SKU: A0.524310

The classic John Newton hymn Amazing Grace has been merged stylistically with Scott Joplin's rousing rag The Entertainer to give this arrangement a joyful, exuberant touch.  A heady mix of praise and worship, this string trio for two violins and cello is recommended as a prelude, postlude, an offertory or special music for church services and other worship events; also makes an inspiring, crowd-pleasing selection for concerts and recitals.  14 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two-page parts for violin 1, violin 2 and cello).  Key: C major.

SKU: A0.1477948

This is a Classic Rag written by Scott Joplin in 1902. It was a time of silent movies and player-pianos. Yes, the song was popular in its time, but it wasn't until 1974 when the tune was used in the movie The Sting that it became a sensation. This String Trio arrangement leaves the melody line to the 1st violin - with the 2nd violin in complementing harmonies of 3rds or 6ths. The cello sustains the rhythmic beat with its standard bass line.

SKU: A0.801759

This original song has lyrics that work great for Lent and Good Friday, but it could be sung at any time. Sometimes when we feel very low and things don't seem to going well for us or we think life isn't fair, we should think about what Jesus went through with strength and courage. Any questions or request please email me at cdboss@cvalley.net

Be More Like Jesus composed by Connie Boss

Verse 1:

Be more like Jesus in strength and courage,

When they whipped Him till He bled.

Be more like Jesus in strength and courage,

When they placed the thorns on His head

Refrain:

Be more like Jesus

Be more like Jesus

Be more like Jesus, Christ

Verse 2:

Be more like Jesus in strength and courage,

When He carried the cross to that place

Be more like Jesus in strength and courage,

As the blood streamed down His face.

Refrain

Verse 3:

Be more like Jesus in strength and courage,

When they nailed His feet and His hands

Be more like Jesus in strength and courage,

When forgive them is what He said

Refrain

Refrain to end.

SKU: A0.1281821

Silent Night 
A Christmas song arragement for 2 Violins, Violoncello, with  harmony and lyrics. 
Level beginer.

SKU: A0.1497034

Un Bel Di (One Fine Day) is a soprano aria from Giacomo Puccini's opera Madame Butterfly. It is the most famous aria in the opera, and in fact, is one of the most popular pieces in the entire repertoire for sopranos. It is a very emotive melody that encapsulates the tragedy that is at the heart of the opera. This arrangement gives each instrument a chance to voice that heart-wrenching melody.

SKU: A0.1499988

Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah is a song composed for the 1946 Disney live action / animated movie Song of the South. The song won an Academy Award for Best Original Song. It has been reported that Walt Disney himself invented the word Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah because he was fond of nonsense words such as Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo (from Cinderella) and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (from Mary Poppins).

SKU: A0.1452325

This String Trio arrangement was done specifically for a Bride who wanted it to be a regal-sounding entrance march for her many attendants - down a very long pathway - in a very lush and lovely Botanical Garden. It was definitely a pomp-and-circumstance moment in an overwhelmingly beautiful setting - and the music did not disappoint. The arrangement adequately and eloquently punctuates the 4/4/march-tempo heartbeat rhythm of the song, but also features the lyrical and passionate quality of the string instruments. Taylor Swift herself describes this song as a love letter to love - in all of its maddening, passionate, exciting, enchanting, horrific, tragic, wonderful glory. Enough said.

SKU: A0.1466155

The Dance was recorded by Garth Brooks during the country music explosion of the 1990's. Many consider it to be his signature song. Garth himself has admitted: I'll go to my grave with 'The Dance.' It'll probably always be my favorite song. Yes, it is a very popular request for weddings, but also for funerals and tributes. In this arrangement, all 3 instruments in the String Trio get to play the melody at some point. The final ending has each instrument play a fragment of the melody in succession to bring every thing to a close - so nobody has to miss the dance.

SKU: A0.1392390

Romance for Tuba & Strings is a short exposition of a simple theme for tuba accompanied by string trio. The beauty of this theme is in its seventh and ninth intervals, which the tubist and violinist are encouraged to emphasize. The body of the work is expressive and lyrical, and should be approached with musical sensitivity. The piece concludes with a sudden change of thematic material, becoming resolute and declarative. The players must make sure that this sudden development is conveyed decisively, and that the ending is powerful and majestic.
This piece is not technically demanding, but the tuba and violin parts cover wide ranges on their respective instruments, and as such advanced level is recommended.