String Quartets for Beginning Ensembles Volume 1: String Quartet: Score and

Comprised of works from Volumes 1, 2 and 3 of the Suzuki Violin School, which have been arranged for string quartet by violinist/arranger Joseph Knaus. With lower string parts providing melodic and rhythmic counterpoint to set off the simple melodies (which match the Suzuki Method® repertoire), these quartets are nevertheless simple enough for beginning level players ready for their first chamber music experience. String Quartets for Beginning Ensembles are sold in sets including full score and one part book per instrument. Volume 3 contents are: Gavotte (P. Martini) * Minuet, BWV Anh. II 114/Anh. III 183/Anh. II 115 (J.S. Bach) * Gavotte in G Minor, Gavotte en Rondeau from Suite in G Minor for Klavier, BWV 822 (J.S. Bach) * Humoresque, Op. 101, No. 7 for Piano (A. Dvorák) * Gavotte (J. Becker) * Gavotte from Orchestral Suite No. 3 from Overture in D Major, BWV 1068 (J.S. Bach) * BourrEe, BourrEes I and II from Suite III in C Major for Violoncello, BWV 1009 (J.S. Bach).

George Nicholson's Salut for String Quartet. The death of Peter Cropper in May 2015 was an immeasurable blow to the musical community especially to those of us who knew him not only as a wonderful wise musician but also as a warm colleague and friend. His unceasing devotion to the cause of music and to the promotion of excellent standards in performance was in my experience beyond compare. The finest tribute we can pay him is to continue to make music to the best of our ability and to go on reaching out to continue to explore and learn. I always felt that I would need to commemorate Peter in a piece for StringQuartet the medium he was most obviously associated with and in Salut it is understandably the first Violin part that has pride of place. The piece develops contrasting textures and registers and above all it is concerned with the influence of the extremely high Violin writing at the beginning on the rest of the ensemble. - George Nicholson Salut was first performed by the Ligeti Quartet Firth Hall University of Sheffield 17 May 2016.

George Speckert has made a name with his simple, but tuneful arrangements for mixed string groups. With Indian songs from different regions, his new publication leads ?young? string quartets into unusual geographical and musical territories. The pieces are easy to play and rhythmic; distinctive melodies lend a very special flavour. They can also be successfully used in teaching mixed string groups in schools. Whether they are used individually in teaching or concerts, or as a set, they will add welcome variety.- Easy-to-play (level of difficulty 2)- With rhythmic interest- attractive melodies- flexible instrumentation ? from string quartet to string orchestra- 3rd violin part can replace violaAbout the composerGeorge A. Speckert is a composer, author and lecturer in multimedia production and Elearning . He teaches at the Vocational Training Centre at the Hanover Adult Education Centre and at the Offenburg College.?These eleven arrangements seem such an obvious choice for beginning students that one wonders why it was never done before. With the simple rhythms and repetitive motifs, nothing could be more suited to young players .?( Stringendo )??masterful skills to work on these simple melodies, transforming each tune into a gem.?( Stringendo ? Australien Strings Assoc. - Oct . 2008)Product format : Score, Set of partsIncludes the following individual parts : Violin (2), Viola, Violoncello, Contrabass