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String Masters, Book 1: Violin 3: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Vn3

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String Masters, Book 1: Violin 3: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Vn3

String Masters, Book 1: Violin 3: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Vn3

By Edmund M. Goehring

Grade: 2

Item: 36-10370120
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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: 1-62156-522-X
ISBN13: 978-1-62156-522-2
UPC: 659859165691
SKU: 36-10370120
Instrumentation: Flexible String Ensemble: Violin 3

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Why we love this

Goehring understood that young string players need repertoire that challenges them without overwhelming them, and this collection delivers exactly that. The flexible instrumentation means you're never stuck waiting for a missing part, and the range of sources (Bach, Handel, Tchaikovsky, folk traditions) ensures every rehearsal feels like a real concert, not a drill book.

What to expect

You move through centuries of music in a single rehearsal: the austere beauty of Bach's chorales, the elegant momentum of Handel's marches, the crystalline warmth of Schubert and Mendelssohn, the theatrical sweep of Tchaikovsky. There's something deeply satisfying about discovering how these classical voices speak to one another across time.

Who it's for

String programs with mixed ability levels will find this collection invaluable. Whether you're building confidence in newer players or filling out a quartet or small orchestra, the Violin 3 part sits in a sweet spot between early elementary and intermediate repertoire.

How to get the most out of it

  • Use the piano accompaniment strategically. In early rehearsals, let it carry harmonic weight while Violin 3 locks its rhythmic clarity into the ensemble. As players strengthen, gradually reduce the accompaniment to let string voices emerge.
  • Balance the tertiary voice. Violin 3 often carries inner harmony rather than melody. Encourage players to listen across the ensemble and adjust their dynamic to sit naturally beneath Violin 1 and 2 while still singing with intention.
  • Rotate your selections across the full twenty pieces. The variety prevents fatigue and keeps rehearsals fresh. Pairing a Bach chorale with a Tchaikovsky march or a folk song creates natural programming momentum.

How to use it

These pieces work equally well as standalone concert selections, as a string section spotlight within a larger orchestra performance, or as a capstone concert for a mixed-level string class. The range of styles makes it natural to program them thematically (a "Dances" set, a "Sacred Music" group) or simply as a colorful sequence that holds audience attention.

Skills your students will build

  • Reading inner voice harmony and adjusting balance within ensemble texture
  • Sustaining tone quality through longer note values in slow movements
  • Coordinating rhythmic precision with players on different parts
  • Recognizing stylistic differences between Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and folk idioms
  • Intonation in harmonic contexts (thirds, fourths, fifths)

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