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String Festival Solos, Volume II: Violin Solo Book

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String Festival Solos, Volume II: Violin Solo Book

String Festival Solos, Volume II: Violin Solo Book

Sel., transcr., and ed. Samuel Applebaum

Level: Easy-Intermediate

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String Festival Solos are economical collections of transcriptions by Samuel Applebaum. In two volumes for each instrument, the solos are in progressive order of difficulty. Each volume contains nine pieces -- all classic titles in the Applebaum teaching repertoire. Some of these have been hard to find. Volume I progresses from Level 1 to Level 2, Volume II progresses from Level 2 to Level 3. The solos are useful for teaching technique, dynamics, phrasing, and overall musicianship. String Festival Solos are excellent for recitals, auditions and performances for assemblies, concerts or festivals. Contains: Theme and Variations (Papini) * Rondo (Mozart) * Gavotte (Sitt) * Hungarian Suite (Bartok) * Elves' Dance (Perpetual Motion) (Bohm) * The Rain (Bohm) * Bouree (Bach) * Two Guitars (Russian Gypsy Folk Song) * Allegro (Vivaldi). This title is available in Music Prodigy.

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Additional Details
Publisher: Alfred Music
Page Count: 24
ISBN10: 0-7692-3068-7
ISBN13: 978-0-7692-3068-9
UPC: 029156188738
SKU: 00-EL95104
Instrumentation: Violin Solo

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About the Creator: Samuel Applebaum

Samuel Applebaum built his reputation as a teacher and transcriber who understood what young string players needed to grow. His arrangements prioritize musicality and technique in equal measure, selecting pieces that sound professional while remaining genuinely playable at their intended levels. Applebaum's String Festival Solos series has become foundational repertoire in American string programs precisely because the selections are musically substantial, not watered down.

Why we love this

This collection solves a real logistics problem: finding nine quality solos at consistent levels that students actually want to play. The mix of Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, and folk arrangements keeps things fresh across a full recital or festival rotation, and having them all in one book means less hunting through catalogs.

What to expect

From playful Russian folk dances to elegant baroque dances, this collection feels like stepping into a living library. There's sparkle in the perpetual motion pieces and genuine lyrical warmth in the slower movements, all arranged to feel complete rather than simplified.

Who it's for

Violinists progressing from Level 2 into Level 3 work who need solo repertoire that bridges lighter early pieces and more demanding intermediate literature. These pieces work equally well for students preparing for recitals, auditions, or festival performances who want recognizable titles with real musical weight.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance technical accuracy with phrasing intent. These pieces teach you to think ahead about where musical phrases breathe, not just where the notes are.
  • Use the theme and variations as a chance to explore tone color. Each variation asks for something slightly different, so listen for that and adjust your approach.
  • Shape the Hungarian Suite and Elves' Dance with rhythmic confidence. These pieces sit naturally once you commit to the style rather than playing cautiously.
  • Record yourself playing the rondos and dances. Hearing the overall form and proportions back helps you hear what's working in your phrasing.

How to use it

These nine pieces are perfect for a mixed-level recital where you need solos at consistent difficulty. Pull individual pieces for student performances at school assemblies, or build a shorter recital around three or four selections that highlight different styles and technical approaches.

Skills your students will build

  • Baroque articulation and phrasing across Bach and Vivaldi transcriptions
  • Lyrical tone control in slower movements like Gavotte and Theme and Variations
  • Rhythmic precision and style awareness in folk-based and character pieces
  • Dynamic shaping within single-staff writing without accompaniment
  • Navigation of Level 2-3 technical passages including extended positions and double stops

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