Where Can I Buy Sheet Music For Friedrich Seitz Concertos?

I usually start with free options when I’m prepping a piece for a lesson or a quick recital. IMSLP is the go-to for me: download the PDF, print what you need, and you’re set. Seitz’s student concertos (the little showpieces often used in student recitals) are commonly available, and the site often has several editions uploaded so you can pick the one with the clearest engraving or most useful fingerings.

When I want a nicer physical copy or a version with editorial notes, I’ll check commercial vendors like Sheet Music Plus, Musicroom, or JW Pepper. Amazon and eBay sometimes have older, used editions that can be charming — I once picked up a yellowed copy with a teacher’s handwritten bowings that I still reference. If you need orchestral parts for a public performance, reach out to local rental libraries or your conservatory’s library; orchestras usually don’t want to buy every student concerto outright. And don’t forget local music stores: they can order from publishers if a particular plate number or edition is required. Finally, if you’re uncertain about editions, ask in violin forums or from a teacher — sometimes a small editorial difference makes practice so much smoother.

Hunting for Friedrich Seitz concertos is like chasing down a little slice of violin-student history — and I love that about it. If you want quick access, my first stop is always the Petrucci Music Library (IMSLP). Seitz lived long enough that most of his student concertos are in the public domain, so you can usually download clean PDFs of violin parts, piano reductions, and occasionally orchestral parts. It’s free, reliable, and great when you need something at practice tonight.

If you prefer printed music or a specific edition, Shop stores like Sheet Music Plus, JW Pepper, and Amazon often carry modern reprints or compiled volumes of Seitz’s student concertos. Look for editions from well-known publishers (Edition Peters sometimes has similar student repertoire; International Music Company and other specialty publishers might offer nicer-looking copies). For performances with orchestra you might need to rent parts — local music rental houses or university libraries can help with that, and interlibrary loan has saved me more than once when a hardbound score was needed for a recital.

A couple of practical tips: always check whether the item is a violin-piano reduction (the usual practice version) or full orchestral parts, and scan the preview pages where available so you can see editorial fingerings and bowings. If you’re teaching or performing, consider buying both the student edition and a more scholarly edition, because fingerings vary. If you’d like, I can tell you which concerto numbers are easiest for beginner-intermediate players — I’ve collected a few editions over the years and love comparing them.

Whenever I want a quick, practical route I head to IMSLP first — most of Seitz’s concertos are public domain so you can download violin and piano parts instantly and print them. That’s been a lifesaver for last-minute rehearsals. For nicer printed editions I check Sheet Music Plus, JW Pepper, and sometimes Amazon for reprints or collected volumes; they’re handy when I need durable copies for teaching or performing.

If the piece is for an ensemble, look into music rental houses or university libraries for orchestral parts — buying full sets for student concertos usually isn’t cost-effective. I’ve also had luck with used-music sellers and eBay for older editions with interesting fingerings. A small practical note: always verify whether the listing is a violin-piano reduction or full orchestral score before buying, and peek at any preview pages so you can see the editor’s bowings. That little check has saved me from awkward practice sessions more than once.