Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1005029

Composed by Barbara Redman. Contemporary,Instructional,Standards,World. Individual part. 3 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #5218131. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1005029).

A dance begins in a sedate and stately manner, then loosens up and ends in a whirlwind.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1237328

Composed by Barbara Redman. Country,Folk,Jewish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. Individual part. 4 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #832838. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1237328).

This piece for solo viola is a mixture of styles: Appalachian mountain music, and klezmer. It is intended to be fiddled; in that spirit, it includes a number of pizzicatos and glissandos.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1005043

Composed by Barbara Redman. 20th Century,Concert,Easter,Standards. Individual part. 4 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #6625599. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1005043).

Spring is here: the joyous release from a winter's seclusion, but also with occasional thunderstorms. A piece for solo viola: a few double stops, but nothing higher than third position.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1005022

Composed by Barbara Redman. Contemporary,Jewish,World. Individual part. 4 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #4991845. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1005022).

This piece for solo viola is in the tradition of the early 20th century synagogue cantors. In the wake of heartbreak, the player goes from sadness and despair to shaking a fist at the Almighty (Master of the Universe! You are supposed to be all good and merciful! How could you let this happen?) to a final reaffirmation.

Viola Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1005028

Composed by Barbara Redman. Children,Concert,Folk,Instructional,Standards. Individual part. 3 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #5178923. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1005028).

A self-confident male dog strolls down the street, pausing to sniff and raises leg. He encounters other dogs, with whom he gets into a barking match over a female dog. He prevails, gets the girl, has a brief romance, then continues on down the street.

Viola Solo - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1005023

Composed by Barbara Redman. Folk,Jewish,Sacred,Standards,World. Individual part. 60 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #4991871. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1005023).

60 tunes for viola in first position, from a variety of Jewish traditions. The majority are from the liturgy; the player may recognize them from synagogue worship services, Sabbath dinner tables, or Jewish camps. Suitable for a beginning violist, with a few somewhat more advanced pieces.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1225382

Composed by Barbara Redman. 19th Century,Classical,Instructional,Ragtime,Romantic Period. Individual part. 5 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #821457. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1225382).

This piece for solo viola is a fun little combination of a few different styles of music, including classical, romantic, mariachi, and ragtime. Intermediate level.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1454127

Composed by Barbara Redman. Christian,Jewish,Multicultural,Religious,Sacred,World. Individual part. 4 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #1033303. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1454127).

The Day of Judgment is one a person may face with some apprehension, but it need not be with unalloyed dread. The outcome could be favorable, and despite some anxiety the person may indeed be confident that all will be well.
This intermediate-level piece for solo viola draws on tunes from both Jewish and Christian liturgy. The Christian Dies Irae is quoted in several places, and many of the Jewish tunes referred to are from the High Holiday services.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1005030

Composed by Barbara Redman. Jewish,Wedding,World. Individual part. 3 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #5221965. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1005030).

A medley of traditional Jewish/ klezmer tunes played at weddings.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1005044

Composed by Barbara Redman. 20th Century,Concert,Contemporary,New Age,Standards. Individual part. 3 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #6567817. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1005044).

In this piece for solo viola, I was trying to capture the moments of stillness at the end of a day - or the end of a life. Intermediate or early intermediate level: some natural harmonics and left hand pizzicato, but nothing in the very high note range.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1367571

Composed by Barbara Redman. Folk,Hanukkah,Jewish,Multicultural,Wedding,World. Individual part. 5 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #951936. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1367571).

Ahavas Klezmer (for love of klezmer) is a work for solo viola which is a homage to klezmer music, with a dash of Hasidic liturgical music thrown in. The title is also a nod to the Ahava Raba mode frequently found in klezmer and prominent in this piece.
Intermediate level.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1396397

Composed by Barbara Redman. 21st Century,Contest,Festival,Instructional,March,Romantic Period. Individual part. 4 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #979768. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1396397).

A night watch arrives to take up its duties. At first, all is calm, but then they are briefly called to alert. A cold night wind helps to keep the watchers awake. When day breaks, a relief shift arrives and our night watch packs up and leaves.
Viola solo, intermediate level with some double and triple stops and some trills, tremolo, natural harmonics, and left hand pizzicato.

Viola Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1005026

Composed by Barbara Redman. Jewish,Wedding,World. Individual part. 4 pages. Barbara Jean Redman #4999915. Published by Barbara Jean Redman (A0.1005026).

This is a happy dance in the Jewish tradition for solo viola, and is based on some traditional tunes. It would be suitable to perform at a wedding or other joyous event.