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 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1418153 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by れ�る や��. Baroque,Chamber,Christian,Easter. Score. 6 pages. Simple Chamber「�純�室内楽� #999707. Published by Simple Chamber「�純�室内楽� (A0.1418153). This is an arrangement of Bach’s piece, Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring BWV 147, adapted for a viola duet. This arrangement with chord symbols is a pedagogical tool for teachers and a learning opportunity for music students. In this arrangement, the complexity of the original composition has been carefully simplified, making it accessible and attractive to beginner musicians. Each part, from the highest to the lowest, presents a gradation of difficulty, allowing musicians to develop their skills effectively. This arrangement is useful for teachers, as it offers a pedagogical tool to introduce students to chamber music and Bach’s works. Even simplified, the arrangement maintains the beauty of Bach’s original composition. This arrangement is an excellent choice for music students, teachers, and Johann Sebastian Bach lovers.

Viola Duet Viola - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1117976 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Ander. Baroque,Christmas,Easter,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 6 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #719484. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.1117976). This easy arrangement for viola duet has been adapted to be simple to perform and understand the structure of the original work for various levels of musical knowledge. It can be played freely by beginning students because of the ease imposed on the piece. It is often performed at wedding ceremonies slowly and reverently, challenging the effect suggested by Bach in his original score for voices with trumpet, oboes, strings, and continuous bass. This is one of Bach's most beautiful cantatas, made famous by the Jesus the Joy of Men chorus. It was originally composed for Advent 1716 in Weimar. Years later, already in Leipzig, Advent was tempus clausum, there was no music in the churches. Bach then reworked it for the Feast of Mary's Visitation. It is the final chorale of the cantata Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben. Although it is the 32nd cantata composed by Bach, of those that have survived, it was given BWV 147 in the complete catalog of his works.

Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750). Baroque Period, Christian, Praise & Worship, General Worship, Wedding. Individual Part, Lead Sheet, Score, Set of Parts. 10 pages. Published by Cadenza Editions