The Best Of Grade 2 Violin

Product Description

Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together best-loved grade 2 Violin pieces, includingKalinka, Got those 3rd Position Blues? (Huws Jones) and Waltz from Sleeping Beauty (Tchaikovsky).

Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites, allpieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O’Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included, as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and past Trinity andABRSMsyllabuses.

Jessica O’Leary has a successful career as a teacher, professional violinist, ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin inthe Fields, and has performed with Madonna, Led Zeppelin, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul’s Girls’ School, Eltham Collegeand Junior Guildhall London.

Series: Best Of Grade
Pages: 40
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN: 9780571536924

1) Sierra [Norton, C.]

2) "Gavotte from ""Dances of the Dolls"" [Shostakovich, D.]"

3) In Evening Air [Copland, Aaron]

4) "Allegretto con Moto from ""Miniature Pastorals"" [Bridge, F.]"

5) "March from ""A Little Suite"" [Duncan, T.]"

6) Haunted House [Benjamin, A.]

7) Echoes [Farrington, I.]

8) Dallas Doings [Ellington, D.]

9) "The Little Horse from ""Pictures of Childhood"" [Khachaturian, A.]"

10) Little Door [Kats-Chernin, E.]

11) "Cavalryman from ""Thirty Children’s Pieces [Kabalevsky, D]"

12) Pop Looks Bach [Fonteyn, S.]

13) "Climb Ev’ry Mountain from ""The Sound of Music"" [Rodgers & Hammerstein]"

14) "Montagues and Capulets from ""Romeo and Juliet"" [Prokofieff, S.]"

15) Gran Vals [Tárrega, F.]