SKU: A0.587431

Der Vogelfanger bin ich Ja, (The Birdcatcher’s Song) is an aria from the first act of Mozart’s comic opera, The Magic Flute. It has become one of Mozart’s best loved melodies and features the birdcatcher Papageno. In the first production the role was played by the producer and theatre owner. He was not a trained singer so Mozart deliberately wrote a simple melody of limited range. This version is arranged as a duet for two Violas

Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances, with both parts enjoying melodic interest. The duet format gives instrumentalists an opportunity to play music written for the voice. The overall performance time is around a minute and a half. The full-length youtube performance is the Clarinet version of this duet.

Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with detailed articulation and dynamics.

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SKU: A0.1181661

Arranged for two violas.  Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, lessons, and recitals. Especially well-suited for Easter services.

SKU: A0.589120

The Londonderry Air is among the best loved melodies of Ireland. This beautiful version is arranged as a duet for two Violas.

The Londonderry Air was first collected and notated in the mid-nineteenth century in County Londonderry in the North of Ireland, however, the origins of the melody remain unknown. In 1913 the English writer Frederic Weatherley set his poem Danny Boy to the melody. There are many other settings of the Londonderry Air, with various lyrics and in musical styles from orchestral to brass band to jazz, but Danny Boy remains the best known.

Londonderry Air is simply arranged in accessible keys and over a range best suited to the instruments. The melody is played twice with a key change and different accompaniment on the second verse and is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above. With a performance time of a little over three minutes, this version of Londonderry Air is perfect for recitals and concert performance. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.

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SKU: A0.1272423

From Gustav Holst's seven-movement orchestral suite The Planets, this is the Jupiter chorale theme arranged for two violas with optional piano accompaniment.  Great for lessons, recitals, and performances of all kinds. Intermediate level. Includes score and parts.

SKU: A0.590134

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands is a traditional American Gospel Song. This version is arranged as a duet for two Violas.

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands has unknown nineteenth century origins, but was first published in 1927 and reached a wider audience with Laurie London’s version in 1957. Mahalia Jackson often performed He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands in her inimitable style.

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands is played eight times in a gospel swing style. The melody climbs through six different keys, a semitone at a time, with the accompaniment varying throughout. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.

He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands is suitable for players at an advanced intermediate level and above. With a performance time of around three and minutes, this version of He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands is perfect for worship and concert performances, both formal and informal.

 There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

SKU: A0.1075425

English Country Garden - a beautiful traditional English folk tune in an arrangement for 2 violas. You can play with your students or with your musical group. Scores and parts.

SKU: A0.1182979

Arranged for two violas with optional piano accompaniment. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. Especially well-suited for Easter services. Includes score and parts.