String Quartet, String Orchestra - Early Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christian, Sacred, Praise & Worship, Christmas. Score, Set of Parts. 61 pages. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Bob Mathews. Celtic, Christian, Christmas. Score and parts. 19 pages. Bob Mathews #6607391. Published by Bob Mathews

String Quartet, String Orchestra - Early Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Various. Arranged by Colin Kirkpatrick. Christian, Praise & Worship, General Worship, Christmas. Score, Set of Parts. 67 pages. Published by Colin Kirkpatrick Publications

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1489376 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #1066238. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1489376). Carol of the Bells is a well-known Christmas carol with a rich history rooted in Ukrainian culture. Here are the key points to understand about this iconic piece:Original Composition: The melody of Carol of the Bells is derived from a Ukrainian folk song called Shchedryk, which Mykola Leontovych composed in 1914. Shchedryk, which translates to The Little Swallow, was originally a New Year's song celebrating the arrival of spring and good fortune.Cultural Context: The song's origins are tied to Ukrainian traditions, where it was sung by young girls going door-to-door on New Year's Eve, wishing families prosperity and good luck for the coming year. The swallow in the song symbolizes the arrival of spring and abundance.English Lyrics: In 1936, American composer Peter Wilhousky adapted the melody for Christmas, writing new lyrics that emphasized bells and Christmas cheer themes. This version transformed Shchedryk into Carol of the Bells, quickly gaining popularity in the United States and becoming a staple of Christmas music.Musical Structure: The carol features a distinctive four-note ostinato and is metrically bistable, allowing listeners to perceive the rhythm differently. It is typically arranged in 3/4 time and has a lively and festive feel, contributing to its widespread appeal.Widespread Adaptations: Carol of the Bells has been recorded in over 150 versions across various musical genres, including classical, jazz, rock, and heavy metal. Notable adaptations include those by Mannheim Steamroller and John Williams, which have helped to cement its status as a Christmas classic.Cultural Significance: The song's association with Christmas has overshadowed its Ukrainian roots, leading to a complex relationship with its cultural identity. In recent years, there has been a movement to reclaim Shchedryk as a significant part of Ukrainian heritage, especially amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.Modern Recognition: The song is frequently featured in films, television shows, and holiday concerts, making it a beloved part of the Christmas season. Its ability to evoke joy and nostalgia resonates with audiences worldwide.In summary, Carol of the Bells is not just a Christmas carol but a piece with deep cultural roots and a fascinating history of transformation from a Ukrainian folk song to a global holiday favorite.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1312368 Composed by John Jacob Niles. Arranged by Joel Jacklich (ASCAP). Chamber,Christmas,Folk,Holiday,Traditional. 11 pages. Joel Jacklich #901221. Published by Joel Jacklich (A0.1312368). I Wonder as I Wander by John Jacob Niles is here arranged by Joel Jacklich (ASCAP) for voice and string quartet.� Wonder as I Wander nis a Christian folk hymn, typically performed as a Christmas carol, written by American folklorist and singer John Jacob Niles. The hymn has its origins in a song fragment collected by Niles on July 16, 1933.[1][2][3][4][5]While in the town of Murphy in Appalachian North Carolina, Niles attended a fundraising meeting held by evangelicals who had been ordered out of town by the police.[1][5] In his unpublished autobiography, he wrote of hearing the song:A girl had stepped out to the edge of the little platform attached to the automobile. She began to sing. Her clothes were unbelievable dirty and ragged, and she, too, was unwashed. Her ash-blond hair hung down in long skeins. ... But, best of all, she was beautiful, and in her untutored way, she could sing. She smiled as she sang, smiled rather sadly, and sang only a single line of a song.[2]The girl, named Annie Morgan, repeated the fragment seven times in exchange for a quarter per performance, and Niles left with three lines of verse, a garbled fragment of melodic material—and a magnificent idea.[2][5] (In various accounts of this story, Niles hears between one and three lines of the song.[2][4][5][6]) Based on this fragment, Niles composed the version of I Wonder as I Wander that is known today, extending the melody to four lines and the lyrics to three stanzas.[2][3][5] His composition was completed on October 4, 1933.[2] Niles first performed the song on December 19, 1933, at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.[2][6] It was originally published in Songs of the Hill Folk in 1934.[4][6]References1. Bradley, Ian. The Penguin Book of Carols. Penguin (1999), p148. ISBN 0-14-027526-6.2. Pen, Ron. I Wonder as I Wander. A Kentucky Christmas (George Ella Lyon, editor). University Press of Kentucky (2003), p200–201. ISBN 0-8131-2279-1.3. Studwell, William E. The Christmas Carol Reader. Haworth Press (1995), p111. ISBN 1-56024-974-9.4. Emmons, Shirlee & Wilbur Watkin Lewis. Researching the Song: A Lexicon. Oxford University Press (2006), p242. ISBN 0-19-515202-6.5. Niles, John Jacob. I Wonder as I Wander. Archived 2006-03-25 at the Wayback Machine John-Jacob-Niles.com.6. Stulken, Marilyn K. With One Voice: Reference Companion. Augsburg Fortress (2000), p25. ISBN 0-8066-3843-5.Program Notes from Wikipedia.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.564220 Composed by Charpentier, Christoph Willibald Von Gluck, Claude Debussy, Cohen, Erik Satie, Felix Bartholdy Mendelssohn, George Frideric Handel, Giacomo Puccini, Gruber, Henry Purcell, Johann Pachelbel, Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven, MASON, Richard Wagner, Traditional, Warshawski, Widor, and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by Austin Ralphson. 20th Century,Classical,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score and parts. 632 pages. Austin Ralphson #6302457. Published by Austin Ralphson (A0.564220). This is a mega-bundle of the two books of essential string quartet repertoire; it comprises both volumes making a total of 47 pieces in total and over 550 pages of music. When you consider that this also includes the following, which are classed as '1 piece each': 15 Christmas Carols, a complete Brandenburg Concerto and 12 Variations on 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star', the value for money is excellent. The arrangements are well-written and impressive to listen to.Difficulty levels range from intermediate to advanced, and provide something for everyone to enjoy. A score and full sets of parts are provided for each piece, and the repertoire covers Christmas music, wedding music (and Jewish wedding music), slow melodies, traditional Welsh melodies, baroque classics, famous symphonic melodies, piano works and other popular pieces. This is the full list:Volume 11.     Wedding March (from A Midsummer Night’s Dream) (Mendelssohn)2.     Wedding March (Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin) (Richard Wagner)3.     Brandenburg Concerto No. 3, complete (Bach)4.     Brandenburg Concerto No. 5, mvt. 3 (Bach)5.     Canon (Pachelbel)6.     La Réjouissance from ’Music for the Royal Fireworks’ (Handel)7.     Rondo from ‘Abdelazer’ (Purcell)8.     Largo from ‘Xerxes’ (Handel)9.     Toccata (from Symphony V) (Widor)10. All Through The Night (Welsh trad.)11. Ar Lan y Môr (Welsh trad.)12. David of the White Rock (Welsh trad.)13. Myfanwy (Welsh trad.)14. Suo Gan (Welsh trad.)15. Andante (Gluck)16. Gymnopédie No.1 (Satie)17. Piano Sonata No.8 Op.13 ‘Pathétique’ - 2nd mvt. (Beethoven)18. Happy Birthday19. 15 Christmas Carols20. Silent Night (Gruber)21. Joy To The World (Mason)Volume 21.        Nessun Dorma (Puccini)2.        Six Christmas Pieces, Op.72 (Mendelssohn)3.        12 Variations on ’Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ (Mozart)4.        The Fairy Queen – a selection of 6 pieces (Purcell)5.        The Arrival of The Queen of Sheba (Handel)6.        Prelude from ‘Te Deum’ (Charpentier)7.        Piano Sonata No.1, Mvt.1 (Beethoven)8.        Gnossienne No.1 (Satie)9.       Golliwogg’s Cakewalk (Debussy)10.     Silent Night – a new arrangement (Gruber)11.     Siman Tov Mazel Tov (Jewish trad.)12.     Chosen Kale Mazel Tov (Jewish trad.)13.     Hatikvah (S. Cohen)14.     Yedid Nefesh (Jewish trad.)15.     Lecha Dodi (Jewish trad.)16.     Oif'n Pripetshok (Warshawski)This pack represents a huge saving over the individually priced music.Complete string catalogue arr. Austin Ralphson is here (copy and paste to new tab):www.ralphsonstrings.com

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1313828 By Fiona Alice Hickie. By Traditional, Stephen Adams, Henry Gauntlett. Arranged by Fiona Alice Hickie. Christian,Christmas,Multicultural,Rock,World. 39 pages. Fiona Alice Hickie #902548. Published by Fiona Alice Hickie (A0.1313828). A suite of pieces, for string quartet and tambourine, from the UK celebrating Christmas and the New Year. It includes: Coventry Carol (England - String Quartet and Tambourine) What Child is This? (England) Once in Royal David City (Ireland) The Holy City (England) Nos Galan and Deck the Halls (Wales) Auld Lang Syne (Scotland)

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.500491 Composed by Traditional Christmas Carol. Arranged by Danillo Porto. Christmas,Classical,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Traditional. Score and parts. 8 pages. Published by Porto, Dan (A0.500491). We Wish You A Merry Christmas - String quartet Score and parts A traditional Christmas Carol We Wish You A Merry Christmas arranged by Danillo Porto for string quartet. Very easy to play! Scored and parts. Set of parts. 7 pages. #StringQuaret #Violin #Viola #Violoncello #ChristmasCarol #SetOfParts #SheetMusic #ScoreAndParts.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Digital Download SKU: A0.500484 Composed by Traditional Christmas Carol. Arranged by Danillo Porto. Christmas,Classical,Holiday,Praise & Worship,Traditional. Score and parts. 7 pages. Published by Porto, Dan (A0.500484). O Christmas Tree - String quartet Score and parts A traditional German Christmas Carol O Christmas Tree arranged by Danillo Porto for string quartet. Very easy to play! Scored and parts. Set of parts. 7 pages. #StringQuaret #Violin #Viola #Violoncello #ChristmasCarol #SetOfParts #SheetMusic #ScoreAndParts.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1124585 Composed by William J. Kirkpatrick. Arranged by JPS Edições Musicais. Christmas,Classical,Historic,Traditional. 7 pages. Jps Arrangements #725337. Published by Jps Arrangements (A0.1124585). Away in a Manger for String Quartet and Piano The quartet brought us a beautiful and sincere interpretation of Away in a Manger. We hope you enjoy this beautiful Christmas arrangement as much as we enjoyed arranging it. 🎼 parts I Violin II Violin III Viola IV Violoncello An easy arrangement where the main solos are on the Violin. the arrangement is with the figures Away in a Manger is a Christmas carol first published in the late nineteenth century and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain, it is one of the most popular carols. #stringquartet #awayinamanger #christmascarol #easyarrangement #sheetmusic #violin #violoncello #viola #piano.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1124592 Composed by William J. Kirkpatrick. Arranged by JPS Edições Musicais. Christmas,Classical,Historic,Traditional. 7 pages. Jps Arrangements #725338. Published by Jps Arrangements (A0.1124592). Away in a Manger for String Quartet and Piano The quartet brought us a beautiful and sincere interpretation of Away in a Manger. We hope you enjoy this beautiful Christmas arrangement as much as we enjoyed arranging it. 🎼 parts I Violin II Violin III Viola IV Violoncello An easy arrangement where the main solos are on the Violin. the arrangement is without the figures Away in a Manger is a Christmas carol first published in the late nineteenth century and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain, it is one of the most popular carols. #stringquartet #awayinamanger #christmascarol #easyarrangement #sheetmusic #violin #violoncello #viola #piano.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1504108 Composed by English Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #1079563. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1504108). The 12 Days of Christmas is significant for its cultural and religious implications. This period, also known as Twelvetide, spans from December 25 (Christmas Day) to January 6 (Epiphany), marking the time between the birth of Jesus and the arrival of the Magi. Historical ContextThe tradition of the 12 days was formalized by the Council of Tours in 567, which proclaimed this time a sacred season, emphasizing the importance of celebration and reflection during this period. Each day is associated with various saints and religious observances, making it a time of spiritual significance for many Christians.The Carol and Its MeaningThe well-known carol The Twelve Days of Christmas lists a series of increasingly extravagant gifts given on each of the twelve days. Although it is often perceived as a simple festive song, there are theories about its deeper meanings. One popular but debunked theory suggests that the gifts symbolize elements of the Christian faith, serving as a secret catechism for Catholics during times of persecution. However, this interpretation lacks substantial historical evidence and is considered more of a myth than fact. Cultural PracticesCulturally, the 12 Days of Christmas have evolved into various traditions, including gift-giving, feasting, and festive gatherings. In some cultures, gifts are exchanged on January 6, celebrated as Three Kings Day, while others may celebrate throughout twelve days. The carol likely originated as a memory game for children, intended to be fun and engaging rather than a severe religious text. In summary, the 12 Days of Christmas represent a blend of religious significance, historical tradition, and cultural celebration, making it an enduring aspect of the Christmas season.