Sound Innovations for Orchestra, Book 2

Teachers keep coming back to the Violin Book by Bob Phillips, the most widely adopted title in this collection. The coordinated viola, cello, and bass books let you build a balanced section without hunting for compatible materials, and the included online media gives students resources beyond the page.

Bob Phillips is a foundational voice in string pedagogy. Since 1953, he has shaped how string teachers approach large group instruction, authoring over 25 book series that thousands of students use every year. His work on the Sound Innovations series reflects decades of classroom experience and expertise in building eclectic musical styles for young players.

Peter Boonshaft brings energy and innovation to music education at a national scale. Honored as the first recipient of the George M. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education, he continues to influence teachers through his writing, conducting, and his weekly blog for educators. His voice in Sound Innovations emphasizes the kind of engaged, expressive learning that motivates students.

Robert Sheldon is one of the most performed composers in wind band music today and leads the Sound Innovations for Concert Band series. His compositions carry a level of musical expression that resonates deeply with young ensembles, and his contributions to this string method bring that same care for craft and artistry to string students.