String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.566772 By Colbie Caillat. By Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane. Arranged by Kate Agioritis. Christmas,Contemporary,Holiday. Score and parts. 17 pages. Musika Publishing Australia #3242519. Published by Musika Publishing Australia (A0.566772). Well-known and much loved Christmas song Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas was featured in the 1944 film Meet Me In St Louis, as well as being popularized by countless performers including Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby. This arrangement for String Quartet (including violin 3 substitute for viola part) by Kate Agioritis, features a traditional opening, followed by an easy swing interpretation of the festive favourite. Add some light and shade to your festive repertoire with this stirring arrangement, and have yourself a Merry (little) Christmas! Hear the full arrangement on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RtuafnF_VoYDownload includes score and a full set of parts. View the full catalogue of Musika works on our website: www.musikapublishing.com Follow @musikapublishng on Twitter. LIKE us on Facebook!2017 Holiday Contest Entry

By Tina Turner. By Holly Knight and Mike Chapman. Arranged by Isobel Notes. Broadway, Musical/Show, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Wedding. 19 pages. Isobel Notes #839359. Published by Isobel Notes

String Ensemble - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.826722 By Steve Tyrell. By John Frederick Coots. Arranged by Bud Caputo. Contemporary. Score and parts. 19 pages. Bud Caputo #6119407. Published by Bud Caputo (A0.826722).   Composed in 1934, this song became an instant success and has lasted as one of the great holiday favorites. The song has been recorded by over 200 artists, including Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters, The Crystals, Mariah Carey, Bruce Springsteen, Frank Sinatra, Chris Isaak, Michael Bublé and The Jackson 5 .  This arrangement is set as a slow Lil Darlin, -Basie style groove which will require students to learn not to rush the quarter notes.  Parts remain in first position but there are some chromatic passages that will require careful listening.  A solo electric bass may be substituted for the traditional bass section, or may double the section.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1510819 Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Traditional. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #1086025. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1510819). Jingle Bells is a song with a rich and somewhat controversial history, making it an essential piece of American musical culture. Here are some key points about its significance: Origins and EvolutionInitial Composition: Written by James Lord Pierpont in 1857, the song was initially titled One Horse Open Sleigh. It was conceived as a lively tune celebrating sleigh rides, inspired by the famous sleigh races of the time, particularly in Medford, Massachusetts.Thanksgiving RootsInterestingly, Jingle Bells was initially intended as a Thanksgiving song and did not mention Christmas in its original lyrics. Its association with Christmas developed later when it was performed during holiday celebrations.Cultural ImpactGlobal Popularity: Over the years, Jingle Bells has become one of the most recognized and performed secular holiday songs worldwide. It is frequently sung during Christmas festivities and has been recorded by numerous artists, including Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and even The Beatles.First Song in Space: The song gained an unusual distinction as the first tune broadcast from space when astronauts played it on harmonica aboard Gemini 6 in December 1965, adding to its cultural lore.Controversial AspectsMinstrel Show Roots: The song's first public performance was at a minstrel show, which has led to discussions about its origins and the implications of its performance context. This aspect has sparked debate about whether the song should continue to be part of children's repertoires in schools today.Pierpont's Life: Pierpont himself had a complicated life; he was a widower who moved to Georgia after abandoning his children in Boston and later became involved with the Confederacy during the Civil War. His life experiences have colored interpretations of his work and its legacy.ConclusionDespite its controversial past, Jingle Bells remains a beloved holiday classic. Its catchy melody and festive spirit resonate with audiences worldwide, making it an enduring symbol of holiday cheer.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1473094 By Dick Hyman. By Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler. Arranged by Kenneth Abeling. Jazz. 14 pages. LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS #1050715. Published by LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS (A0.1473094). I’ve Got the World on a String, Lyrics by Ted Koehler & Music by Harold Arlen arranged for String Quartet. The song was popularized most notably by Cab Calloway, Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra but recorded by dozens of prominent vocal artists. The playing time is approximately 3:20. To view and listen to this piece in its entirety as well as hundreds of other arrangements and transcriptions by Kenneth Abeling at the lowest prices available please visit https://lincolnmusicpublications.com.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.793610 By Manhattan Transfer. By Manning Sherwin. Arranged by Brian Hardy, Bacchus Quartet. Contemporary,Jazz. Score and parts. 11 pages. Brian Hardy #6657231. Published by Brian Hardy (A0.793610). 'Nightingale' was composed in 1939 by Eric Maschwitz to music by Manning Serwin.Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Perry Como, Vera Lynn, Rod Stewart and many others have all recorded it.This is the Bacchus Quartet version!For more Bacchus Quartet arrangements visit - sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/bacchusquartet/5331

String Quartet - Advanced Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Gus Kahn & Isham Jones. Arranged by Kenneth Abeling. Jazz, Swing, Broadway, Movies. Score, Set of Parts. 19 pages. Published by LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS