String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1518623

Composed by Colin Meloy. Arranged by Leer R. Sobie. Contemporary,Folk,Pop,Rock. 16 pages. Leer Sobie #1092724. Published by Leer Sobie (A0.1518623).

String quartet arrangement of The Crane Wife 3, written by Colin Meloy, frontman of The Decemberists. Standard string quartet instrumentation for 2 violins, viola, and cello. Appropriate for weddings or other performances.

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String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.778052

Composed by Colin Meloy. Arranged by Jen Mathers. Folk,Pop. Score and parts. 8 pages. Jen Mathers #5825603. Published by Jen Mathers (A0.778052).

June Hymn from The Decemberists' 2011 album 'The King is Dead'.

ARRANGED FOR STANDARD STRING QUARTET (2 violin, viola, cello)
The linked video is played by a cello, with the first violin part mostly played one octave lower. Otherwise the arrangement is identical to the string quartet version sold here.

A beautiful tune with some great harmonizing from middle voices and an active accompaniment throughout.  The song sounds best with a gentle style but rhythmically-tight ensemble!

My string arrangements are true to the original song, with minimal changes to pop melodies to facilitate playing and sightreading. Parts are error-free, tested and enjoyed by professional musicians at weddings and private events.