ML 128 .V36 - Bibliographies for the viola (Reference collection)
ML 128 .V38 - Bibliographies for the viola d'amore (Reference collection)
ML 418 - Biographies of string players, A-Z
ML 900-905 - Viola - History and criticism (includes construction)
MT 280-298 - Instrumental technique and study for the violin
MT 760-778 - Violin and viola instructional techniques for children
M 45-49 - Solo Viola
M 224-228 - Piano and viola
M 286-287 - Two string instruments
M 290-291 - One string and one wind instrument
M 294-295 - One string and one plectral instrument
M 310-314 - Piano and two string instruments
M 320-324 - Piano, one string and one wind instrument
M 349-353 - String trios
M 450-454 - String quartets
M 452.4 - Four violas (in PIVA room)
M 452.4 - other combinations
A Violist's Guide to Exquisite Intonation by
This is a pedagogical resource that teachers can use in the private studio and in the classroom. Numerous musical examples are given throughout, and each idea discussed is followed by a musical example specifically geared toward that technique.
O'Connor method : a new American school of string playing. Orchestra viola by
The O'Connor Method employs classic string technique and theory to teach students to become skilled players. But more than that, the O'Connor Method uses familiar traditional American music to engage and motivate the young student.
"Strata" by Michael Biancardi, performed by Hunter Montgomery. Music video by Brandon Porter.
American Viola Society
An organization that encourages excellence in performance, pedagogy, research, composition, and lutherie by fostering communication and friendship among violists of all skill levels, ages, nationalities, and backgrounds
International Viola Society
The purposes of the International Viola society include promoting the standards of excellence in viola performance throughout the world, research relating to the history of the viola, influencing publishers to publish music, support the Primrose International Viola Archive, and many others
