O’Leary | The Best of Grade 2 Violin & CD

Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. This collection brings together some of these great violin pieces.

Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites, all of the pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O’Leary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included, as are useful practice tips. This book includes pieces from current and past Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses.

Jessica O’Leary has a successful career as a teacher, professional violinist, ABRSM examiner and seminar presenter. She has toured and recorded extensively as a member of the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, and has performed with Madonna, Led Zeppelin, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House. She teaches violin and viola and directs string ensembles at St Paul’s Girls’ School, Eltham College and Junior Guildhall London.

Contents:

• Andante from 6 Easy Pieces, Op. 22 (Edward Elgar)
• Caribbean Sunshine from Fiddle Time Runners (Kathy & David Blackwell)
• Gavotte (Esprit-Philippe Chedeville)
• Gavotte (Giovanni Battista Martini)
• Got Those 3rd Position Blues? (Edward Huws Jones)
• Groundhog
• Kalinka
• March of the Hunters from Der Freischutz (Carl Maria von Weber)
• Rigaudon (Jean-Philippe Rameau)
• Siberian Galop (Pam Wedgwood)
• Simple Gifts
• The Contented Frog (Pam Wedgwood)
• Through My Window
• Waltz from Sleeping Beauty (Peter Iljitsch Tchaikovsky)
• Wind Up (Timothy Kraemer)