Piccolo Paganini Vol. 2: Conductor Score & Parts

Schmidt and Jeggle curated pieces that sound substantial and concert-worthy without requiring the technical extremes that can intimidate intermediate students. The range of composers—from Baroque to twentieth-century figures—means you're teaching musical history through repertoire that actually engages young violinists, not just serving as technique delivery vehicles.

Each piece carries the polish and sophistication of music written for serious concert performance, yet remains accessible to players still building their technical foundations. You'll find lyrical elegance alongside rhythmic vitality, with the piano part contributing genuine musical interest rather than merely supporting the violin line.

Intermediate violin students who are ready to move beyond exercise books into real concert repertoire. Teachers seeking substantial, musically rewarding pieces that develop position work and basic double-stops without requiring extreme technical demands. Violinists preparing for competitions or recitals who need fresh material that stands apart from the typical intermediate canon.

• Approach the double-stop passages as musical statements rather than technical hurdles; students will respond better when they understand the harmonic or textural purpose of each double stop.
• Use the performance notes provided in the score to frame each piece's historical context during rehearsal; knowing that a piece comes from a lesser-known work by Elgar or Viardot García builds investment in the music itself.
• Encourage students to explore the variety of bowing patterns across the collection; different composers require different articulation sensibilities, and moving between pieces builds stylistic flexibility.
• Coordinate with the pianist early so the violin and piano parts feel like genuine partnerships rather than accompaniment-and-soloist dynamics; many of these pieces reward genuine ensemble balance.

Scatter pieces throughout your teaching year so students encounter different compositional styles and historical periods alongside their technical studies. Program individual pieces in student recitals and competitions; the variety means you can match repertoire to each student's strengths and interests. Use the collection as a resource for chamber music repertoire nights, where students can explore the specific pairing of violin and piano.

• Playing in 1st, 3rd, and 5th positions with fluency and intonation
• Bowing control across varied articulation styles and textures
• Basic double-stop technique and intonation in two-note combinations
• Musical interpretation and stylistic awareness across Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and contemporary repertoire
• Ensemble listening and balance when playing with piano accompaniment