Bach-Gounod: Ave Maria

This ever-popular piece is often performed at weddings, funerals and many other solemn ceremonial events. It has always been a favorite among instrumental players and often used in recitals or concert encores. This arrangement by Colin Kirkpatrick has been transposed into G major and two versions of the viola part are provided, one of which is an octave higher and suited to more advanced viola players as it requires use of the fifth position. Bowing is shown in the viola parts but the fingering has been omitted and left entirely to the choice of the performers.