Violin Duet Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589980 Composed by Robert Lowry. Arranged by David McKeown. Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. 3 pages. David McKeown #6134185. Published by David McKeown (A0.589980). Shall We Gather at The River is an American nineteenth century hymn often sung in a gospel style. This version is arranged as a duet for two Violins. Shall We Gather at The River was composed in 1865 by a Baptist minister from New York, Robert Lowry. As well as becoming a gospel standard, the melody of Shall We Gather at The River has found its way into compositions by Charles Ives and Aaron Copeland and has often been used in classic Western movies.Shall We Gather at The River is simply arranged in keys and range best suited to the instruments. The hymn is played three times in a slow swing style, with a key change on the final verse and chorus. Click the link above to listen to a full Youtube performance of the Clarinet version of this duet.Shall We Gather at by The River is suitable for players at an intermediate level and above, though the key change may require extra work for less experienced players. With a performance time of around three minutes, this version of Shall We Gather at The River 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

Violin Duet Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.589161 Composed by David McKeown. Jazz,Latin,Multicultural,World. 8 pages. David McKeown #5801137. Published by David McKeown (A0.589161). Samba de Simão is an exciting original composition by David McKeown, arranged as a duet for two Violins.This duet is based on the style of Samba. With roots in West African music, modern Samba emerged in Rio de Janiero, Brazil at the beginning of the twentieth century. There are many forms, both sung and instrumental, and the Samba rhythm has found its way around the world into jazz and modern electronic pop and dance music. Samba has become a cultural symbol of Brazil, with Rio’s famous Samba schools producing theatrical and ultra-professional showpieces for the annual carnival.If you play to an advanced intermediate standard and upwards, then you and your audience will enjoy this piece. Rhythms should be lightly articulated, the melody should always flow, the two underlying strong beats in each bar should always be felt, and following the articulation in the score will help convey the style. Samba de Simão has a performance time of two and a half minutes. Follow the link above to listen to a complete YouTube performance of the Clarinet version of Samba de Simão.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 

Violin Duet Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1244018 Composed by Joseph Hollings. 21st Century,Chamber,Classical,Contemporary,Folk. 13 pages. Joseph Hollings Publishing #838994. Published by Joseph Hollings Publishing (A0.1244018). Duration: approx 3:30Music of a Forgotten People is a dynamic violin duet, ideal for accomplished students or professionals alike looking for an energetic piece to end a concert or recital. The piece begins at a slow pace with the first violin 'improvising' a line. The second violin enters, with a desire to push the tempo but the first violin holds firm. Each player strives for dominance until they come end the section together a luanch into a lively jig. The style of this piece gives a generous nod to the duos of Bartók. The download includes the full score and individual parts to arrange on a stand as needed.Music of a Forgotten People was composed by Joseph Hollings (ASCAP) for the gifted violinist Grace Watters and her teacher Stephen Sims. The piece premiered on May 15, 2023, as part of the Cleveland Composers Guild Creativity: Learning through Experience program, this piece was first performed at The Music Settlement in University Circle in Cleveland, Ohio. Joseph Hollings (ASCAP) is a composer, arranger and music educator, and has taught music to students of all levels for over twenty five years. His arrangements have been performed internationally, including in London's West End, and have been recorded by the Onyx Brass Quintet and members of the Cleveland Orchestra. He studied composition with Harrison Birtwistle at King's College London, worked for the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company, and established Really Nearly Records with the ever-imaginative Tim Ten Yen.To learn more, visit www.josephhollings.com.