String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1345704

By Tommy Emmanuel. By Tommy Emmanuel. Arranged by Jeff Tincher. Contemporary,Country. 24 pages. Jeff Tincher #930586. Published by Jeff Tincher (A0.1345704).

This song got me hooked on Tommy Emmanuel. Tommy is a Certified Guitar Player, a designation created by Chet Atkins that is awarded to a guitar player who goes beyond a normal guitar player. Chet only handed out 4 of these designations in his lifetime. This song is a lively country song that many guitarists strived to learn. In the original key, this will get your foot tapping (or your head bobbing as Tommy does when he plays this song). This arrangement was made by tearing apart the guitar arrangement and placing the notes in the right staff. Duration = 3:27. Visit my websites: https://jtp.spread.name/, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/sheetmusic, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing/.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1353139

By Jerry Reed. By Jerry Reed. Arranged by Jeff Tincher. Contemporary,Country. 12 pages. Jeff Tincher #937938. Published by Jeff Tincher (A0.1353139).

Here is a beautiful love ballad from one of the greatest country guitarist/comedian/actor, Jerry Reed. This is the duet that he did with Chet Atkins. In the original key, this song was written for Jerry's first born, Seidina. Duration = 3:51. Visit my websites: https://jtp.spread.name/, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing/.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1499389

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #1075440. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1499389).

Jolly Old St. Nicholas is a significant Christmas song rooted in a poem by Emily Huntington Miller, published in December 1865 as Lilly's Secret in The Little Corporal Magazine. The song's lyrics, now widely recognized, closely resemble Miller's original poem. However, some attributions have also been made to Benjamin Hanby, who wrote a similar song in the 1860s, and John Piersol McCaskey, who claimed authorship in 1867.

Historical Context
The music for Jolly Old St. Nicholas is generally credited to James R. Murray, first published in 1874. The song has since become a staple of Christmas music, with numerous recordings by various artists, including Ray Smith, Chet Atkins, and Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Themes and Lyrics
The song features a child speaking to Santa Claus, eagerly anticipating Christmas and sharing gift wishes. This interaction reflects the broader themes of childhood innocence and the joy of giving, which are central to Christmas. The lyrics highlight a sense of wonder and excitement as the child asks Santa to choose gifts for them, emphasizing trust in Santa's judgment.

Cultural Impact
Jolly Old St. Nicholas has become a beloved Christmas classic, often performed in various musical styles, including jazz and pop. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its ability to resonate with children and adults, encapsulating the spirit of Christmas and the joy of anticipation accompanying the holiday season. Overall, the song serves not only as a festive tune but also as a cultural artifact that reflects the evolution of the Santa Claus figure from St. Nicholas, a historical Christian bishop known for his generosity, to the modern-day Santa Claus celebrated in various traditions worldwide.