joker973921 Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 Can anyone recommend some really good intermediate pieces for my students. They are very picky and are looking for a piece with interesting or "catchy" theme. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HVS Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 Define intermediate a little more, but as far as catchy, the Allegro by Fiocco (Suzuki Book 6 or 7, forgot which one) is a really fun piece to play. I also liked the Accolay Concerto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowgirl Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 Well, I'm a student, and as far as catchy goes, the Fiocco Allegro should fit your needs. And not to be mean, or anything, but the Allegro is actually in Suzuki Book 5. If you want a more classic tune, some of the Sonatas and Partitas by Bach are good for intermediate/advanced players. The Bach Concerto for Two Violins (Bach Double, in other words) is a great classic piece also. (I personally really love the Bach Concerto in A minor-I am really into Bach-and the Mozart Concerto in G major, both great pieces so you could try them for your students.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technique_doc Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 I'm not so sure about 'catchy' themes (sounds like pop music to me ) but I can wholeheartedly recommend for intermediate players Barbara Barber's series of books - Solos for Young Violinists (Summy-Birchard inc.) Joseph Gingold's selection - Solos for the Violin player (G.Schirmer) Yfrah Neaman's series - The Violinist's collection (Kevin Mayhew - England!!) Music from the Romantic Era (book 2 most probably)- Bosworth (England too!) Bluegrass Fiddle Styles - Phillips and Kosek (Oak publications) USA!....like....kinda obvious Michael Radanovics - Jazzy Violin (Universal 19757) I'm not going to point you in the direction I would choose but if you had all these, I think your students would be busy for a decade or so!! None of my players above intermediate (25 or so) have managed to escape at least some of this stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technique_doc Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 Oh yeh.....Dark Bubble (Bach Double), Telemann fantasias (some), Bach 'accompanied' sonatas, J-B Senaille (lots), Hubay Bolero, G.Papini (anything), Raff - anything from op. 85, Genzmer Sonata (pretty cool and a doddle!),.....endless really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
concertA Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 The Barber books are good. I've got Bk. 5 or 6-can't remember- of that and it has Czardas, Viotti #?, Sicilleine + Rig. by Kreisler, Meditation from Thais, and some others I can't recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Schutz Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 I don't know if the sheet music is still available, but I really enjoyed playing The Hot Canary. I believe the composer is Leonard Rose. Features jazzy stuff, left-hand pizz, fingered harmonics, plus delicious whistling glissandi. IMHO HS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradleyJoe Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 No offense snow girl, but, Bach Sonatas and Partitas are for the advanced violinist and professionals, not for intermediates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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