Sound Innovations for Orchestra: Sound Development

Teachers keep coming back to the Intermediate Violin Book by Bob Phillips and Kirk Moss, which anchors most string programs using this series. The Intermediate Cello, Viola, and Bass Books round out the intermediate level, while the Advanced Violin Book provides natural next steps for students ready to deepen their skills.

Bob Phillips is a leading voice in string pedagogy, known for his work in large group instruction and his ability to develop engaging material across multiple skill levels. His Sound Innovations series has become a standard in many string programs, with thousands of students working through his books each year.

Kirk Moss brings academic leadership and deep ASTA involvement to the series, serving as Vice Provost at University of Northwestern – St. Paul and a past national president of the American String Teachers Association. His coauthorship of Sound Innovations reflects his commitment to creating method books that serve both classroom teachers and serious student musicians.