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Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Instrumental Solos for Strings: Violin Book & CD -
World of Warcraft Instrumental Solos for Strings: Cello Book & CD -
World of Warcraft Instrumental Solos for Strings: Violin Book & CD -
Top Pop & Rock Hits Instrumental Solos for Strings: Violin Book & CD -
Top Broadway and Movie Songs: Cello Book & Online Audio/Software/PDF -
Easy Pop & Rock Hits Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD -
Patriotic Favorites Instrumental Solos: Viola Book & Online Audio/Software/PDFs -
Easy Top of the Charts Playlist Instrumental Solos for Strings: Violin Book & CD -
The Wizard of Oz Instrumental Solos for Strings: Cello Book & CD -
Top Pop & Rock Hits Instrumental Solos for Strings: Cello Book & CD -
Vahid Matejko's Klezmer Play-Alongs for Violin: Violin Book & CD -
Easy Christmas Carols Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD -
Selections from Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: Instrumental Solos for Strings, Volume 2: Violin Book & CD 
Selections from Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: Instrumental Solos for Strings, Volume 2: Violin Book & CD
Selections from Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: Instrumental Solos for Strings, Volume 2: Violin Book & CD
Arr. various, ed. Bill Galliford
Level: 2-3
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Easy Instrumental Solos for Special Occasions & Celebrations for Strings: Viola Book & CD -
Hit Movie & TV Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD -
Pop & Country Instrumental Solos for Strings: Violin Book & CD -
Classic Rock Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD -
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Instrumental Solos for Strings: Cello Book & CD -
Star Wars®: Episodes I, II & III Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD 
Star Wars®: Episodes I, II & III Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD
Star Wars®: Episodes I, II & III Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD
Music by John Williams
Level: 2-3
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Top Broadway and Movie Songs: Viola Book & Online Audio/Software/PDF -
The Wizard of Oz Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD -
Easy Top of the Charts Playlist Instrumental Solos for Strings: Cello Book & CD -
Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & CD -
Selections from Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: Instrumental Solos for Strings, Volume 1: Cello Book & CD 
Selections from Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: Instrumental Solos for Strings, Volume 1: Cello Book & CD
Selections from Rolling Stone Magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: Instrumental Solos for Strings, Volume 1: Cello Book & CD
Arr. various, ed. Bill Galliford
Level: 2-3
Shipped$14.95Sale price $14.95 Regular price
About This Collection
Description
String players at levels 1 through 3 will find film scores, Broadway tunes, and popular TV themes ready to perform with recorded accompaniments. The Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter series dominate this collection, with arrangements for violin and cello that let students tackle familiar melodies alongside professional backing tracks. Whether you're teaching a beginner working through simple melodic lines or a developing player ready for richer harmonic textures, these play-alongs keep students engaged with music they already know and love.
Highlights
Teachers keep coming back to The Lord of the Rings Instrumental Solos for Strings (both violin and cello versions by Howard Shore) and the Harry Potter Instrumental Solos for Strings series, which appear in both complete collections and film-specific editions. Star Wars Instrumental Solos for Strings (Movies I-VI) by John Williams ranks equally high, available for both violin and cello. Top Hits from TV, Movies & Musicals rounds out the most popular choices, offering variety beyond single franchises.
Composer Spotlight
Howard Shore brings his film composition expertise directly to string players through The Lord of the Rings Instrumental Solos for Strings. His arrangements for violin and cello maintain the emotional weight of the original scores while staying accessible to intermediate students.
John Williams' Star Wars Instrumental Solos for Strings capture the iconic themes that define the film series. Available for both violin and cello, these arrangements are widely adopted in school music programs and private studios.
Bill Galliford has spent over 35 years at Alfred Music developing sheet music across every genre, with particular strength in film score transcriptions and instrumental solo arrangements. His work on Patriotic Favorites Instrumental Solos demonstrates his gift for creating accessible yet authentic versions of beloved material.