Edition Peters Strings & Guitar Sheet Music

Teachers keep returning to Sally Beamish's "In the Stillness" (SATB, a cappella), which has become a cornerstone choral piece in this collection. Vittorio Monti's "Czardas" for violin and piano and Simon Fischer's "Basics: 300 Exercises and Practice Routines for the Violin" are equally trusted staples for studio work. Bach's Cello Suites, transcribed for viola, continues to be one of the most-purchased solo instrumental works here.

Recent additions include John Cage's "Renga" and works by contemporary composers Rebecca Saunders ("Still" for full orchestra) and Charles Wuorinen ("Bearbeitungen über das Glogauer Liederbuch" for quartet and "Five" for solo cello), reflecting the Peters Contemporary Library's ongoing commitment to 20th and 21st century chamber music.

John Cage's 176 titles in the catalog represent decades of experimental and avant-garde composition, offering teachers access to a comprehensive archive of his work from the very familiar to the adventurous. Sally Beamish, with 38 titles, has become known for accessible yet sophisticated choral and instrumental writing. Her "In the Stillness" exemplifies her ability to craft pieces that work both in educational and concert settings. Johann Sebastian Bach's 45 titles here are primarily string works and arrangements, including the widely adopted viola transcription of the Cello Suites. Charles Wuorinen's 50 contributions to the collection showcase rigorous contemporary chamber music writing, with recent publications adding fresh material for advanced ensemble programs.