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The Best of Grade 1 Violin Jessica O'Leary

The Best of Grade 1 Violin By Jessica O'Leary

The Best of Grade 1 Violin by Jessica O'Leary


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Summary

This collection brings together best-loved grade 1 pieces, including Land of the Silver Birch, Dvorak's Largo from the New World Symphony and Gershwin's Oh, Lady, Be Good. All pieces have been rigorously researched by violin expert Jessica O'Leary and includes pieces from current and past Trinity and ABRSM syllabuses.

The Best of Grade 1 Violin Summary

The Best of Grade 1 Violin by Jessica O'Leary

Over the years, many examination pieces have captured the imagination of teachers and students, but the stars of past syllabuses are often forgotten. The Best of Grade 1 Violin brings together best-loved pieces from past and present Grade 1 syllabuses, including Land of the Silver Birch, Dvoraks Largo from the New World Symphony and Gershwins Oh, Lady, Be Good.

Containing fresh editions of folk and classical masterpieces alongside contemporary favourites, all pieces have been rigorously researched by teacher, professional violinist and ABRSM examiner Jessica OLeary. A CD of performance and accompaniment tracks is included, along with useful practice tips. See Jessica discuss a piece from the Grade 1 book here.

The Best of Grade 1 Violin Reviews

This comprehensive collection of violin pieces is a super addition to the lexicon of violin albums. Each volume contains between 14 & 15 varied pieces in style period and technical demands. .There is also an invaluable note on the cover page as to which pieces are in the current AB and Trinity exam board syllabuses. The CDs are of real benefit and good value for the purchase price of 10. Each gives 8 piano As (!) from which to tune, and also a useful click track preceding accompaniment tracks that start together with the violin.

ARCO, Spring 2013

These are well produced and presented editions to include CDs offering a good mix and blend of styles through the best exam pieces every for the major boards.All 5 volumes make a significant contribution of pieces to play for pleasure, enrichment and enjoyment. A very useful resource.

ARCO Magazine, Spring 2013

About Jessica O'Leary

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.

Table of Contents

From Old Vinna (Trad); Noel Nouvelet (Trad); Slovak Song (Trad); The Grey Dove (Komarovsky); What Shall We Do With The Drunken Sailor? (Trad); Rondeau (Purcell ); Largo from the New World Symphony (Dvoak); Elenke (Trad); Waltz from The Merry Widow(Lehar); Sharks (Huws Jones); Fanfare (Corrette); Fly High, Pterodactyl (Lumsden/Wedgwood); Land of the Silver Birch (Waterfield/Beach); Oh, Lady, Be Good! (Gershwin); March from Scipio (Handel)

Additional information

GOR011880644
9780571536917
0571536913
The Best of Grade 1 Violin by Jessica O'Leary
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Faber Music Ltd
2012-09-17
40
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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