Reinforcing and expanding on the techniques presented in Book 1, this volume continues to prepare students for ensemble repertoire and lay the foundation for advanced technique. These expanded techniques include improvisation, composition, and executive skills. See how this series, designed around the national standards, puts new directions to use in the second-year string class and beyond! Written by a team of pedagogues representing each of the four stringed instruments with supplemental music by Soon Hee Newbold and Elliot Del Borgo.