Viola Quartet Database: Compiled by D. DeStefano, D. Gerling, H. Herndon, and K. Lewis : Sheet1
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Viola Quartet DatabaseCompiled by:Dominic DeStefano, Daphne Gerling,Hillary Herndon, andKatherine Lewis
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Composertrans.TitlePublisherLengthWhere to buyVA 1 Grade VA 2 GradeVA 3 GradeVA 4 Grade
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Albinoni, T.Cohen, RossSinfonia
I. Allegro
II. Adagio
III. Allegro		Absolute Zero Viola QuartetTotal time: 10'
I. Allegro 4'38"
II. Adagio 1'45"
III. Allegro 3'28		http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/43.533
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Bach, Johann SebastianIchiro NodaïraChaconne (from Partita no. 2)TV Man Union, Inc.14'65.55.55.5
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Bach, Johann SebastianRonald C. DishingerMenuet in GMedici Music Press2'10"www.medicimusic.com2.5222
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Bach, Johann SebastianCohen, RossJ.S. Bach– Prélude Adagio for Four ViolasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'30''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/5555Grade five due to difficult figuration in the melody, which passes between all instruments, even though it is a slow piece, and mostly in first-third position.
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Bach, Johann SebastianCohen, RossContrapunctus VII a 4, Augmentation et Diminutionem (From the Art of the Fugue)Absolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/5555
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Bach, Johann SebastianCohen, RossQuartet Sonata for four violas
Absolute Zero Viola Quartet5'50"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.54.54.54.5
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Bach, Johann SebastianCohen, RossAlla Duodecima (from Art of Fugue)Absolute Zero Viola Quartet4'10"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/543.53.5
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Bainbridge, SimonBirthday fragment : for four violas (2006)Novello and Co.5'www.chesternovello.com5444Aletoric work. Viola 1 has 7 "fragments" of the birthday tune while violas 2-4 accompany with staggered chromatic harmonic pattern.
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Baur, JürgFünf polyphone MiniaturenEdition Dohr6'5.55.55.55.5
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BeethovenCohen, RossArietta Variations for Viola Quartet from Beethoven Op.111Absolute Zero Viola Quartet18'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/6666
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Beethoven, L. V.Cohen, RossBeethoven Quartet Op. 111 for four violasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet8'45''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/6666
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Berlioz, HectorCohen, RossFugue a trois sujetsAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/2.5222
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Bizet, GeorgesCohen, RossMenuetto for viola quartetAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'30''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4443.5
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Bizet, GeorgesCohen, RossLa fleur que tu m'avais jetéeAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/443.53
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Bowen, YorkFantasie QuartetRarities for Strings12'15"www.raritiesforstrings.com5444
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BrahmsCohen, RossHungarian Dance no. 11Absolute Zero Viola Quartet2'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/43.533
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Brahms, JohannesA.L. ChristophersonHungarian Dancewww.music-scores.comwww.music-scores.com
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Brahms, JohannesCohen, RossAppassionata (from Brahms Sonata Op. 120 in F minor)Absolute Zero Viola Quartet5'40''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/5555
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Brewer, ThomasCohen, RossPavinAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'45"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/32.522
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Bridge, FrankCohen, RossCradle SongAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet2'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4333
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Byrd, WilliamCohen, RossThe Earle of Oxfords MarchAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3322
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Celis, FritsElegie voor Willy, Op. 50bCeBeDeM5'http://www.cebedem.be/en
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Charpentier, Marc-AntoineCohen, RossConcerto (Gigue angloise)Absolute Zero Viola Quartet2'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3222
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Cherubini, LuigiCohen, RossSonatinaAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet8'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.5443.5
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Chevreuille, RaymondQuartet for 4 violas, Op. 24CeBeDeM16'http://www.cebedem.be/en
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Chopin, FredericRonald C. DishingerEtudeMedici Music Press32.522.5parts say Grade 2-3
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Chopin, FredricCohen, RossPolska, Op.56 Nr. 3Absolute Zero Viola Quartethttp://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3333viola 3 and 4 are a bit simpler than 1 and 2, but still mostly even in level.
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Cohen, Ross Beethoven Boogie for four violasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet2'23''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.54.54.54.5
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Cohen, Ross (aka Sancho Engano)Tricksy PizziAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet2'50''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4444note: contains some left-hand pizzicato, similar to what one might find in Barbara Barber books.
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Cohen, Ross (aka Sancho Engano)Blue Synchopation for Four ViolasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'40''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.54.533
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Cohen, Ross (aka Sancho Engano)Dixie DoodleAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet5'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/5555
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Cohen, Ross (aka Sancho Engano)El Rezo del SoldadoAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'10''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3.53.53.53.5plus Tenor Drum ostinato (very simple)
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Cohen, Ross (aka Sancho Engano), TraditionalThe Green Groves of ErinAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4333
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Cohen, Ross/ trad.Rolling on the RyegrassAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'20''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3.53.53.53.5
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Cohen, Ross/ trad.A Hard Road to Travel– Variations on a traditional Irish MelodyAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'10''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.54.54.54
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Cohen, Ross/ trad. IrishSheahan's Reel, for viola quartetAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'30''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3.53.53.53.5
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Corelli, ArcangelloJoshua MissalGavotteFountain Park Music Publishingwww.fountainparkmusic.com2223Vla 4 has some tricky chromatic octaves, but is otherwise grade 2
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De Falla, ManuelJoshua MissalRitual Fire DanceFountain Park Music Publishing6'30''www.fountainparkmusic.com3.53.533
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DebussyCohen, RossLa fille aux cheveux de linAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4333
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Debussy, ClaudeJoshua MissalGolliwog's CakewalkFountain Park Music Publishing1'18"www.fountainparkmusic.com32.522.5
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Dobronic, AntunMiroslav MileticVibes for Four Violas (1941)
I.Joyously
II. Painfully
III. Carefree		Croation Music Information Center12'www.mic.hrI. 4
II. 3
III. 6
I. 3.5
II. 2.5
III. 4		I. 3
II. 1.5
III. 3.5		I. 3
II. 1.5
III. 3		Quite a bit of unison playing, tricky ensemble rhythm.
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Dufay, GuillaumeCohen, RossL'homme arméAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/2.52.52.52.5
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Durst, MatthiasEd. David M. BynogAdagio for Four ViolasAmerican Viola Society3'http://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/multiple-violaensemble-music/2.5222Requires developed sound and vibrato
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Dvorak, Antoninarr. Julian MiloneSlavonic Dance in E minorCala Music Publishing 4'08"http://www.calarecords.com/acatalog/Music_Publishing.html6543.5Suggested 2 per part min.
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Elgar, EdwardRonald C. DishingerGavotte from Contrasts, Op. 10, No.3Medici Music Press3'4332.5parts say Grade 3-4, lively but chromatic melody. Parts 3 and 4 have some tricky entrances.
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Elgar, Edward?Nimrod from Enigma Variationsn/an/a
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Feazelle, Andrew A View of Highgate from Hampstead Heath for Four ViolasAmerican Viola Society6'http://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/multiple-violaensemble-music/4443.5
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Francini, EnriqueMichel MichalakakosLa vi Llegarn/a2'40"michel.michalakakos@gmail.com4.543.53.5Rhythm is the trickiest element
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Frank, CésarCohen, RossTwo MelodiesAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet6'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/432.52.5
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Gammie, IanLullaby of Viola-LandCorda Music Publications4'30"www.cordamus.demon.co.uk3222.5Optional cello part that doubles 4th viola. Introduces Jazz chord notation, possibility of improvisational sections.
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Grieg, EdvardCohen, RossPoetic Tone PictureAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/32.532.5
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Grissom, Sean, arr. Allons Danser ColindaENDPIN Music Pub.varioushttp://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/javs-scores/4443A "looping" arrangement for four violas. Aletoric. Viola 1 and 2 have the melody while viola 3 accompanies and viola 4 is a bassline. Can also be played by one performer with pre-recorded material or with a looping pedal.
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GuthrieMax RaimiThis Land is Your LandMax Raimi1'45"maxraimi@gmail.com54.554.5An increasingly complex arrangement of a classic American folk song
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Hampton, N.Irish Melodyn/a3'n/a3.533.53.5
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Handel, George F.Largo from XerxesMedici Music Press4'10"www.medicimusic.com421.52Viola 1 plays up to a high B, but the entire part is written in alto clef.
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Handel, George F.SarabandeMedici Music Press3'30"www.medicimusic.com32.52.52
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Handel, George F.BourreeMedici Music Press2'35"www.medicimusic.com31.51.52
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Handel, George F.Overture from Alexander's FeastCorda Music Publications4'30"www.cordamus.demon.co.uk432.52.5Overture rhythms tricky
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Harbison, JohnCuccaracia and FugueAssociated Music Publishers4'www.schirmer.com42.532.5
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Harding, KennethDivertimentoCorda Music Publications13'30"www.cordamus.demon.co.uk64.54.54.5
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HaydnCohen, RossAllegro ma dolceAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4333
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Haydn, Franz JosephArr. Joshua MissalAllegretto from String Quartet Op. 76, No. 2Fountain Park Music Publishing1'45"www.fountainparkmusic.com31.531.5vla 4 has wrong note in m. 27
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Heichelbech, JulienStamitz Circus2'10"
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Heichelbech, JulienBartosky Concerto3'11"
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Howe, Julia Ward Max RaimiBattle Hymn of the RepublicMax Raimi1'30"maxraimi@gmail.com 3444
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Joplin, ScottPeter TaylorRagtime Dance for Four ViolasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'31''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3333mostly first pos. but fast chromatics. Some third. pos. Syncopated rhythm and "stamping" parts.
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Joplin, ScottCountry Club RagFountain Park Music Publishing3'30"www.fountainparkmusic.com432.53Vla 1 entirely in treble clef, has a high B. Vla 2 will need 2nd position.
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Kallembach, James R.SophisticationCorda Music Publications4 movements I. 3'15'' II. 3'45'' III. 1' IV. 3'10''www.cordamus.demon.co.uk5.55.55.55.5Many meter changes, complex rhythms and artificial harmonics.
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Kimber, MichaelLa FoliaFountain Park Music Publishing4'45''www.fountainparkmusic.com2.52.52.22
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Kimber, MichaelTraveling MusicMichael KimberI. Moving Along - 1'30"
II. Quiet, Mysterious - 2'30"
III. Lively - 1'30"		http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.htmlI. 1
II. 1
III. 2		I. 1
II. 1
III. 1.5		I. 2
II. 3
III. 2		I. 1
II. 1.5
III. 1.5
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Kimber, MichaelCelebration FanfareSoundpoint Music2'http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.html43.533
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Kimber, MichaelThree Quirky Little PiecesSoundpoint MusicI. Rambling Rag - 2'50"
II. Wandering Waltz - 2'
III. Misbehaving March - 2'30"		http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.htmlI. 3
II. 3.5
III. 3 		I. 3
II. 2
III. 3		I. 3
II. 2
III. 2		I. 2.5
II.1.5
III. 2.5		Syncopation and chromatic scales
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Kimber, MichaelViola Fight SongMichael Kimber1'30"http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.html3322"Best-loved themes from famous viola works dearanged for the Iowa City Viola Quartet"
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Kimber, MichaelViolapalooza!Michael Kimber1'15"http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.html3332
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Kimber, MichaelTwo Pieces in Spanish StyleMichael KimberI. 1'30"
II. 1'12"		http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.htmlI. 2.5
II. 4		I. 2.5
II. 3		I. 1
II. 1.5		I. 1
II. 2.5		Homophonic texture, solos in vla I and vla 2 only
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Kimber, MichaelDancing Viola!
I. Dancing Dawn
II. Dancing Day
III. Dancing Dreams		Michael Kimber6'
I.
II. 2'20"
III. 1'50"		http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.htmlI. 2.5
II. 2.5
II. 1'50"		I. 2.5
II. 2.5
III. 1.5
I. 2
II. 2
III. 1.5		I. 2.5
II. 1.5
III. 1		for Yangmi Lim and the Dancing Viola ensemble of Seoul, South Korea.
simple, pentatonic melodies throughout all of the movements
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Kimber, MichaelTwo Viola Love Songs
I. I Really Love to Play the Viola
II. I'm Lost Without my Beautiful Viola		Michael KimberI. 3'17"
II. 2'52"		http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.htmlI. 2.5
II. 3		I. 2.5
II. 2.5
I. 2
II. 2.5
I. 2
II. 1.5
Both songs are lyrical yet diatonic. The first viola part in the second movement is all in treble clef.
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Lalo, EdouardCohen, RossGuitareAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/53.53.53.5
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Lane, RichardBaird Knechtel, Thomas Tatton, EditorsQuartet for Four Violas (1978)
I. Allegro Energico
II. Adagio
III. Allegretto
Compositions of Richard LaneI. 4'30"
II. 3'30"
III. 1'30"
IV. 3'		The composer's music is published by http://www.editions-bim.com/, however this piece is out of print. It is available through ILL request from the PIVA archiveI. 4
II. 2
III. 3
IV. 4		I. 4
II. 4
III. 2.5
IV. 3		I. 3.5
II. 2.5
III. 2.5
IV. 4		I. 3
II. 1.5
III. 1.5
IV. 3		for Myron Rosenblum
Mvt. 1 lively and chromatic, Mvt. 2 lyrical and beautiful counterpoint
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Lavelee, Calixaarr. Robert StoskopfO CanadaFountain Park Music Publishing1'15"www.fountainparkmusic.com1.51.511
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Leclair, Jean-MarieCohen, RossLe TambourinAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.5332
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Levin, AndrewFantasy on a Prelude, Based loosely on Prelude No. 1 from Bach's WTCFountain Park Music Publishing4'15"www.fountainparkmusic.com3.5322.5melody all in vla 1 part
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Lowry, Christopher Romanza, for four violas, op. 158'http://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/multiple-violaensemble-music/4.54.54.54.5
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Mac Lean, JohnElegyFountain Park Music Publishing7'10"www.fountainparkmusic.com333320th century chromaticism
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Mahler, GustavCohen, RossTrauermarschAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet10'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4441
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Martin Folk StringsJoanne MartinFolk Strings
Summy-Birchard MusicSwing Low, Sweet Chariot 2
My Grandfather's Clock 1
Moo-Lee-Hua 2
Alouette 1
Marianina 1
Don't You Go 2
Farewell to Nova Scotia 2
Yankee Doodle 2
She's Like the Swallow 2.5
Valencianita 1.5		Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 2
My Grandfather's Clock 1
Moo-Lee-Hua 2
Alouette 1.5
Marianina 2
Don't You Go 2.5
Farewell to Nova Scotia 2
Yankee Doodle 1
She's Like the Swallow 2
Valencianita 2		Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 2
My Grandfather's Clock
Moo-Lee-Hua
Alouette
Marianina
Don't You Go
Farewell to Nova Scotia
Yankee Doodle
She's Like the Swallow
Valencianita		Swing Low, Sweet Chariot 1
My Grandfather's Clock
Moo-Lee-Hua
Alouette
Marianina
Don't You Go
Farewell to Nova Scotia
Yankee Doodle
She's Like the Swallow
Valencianita
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Martin More Folk StringsJoanne Martin1. Shoo Fly
2. Tancuj, Tancuj
3. Linstead Market
4. Un Canadien Errant
5. Bella Bimba
6. The Leaving of Liverpool
7. I've Been Working on the Railroad
8. Aupres de Ma Blonde
9. Sakura
10. Good Evening
Summy-Birchard Music1. 1'43"
2. 1'30"
3. 1'40"
4. 1'45"
5. 1'30"
6. 2'15"
7. 1'40"
8. 1'30"
9. 2'15"
10. 1'40"		Amazon.comShoo Fly - 2
Tancuj, Tancuj - 2
Linstead Market - 2
Un Canadien Errant - 1
Bella Bimba - 2
The Leaving of Liverpool - 2
I've Been Working on the Railroad - 2
Aupres de ma Blonde - 2
Sakura - 2
Good Evening - 2		Shoo Fly - 3
Tancuj, Tancuj - 3
Linstead Market - 3
Un Canadien Errant - 2
Bella Bimba - 3
The Leaving of Liverpool - 3
I've Been Working on the Railroad - 2
Aupres de ma Blonde - 2
Sakura - 2
Good Evening - 2		Shoo Fly - 2
Tacuj, Tancuj - 2
Linstead Market - 2
Un Canadien Errant - 1
Bella Bimba - 2
The Leaving of Liverpool - 2
I've Been Working on the Railroad - 2
Aupres de ma Blonde - 2
Sakura - 2
Good Evening - 2		Shoo Fly - 1.5
Tancuj, Tancuj - 1.5
Linstead Market - 2
Un Canadien Errant - 1
Bella Bimba - 2
The Leaving of Liverpool - 2
I've Been Working on the Railroad - 1.5
Aupres de ma Blonde - 1.5
Sakura - 2
Good Evening - 2
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Martin, Joanne
Violafest Volume 1
Danse d'Ecublens (Martin)		Alfred PublishingCompilation of Duos, Trios and Quartetswww.alfred.com1111
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Martin, Joanne
Violafest Volume 2		Violafest Volume 2
Sunny Days (Martin)
Reverie (Martin)
Czardas (Martin)		Alfred PublishingCompilation of Trios and Quartetswww.alfred.comSunny Days 3 Candlelight 3.5 Czardas 3.5Sunny Days 2.5 Candlelight 3 Czardas 3Sunny Days 2.5 Candlelight 3 Czardas 3Sunny Days 2.5 Candlelight 2.5 Czardas 3
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MendelssohnCohen, RossAndanteAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/43.533
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Mendelssohn-BartholdyCohen, RossRondo, for viola quartetAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet5'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/443.53
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Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, FelixDavid M. Bynog, ed. Adagio from Sinfonia VIII arranged for Viola QuartetAmerican Viola Society5'30"http://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/multiple-violaensemble-music/32.52.52.2
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Missal, JoshuaHoedownFountain Park Music Publishing1'36"www.fountainparkmusic.com32.52.52.5richoet bowing required for all four parts
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Missal, JoshuaRussian Folk Song arr. Joshua MissalThe SleighFountain Park Music Publishing1'40"www.fountainparkmusic.com332.52.5ricochet bowing required for all 4 parts
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Missal, Joshua3 Moods for 4 ViolasFountain Park Music PublishingI. In a Lighthearted Mood - 2'30"
II. In a Somber Mood - 3'40"
III. In a Spirited Mood - 2'45"		www.fountainparkmusic.comI. 4
II. 3
III. 3		I. 3
II. 4
III. 3		I. 3
II. 3
III. 3		I. 3
II. 2.5
III. 3
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Mozart, W.A.Cohen, RossFuga, for four violasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'50"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3.53.533
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Mozart, W.A.Ronald C DishnigerMotet Ave Verum CorpusMedici Music Press3'www.medicimusic.com2122Ensemble very manageable
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NielsenCohen, RossRomanceAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/43.533
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Ordord, Stuart3 Pieces for 4 violas and a Double BassCorda Music PublicationsI. Dancing Violas - 2'45"
II. Interlude - 3'30"
III. Violas in the Sun - 2'20"		www.cordamus.demon.co.ukI. 4
II. 3
III. 5.5		I. 3
II. 2.5
III. 5		I. 3.5
II. 2.5
III. 5		I. 3.5
II. 2.5
III. 4.5
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PachelbelCohen, RossFantasia in C minorAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4332.5
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Pachelbel, Johannarr. Lynne LathamCanon in DLatham Music, distributed by Ludwig Music Pub. Co.6'21"32.52.5Bass line switches between the 3rd and 4th part
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Paganini, NiccoloCohen, RossMoto PerpetuoAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet5'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/5555
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Paganini, NiccoloCohen, RossLa CampanellaAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet5'15"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/664.54
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Papini, Guidoed. Thomas TattonQuartetRarities for StringsI. Moderato Assai- 50"
II. Allegro Moderato - 2'30"
III. Andante Sostenuto - 2'
IV. Allegretto con spirito - 1'30"		www.raritiesforstrings.comI. 4.5
II. 5
III. 4
IV. 4		I. 3
II. 4
III. 3
IV. 4		I. 3
II. 3
III. 2
IV. 4		I. 2
II. 3
III. 2.5
IV. 3
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Piazzolla, AstorArranged by Michel MichalakakosPreparense??3'??4333
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Praetorius, MichaelCohen, RossBransle de villagesAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3221
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Progressive QuartetsDoris Gazda1.There's Music in the Air (Traditional)
2. America (H. Carey)
3. The Fox (American Fiddle Tune)
4. Early One Morning (English Folk Song)
5. Cindy (American Folk Song)
6. Oh! Susanna (S. Foster)
7. The Wabash Cannonball (American Folk Song)
8. Home on the Range (D. Kelley)
9. Pat-a-Pan (B. de la Monoye)
10. Fum! Fum! Fum! (C. Carol)
11. Flow Gently, Sweet Afton (J. Spilman)
12. Go Down Moses (American Spiritual)
13. Santa Lucia (Neapolitan Boat Song)
14. The Boll Weevil (Blues Song)
15. The Orchestra (W. Geisler)
16. Sailor's Song (E. Greig)
17. Two French Carols (Traditional)
18. Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair (S. Foster)
19. Musette (Gluck)
20. Evening Prayer from Hansel and Gretel (E. Humperdinck)
21. Lullaby (Mozart)
22. Minuet from Don Giovanni (Mozart)
23. The Reaper's Song (R. Schumann)
24. Viennese Refrain (Austrian Folk Song)
25. German Dance (F.Schubert)
26. Barcarolle (J. Offenbach)
27. Polka (J. Dussek)
28. Gavotte (Gluck)
29. Chanson Triste (Tchaikovsky)
30. Intermezzo (Mendelssohn)
31. Gavotte from Les petits riens (Mozart)		Carl Fischercarlfischer.com1.1
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23.1.5
24.1.5
25.2
26. 1.5
27. 1
28. 1.5
29.1
30. 2
31.1.5		1.1
2.1
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4.1
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6.1
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8.1
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11.1
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13.1
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27.1
28.1.5
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29.1.5
30.2
31. 1.5		Can be played by any combination of string instruments
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Prokofiev/Mendelsonarr. Julian MiloneWaltz from War and PeaceCala Music Publishing3'07"http://www.calarecords.com/acatalog/Music_Publishing.html5442.1Best for 4 part ensemble. Includes a bass part
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Puccini, GiacomoCohen, RossCrisantemiAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet5'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/5443.1
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Purcell, HenryMarche from Suite No. 5 for ClavierMedici Music Press1'50"www.medicimusic.com1114/1/2013
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Purcell, HenryCohen, RossFugueAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'45"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/43.53.53.5
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Pütz, EduardFrammenti : für vier BratschenP.J. Tonger5'6665/1/2013
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Quatrabratsche Vol. 1Arr. David Levenson1. Thanksgiving Hymn
2. Theme from Judas Maccabeus (Handel)
3. Angels We Have Heard on High
4. Jingle Bells
5. Jesu, Der Du Meine Seele (Bach)
6. The Scarlet Sarafan
7. Theme from Piano Sonata, K. 331 (Mozart)		Latham MusicHymn - 30"
Handel - 40"
Angels - 30"
Jingle Bells - 50"
Bach - 50"
Sarafan - 1'
Mozart - 1'		www.sheetmusicplus.comHymn - 2
Handel - 2.5
Angels - 1
Jingle Bells - 2
Bach - 2
Sarafan - 3
Mozart - 2.5		Hymn - 1
Handel - 2
Angels - 1
Jingle Bells - 1
Bach - 1.5
Sarafan - 2
Mozart - 2		Hymn - 1
Handel - 1
Angels - 1
Jingle Bells - 1.5
Bach - 2
Sarafan - 2
Mozart - 1		6.1
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Quatrebratsche Vol. 2Arr. David Levenson1. Theme from String Quartet, Op. 76 #3 (Haydn)
2. Prelude, Op. 28 #7 (Chopin)
3. Theme from String Quartet, Op. 29 (Schubert)
4. Prelude, Op. 28 #20 (Chopin
5. Themes from Symphony #2 (Brahms)
6. Impromptu, Op. 142 #2 (Schubert)		Latham MusicHaydn - 2'15"
Chopin #7 - 32"
Schubert Op 29 - 2'10"
Chopin #20 - 1'
Brahms - 1'25"
Schubert Op 142 - 1'30"		www.sheetmusicplus.comHaydn - 3
Chopin #7 - 3
Schubert Op 29 - 3
Chopin #20 - 3
Brahms - 3
Schubert Op 142 - 3		Haydn - 2
Chopin #7 - 1.5
Schubert Op 29 -2
Chopin #20 - 2
Brahms - 2
Schubert Op 142 - 2		Haydn - 2
Chopin #7 - 1
Schubert Op 29 - 1.5
Chopin #20 - 1.5
Brahms - 2
Schubert Op 142 - 2		7.1
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Quatrebratsche Vol. 3Arr. David Levenson1. Lift Thine Eyes from Elijah (Mendelssohn)
2.Sailor's Song (Greig)
3. La Cinquantaine (Marie)
4. Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach)
5. Tambourian (Leclaire)
6. Spinning Song (Ellmenreich)		Latham MusicMendelssohn - 1'50"
Grieg - 1"
Marie - 2'45"
Bach - 2'30"
Leclair - 1'45"
Ellmenreich - 1'30"		www.sheetmusicplus.comMendelssohn - 1
Grieg - 2
Marie - 2
Bach - 2
Leclaire - 3
Ellmenreich - 2.5		Mendelssohn -1
Grieg - 2
Marie - 3
Bach - 2
Leclaire -3
Ellmenreich - 2		Mendelssohn - 1
Grieg - 2
Marie - 2
Bach - 2
Leclaire - 1.5
Ellmenreich - 2 		8.1
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Quatrebratsche Vol. 4Arr. David Levenson1. To a Wild Rose (E. MacDowell)
2. The Guitar Player (L. Schytte)
3. Puppet's Complaint
4. Chanson Triste, Op. 40, No. 2, (Tchaikovsky)
5. Funeral March of a Marionette (C. Gounod)
6. Children's March (F. Schubert)		Latham MusicMacDowell "To a Wild Rose" - 1'50"
Schytte "The Guitar PLayer" - 55"
Franck "Puppet's Complaint" -1'50"
Tchaikovsky "Chanson Triste" - 2'45"
Gounod "Funeral March of a Marionette" - 2'30"
Schubert "Children's March" - 2'15"		www.sheetmusicplus.comMacDowell - 2.5
Schytte - 3.5
Franck - 3
Tchaikovsky -3
Gounod - 3.5
Schubert - 4. 		MacDowell - 1
Schytte -2.5
Franck -2
Tchaikovsky - 2
Gounod - 2
Schubert - 3		MacDowell - 2
Schytte - 2
Franck - 2
Tchaikovsky - 2
Gounod - 2
Schubert - 2		9.1
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Rameau, Jean-PhilippeCohen, RossLes Indes Galantes– Airs de Ballet for Violas Quartet
1. Menuet
2. Rigaudon
3. Gavotte en Rondeau
4. Danse des Sauvages
5. Air
6. Tambourin
7. Musette
8. Chaconne		Absolute Zero Viola QuartetTotal: 20' 20''
1. Menuet 3'
2. Rigaudon 1'45''
3. Gavotte en Rondeau 1'45''
4. Danse des Sauvages 1'45''
5. Air 1'40
6. Tambourin 1'30''
7. Musette 1'35''
8. Chaconne 7'15''		http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/55510.1need to divide the grading by movement because some is 4.
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RavelCohen, RossPavane pour un infante défunteAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet5'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/443.511.1
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Ravel, Maurice Julian MilonePavane Pour Une Infante DefunteEditions Durand, Ricordi5'41"www.calarecords.com4.53412.1with harp (piano) and bass. Works best as a viola choir (multiple players per part).
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RespighiCohen, RossBachanalle, for four violasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet6'50"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/5.55.5513. 1
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Respighi, OttorinoCohen, RossItalianaAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3.53314. 1
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Rihm, WolfgangCanzonaUniversal Editions25'http://www.universaledition.com
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Rossi, SalomoneCohen, RossCanzonAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/32.52.515.1
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Rzewski, FredericFortune for Four Talking Violists6'66616.1Violists play and speak a Shakespeare sonnet simultaneously
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Saint-Saëns, CamilleCohen, RossDanse Macabre for Four ViolasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet7'30''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.54417.1
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Sancho EnganoCohen, RossTango Bach– for four violasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet5'10"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/55518.1
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Sancho EnganoCohen, RossFor Four (for four violas)Absolute Zero Viola Quartethttp://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/44419. 1
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Sancho EnganoCohen, RossUkuleleAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet2'55"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.54320.1
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Sancho EnganoCohen, RossHeading for Home: March and JigAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet7'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/443.521
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Scarlatti, Domenicoarr. Ian GammieSonata in FCorda Music Publications5'www.cordamus.demon.co.uk4433
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SchubertCohen, RossMoments musicaux no. 3Absolute Zero Viola Quartet2'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4444
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Schubert, FranzCohen, RossArpeggione' Quaret, for four violasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet11'15"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/554.54.5
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Schubert, Franzarr. Robert StoskopfEntr'acte from RosamundeFountain Park Music Publishing4'15"www.fountainparkmusic.com4422
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Shostakovich/Mass/ChervinskyArr. Julian MiloneCheryomushki GalopCala Music Publishing2'16"http://www.calarecords.com/acatalog/Music_Publishing.html4.543.52.5with bass and percussion. Divisi on viola 4 part. Suggested 3 per part
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Shulman, AlanTwo EpisodesGems MusicI. Night - 4'
II. Ancora - 5' 		http://www.capital.net/com/ggjj/shulmanI. 4
II. 5		I. 3
II. 3.5		I. 3
II. 3		I. 3.5
II. 3
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Slapin, ScottSketchesOurtext5'05"www.ourtext.co.uk43.533Great rhythmic variety, nicely balanced textures.
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Smith, John StaffordThe Star-Spangled BannerFountain Park Music Publishing1'10''www.fountainparkmusic.com2.52.52.52.5Contains dotted rhythms, some chromatic passages and viola 1 last note is a high B.
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Sousa, John PhilipThe Liberty Bell MarchEllicott Editions3'12''4444All 4 parts contain treble clef and go to high D.
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Sousa, John PhilipArr. Harold LiebermanStars and Stripes ForeverFountain Park Music Publishing5'30''www.fountainparkmusic.com4.5444Viola 1 part is mostly in treble clef and goes to 6th position.
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Sousa, John PhilipArr. Max RaimiStars and Stripes ForeverMax Raimi3'40"maxraimi@gmail.com443.53.5
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Strauss, J.Cohen, RossViolettaAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/3.52.522
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Strayhorn, BillyArr.Julian MiloneTake the 'A' TrainCala Music Publishing3'08"http://www.calarecords.com/acatalog/Music_Publishing.html5.53.533.5Suggested minimum: 3 1st, 3 2nd, 2 3rd, 2 4th
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Struass, Johann & JosefArr. Joshua MissalPizzicato PolkaFountain Park Music Publishing2'15"www.fountainparkmusic.com32.522.5
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Strauss, Johann Jr.Arr. Joshua MissalPerpetual MotionFountain Park Music Publishing7'30''www.fountainparkmusic.com3.5333All parts contain syncopation, ornaments and chromatic passages. Viola 1 has parts written in treble clef and string crossings from C to D strings. Several optional endings.
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Stuen-Walker, ElizabethViolas in Concert, Classical Collection Volume 1
All Glory, Laud and Honor (Bach)
Praludium (Shostakovich)		Summy-Birchard MusicCompilation of 2-5 part viola ensembleswww.boosey.comBach 1.5 Shostakovitch 2Bach 1.5 Shostakovitch 2.5Bach 2 Shostakovitch 2.5Bach 2 Shostakovitch 2.5
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TartiniCohen, RossAdagio cantabileAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4332.5
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TchaikovskyCohen, RossSuite for Viola Quartet from Op.37a
1. Autumn Song
2. Lily of the Valley
3. Barcarole
4. Carnival		Absolute Zero Viola QuartetTotal time: 13'10"
1. Autumn Song 2'43"
2. Lily of the Valley 2'50"
3. Barcarole 4'34"
4. Carnival 3'		http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/5555
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TchaikovskyCohen, RossAveu PassionéAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4444
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TchaikovskyCohen, RossBarcarolleAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet6'30"http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/43.533
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Telemann, G. P.Cohen, RossDon Quixote Suite, for four violas
1. Overture Largo– Allegro
2. Awakening of Don Quixote
3. His Attack on the Windmills
4. Sighs of love for Princess Aline
5. Sancho Panza Swindled
6. Rosinante Galloping
7. The gallop of Sancho Panza's mule
8. Don Quixote at Rest		Absolute Zero Viola Quartet18'30''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4.5444
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Telemann, G.P. Cohen, RossConcerto no. 2 for 4 violasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/32.52.52.5
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Telemann, Georg PhillipArr. Alan ArnoldConcerto No. 1 in C
I. Largo
II. Allegro
III. Adagio
IV. Vivace
Viola WorldI. 2'08"
II. 1'50"
III. 46"
IV. 1'45"		http://www.violaworldpublications.com/I. 2
II. 2.5
III. 1.5
IV. 1.5		I. 2.5
II. 2
III. 2
IV. 2		I. 1.5
II. 1.5
III. 1.5
IV. 1.5
I. 2.5
II. 2
III. 2.5
IV. 2		Editorial problems in 4th part of mvt. IV. Mvt. II very canonic
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Telemann, Georg PhillipArr. Alan ArnoldConcerto No. 2 in GViola WorldI. and II. 3'30"
III. and IV. 3'45"		http://www.violaworldpublications.com/I. and II. 1.5
III. and IV 2		I. and II. 1
III. and IV. 2		I. and II. 1
III. and IV. 1.5
I. and II. 1.5
III. and IV. 1.5		The easiest to put together of the Telemann Concertos, the ensemble is quite easy, especially in the first two movements. The fourth movement has more canonic entrances which could be difficult for beginners.
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Telemann, Georg PhillipArr. Alan ArnoldConcerto No. 3 in FViola WorldI. and II. 6'
III. and IV. 4'20"		http://www.violaworldpublications.com/I. and II. 2.5
III. and IV. 2.5		I. and II. 2
III. and IV. 2		I. and II. 2
III. and IV. 2
I. and II. 2
III. and IV		The first and second movement are straightforward in terms of the ensemble. The fourth movement employs basic syncopation, usually in pairs.
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Telemann, Georg PhillipArr. Alan ArnoldConcerto No. 4 in DViola WorldI. 2'
II. 2'30
III. 1'15"
IV. 3'30"		http://www.violaworldpublications.com/I. 3.5
II. 3
III. 2
IV. 3
I. 3.5
II. 3
III. 1
IV. 2.5		I. 3.5
II. 3
III. 1.5
IV. 2.5		I. 3.5
II. 3
III. 1.5
IV. 2		Mvt. 1 is all double stops. Might work better as a double quartet for younger students at lower grade levels.
Mvt. 2 Fugal
Mvt. 3 homophonic melody in Vla 1
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TraditionalArr. David BynogCarol of the Birds
El Cant dels ocells		1 movement64.54.53.5
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Traditional Christmas CarolsAr. Michael Kimber1. O Come, All Ye Faithful
2. The First Noel
3. It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
4. Nino Lindo
5. O Little Town of Bethlehem
6. silent Night
7. O Come, O Come, Emanuel
8. Hark! The Herald Angels SIng
9. Coventry Carol
10. Joy to the World
11. Lo, How a Rose e're Blooming
12. What Child is this
13. Angels we have heard on high
14. We Wish you a Merry Christmas
15. Feliz Navidad		Soundpoint Music1. 45"
2. 50"
3. 33"
4. 1'
5. 34"
6. 1'
7. 50"
8. 40"
9. 25"
10. 20"
11. 32"
12. 40"
13. 30"
14. 20"
15. 26"		http://m_kimber.tripod.com/mkmusic.htmlI. 1
2. 1
3. 2
4. 1
5. 1
6. 2
7. 2
8. 3
9. 1
10. 2
11. 1
12. 2.5
13. 1
14. 2
15. 2.5		1. 1.5
2. 1
3. 2
4. 2
5. 1
6. 1
7. 1
8. 1
9. 1
10. 1
11. 2
12. 2
13. 1
14. 1
15. 2.5 		1. 1 
2. 1.5
3. 1
4. 2
5. 1.5
6. 1
7. 1
8. 1
9. 1
10. 1
11. 1
12. 1
13. 1
14. 1
15. 2.5		1. 1
2. 1.5
3. 1
4. NA
5. 1
6. 1
7. 1
8. 2
9. 1
10. 1
11. 1
12. 1
13. 1
14. 1.5
15. 2.5		In Nino Lindo, there are 3 parts - the top voice is doubled if for 4 players.
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Vaughan Williams, RalphA Winter's WillowMedici Music Press2'45"www.medicimusic.com32.522.5
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VivaldiCohen, RossSinfoniaAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet3'http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/43.543
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Vivaldi, AntonioArr. Alan Arnold, Edited by William LincerConcerto for Four Violas and Piano
I. Alelgro
II. Largo-Larghetto-Adagio-Largo
III. Allegro		Viola World1. 5'
II. 3
III. 5		http://www.violaworldpublications.com/I. 3
II. 3
III. 3		I. 2.5
II. 2.5
III. 3		I. 2.5
II. 2
III. 2.5		I. 3
II. 2.5
III. 3		Piano part
Equal distribution of solos in first movement. Tricky string crossings in third movement, some counting difficulties.
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von Tilzer, Albert and Jack NorwithJon Jeffrey GrierTake Me Out to the Ballgame
A Bench-Clearing Brawl for Four Violas		Latham Music~5'www.sheetmusicplus.com3333Theatrical elements--the violists also have to be convincing actors! Several performance videos exist on YouTube.
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Walker, GeofferyCohen, RossAbsolute Zero Rag– for four violasAbsolute Zero Viola Quartet4'34''http://www.absolutezeroviola4.com/4444
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Weinzierl, Max vonEd. David M. Bynog Nachtstückhttp://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/multiple-violaensemble-music/5.5443.5
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Wreede, Katrina In Praise of August Sundogs5'30"http://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/multiple-violaensemble-music/4444Approachable use of extended techniques
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Wreede, KatrinaViolas on a Roll4'http://americanviolasociety.org/resources/scores/multiple-violaensemble-music/4433Includes improvisation
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Zeumer, GerhardBratschengrüsse : a birthday quodlibet for four viola