Smart Strings Volume Two: Ensemble Edition
Real Music for Second-Year Players That Sounds Amazing!
Take your beginning string program to the next level with Smart Strings Volume Two, a powerhouse collection of accessible and exciting ensemble music designed for violin, viola, cello, and bass students. This volume features flexible instrumentation, allowing for a variety of configurations including rounds, trios, duets, and unison pieces. Many pieces come with professionally produced play-along tracks that help bring every performance to life.
Smart Strings Volume Two is more than just a method book-it's a complete curriculum supplement and ensemble builder rolled into one. Carefully sequenced to support beginner musicians as they grow, this volume provides the perfect mix of musical variety and skill-building opportunities. Whether you're leading a full class, a small group, or working with private students, this collection ensures that every rehearsal stays engaging and fun.
Inside, you'll find:
Years of carefully sequenced music at the very easy to easy level
Duos, trios, rounds, and full-class pieces that sound fantastic-even with beginners
High-energy play-alongs that make unison pieces feel like a real concert
Enough material to last up to three years, depending on your program's pace
A perfect follow-up to Smart Strings Volume One, with more mature, expressive music
Volume Two was designed to help students develop their ensemble skills, while building confidence and creativity in a supportive, joyful environment. By gradually introducing more complex repertoire, this volume ensures your students continue progressing and having fun along the way.
If your students loved Smart Strings Volume One, they'll thrive with Smart Strings Volume Two.
Perez, Justino: - Justino Eustacio Pérez is a proud Latinx composer whose award-winning music can be frequently heard in concert halls and classrooms worldwide. He was born in the small farming town of Porterville, California. Although he started his music journey late in his teens, his passion for music quickly grew, leading him to study music composition at Humboldt State University. He received the prestigious Van Duzer scholarship and was awarded the title of "Student with the Most Individual Success in the Visual and Performing Arts." After graduating from HSU, Mr. Pérez went on to teach elementary and middle school music. Mr. Pérez is dedicated to creating accessible new music for students and frequently premieres works with schools and ensembles worldwide. He is the creator of the Smart Strings method books, which provide a path for all students interested in playing a string instrument. In 2020, Mr. Pérez graduated with a Master of Music in Composition from the University of Northern Colorado. He is the owner and main composer for Prime Game Sound, a company dedicated to composing new video game music and game music assets. His game music can be heard in hundreds of indie video games. In addition to music, Mr. Pérez enjoys writing children's books, running, and playing board games. He is a game developer and owner of Fiesta Family Games, a family-oriented board game company.
