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String Masters, Book 1: Violin 2: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Violin 2

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String Masters, Book 1: Violin 2: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Violin 2

String Masters, Book 1: Violin 2: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Violin 2

By Edmund. M. Goehring

Grade: 2

Item: 36-10370119
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The String Master collections are easy to intermediate, harmonized collections of classical themes and popular tunes for young string orchestras. They are presented in such a way as to be playable with any combination of strings (as the piano accompaniment can be used to fill in any missing parts, or to strengthen weak sections), with a variety of difficulty levels available in the violin parts, thus enhancing the value of this collection. The compositions in this volume have been selected for their programmatic and educational as well as developmental values. The material has also been compiled with the viewpoint of keeping it interesting from the melodic, rhythmic and harmonic outlook, and to instill well-balanced musicianship. Suitable for trios, quartets, and string orchestras. Included in Book 1: 1. "Praise God" Choral (Old German); 2. Water Music (Handel); 3. Choral (Teschner); 4. Irish Folk Song (anonymous); 5. Choral (J.S. Bach); 6. Spanish Folk Song (anonymous); 7. March from "Joshua" (Handel); 8. Berceuse (Reber); 9. Chorale (J.S. Bach); 10. The Great Gate of Kiev (Mussorgsky); 11. Chorale (Mendelssohn); 12. March from "Nutcracker Suite" (Tchaikovsky); 13. Morning Prayer (Tchaikovsky); 14. German Dance (Dittersdorf); 15. Rosamunde (Schubert); 16. Prologue (Gounod); 17. Festival March (Grieg); 18. Chorale (J.S. Bach); 19. Hansel und Gretel selection (Humperdinck); 20. Agnus Dei (Bizet).

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Series: LudwigMasters String Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-62-156521-1
ISBN13: 978-1-62-156521-5
UPC: 660355064425
SKU: 36-10370119
Instrumentation: Flexible String Ensemble: Violin 2

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Why we love this

Goehring's curation prioritizes repertoire that works in real rehearsal rooms. Twenty pieces drawn from the concert canon, each arranged with pedagogical purpose, means you're teaching genuine musical literature while keeping ensemble flexibility intact. The Violin 2 part sits comfortably in the intermediate range, allowing younger players to carry real harmony rather than unison or simplified filler.

What to expect

A survey of the European musical tradition arranged for young strings: formal chorale harmonies sit beside folk melody, orchestral excerpts rub shoulders with sacred works. The collection balances stately dignity with accessible phrasing, creating moments of genuine beauty even at modest technical levels.

Who it's for

String program directors building young ensembles that need immediate, flexible repertoire playable in multiple configurations. Violin 2 players progressing from Grade 1 through early Grade 3 will find parts that feel substantial and musical without overwhelming technical demands.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance Violin 2 prominently when it carries harmonic content, particularly in the Bach chorales and Schubert's Rosamunde, where the inner voice provides essential color.
  • Use the piano accompaniment strategically during rehearsals to reinforce harmonic context, then gradually reduce it as the ensemble internalizes the piece's structure.
  • Lock rhythmic precision in the march movements (Handel's Joshua, Grieg's Festival March, Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker) by subdividing during early rehearsals and maintaining steady tempo even as tempo markings shift.
  • Shape longer lyrical lines in the Berceuse and Morning Prayer with gradual dynamic shaping; avoid pulling the tempo when holding sustained notes.

How to use it

Build a spring concert mixing shorter, thematic programs around single composers (a Bach corner, a Handel selection) or organize pieces by cultural origin. Individual selections work as opening pieces for full-orchestra rehearsals or as standalone trios and quartets in informal performance settings.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading and performing harmonic lines in multiple voice textures
  • Sustaining tone quality through long lyrical phrases
  • Maintaining rhythmic precision in march and dance forms
  • Ensemble balance when Violin 2 carries interior harmony
  • Stylistic differentiation between sacred, orchestral, and folk-derived material

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