Generally on an appropriate level for students after 2 years of instruction
***NOTE***
Links are typically to the VIOLIN version of the books, but they are also available in viola, cello and bass versions. Be sure to navigate to the correct version for your child’s instrument before ordering.
Also, remember the links are simply for the purpose of clearly identifying the music that I am recommending. Of course, you may always visit our local music stores for other options and local music shops are generally quite willing to make special orders for anything that they do not have in stock.
Essential Musicianship for Strings, Ensemble Concepts, Book 1, Bob Gillespie
http://www.jwpepper.com/10062686.item
Christmas Kaleidoscope, Volumes 1 and 2 by Robert Frost (Holiday favorites, arranged for solos and small ensembles)
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Christmas-Kaleidoscope-Violin/274174
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/Christmas-Kaleidoscope-Book-2-Violin/274813
Sacred Settings, by Robert Frost (Traditional Hymn tunes arranged for solos and small ensembles)
http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/search?q=Hymns+Robert+Frost+violin
Beautiful Music for Two String Instruments, Samuel Applebaum (duet arrangements; four leveled books available)
https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/beautiful-music-for-two-string-instruments-book-1-sheet-music/1430046?d=sem_ggl_Product_DSAs&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI0ZHkyuXs4wIVilqGCh1tHQmEEAAYASAAEgIsoPD_BwE
OTHER BEGINNER SERIES
These will typically cover the same skills and concepts as Essential Elements, but provide additional songs that explore these same key concepts.
String Explorer, by Andrew Dabynsky
http://www.amazon.com/String-Explorer-Violin-Book-1/dp/0739023101
Artistry in Strings, Book 1
http://www.kjos.com/detail.php?division=4&table=product&prod_id=100VNCD
Spotlight on Strings, Book 1
http://www.kjos.com/detail.php?division=4&table=product&prod_id=92VN
All for Strings, Book 1
http://www.amazon.com/78VN-All-Strings-Book-Violin/dp/0849732220
Strictly Strings
http://www.amazon.com/Strictly-Strings-Comprehensive-String-Method/dp/0882845306
Suzuki Violin School, Book 1
http://www.amazon.com/Suzuki-Violin-School-Revised-Book/dp/0739048112