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Strictly Strings, Book 2: Violin Book -
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Strictly Strings, Book 2: Viola Book -
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Strictly Classics, Book 1: Violin Book -
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Christmas & Chanukah Ensembles: Violin Book -
Strictly Classics, Book 1: Cello Book -
Strictly Strings, Book 2: Bass Book -
Strictly Classics, Book 2: Violin Book -
Strictly Classics, Book 1: Viola Book -
Christmas & Chanukah Ensembles: Cello Book -
Strictly Classics, Book 2: Cello Book -
Strictly Classics, Book 2: Viola Book -
Christmas & Chanukah Ensembles: Viola Book -
Strictly Strings, Book 3: Bass Book -
Strictly Classics, Book 1: Bass Book -
Strictly Classics, Book 1: Piano Acc. (Instrumental) Book -
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Christmas & Chanukah Ensembles: String Bass Book -
Strictly Classics, Book 2: Piano Acc. (Instrumental) Book
About This Collection
Description
Strictly Strings is a comprehensive string method series built by educators with deep roots in school orchestra programs. The collection centers on Jacquelyn Dillon's core method books, which progress systematically through three levels for violin, viola, and cello, alongside complementary titles like Strictly Classics by John O'Reilly. You'll find recorded accompaniments available for many titles, flexible instrumentation options that work for mixed-ability ensembles, and arrangements that align with federation festival repertoire lists.
Highlights
Teachers return to the Strictly Strings method books consistently: Book 1 and Book 2 are standard across violin, viola, and cello parts. Steve Bach's Pop-Style Solos for violin offers a different angle when students need contemporary material alongside classical repertoire.
Recently added
Jacquelyn Dillon released a digital audio download for Strictly Strings Book 2, making recorded accompaniments more accessible for remote and hybrid teaching.
Composer & Author Spotlight
Jacquelyn Dillon leads string music education at Wichita State University and serves as president of the American String Teachers Association, bringing over 30 years of orchestra program development into her method design. Her books form the backbone of this collection and reflect her work with both university students and youth ensemble players.
James Kjelland teaches string pedagogy and instrumental music education at Northwestern University. His background spans public school teaching in Wisconsin grades 4-12 and university faculty work, so his contributions to this series carry real classroom experience across multiple levels.
John O'Reilly created Strictly Classics Book 1 for violin, offering teachers a complementary resource that sits naturally alongside the core method books.