EDUCATIONAL
COMPOSITIONS
Canzonetta for Violin and Piano (duration 1:00) is a solo
piece for the very beginning violinist. It uses only quarter and
half notes and is played on the D and A strings, utilizing the
simple finger
spacing of D major - a perfect "first recital"
piece.
First
Waltz for Violin and Piano (duration
2:15) is a solo piece for the very beginning violinist. It uses
only quarter and dotted half notes and is played on the A and
E strings, utilizing the simple finger sspacing of E major - a
perfect "first recital" piece.
Spritely
Capers for Violin and Piano (duration :55) is a solo piece
for the very beginning violinist. It uses only quarter, half and
whole notes and is played on the G and D strings, utilizing the
simple finger spacing of G major - a perfect "first recital" piece.
Variations on a Theme of Susan for Violin Alone (duration
2:50) contains a simple theme with four variations. The technique
required is moderate and the piece may be played entirely in the
first position - a perfect recital piece for the young virtuoso.
EDUCATIONAL
STUDIES
Studies
for Violin (Second Position) contains 13 short and easy
studies along with a culminating "solo etude" - a good
foundation for the more advanced etudes of Sitt and Campagnoli.
CONCERT
TRANSCRIPTIONS & COMPOSITIONS
Solo
Violin
Wedding
Marches - The traditional wedding
march from "Lohengrin" by Richard Wagner and the wedding music
from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" by Felix Mendelssohn, in a rich
arrangement for the professional-level violinist.
Variations
on Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star - This familiar theme with
variations and cadenza uses pizzicato with left and right hands,
harmonics, double stops, trills, and other techniques to demonstrate
the range of the violin in a familiar and enjoyable manner. A
must for children's performances and a favorite at adult concerts
and as an encore piece
Violin
/ Piano
Wiegenlied
(Lullaby) - Johannes Brahms
Recorded
on William Scobie's CD, "Echoes of Dreams".
Greensleeves
Recorded
on William Scobie's CD, "Echoes of Dreams".
Londonderry
Air (Danny Boy)
Recorded
on William Scobie's CD, "Echoes of Dreams".
The
Little Dustman (Lullaby)
Recorded
on William Scobie's CD, "Echoes of Dreams".
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