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String Masters, Book 2: Violin 1: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Vn1

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String Masters, Book 2: Violin 1: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Vn1

String Masters, Book 2: Violin 1: String Duo & Ensemble, Collections, Vn1

By Edmund M. Goehring

Grade: 2

Item: 36-10370126
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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 2: 1. Theme from "Symphonic Poem (Liszt); 2. German Dance (Schubert); 3. Shepherd's Dance (Schubert); 4. Theme from "Ruy Blas" Overture (Mendelssohn); 5. Gavotte (Rameau); 6. Two Irish Melodies (traditional, Balfe); 7. Gavotte (Boyce); 8. Minuetto (Handel); 9. Country Dance (Gretry); 10. Minuet from "The Sorcerer" (Sullivan); 11. Suite in Three Movements (Rebikov); 12. Italian Caprice (excerpt; Tchaikovsky); 13. Old English Air (anonymous); 14. Hymn Tune (Gottschalk); 15. Slavic Dances (Dobles); 16. Masters Suite (Mozart, Brahms, Gluck).

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Series: LudwigMasters String Series
Publisher: Keiser Productions, Inc.
ISBN10: 1-63361-256-2
ISBN13: 978-1-63361-256-3
UPC: 659859434995
SKU: 36-10370126
Instrumentation: Flexible String Ensemble: Violin 1

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Why we love this

Goehring's curation strikes a rare balance between repertoire that students actually enjoy playing and material that builds real musicianship. The flexible instrumentation means you can use this collection year after year, adapting to your changing ensemble size and ability levels without hunting for supplementary parts.

What to expect

A journey through the Classical and Romantic eras told through beloved melodies and character dances. The material feels familiar enough to engage young musicians quickly, yet offers genuine musical substance: expressive lines from Schubert and Mendelssohn, rhythmic vitality in the dances, and moments of harmonic color that reward attentive listening.

Who it's for

String teachers working with Grade 2 ensembles of any size, from trios through small orchestras. Directors building repertoire for concert programs or looking for material that works flexibly when attendance varies week to week.

How to get the most out of it

  • Balance the violin 1 line against your lower strings by listening for whether your violas and cellos can be heard supporting the melody; if not, ask them to slightly project while you pull back in dense passages.
  • Work through the easier pieces first (German Dance, Gavotte by Boyce, Country Dance) to establish ensemble blend and rhythmic precision before tackling the more complex harmonic textures in pieces like Italian Caprice.
  • Use the variety of keys and styles across the collection to explore different bow characters: lighter and crisp for the minuets, sustained and singing for the Shepherd's Dance, bright and articulate for the Country Dance.
  • If you have uneven violin 1 readers, pair stronger players with developing readers on the same stand for sections where intonation or part security feels shaky.

How to use it

Build a themed concert around music history by programming several pieces from this collection alongside your Grade 2 repertoire in other keys and styles. The variety also makes these selections ideal for school assemblies, demonstrations, or pops concerts where you want accessible but substantive string writing.

Skills your students will build

  • Intonation in commonly used keys (G, D, A, F major and minor)
  • Sustaining lyrical melodies while managing vibrato control
  • Ensemble balance and listening between violin 1 and lower strings
  • Stylistic differentiation between minuets, dances, and song-like themes
  • Reading varied rhythmic patterns within Grade 2 technical range
  • Adapting to flexible instrumentation and filling in missing voices

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