Measures of Success for Viola

Measures of Success for String Orchestra

Viola Books 1 & 2

Measures of Success: Viola Books 1 and 2 offer a comprehensive, classroom-tested method designed to support a structured, goal-oriented string orchestra curriculum. Created by experienced music educators, the series blends conceptual understanding with performance-based instruction, helping beginning and early-intermediate viola students develop both technical skill and musical insight.

Viola Book 1 establishes a strong technical foundation through carefully sequenced instruction in posture, instrument position, tone production, left-hand development, rhythm, and basic bowing techniques. Designed for unison classroom teaching, the book supports consistent skill development while encouraging ensemble awareness and confident participation from the earliest stages of learning.

Viola Book 2 builds on these fundamentals through an organized structure that supports continued progress across the school year. Students expand their musicianship by exploring new keys and rhythms, more varied bowing patterns, expressive elements, and preparation for more advanced left-hand techniques. A diverse and engaging repertoire, including classical and global selections, helps sustain motivation while reinforcing musical concepts in a performance-centered context.

Both books include professionally recorded play-along accompaniments with demonstration and performance tracks, along with instructional videos led by master teachers and students to support effective practice and assessment. Fully aligned with the National Standards for Music Education and the ASTA String Curriculum, Measures of Success: Viola Books 1 and 2 provide a clear pathway for musical growth and long-term success in school orchestra programs.