Viola Duet Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.594327 Composed by Ernst Anschütz. Arranged by David McKeown. Christmas,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6574699. Published by David McKeown (A0.594327). O Christmas Tree, (O Tannenbaum), is a much-loved Christmas song. This version is arranged as a duet in a Jazz Waltz/Swing style for two Violas. Click on the YouTube link above to listen to a full length performance of this arrangement played on Clarinet.The melody of O Christmas Tree is Polish in origin and dates back to the sixteenth century. The lyrics we know and love were added much later by German composer Ernst Anschütz in 1824. The lyrics were originally a homage to the fir tree, using the evergreen foliage as a metaphor for constancy and loyalty. The association with Christmas appeared later in the nineteenth century.With a performance time of three minutes and a half minutes, this version of O Christmas Tree is perfect for seasonal celebrations and concert performances, both formal and informal. The jazz waltz style is a fun and fresh take on this familiar traditional tune.O Christmas Tree is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. Rhythms are syncopated, as one would expect in jazz waltz music, and there is plenty of articulation detail to help deliver an authentic style. While the key is straightforward, there are several busy passages to keep players on their toes. The melody is played four times, the last in 4/4 time with a short coda. This arrangement is suitable for players at an intermediate level. 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

Viola Duet Viola - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.594085 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by David McKeown. Christmas,Jazz,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #6537281. Published by David McKeown (A0.594085). Good King Wenceslas is a much-loved Christmas carol. This version is arranged as a duet in a Jazz Swing style for two Violas. Click on the YouTube link above to listen to a full length performance of this arrangement played on Clarinet.The melody of Good King Wenceslas is Finnish in origin and dates back to the thirteenth century. The Christmas lyrics we know and love were added much later by English hymn-writer John Mason Neale and were first published in 1853. With a performance time a little over three minutes, this version of Good King Wenceslas is perfect for seasonal celebrations and concert performances, both formal and informal. The jazz swing style is a fun and fresh take on this familiar traditional tune.Good King Wenceslas is arranged in a key and range best suited to the instruments. Rhythms are syncopated, as one would expect in swing music, and there is plenty of articulation detail to help deliver an authentic style. While the key is straightforward, there are several chromatic passages to keep players on their toes. The melody is played four times, each version different from the last, with a short intro and outro. This arrangement is suitable for players at an intermediate or early advanced level. 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

Viola Duet Viola - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.593688 Composed by David McKeown. Children,Halloween,Jazz,Standards,World. Score. 18 pages. David McKeown #6499139. Published by David McKeown (A0.593688). 10 Easy Halloween Duets is a fun collection of original compositions by David McKeown for two Violas.Each duet is a Halloween flavoured snack. Witches, ghosts, vampires and other favourites appear, with cartoon illustrations on each page. The duets cover many different styles, each as spooky as the rest..The ten titles are, Monstrous Mango, Phantom Phries, Pumpkin Pizza, Skeleton Soup, Spectral Sausage, Spider Sandwich, Vegetable Vampire, Werewolf Waffle, Witchy Watermelon and Zombie Zucchini.These duets are ideal for players of an Early Intermediate to Intermediate standard and above. The keys and range are as accessible as possible for your instrument. Click the link above to hear short samples of each duet on YouTube played on clarinet.10 Easy Halloween Duets areperfect for concert performances large and small; each piece lasts between one and two minutes. spooky pieces to get you and your audience in the mood for Halloween, but playable any time of year. fully articulated to help interpret each style. great for helping with simple rhythms and developing that internal pulse. road tested with scores of students and performed all over the world.fun to play. an exciting introduction to different musical styles. 16 pages adding up to around a quarter of an hour of quality music. If you enjoyed these duets or are looking for something more challenging for Halloween, then use the search bar to find 10 Spooky Halloween Duets for the same instrumentation, which are written with Intermediate to Advanced Intermediate players in mind.There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Viola Duet Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.591481 Composed by David McKeown. Blues,Easter,Pop,R & B,Rock. Score. 24 pages. David McKeown #6295221. Published by David McKeown (A0.591481). 10 Easter Rock’n’Roll Duets is a fun collection of original compositions by David McKeown for two Violas.Each Easter themed duet is inspired by a different American dance style from the golden age of Rock’n’Roll. These duets are ideal for players of an Intermediate standard and above. While the keys and range are easily accessible for your instrument, the style of music requires accidentals and syncopated rhythms. Click the link above to hear short samples of each duet on YouTube played on clarinet.10 Easter Rock’n’Roll Duets areperfect for concert performances large and small; each piece lasts between one and two minutes. Perfect upbeat pieces to get you moving after a long winter, but playable any time of year. fully articulated to help interpret each style. great for helping with complex rhythms. road tested with scores of students and performed all over the world.fun to play. an exciting introduction to different musical Rock’n’Roll styles. 23 pages adding up to nearly twenty minutes of quality music. The ten titles are, Tulip Ch’Boogie, Baby Sheep Shuffle, Candy Cakewalk, Chocolate Chalypso, Daffodil Doo-Wop, Easter Bonnet Bop, Easter Bunny Hop, Easter Egg Rock, Jellybean Jive and Spring Chicken Swing.There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at https://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

Viola Duet Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587169 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by David McKeown. Baroque,Christian,Christmas,Sacred,Standards. Score. 5 pages. David McKeown #3077259. Published by David McKeown (A0.587169). Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring is the usual title in English of the last movement of J S Bach’s Cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Originally scored for choir, trumpet, violin and basso continuo, it was written in 1723 for the church of St Thomas in Leipzig where Bach was employed. This version is scored for Two Violas. Musicians at an intermediate level and above will find this ideal for formal and informal performances. The famous melody in 9/8 alternates with the slow 4-part chorale sections. All players will enjoy experiencing the rich texture of Bach’s harmony. The overall performance time is around three minutes if played at the faster tempo that Bach preferred. The sample recording is from the Clarinet and Alto Saxophone version of this duet. The complete performance on youtube is from the Clarinet version. Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to introduce 9/8 rhythms. There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown-sheet-music/3006203?isPLP=1  

Viola Duet Viola - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.588043 By The Beatles. By John Lennon and Paul McCartney. Arranged by David McKeown. Rock. Score. 4 pages. David McKeown #5299313. Published by David McKeown (A0.588043). Let It Be was one of the Beatles last recordings, released in 1970 when Paul McCartney had already announced his departure from the band. This version of Let it Be is arranged as a duet for two Violas, and includes a short transcription of George Harrison’s guitar solo. The full YouTube performance above is from the Clarinet version of this arrangement.Musicians at an intermediate level will find this ideal for formal and informal concert performances, with both parts enjoying plenty of melodic interest. The overall performance time is around three minutes. Teachers will enjoy using this arrangement as a fun way to help with ensemble skills and expressive playing.  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