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 selections include professionally produced play-along tracks that bring every performance to life.
Smart Strings Volume Two is more than just a method book-it is a complete curriculum supplement and ensemble builder in one. Carefully sequenced to support developing musicians, this volume provides the perfect mix of musical variety and skill-building opportunities. Whether you are leading a full orchestra, a small group, or teaching private students, this collection ensures every rehearsal remains engaging, productive, and enjoyable.
Inside, you will find years of carefully organized music at the very easy to easy level. The pieces are designed to sound great, even with beginners, and can be performed in different ensemble combinations. The high-quality play-alongs make even simple music feel like a real concert. With enough repertoire to last up to three years, and more mature, expressive selections than Volume One, this is the perfect next step for your students.
If your students loved Smart Strings Volume One, they will 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.
