Gems for Violin Ensembles, Bk 2 Easy Ensemble Pieces with Piano. This second volume in the Gems series continues in the vein of the original collection of original pieces designed for young violinists (with piano or CD accompaniment) in either a reading-based or Suzuki group lesson environment. Many of the pieces include parts for beginner, elementary and more advanced players, and can be played successfully in different combinations. The CD includes a full performance of each piece as well as piano accompaniment tracks and includes reproducible violin parts.