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Solos for Young Violists CD, Volume 1: Viola CD

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Solos for Young Violists CD, Volume 1: Viola CD

Solos for Young Violists CD, Volume 1: Viola CD

Selections from the Viola Repertoire

Performed by Barbara Barber

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Solos for Young Violists is a five-volume series of music books with companion compact discs featuring 34 works for viola and piano. Many of the pieces in this collection have long been recognized as stepping stones to the major viola repertoire, while others are newly discovered, arranged, and published for this series. Compiled, edited, and recorded by violist Barbara Barber, Solos for Young Violists is a graded series of works ranging from elementary to advanced levels and represents an exciting variety of styles and techniques for violists. The collection has become a valuable resource for teachers and students of all ages. The piano track recorded on the second half of each CD gives the violist the opportunity to practice with accompaniments.

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Series: Solos for Young Violists
Publisher: Preludio Music Inc.
Page Count: 1
ISBN10: 1-58951-189-1
ISBN13: 978-1-58951-189-7
UPC: 654979062417
SKU: 00-8018

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About the Artist: Barbara Barber

Barbara Barber is a violist and pedagogue whose commitment to expanding accessible repertoire for young string players has shaped how viola students approach the literature. Her work compiling, editing, and recording the Solos for Young Violists series reflects deep knowledge of what young players need at each level of development, from foundational technique to preparation for advanced standard works.

Barber's recordings on these companion CDs serve as both model performances and practical tools, giving students clear sonic reference points for interpretation and style. Her editorial choices demonstrate how thoughtfully selected arrangements and newly discovered pieces can inspire violists at any age to engage more fully with their instrument.

Why we love this

This CD captures professional demonstrations of 34 carefully graded works, giving your students immediate access to how each piece should sound at its best. The second half of each disc features piano accompaniments alone, transforming practice sessions into ensemble experiences that build confidence and rhythmic stability without requiring a collaborative pianist from day one.

What to expect

Listening to these recordings captures the excitement of discovering viola music that matters. Each piece carries genuine character—whether lyrical, playful, or technically engaging—and you hear them performed with the care of someone who understands exactly why young violists need to play them.

Who it's for

Viola students from elementary through advanced levels benefit from having professional reference recordings at their fingertips. Studio teachers, orchestra directors, and violists preparing auditions or recital programs find this resource invaluable for tracking progression and hearing what mature musicianship sounds like at every stage.

How to get the most out of it

  • Listen to the full recording before assigning a piece to internalize phrasing, vibrato usage, and how the soloist shapes phrases through dynamics rather than tempo.
  • Use the piano-only tracks during individual practice to develop independence from the recording, testing your intonation and rhythmic precision against a real accompaniment.
  • Study the score alongside the recorded version to track how Barber interprets articulations and ornamentation, then experiment with slight variations to develop your own musical voice.
  • Return to earlier recordings as your technical level advances; many stepping-stone pieces reveal new musical possibilities when played with greater facility.

How to use it

Feature an excerpt or complete performance from this collection in a studio recital, pairing it with live accompaniment to show how far your student has progressed. Use the recordings during sectional rehearsals with young orchestra members to demonstrate standard viola repertoire and inspire players who are still building confidence on the instrument.

Skills your students will build

  • Listening for and replicating mature vibrato, phrasing, and dynamic shaping
  • Playing with accompaniment while maintaining independent intonation and rhythmic accuracy
  • Navigating a graded progression of technical demands across multiple styles and compositional periods
  • Building familiarity with canonical viola works and newly published arrangements that expand the repertoire
  • Developing interpretive choices through comparison with a professional model

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