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The Twelve Days of Christmas for String Quartet # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # INTERMEDIATE # English Traditional # James M # The Twelve Days of Christmas f # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504108 Composed by English Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthr...(+)
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504108 Composed by English Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #1079563. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1504108). The 12 Days of Christmas is significant for its cultural and religious implications. This period, also known as Twelvetide, spans from December 25 (Christmas Day) to January 6 (Epiphany), marking the time between the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the Magi. Historical ContextThe tradition of the 12 days was formalized by the Council of Tours in 567, which proclaimed this time a sacred season, emphasizing the importance of celebration and reflection during this period. Each day is associated with various saints and religious observances, making it a time of spiritual significance for many Christians.The Carol and Its MeaningThe well-known carol The Twelve Days of Christmas lists a series of increasingly extravagant gifts given on each of the twelve days. Although it is often perceived as a simple festive song, there are theories about its deeper meanings. One popular but debunked theory suggests that the gifts symbolize elements of the Christian faith, serving as a secret catechism for Catholics during times of persecution. However, this interpretation lacks substantial historical evidence and is considered more of a myth than fact. Cultural PracticesCulturally, the 12 Days of Christmas have evolved into various traditions, including gift-giving, feasting, and festive gatherings. In some cultures, gifts are exchanged on January 6, celebrated as Three Kings Day, while others may celebrate throughout twelve days. The carol likely originated as a memory game for children, intended to be fun and engaging rather than a severe religious text. In summary, the 12 Days of Christmas represent a blend of religious significance, historical tradition, and cultural celebration, making it an enduring aspect of the Christmas season. The Coventry Carol for String Quartet
The Coventry Carol for String Quartet # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # INTERMEDIATE # Traditional # James M # The Coventry Carol for String # jmsgu3 # SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1505206 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Cham...(+)
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1505206 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #1080594. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1505206). The Coventry Carol is an essential and historically significant English Christmas carol with several notable aspects: Origins and HistoryIt originated in the 16th century in Coventry, England.The carol was part of a medieval mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors.It was performed annually by local trade guilds as part of religious community events that told Bible stories.Unique Subject MatterUnlike most Christmas carols, it does not celebrate the birth of Jesus but instead commemorates the Massacre of the Innocents.The lyrics are from the perspective of mothers in Bethlehem mourning their children who are about to be killed by King Herod's soldiers.Musical CharacteristicsIt has a haunting, plaintive melody in a minor key, which adds to its somber mood.The original medieval melody has been lost, but the current tune dates back to at least 1591.Historical PreservationThe carol narrowly survived being lost to history. The original manuscript was destroyed in a fire in 1879 but was preserved thanks to earlier transcriptions by scholars. It gained renewed popularity after being broadcast from the bombed ruins of Coventry Cathedral in 1940 during World War II.Cultural ImpactWhile not as widely known as some carols, it remains an important part of English Christmas musical traditions.Its poignant lyrics and melody have made it a powerful and moving piece for many listeners.Thus, The Coventry Carol represents an important piece of medieval English musical and theatrical history and a unique perspective on the Christmas story that has endured for centuries. The Vow
The Vow # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # INTERMEDIATE # Ruthanne # James Widden # The Vow # James Widden # SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1492048 By Ruthanne. By Darren Emilio Lewis, Iyiola Babalola, and R...(+)
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1492048 By Ruthanne. By Darren Emilio Lewis, Iyiola Babalola, and Ruth-Anne Cunningham. Arranged by James Widden. 21st Century,Folk,Pop,Singer/Songwriter,Wedding. 9 pages. James Widden #1068721. Published by James Widden (A0.1492048). Irish singer-songwriter RuthAnne began her career writing songs mainly for others including Britney Spears, Westlife, Niall Horan and others. But in 2018 she released her own first single, 'The Vow', which is the main track on her first album, Too Little Too Late. A gorgeous melody, with achingly beautiful harmonies, this song will catch at the heartstrings of any listener. All James Widden's arrangements are beautifully made and carefully edited so that players and listeners alike will get maximum pleasure from the performance. Good Luck, Babe!
Good Luck, Babe! # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # Chappell Roan # Isabel Sebire # Good Luck, Babe! # Isabel Sebire # SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.1496601 By Chappell Roan. By Daniel Nigro, Justin Tranter, and Kayleigh Rose ...(+)
String Quartet No. 3
String Quartet No. 3 # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # ADVANCED # Contemporary # Julian Anderson # String Quartet No. 3 # Schott Music - Digital # SheetMusicPlus
String quartet - difficult - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q771471 ‘hana no hanataba’. Composed by Julian Anderson. Downloadable. Duration 23 minut...(+)
String quartet - difficult - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q771471 ‘hana no hanataba’. Composed by Julian Anderson. Downloadable. Duration 23 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q771471. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q771471). My 3rd String Quartet is in six contrasted movements. Certain musical figures recur across the work, but there are few themes as such. The main emphasis is on contrast of mood, texture, harmony, pacing and timing. Unlike many of my works this quartet had no extra-musical inspiration, and in principle should have no subtitle. Certain features already present in my music became more prominent in this new work: modes (limited collections of pitches) have always helped me to focus musical character, but here a sense of key note for each mode became much more pronounced, as did the difference between modes for each section of the work. A sort of hybrid key-system emerged (even with equivalents of major and minor) which is not normal tonality, nor does it aim to imitate it. Unlike tonality this key-system includes noises, extended performance techniques and intervals outside Western tuning as available resources. What I hope it does is to focus the listening experience onto different musical areas, to encourage a sense of both modulation from one area to another and to give the music a sense of goal. No conscious knowledge of this is needed when listening: the music should communicate directly on its own.Here, then, is this collection of six musical colours, related and unrelated, different yet belonging together, variable yet in a set order. Hence the subtitle, chosen both for both its sound and its sense: ‘hana no hanataba’ meaning, in Japanese, ‘bouquet of flowers’.A brief description:1)Moderately fast. Short droplets of sounds gather increasing momentum. 2)Very fast. Canons and bells at different speeds.3)Very slow – fast – very slow – very fast – very slow. The main slow movement and its main scherzo. An emphasis on non-tempered tunings and on inhaling and exhaling waves of sound. The slow sections feature florid melodic writing. In the exuberant scherzo competing duos and trios create imaginary folk music.4)Extremely fast/extremely slow. Open strings and harmonics fuse into a single string instrument – like a sort of large resonating Medieval tromba marina.5)Very fast. A variation on movement 2). Variation, Schoenberg told Cage, is just a sort of repetition ‘with some things changed and others not.’6)Slow - Very Fast - Fast – Slow. The opening calm harmonies and florid melodies evoke movement 3) in different music. The fast part features one overt theme: a fanfare-like call to attention which is subject to extensive development. There is much use of non-Western tuning. At its climax the music freezes into a frieze – a wall of sound standing in front of the audience with increasing obstinacy and certainty as the work grinds towards its cadence. Punch Bowl
Punch Bowl # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # ADVANCED # Christopher Curtin Eldridge, C # Zack Reaves # Punch Bowl # Zack Reaves # SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1461391 Composed by Christopher Curtin Eldridge, Christopher Thile,...(+)
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1461391 Composed by Christopher Curtin Eldridge, Christopher Thile, Gabriel John Witcher, Greg Garrison, and Noam David Pikelny. Arranged by Zack Reaves. Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Country,Folk. 23 pages. Zack Reaves #1040150. Published by Zack Reaves (A0.1461391). A fun and challenging string quartet version of Punch Bowl by the virtuosic and progressive bluegrass quintet Punch Brothers. This concert version is best for advanced players.Zack Reaves' arrangements have been performed by groups such as the Altius, Orchid, & Edgewood String Quartets, Range Ensemble, Rogue Lemon Collective and the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles. They have also been featured on Classic FM, Spotify's Pop Goes Classical curated playlist, as well as Candlelight Concerts by Fever.If you end up having a recording posted to social media, please feel free to tag my accounts.Instagram: @zrcelloFacebook: @ZackReavesMusicwww.ZackReaves.com. Red Sails In The Sunset
Red Sails In The Sunset # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # INTERMEDIATE # Hugh Williams # Joel Jacklich (A # Red Sails In The Sunset # Joel Jacklich # SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1429172 Composed by Hugh Williams (Wilhelm Grosz) and Jimmy Kennedy...(+)
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1429172 Composed by Hugh Williams (Wilhelm Grosz) and Jimmy Kennedy. Arranged by Joel Jacklich (A.S.C.A.P.). Contemporary,Pop,Standards. 7 pages. Joel Jacklich #1009935. Published by Joel Jacklich (A0.1429172). 1935 song from Britain, popularized by Bing Crosby, Guy Lombardo, The Platters, Elvis Presley, and many others is here arranged for String Quartet by Joel Jacklich (ASCAP). Perfect for sea-themed repertoire for a Navy Ball. Unsung Hero
Unsung Hero # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # EASY # Federico Vindver, Joel Smallbo # Jeff Tincher # Unsung Hero # Jeff Tincher # SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1434280 Composed by Federico Vindver, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbon...(+)
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1434280 Composed by Federico Vindver, Joel Smallbone, Luke Smallbone, and Seth Mosley. Arranged by Jeff Tincher. Contemporary,Film/TV,Pop. 12 pages. Jeff Tincher #1014498. Published by Jeff Tincher (A0.1434280). Here is the title cut from the For King And Country movie soundtrack. In the original key from the soundtrack lp, this song is perfect for holiday's like Fathers or Mothers Day. Duration = 3:27. Visit my websites: https://jtp.spread.name/, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing/. You Are My Sunshine
You Are My Sunshine # String Quartet: 2 violins, viola, cello # EASY # Duane Eddy # Ashley Sayler # You Are My Sunshine # Ashley Sayler # SheetMusicPlus
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1403043 By Duane Eddy. By Jimmie Davis. Arranged by Ashley Sayler. ...(+)
String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1403043 By Duane Eddy. By Jimmie Davis. Arranged by Ashley Sayler. 20th Century,Children,Instructional,Standards,Traditional. 5 pages. Ashley Sayler #986243. Published by Ashley Sayler (A0.1403043). An enchanting arrangement of You Are My Sunshine by Jimmie Davis, specially crafted with beginning string ensembles in mind! Captivate your audience with the timeless charm of this beloved melody, expertly arranged to showcase the budding talents of your young musicians. With accessible yet beautiful harmonies, this arrangement offers a perfect balance of challenge and achievement while learning to make music with others. Whether performed at recitals, school events, or family gatherings, this arrangement is sure to brighten any occasion with its warmth and nostalgia. Embrace the joy of music-making with You Are My Sunshine and let your ensemble shine!PDF includes conductor score, and individual parts for Violin I, Violin II, Viola, and Violoncello.