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The Pentatonix arrangement rearranged for String Quartet. (Note two things: Beatboxing/drumming part is not included and can either be beatboxed by cellist or beatboxed/drummed by separate person, if they find/learn the rhythms alone. Second, near the end of the piece one of the parts is covered by a bit of nasty double stops in the Second Violin and Viola parts, so gloss over those carefully.).

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Like Ravels Bolero The little drummer boy develops a great tension, goes through 3 different keys and has a great finale. Have Fun! Drums are optional.   

Instrumentation:  Violin 1/2, Viola, Cello, Contra Bass, Drums (opt.)            

Listen to the recording - a challenge for your ensemble.   

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The Little Drummer Boy (originally known as Carol of the Drum) is a popular Christmas song written by the American classical music composer and teacher Katherine Kennicott Davis in 1941. In 2013 Pentatonix released a video on YouTube in which they covered the song; released as a digital single, this version both debuted and peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the week ending 21 December. Music for Christmas.

SKU: A0.859893

Looking for fun arrangements you can perform with all your Suzuki chamber groups or school string ensembles? Students will be excited to play one of the modern classics of the holiday season: Carol of the Drum. This arrangement of The Carol of the Drum is for string quartet. The second violin plays the role of the drummer. While it is all open strings, the richochet and col legno bowing techniques requires a well-developed and flexible bow hand. The student should be able to play with the standard or advanced bow hold, with the thumb between the stick and the frog. The student should have completed Perpetual Motion in Book 1 of the Suzuki Violin School. The first violin part requires familiarity of third position. The viola part also extends to third position. I also have included an easier viola part, which remains in first position, and a Violin III part (first position) which can be used in place of the viola. The cello part stays within first position. The arrangement is designed so that it can be played by middle- or high-school students, as well as more advanced students. Students of all ages and levels will enjoy this arrangement. Full quartet score and one copy of each part are included.  .

SKU: A0.612263

The popular Christmas song (also known as The Little Drummer Boy) has now been freshly arranged for String Quartet (Violin (2), Viola, Cello), Snare Drum, with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any church or concert setting.

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The popular Christmas song which was recorded in 1951 by the Trapp Family (the famous family that is featured in the Sound of Music) and also the subject of a 1968 Rankin/Bass animated television Christmas special, has now been arranged for String Quartet (Violin (2), Viola, Cello), Snare Drum, and Piano.  Accessible and appropriate for any school, church or concert venue.  .

SKU: A0.859873

Looking for fun arrangements you can perform with all your Suzuki chamber groups or school string ensembles? Students will be excited to play one of the modern classics of the holiday season: The Little Drummer Boy. This arrangement of The Little Drummer Boy is for string quartet. The second violin plays the role of the drummer boy. While it is all open strings, the richochet and col legno bowing techniques requires a well-developed and flexible bow hand. The student should be able to play with the standard or advanced bow hold, with the thumb between the stick and the frog. The student should have completed Perpetual Motion in Book 1 of the Suzuki Violin School. The first violin part requires familiarity of third position. The viola part also extends to third position. I also have included an easier viola part, which remains in first position, and a Violin III part (first position) which can be used in place of the viola. The cello part stays within first position. The arrangement is designed so that it can be played by middle- or high-school students, as well as more advanced students. Students of all ages and levels will enjoy this arrangement. Full quartet score and one copy of each part are included.    

SKU: A0.1515102

My arrangement for String Quartet of Arthur Poyser's ballad 'The Drummer', with words by Thomas Ramsay.