String Orchestra - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.850384 Arranged by Tim Crooks. Christmas,Jazz. Score and parts. 25 pages. STR:UK String Arrangements #6596271. Published by STR:UK String Arrangements (A0.850384). God Rest You Merry Gentlemen, traditional Christmas carol, arranged by Tim Crooks for String Ensemble (ABRSM Beginner - grade 5). This arrangement can be performed by strings alone, or alongside the compatible SSA choir download: https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/title/god-rest-you-merry-gentlemen-str-uk-version-choir-sheet-digital.... This jazzy 7/8 version cranks up the traditional carol into more of a party rendition, but remaining regular enough so it can still be sung by a congregation or school choir. Perfect for ending carol services and Christmas performances. Technical challenges are mostly rhythmic, but 7/8 patterns are strong and repeat so is suitable for good intermediate groups (ABRSM grade 4+). The arrangement also includes an optional easy part for Violin & Viola suitable for ABRSM grade 2+ level players. Piano and percussion parts are included but are optional for performance. Parts included: Score, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Easy Vln/Va, Cello, Double Bass, Piano, Claves About the arranger Tim Crooks trained as a violinist and violist, working professionally in Manchester (UK) for many years. He was a founding member of the Manchester String Quartet and scored many arrangements for the group's recordings. Tim now orchestrates and conducts, working with orchestras including Manchester Camerata, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, RTÉ Concert Orchestra and the Philharmonia. STR:UK STRINGS - Education String Music, made in the UK We'd love to hear your feedback: strukstrings@gmail.com Subscribe to our social media to get news of all new releases: Facebook @strukstrings Twitter @strukstrings STR:UK Strings - Education String Music ©2021S T Crooks Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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