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Movie Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & Online Audio/Software

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Movie Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & Online Audio/Software

Movie Instrumental Solos for Strings: Viola Book & Online Audio/Software

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[NOT RELATED TO WIND BOOKS] This new series, written especially for violin, viola, and cello, is a first of a kind, containing arrangements of some of the most popular move themes over the last few decades that can be played together or as solos. All parts have been carefully edited, with bowings and articulations, in keys well suited for the young string player. Titles are: In Dreams (from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring) * Across the Stars (from Star Wars®: Episode II Attack of the Clones) * Duel of the Fates (from Star Wars®: Episode I The Phantom Menace) * Fawkes the Phoenix (from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets) * Gollum's Song (from The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers) * James Bond Theme (from Die Another Day) * Goldfinger (from Goldfinger) * Hedwig's Theme (from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone) * October Sky (from October Sky) * Theme from Jurassic Park.

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Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 20
ISBN10: 0-7579-1418-7
ISBN13: 978-0-7579-1418-8
UPC: 654979063568
SKU: 00-IFM0316CD
Instrumentation: Viola

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Why we love this

Young violists rarely get to play music that sounds instantly gratifying and cinematic. This collection delivers exactly that: ten film themes arranged with careful attention to bow distribution and accessible keys, so students hear themselves making rich, recognizable melodies from day one. The viola book holds its own throughout, never relegated to harmonic filler.

What to expect

Stepping into a film score without the orchestra pit. These arrangements capture the sweep and drama of their source material while remaining anchored to viola-friendly ranges and fingerboard positions. Moments of grandeur sit alongside intimate, singing passages that ask for genuine musicality.

Who it's for

Young violists in grades 4-6 who are solid early-intermediate players and hungry for material that connects to the music they actually hear outside rehearsal. String orchestras and chamber programs looking for repertoire that builds ensemble skills while keeping motivation high.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the online audio accompaniment as a reference during individual practice, then turn it off during rehearsal to build independent intonation and phrasing within the ensemble.
  • Pay special attention to the edited bowings in passages with rapid articulation (especially in Duel of the Fates). These are designed for young players; follow them exactly to maintain clarity without tension.
  • Balance tone color across the three string parts when playing solos together. The viola often carries counter-melody; shape those phrases with the same attention you'd give to the violin's primary line.
  • Record yourselves playing each arrangement. Hearing the full trio back will reveal balance issues and intonation drift that sound invisible in the moment.

How to use it

These pieces work beautifully in a spring concert celebrating popular culture, or woven into a film-music unit that connects string playing to scoring and arrangement. You can program them as solos with accompaniment in a chamber recital, or perform them as a medley with the full viola section carrying the melodic weight.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading articulation markings and bow distribution in arranged material
  • Playing within a three-part ensemble while maintaining independence
  • Phrasing and tone shaping in recognizable melodic contexts
  • Intonation accuracy when the ear has a strong harmonic reference point
  • Confidence transferring between solo and ensemble roles

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