Part one is straightforward melody reaching a high C. Parts two and three are more complicated with arppegiated chords, double stops, and rhythmic passages.
Composer:
Sousa, John Philip
Dates:
1854–1932
Title:
Stars and Stripes Forever
Arranger:
Max Raimi
Publisher:
Max Raimi
Voices:
4
Movements:
1
Duration:
4'
Composer:
Sousa, John Philip
Dates:
1854–1932
Title:
Stars and Stripes Forever
Arranger:
Harold Lieberman
Publisher:
Fountain Park Music Publishing
Voices:
4
Movements:
1
Duration:
6'
Notes:
Viola 1 part is mostly in treble clef and goes to 6th position.
Composer:
Sousa, John Philip
Dates:
1854–1932
Title:
The Liberty Bell March
Publisher:
Ellicott Editions
Voices:
4
Movements:
1
Duration:
3'
Notes:
All 4 parts contain treble clef and go to high D.
Composer:
Spring, Rudi
Dates:
1962–
Title:
Ingenting, Op. 58 Nr. 2
Publisher:
Vierdreiunddreissig
Voices:
6
Movements:
1
Composition Date:
1993/2003
Additional Parts:
Voice
Notes:
For mezzo-soprano or soprano and viola sextet.
Text based on a poem by Edith Södergan (1892-1923). Technically not a difficult piece, but requires mature players to follow the vocal line and some rhythmic challenges.
Composer:
Spring, Rudi
Dates:
1962–
Title:
Violato, Op. 50
Publisher:
Vierdreiunddreissig
Voices:
6
Movements:
1
Duration:
4'
Composition Date:
1991
Composer:
Strauss, Johann & Josef
Title:
Pizzicato Polka
Arranger:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
Fountain Park Music Publishing
Voices:
4
Movements:
1
Duration:
2'
Composer:
Strauss, Johann Jr.
Dates:
1825–1899
Title:
Violetta
Arranger:
Ross Cohen
Publisher:
Absolute Zero Viola Quartet
Voices:
4
Movements:
1
Duration:
4'
Composer:
Strauss, Johann Jr.
Dates:
1825–1899
Title:
Perpetual Motion
Arranger:
Joshua Missal
Publisher:
Fountain Park Music Publishing
Voices:
4
Movements:
1
Duration:
8'
Notes:
All 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.
Composer:
Stravinsky, Igor
Dates:
1882–1971
Title:
Larghetto
Arranger:
Kenneth Henderson and Albert Stoutamire
Publisher:
Alfred
Voices:
3
Movements:
1
Duration:
1'
Notes:
Alfred: Trios for All. Part 1 would be a good introduction to 2nd position.