David Blackwell's "Viola Time Joggers" is a vibrant and engaging collection of 50 tracks, designed to inspire and educate young viola players. Released on April 20, 2022, under the Oxford University Press Music label, this choral album spans a duration of 48 minutes, offering a diverse range of pieces that cater to various skill levels.
The album features a mix of performance and lower part tracks, each crafted to help students develop their technique and musicality. From lively pieces like "Rhythm Fever" and "Stamping Dance" to more serene compositions such as "Clare's Song" and "Lazy Scale," Blackwell's compositions cover a wide spectrum of moods and styles. The inclusion of traditional tunes like "London Bridge" and "Chopsticks for Two" adds a touch of familiarity, while tracks like "Calypso Time" and "Cattle Ranch Blues" introduce young musicians to different cultural rhythms.
Blackwell's expertise as an educator shines through in the thoughtful arrangement of these pieces, making "Viola Time Joggers" an excellent resource for both students and teachers. The album is not just a collection of songs but a comprehensive tool for learning and enjoying the viola, making it a valuable addition to any young musician's repertoire.
Tracks
Bow down, O Belinda (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Under arrest! (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Someone plucks, someone bows (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Down up (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Two in a boat (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
London Bridge (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Fast lane (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
In flight (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Lift off! (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Katie's waltz (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Copy cat (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Tap dancer (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Rhythm fever (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Here it comes! (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
So there! (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Rowing boat (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Ally bally (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Tiptoe, boo! (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Travellin' slow (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
C-string boogie (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Off to Paris (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Clare's song (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
City lights (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Daydream (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
On the prowl (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Summer sun (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Phoebe in her petticoat (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Ready, steady, go now! (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Cooking in the kitchen (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Happy go lucky (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
The mocking bird (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Algy met a bear (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Listen to the rhythm (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Cattle ranch blues (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
In the groove (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Stamping dance (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Distant bells (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Lazy scale (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Runaway train (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Rocking horse (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Patrick's reel (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Calypso time (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Tudor tune (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Chopsticks for two (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Carrion crow (Performance Track) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Flying high (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Viola Time (Performance Track) - ViolaKathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Someone plucks, someone bows (Lower Part) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Two in a boat (Lower Part) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
Ally bally (Lower Part) - ViolaTraditional, Kathy Blackwell, David Blackwell, Kathy & David Blackwell, Oxford University Press Music
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