The Violist's Wedding Album: Viola Book

Latham solved a real problem for working violists by creating genuinely playable arrangements of wedding standards without requiring virtuosic technique. The rescored introductions make these selections performance-ready for solo recital work, removing the need to hunt for compatible arrangements across multiple publishers. Ten years of steady sales tells you something: teachers and soloists trust this collection because it delivers.

These arrangements honor the lyrical warmth of the viola while respecting the ceremonial dignity these melodies carry. Whether you're playing a hushed prelude during the processional or a joyful recessional, each piece unfolds with grace and musical substance without calling for flashy technique.

Violists performing solo at weddings and ceremonies, including students preparing for recital opportunities and professional soloists seeking reliable, polished arrangements. This collection serves teachers working with advanced intermediate students who want meaningful solo repertoire without technical barriers.

• Balance the melodic line against the piano accompaniment by listening to the overall texture during rehearsal. These arrangements give the viola room to sing without drowning out harmonic support.
• Approach the Bach selections with a singing tone rather than a brisk tempo. The arrangements preserve the contemplative quality these pieces need in a ceremony setting.
• Shape phrases through dynamics and rubato rather than tempo changes alone. Many of these selections benefit from slight give-and-take that honors both the viola line and the piano's harmonic movement.
• Practice the introductions separately from the main melody. Since they set the mood for each piece, establishing clarity and confidence there matters more than speed.

Build a complete wedding service or ceremony program by selecting contrasting pieces from the collection. The variety of styles, keys, and moods lets you customize sequences for prelude, during-ceremony, and recessional moments without scrambling for supplementary arrangements.

• Singing quality tone in a melody-with-accompaniment texture
• Phrasing and shaping extended melodic lines
• Balancing solo voice against piano accompaniment
• Performing well-known melodies with musical authority and ownership
• Sight-reading and learning a large, varied repertoire quickly