A Viola Advent: 25 Days of Christmas Solos and Duets for A Most Joyous Season - PDF Download

Who is this book for?    

This book is for early-intermediate through intermediate violists who want enjoyable Christmas music throughout the holiday season. It is perfect for students, teachers, holiday recitals, studio classes, family gatherings, church performances, and anyone looking for approachable Christmas repertoire to play during December.    

What will students learn from this book?    

Students will strengthen rhythm, intonation, reading skills, and musical expression through daily holiday practice. Each day's exercise prepares students for the Christmas tune and its creative variation, making practice both effective and enjoyable. The included duet parts also help develop listening, ensemble playing, and confidence performing with others.    

What does each day's practice include?    

The book contains 25 holiday practice segments—one for each day leading up to Christmas. Every segment includes: a technical exercise that teaches the skills in the carol, a traditional Christmas tune, a creative variation on the tune, and a duet part for playing with another musician. The violin, viola, and cello editions are fully compatible, allowing friends and students on different string instruments to play together. The easy-to-read format also makes the book especially useful for holiday performances and informal gigs.    

What makes this book different from similar books?    

Most Christmas books simply present a collection of holiday songs. The Advent string book series turns Christmas music into a complete month of enjoyable practice by pairing each tune with a targeted exercise and a creative variation that builds technique while keeping practice fresh. The books are also unusually flexible. They work equally well for individual practice, lessons, holiday performances, and sight-readable gigs. Because the violin, viola, and cello editions are fully compatible, musicians can mix instruments freely and perform together without needing separate arrangements. This makes the series an excellent choice for teachers, studios, families, and friends who want to enjoy making music together throughout the Christmas season.

How will I receive my PDF book?

After your purchase is complete, you'll receive a download link for your PDF book. You can save it to your computer, tablet, or other compatible device and begin practicing right away.

Can I print this PDF?

Yes. You may print the PDF for your own personal use. Your purchase is licensed to a single user only. The license does not permit copying, sharing, emailing, posting, uploading, or distributing the PDF or printed copies in any form.