. Rowland-Jones
Bourrée I (from Cello Suite no. 3 in C , BWV 1009) (unaccomp)
6 Cello Suites, BWV 1007-1012
Peters EP7489
3
Bartók, transc. Károly
Slovak Peasant's Dance
An Evening at the Village & Slovak Peasant's Dance
EMB 5453
4
Beach, transc. Grant
La Captive (no. 1 from Three Pieces , op. 40) (not on C string)
Three Pieces, op. 40
Clifton C347
5
Bennett, R R
All in a Garden Green
Six Country Dances
Novello NOV090750
6
Bizet, arr. Lanning
Farandole (from L'Arlésienne Suite no. 2 )
The Classic Experience
Cramer CRA90536
7
Boccherini, arr. Ewerhart & Koch
Minuetto (3rd movt from Sonata in C minor ) (with DC but no other repeats)
Best of Viola Classics
Schott ED22411
8
Borrett
Ceilidh, no. 4
Clan: a Narrative Piece for Viola and Piano
Mayhew 3612643
9
Clarke (Lozanne), arr. Otty
Avelette
Four Love Songs
S J Music D1992-3
10
Cohen
Magic Carpet Ride (unaccomp)
Superstudies for Viola book 2
Faber 0571514510
11
Copland
Ching-a-Ring Chaw (from Old American Songs, Set 2 )
Copland for Viola
Boosey M051490561
12
Corelli, arr. Kreuz
Tempo a piacere, no. 4 (unaccomp)
Select Studies for the Viola book 3
Stainer 7657C
13
Dancla
Thème varié de l'Oratorio 'Judas Maccabaeus', no. 30 (unaccomp)
36 Melodious and Easy Studies, op. 84
Schott ED9981
14
Donaldson, arr. Huws Jones
Makin' Whoopee
Fiddler Playalong Collection for Viola
Boosey M060139208
15
Dvořák, arr. Arnold
Scherzo (3rd movt from Sonatina , op. 100) (scherzo only - not trio)
Sonatina, op. 100
Viola World VWP038
16
Elgar, arr. Lanning
Chanson de matin, op. 15 no. 2
The Classic Experience
Cramer CRA90536
17
Ellington, arr. Harrison
It Don't Mean a Thing
Amazing Solos: Viola
Boosey M060094156
18
Gardel, arr. Gregory
Tango por una Cabeza
Vamoosh Viola book 3 (accomp available separately)
Vamoosh VAM13
19
Gounod, arr. Classens
Ave Maria
L'Alto classique vol. B
Combre P03580
20
Hummel, B
Andante cantabile (2nd movt from Sonatina no. 2 for Viola & Piano , op. 52b)
Sonatina no. 2 for Viola & Piano, op. 52b
Simrock M221108555
21
Mozart, arr. Harrison
Allegro
Amazing Solos: Viola
Boosey M060094156
22
Poole
The Track (no. 1 from Holly Lane )
Holly Lane
UMP M224421637
23
Purcell
Sarabande & Hornpipe
Airs and Dances
PWM 6168
24
Rameau, arr. Nelson
Rigaudon 1 and 2
Keytunes I (accomp available separately) or Grade by Grade: Viola Grade 4
Boosey M060071157 or M060136054
25
Rodríguez, arr. Huws Jones
La Cumparsita
Fiddler Playalong Collection for Viola
Boosey M060139208
26
Rubinstein, arr. Classens
Mélodie
L'Alto classique vol. C
Combre P04438
27
Saint-Saëns, arr. Wilkinson & Hart
L'éléphant (from Carnival of the Animals )
First Repertoire for Viola book 3
Faber 057151295X
28
Scarlatti, D, arr. Forbes
Sonata, Kp 34
Baroque Pieces for Viola and Piano
OUP 9780193564640
29
Schubert, arr. Nelson
Ballet Music (from Rosamunde )
Keytunes I (accomp available separately)
Boosey M060071157
30
Schumann, arr. Birtel
Träumerei (no. 7 from Scenes of Childhood , op. 15)
Classical Highlights for Viola
Schott ED23572
31
Tchaikovsky, arr. Nelson
March (from The Nutcracker )
Piece by Piece book 2 or Grade by Grade: Viola Grade 4
Boosey M060092640 or M060136054
32
Trad., arr. K & D Blackwell
Afton Water
Solo Time for Viola book 2
OUP 9780193513297
33
Trad., arr. Wilkinson
Mr Grumguffenhoff, no. 12
The Enchanted Isle
UMP M224418064
34
Vaughan Williams, arr. Barber
Spurn Point and Young Henry the Poacher
Solos for Young Violists vol. 4
Alfred 18750X
35
Vella Gregory
Introduction & Waltz (1st movt from Sonatina for Viola and Piano )
Sonatina for Viola and Piano
UMP M224424645
36
Wilkinson
Atlantic Puffin, no. 16 (unaccomp)
Exotic Birds
Wilkinson/Amazon
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Bach, J S, arr. Birtel
Air (from Orchestral Suite no. 3 in D , BWV 1068)
Classical Highlights for Viola
Schott ED23572
2
Bach, J S, arr. Forbes
A Merry Tune (from the Peasant Cantata , BWV 212)
Baroque Pieces for Viola and Piano
OUP 9780193564640
3
Bach, J S, arr. Forbes
Gigue (from Suite no. 1 ) (unaccomp)
The Solo Cello Suites arranged for Viola
Chester CH01401
4
Bach, J S, arr. Preucil
Gavotte in G minor
Suzuki Viola School vol. 3 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0243S
5
Baratto
Paprika Csárdás
Paprika Csárdás for Viola & Piano
Marc Reift EMR2180W
6
Bernstein, arr. Parman
I Feel Pretty (from West Side Story )
West Side Story Instrumental Solos: Viola
Boosey M051106493
7
Bridge
Berceuse or Cradle Song
Four Pieces for Viola and Piano
Faber 0571513271
8
Chapple
For Latin Lovers
Composers Series 7: First Collection for Viola and Piano
Bosworth BOE005033
9
Dittersdorf
Menuetto I and Trio or Adagio (2nd movt or 3rd movt from Sonata in Eb )
Sonata in Eb
Hofmeister FH3115
10
Dvořák, arr. Preucil
Humoresque
Suzuki Viola School vol. 3 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0243S
11
Elgar, arr. Klengel
Sospiri, op. 70
Sospiri, op. 70
Breitkopf EB4436
12
Fauré, arr. Birtel
Après un rêve, op. 7 no. 1
Après un rêve, op. 7 no. 1 or Classical Highlights for Viola
Schott ED09962 or ED23572
13
Fine
Ferdinand for Solo Viola (unaccomp)
Ferdinand for Solo Viola
via IMSLP
14
Flackton
Siciliana and Variations (3rd and 4th movts from Sonata no. 4 in C minor , op. 2 no. 8)
Sonata no. 4 in C minor, op. 2 no. 8
Schott ED10957
15
Gál
Impromptu
Impromptu
Schott VAB69
16
Gluck, arr. Arnold
Melody (from Orfeo )
Melody (from Orfeo )
Viola World VWP017
17
Gluck, arr. Doktor
Gavotte (from Don Juan )
First Solos for the Viola Player
Schirmer GS33133
18
Granados, arr. Forbes
Spanish Dance no. 5: Andaluza
Popular Pieces
OUP 9780193566125
19
Handel, arr. Arnold
1st movt (from Concerto in Bb )
Concerto in Bb
Viola World VWP079
20
Haydn, arr. Piatigorsky
Divertimento (3rd movt)
Solos for Young Violists vol. 3
Alfred 18670X
21
Hummel, B
Allegro (1st movt from Little Suite for Viola & Piano , op. 19c)
Little Suite for Viola & Piano, op. 19c
Simrock M221108579
22
Hummel, B
Allegro maestoso or Finale-Toccata (1st or 3rd movt from Sonatina no. 2 for Viola & Piano , op. 52b)
Sonatina no. 2 for Viola & Piano, op. 52b
Simrock M221108555
23
Hummel, B
Maestoso (1st movt from Sonatina no. 1 for Viola & Piano , op. 35b)
Sonatina no. 1 for Viola & Piano, op. 35b
Simrock M221100320
24
Johns
Midnight Blue (omit piano intro)
Midnight Blue
Broadbent & Dunn 12403
25
Joplin, arr. Cowles
Fig Leaf Rag or The Chrysanthemum
Ragtime Favourites
Fentone F854
26
Kreisler, arr. Birtel
Liebesleid (Love's Sorrow) (no. 2 from Old Viennese Dance Tunes )
Classical Highlights for Viola
Schott ED23572
27
Méhul, arr. Doktor
Romance
Solos for the Viola Player
Schirmer GS32926
28
Murray & Brown
Hornpipe
Grade by Grade: Viola Grade 5
Boosey M060131912
29
Prokofiev, arr. Forst
Kijé's Wedding (from Lieutenant Kijé Suite , op. 60)
Kijé's Wedding
Musicus M696
30
Purcell
Canzonet
Airs and Dances
PWM 6168
31
Seitz, arr. Preucil
3rd movt (from Concerto no. 2 )
Suzuki Viola School vol. 4 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0244S
32
Shostakovich, arr. Otty
Romance (from The Gadfly )
Romance (from The Gadfly )
S J Music D1990-4
33
Tchaikovsky
Waltz
First Solos for the Viola Player
Schirmer GS33133
34
Tchaikovsky, arr. Forbes
Humoreske, op. 10 no. 2
Popular Pieces
OUP 9780193566125
35
Telemann, arr. Forbes
Courante (from Suite in D )
Suite in D
Schott ED10196
36
Trad., arr. R Clarke
I'll Bid My Heart Be Still
Shorter Pieces for Viola and Piano
OUP 9780193865990
37
Trad., arr. Doktor
Boston Fancy
Solos for the Viola Player
Schirmer GS32926
38
Trad., arr. Doktor
Were You There?
Solos for the Viola Player
Schirmer GS32926
39
Vivaldi, arr. Klengel
Giga, op. 2 no. 2
Classical Pieces for Viola vol. 2
Peters EP3853B
40
Weston
Falling Leaves (Autumn) or Romance (Spring)
The Seasons
Camden
41
Wilson
No. 28 and no. 29 (unaccomp)
Progressive Studies for Solo Viola
Camden
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Alday, arr. Lainé
Allegro non troppo, no. 3 (upper line) (unaccomp)
L'École de l'alto vol. 2
Billaudot GB5036
2
Bach, J S
Andante (3rd movt from Gamba Sonata in D , BWV 1028)
Three Gamba Sonatas, BWV 1027-1029
Henle HN684
3
Bach, J S, arr. Forbes
Bourrée 1 (5th movt from Suite no. 4 in Eb ) (unaccomp) or Menuetto 1 & 2 (from Suite no. 1 in G ) (unaccomp)
The Solo Cello Suites arranged for Viola
Chester CH01401
4
Bohm, arr. Preucil
Moto Perpetuo
Suzuki Viola School vol. 5 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0249SX
5
Bonporti
Bizzarria (4th movt from Invenzione terza , op. 10 no. 3)
Two Inventions for Viola
Kunzelmann GM1195
6
Caix d'Hervelois, arr. Preucil
La Milanese (no. 1) or Tambourin and Gavotte (nos. 4 and 6) (from Suite in A )
Suzuki Viola School vol. 7 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0493
7
Cohen
Sarabande with Variations (unaccomp)
Technique Takes Off!
Faber 0571514197
8
Eccles
Largo and Corrente (1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in G minor )
Sonata in G minor
Peters EP4326
9
Fiocco, arr. Arnold
Allegro
Allegro
Viola World VWP015
10
Flackton
Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in G , op. 2 no. 6)
Sonata in G, op. 2 no. 6
Schott ED10115
11
Gritton
Presto for Frankie
Character Pieces book 3
S J Music D2006-2
12
Handel, ed. Pilkington
Andante larghetto and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in G minor , op. 1 no. 6)
Sonata in G minor, op. 1 no. 6
Stainer H244
13
Handoshkin
Allegro moderato (1st movt from Viola Concerto in C )
Viola Concerto in C
IMC 2067
14
Leclair, arr. Classens
Tambourin
L'Alto classique vol. C
Combre P04438
15
Marais, arr. Preucil
La Matelotte and Le Basque (nos. 3 and 4 from Four French Dances )
Suzuki Viola School vol. 5 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0249SX
16
Marcello, arr. Marchet
Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in E minor )
Sonata in E minor
IMC 2382
17
Marcello, arr. Preucil
Largo and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts from Sonata in G )
Suzuki Viola School vol. 5 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0249SX
18
Mazas
The Broad Stroke, no. 2 (unaccomp) or Various Bowings, no. 17 (unaccomp)
Etudes spéciales, op. 36 book 1
Schirmer GS26257
19
Mendelssohn, arr. Forbes
Song Without Words, op. 38 no. 2
Chester Music for Viola
Chester CH00817
20
Telemann, arr. Joelson
Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in A minor , TWV 41:a6)
2 Sonatas for Viola da Gamba or Viola and Basso Continuo
Amadeus BP0640
21
Telemann, arr. Joelson
Allegro (2nd movt from Sonata in E minor , TWV 41:e5)
2 Sonatas for Viola da Gamba or Viola and Basso Continuo
Amadeus BP0640
22
Telemann, arr. Preucil
Presto (4th movt from Concerto in G)
Suzuki Viola School vol. 4 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0244S
23
Vaňhal
Allegro vivace (1st movt from Sonata in Eb )
Sonata in Eb
Doblinger DM544
24
Vivaldi, transc. Bársony & Nagy
Allegro (3rd movt from Concerto in G minor , RV 417)
Concerto in G minor, RV 417
EMB 12616
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Beach, transc. Grant
Berceuse (no. 2 from Three Pieces , op. 40)
Three Pieces, op. 40
Clifton C347
2
Bennett, R R
The Czar of Muscovy
Six Country Dances
Novello NOV090750
3
Brahms, arr. Tertis
Minnelied
Lionel Tertis: The Early Years book 1
Comus 105
4
Bridge
Élégie
Four Pieces for Viola and Piano
Faber 0571513271
5
Burrell
Songs for Harvey (unaccomp)
Songs for Harvey
UMP M224400250
6
Chopin, arr. Hubisz-Sielska
Largo (3rd movt from Sonata , op. 65)
Sonata for Cello (or Viola) and Piano, op. 65
PWM 9340
7
Clarke, R
Lullaby, p2
Shorter Pieces for Viola and Piano
OUP 9780193865990
8
Debussy, arr. Arnold
Rêverie
Rêverie
Viola World VWP119
9
Elgar, arr. Arnold
Chanson de nuit, op. 15 no. 1
Chanson de matin & Chanson de nuit
Novello NOV120854
10
Glazunov, arr. Ginot
Sérénade espagnole, op. 20
Sérénade espagnole, op. 20
Jobert JJ06589
11
Gritton
Jazz-Dance
Character Pieces book 3
S J Music D2006-2
12
Hummel, B
Andante sostenuto (2nd movt from Little Suite for Viola & Piano , op. 19c)
Little Suite for Viola & Piano, op. 19c
Simrock M221108579
13
Ireland, arr. Tertis
The Holy Boy
Lionel Tertis: The Early Years book 2
Comus 106
14
Joachim
No. 1 from Three Hebrew Melodies , op. 9
Three Hebrew Melodies, op. 9
IMC 3272
15
Le Beau
Träumerei
Drei Stücke für Viola, op. 26
Furore 3220
16
Marais, arr. Preucil
L'Agréable (no. 1 from Four French Dances )
Suzuki Viola School vol. 5 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0249SX
17
Reger, arr. Werdin
Scherzo, no. 4
Six Pieces, op. 47
Doblinger 03589
18
Schumann
Langsam, mit melancholischem Ausdruck (4th movt from Märchenbilder (Fairy Tale Pictures) , op. 113)
Märchenbilder (Fairy Tale Pictures), op. 113
Peters EP2372
19
Sibelius, arr. Hermann
Valse triste, op. 44 no. 1
Valse triste, op. 44 no. 1
Breitkopf EB2284
20
Sitt
Moderato or Andante sostenuto or Allegro (1st or 2nd or 3rd movt from Album Leaves , op. 39)
Solos for Young Violists vol. 4
Alfred 18750X
21
Stravinsky, arr. Forst
Dance of the Princesses (from The Firebird )
Dance of the Princesses (from The Firebird )
Musicus M887
22
Tertis
Sunset
Lionel Tertis: The Early Years book 1
Comus 105
23
Vaughan Williams
Carol (from Group 1)
Suite for Viola and Orchestra
OUP 9780193694057
24
Vaughan Williams, arr. Forbes
Fantasia on Greensleeves
Fantasia on Greensleeves
OUP 9780193593015
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Bach, J C, arr. Casadesus
Allegro molto ma maestoso (1st movt from Concerto in C minor )
Concerto in C minor
Salabert SLB3920
2
Bach, J S
Adagio and Allegro (1st and 2nd movts) or Allegro (4th movt) (from Gamba Sonata in D , BWV 1028)
Three Gamba Sonatas, BWV 1027-1029
Henle HN684
3
Bach, J S
Allegro ma non tanto (2nd movt from Gamba Sonata in G , BWV 1027)
Three Gamba Sonatas, BWV 1027-1029
Henle HN684
4
Bach, J S, arr. Forbes
Allemande (2nd movt from Suite no. 1 in G ) (unaccomp) or Bourrées 1 & 2 (from Suite no. 3 ) (unaccomp)
The Solo Cello Suites arranged for Viola
Chester CH01401
5
Bach, J S, transc. Rowland-Jones
Bourrées nos. 1 and 2 (from Cello Suite no. 4 in Eb , BWV 1010) (unaccomp)
6 Cello Suites, BWV 1007-1012
Peters EP7489
6
Beach, transc. Grant
Mazurka (no. 3 from Three Pieces , op. 40)
Three Pieces, op. 40
Clifton C347
7
Brahms, arr. Forbes
Hungarian Dance no. 3 in F
Hungarian Dances nos. 1 & 3
Peters EP7725
8
Caix d'Hervelois, arr. Marchet
Allegro and Double
La Chambor (Allemande)
IMC 446
9
Jacob
Allegro giusto (1st movt from Sonatina for Viola and Piano )
Sonatina for Viola and Piano
Novello NOV120069
10
Martinn, arr. Lainé
Allegro ma non troppo, no. 7 (unaccomp)
L'École de l'alto vol. 2
Billaudot GB5036
11
Mazas
Pizzicato with the Left Hand, no. 30 (unaccomp)
Etudes spéciales, op. 36 book 1
Schirmer GS26257
12
Mozart, arr. Preucil
Adagio and Rondo in D
Suzuki Viola School vol. 6 (accomp available separately)
Alfred 0491S
13
Reger, arr. Werdin
Canon, no. 1 and Fuge, no. 6
Six Pieces, op. 47
Doblinger 03589
14
Schubert
Adagio (2nd movt from Sonata in A minor 'Arpeggione' , D 821)
Sonata in A minor 'Arpeggione', D 821
Bärenreiter BA5683
15
Schumann
Nicht schnell (1st movt from Märchenbilder (Fairy Tale Pictures) , op. 113)
Märchenbilder (Fairy Tale Pictures), op. 113
Peters EP2372
16
Stamitz
Andante moderato (2nd movt from Concerto in D , op. 1)
Concerto in D, op. 1
Breitkopf EB5580
17
Vivaldi, arr. Arnold
Allegro moderato (2nd movt from Sonata in G )
Sonata in G
Viola World VWP076
18
Wieniawski
Rêverie
Rêverie
PWM 7432
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Beach, transc. Grant
Invocation, op. 55
Invocation, op. 55
Clifton C348
2
Bloch
Processional
Meditation and Processional
Schirmer HL50286260
3
Boulanger, N (transc.)
Modéré (no. 1 from Trois pièces )
Three Pieces for Viola
Leduc AL30767
4
Bridge
Pensiero
Two Pieces for Viola and Piano
Stainer H171
5
Bridge, arr. Hindmarsh
Allegretto
Allegretto
Thames TH978006
6
Carmichael
Remembering (2nd movt from Contrasts )
Contrasts
Australian Music Centre
7
Clarke, R
Passacaglia on an Old English Tune
Solos for Young Violists vol. 5
Alfred 18830X
8
Coletti
From My Heart, no. 1
Three Pieces for Viola and Piano
OUP 9780193866003
9
Cowles
Blues Variations
Blues Variations
Clifton C111
10
Dvořák, arr. Arnold
Allegro (1st movt from Sonatina , op. 100)
Sonatina, op. 100
Viola World VWP058
11
Elgar, arr. Arnold
Chanson de matin, op. 15 no. 2
Chanson de matin & Chanson de nuit
Novello NOV120854
12
Fauré, arr. Busser
Pavane, op. 50
Pavane, op. 50
Hamelle HA9143
13
Fauré, arr. Katims
Lamento
Lamento
IMC 797
14
Gershwin, arr. Arnold
Prelude no. 2
Three Preludes
Viola World VWP096
15
Grainger, arr. Barber
The Sussex Mummer's Christmas Carol
Solos for Young Violists vol. 5
Alfred 18830X
16
Heller
Herbstmusik (Autumnal Music)
Herbstmusik (Autumnal Music)
Schott VAB88
17
Hindemith
Meditation (no. 8 from Nobilissima Visione )
Meditation
Schott ED3684
18
Kiel
Allegretto semplice and Allegro con passione (no. 2 and no. 3 from 3 Romances , op. 69)
3 Romances, op. 69 or Best of Viola Classics
Kunzelmann GM101 or Schott ED22411
19
Le Beau
Nachtstück
Drei Stücke für Viola, op. 26
Furore 3220
20
Rachmaninov, arr. Silverthorne
Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14
Vocalise, op. 34 no. 14
Boosey M060113246
21
Satie, arr. Arnold
Gymnopédie no. 1
Gymnopédie no. 1
Viola World VWP117
22
Vaughan Williams
Prelude (from Group 1)
Suite for Viola and Orchestra
OUP 9780193694057
No.
Composer
Piece
Book
Publisher & Code
1
Bach, J S, arr. Forbes
Prelude (1st movt from Suite no. 2 in D minor ) (unaccomp)
The Solo Cello Suites arranged for Viola
Chester CH01401
2
Beethoven
Romance in F, op. 50
Two Romances, op. 40 & op. 50
Peters EP2413
3
Beethoven, arr. Forbes
Theme and Variations (except nos. 2 & 4)
7 Variations on Mozart's 'Bei Männern' from The Magic Flute
Peters EP7049
4
Berkeley, L
Allegro (3rd movt from Sonata in D minor for Viola and Piano )
Sonata in D minor for Viola and Piano
Chester CH00811
5
Boccherini
Largo and Allegro alla militaire (1st and 2nd movts from Sonata no. 3 in G )
Sonata no. 3 in G
IMC 821
6
Bonporti
Lamentevole and Balletto (1st and 2nd movts from Invenzione sesta , op. 10 no. 6)
Two Inventions for Viola
Kunzelmann GM1195
7
Brahms
Vivace (4th movt from Sonata in F minor , op. 120 no. 1)
Sonata in F minor, op. 120 no. 1
Wiener UT50015
8
Brunetti
Rondeau allegretto (3rd movt from Sonata in D )
Sonata in D
Amadeus BP2464
9
Chandoshkin
Rondo 'La chasse' (3rd movt from Concerto in C )
Solos for Young Violists vol. 5
Alfred 18830X
10
Chevereau
Romance for Viola and Piano
Romance for Viola and Piano
UMP M224414318
11
Dimitrescu
Romanian Peasant Dance, op. 15
Solos for Young Violists vol. 3
Alfred 18670X
12
Fuchs, L
Any two of: Andante (no. 3), Giocoso (no. 4), Allegro piacevole (no. 5) (all unaccomp)
Fifteen Characteristic Studies for Viola
OUP 9780193850125
13
Handel
Allegro molto (3rd movt from Concerto in B minor )
Concerto in B minor
Eschig ME1311
14
Hoffmeister, ed. A Copland
Allegro con spirito (1st movt from Viola Concerto in Bb )
Viola Concerto in Bb
Schott ED11247
15
Ireland, R
Étude no. 1, Baroque or Étude no. 3, Classical (both unaccomp)
Concert Études for Viola
Clifton C180
16
Maconchy
Allegro deciso and Andantino (2nd and 3rd movts from Five Sketches for Viola ) (unaccomp)
Five Sketches for Viola
Chester CH55784
17
Max
Maestoso un poco mosso (1st movt from Songs of Loneliness , op. 19a)
Songs of Loneliness, op. 19a
UMP M224418828
18
Mazas
Short Detached Strokes and Octaves, no. 23 (unaccomp)
Etudes spéciales, op. 36 book 1
Schirmer GS26257
19
Milhaud
Air and Final (3rd and 4th movts from Sonata no. 1 )
Sonata no. 1
Heugel HE31119
20
Minsky, transc. Dalton
Like Crazy (unaccomp)
Three American Pieces for Unaccompanied Viola
OUP 9780193858459
21
Mozart, arr. Szaleski
Theme with Variations (from Divertimento in D , K 334) (except nos. 3 & 5)
Divertimento in D, K 334
PWM 6167
22
Stamitz
Rondeau (3rd movt from Concerto in Bb )
Concerto in Bb
Schott VAB29
23
Vaňhal
Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata in F , op. 5 no. 3)
Sonata in F, op. 5 no. 3
Wollenweber WW42
24
Vella Gregory
Lament (2nd movt from Partita ) (unaccomp)
Partita
UMP M224416404
1
Berlioz
Serenade (3rd movt from Harold in Italy )
Harold in Italy
Bärenreiter BA5457-90
2
Bloch
Meditation
Meditation and Processional
Schirmer HL50286260
3
Brahms, arr. Forbes
Hungarian Dance no. 1
Hungarian Dances nos. 1 & 3
Peters EP7725
4
Bridge, arr. Britten
There is a Willow Grows Aslant a Brook
There is a Willow Grows Aslant a Brook
Thames TH978297
5
Clarke, R
Morpheus
Morpheus
OUP 9780193864368
6
Croad
Deeds not Words (1st movt from The Suffragette Sonata for Solo Viola ) (unaccomp)
The Suffragette Sonata for Solo Viola (download)
libbycroad.com
7
Fauré, arr. Katims
Elegy, op. 24
Elegy, op. 24
IMC 896
8
Franck, arr. Arnold
Allegretto poco mosso (4th movt from Sonata in D )
Sonata in D
Viola World VWP043
9
Glasunov
Elegie, op. 44
Elegie, op. 44
Belaieff BEL200
10
Hakim
Toccata no. 2 for Solo Viola (unaccomp)
Toccata no. 2 for Solo Viola
UMP M224416435
11
Ibert, arr. Neuberth
Aria
Aria
Leduc AL18041
12
Le Beau
Polonaise
Drei Stücke für Viola, op. 26
Furore 3220
13
Liszt, arr. Tertis
Liebestraum (Notturno no. 3)
Lionel Tertis: The Early Years book 1
Comus 105
14
Lloyd Webber, W
Allegro comodo (1st movt from Sonatina for Viola and Piano )
Sonatina for Viola and Piano
Stainer H369
15
Milhaud
La Parisienne (no. 4 from 4 Visages )
La Parisienne (no. 4 from 4 Visages )
Heugel HE33329
16
Nardini
Allegro moderato (1st movt from Sonata in F minor )
Sonata in F minor
IMC 1894
17
Rivier
Allegro vivace e leggiero (3rd movt from Concertino for Viola )
Concertino for Viola
Salabert SLB5844
18
Svendsen
Romance
Romance
Peters EP9016A
19
Thomas
Rainbow Bridge to Paradise (unaccomp)
Rainbow Bridge to Paradise
Nimbus NMP1044
20
Villa-Lobos, arr. Primrose
Aria (from Bachianas Brasilieras no. 5 )
Aria (from Bachianas Brasilieras no. 5 )
Schirmer GS22443
21
Wieniawski, arr. Arnold
Romanza (from Concerto no. 2 , op. 22)
Romanza (from Concerto no. 2 , op. 22)
Viola World VWP100133
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