SKU: A0.924543

This mellow, easier version of Somewhere Only We Know provides a smoother version of this song that delivers the same beauty as the original melody, with very playable accompaniment. Melody is shared among the Violins and Viola, providing variety in the overall sound, while engaging the quartet members. Parts and score included for this String Quartet arrangement.

SKU: A0.1504125

Bring the festive spirit to life with this vibrant string quartet arrangement of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Featuring two violins, a viola, and a cello, this arrangement beautifully blends each instrument’s unique tone to create a rich, harmonious sound.

The lively melody is passed between the violins, while the viola and cello provide warm, resonant harmonies that add depth and sophistication. Perfect for Christmas concerts, formal events, or holiday gatherings, this arrangement is a delightful way to celebrate the season with elegance and cheer.

SKU: A0.1504124

Bring the festive spirit to life with this vibrant string quartet arrangement of We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Featuring two violins, a viola, and a cello, this arrangement beautifully blends each instrument’s unique tone to create a rich, harmonious sound.

The lively melody is passed between the violins, while the viola and cello provide warm, resonant harmonies that add depth and sophistication. Perfect for Christmas concerts, formal events, or holiday gatherings, this arrangement is a delightful way to celebrate the season with elegance and cheer.

SKU: A0.923563

A fun cello quartet with parts of varying difficulty for ensemble players of mixed abilities. Cello 3 and 4 share a dialogue or echo and response, working primarily with open strings and first fingers. Cello 2 stays in first position but meets some rhythmic challenges, while Cello 1 shifts into 3rd position at times and also has some exciting rhythms. Perfect for school or adult ensembles. Great for building and extending foundations in an ensemble context.

SKU: A0.1074907

Composed by Joshua A. Idio. Chamber Music. String Quartet. This is a two-movement piece comprising of a prelude and an allegro. The entire piece is meant to convey a simple story of witnessing the change of different lifestyles, from the peaceful and simple rural life to the electrifying grandeur of urban city life. The prelude, signifying the rural atmosphere, begins with unsettling chords that feel seasonal and constantly moving. The different string melodies are as lovingly soothing as playing in the grassy fields and mountains. They are fun, pleasant, and whimsical, and they express the rather playful and tranquil setting of rural living. The beginning chords may feel unusually active, but it also adds to the color of this calming tranquility. Life couldn't be any better. In contrast to the fun and joyful theme of the prelude, the allegro embodies the absolute hustle and bustle of the big city. Explosive harmonies progress through the movement. Melodies from the prelude now intertwine with this new faster theme, playing more lively and vigorous. The mood has changed. Everything seems fast-paced and maybe overloading. But, maybe that's not a bad thing. A bit into the movement, as the hustle and bustle finally slow down, the essence of the prelude returns to calm the music. Homesickness mixed with overwhelming emotions is just as powerful of an expression as joy or anger. Filled with confidence and resolve, the music quickens back into its fast theme. The nature of intense focus, inspired by the urban surroundings, mixes with the joy and fun of the old ways. Everything now seems not just more familiar and comforting, but lively as well. As the music reaches its end, those unsettling chords from the prelude return to once again remind us that the rural lifestyle will always be a part of us. Maybe this city life won't be such a bad thing. We experience the best life when it comes with change. While I never lived in a rural community myself, I can empathize with the experience of people who have from their own stories and emotions. And when they move into the overwhelming cityscape, they sometimes either break down or build up. In the end, though, I can never really understand what it is like until I move into a rural community. But I know nothing will ever change how they grew up there, as the experiences always seem to follow them into the next chapter of their adventures. And it is because of that kind of beautiful resolve, did I nickname this Prelude and Allegro Urbanalia. When life meets change it opens up a whole new story.

SKU: A0.1290319

Can't Help Falling in Love – A Timeless Arrangement for Any Ensemble
🎶 Versatile & Adaptable
Our arrangement of Can't Help Falling in Love is designed to be incredibly flexible, suitable for quartets, trios, duos, and even solo performances. This ensures you can adapt the piece to your specific event needs without sacrificing the musical richness that the original is famous for.

🎼 Two Pages, No Fuss
Efficiency meets elegance in this compact 2-page score. We’ve carefully condensed the arrangement to make it manageable without losing any of its original charm. Easy to read, easy to perform, and a joy to hear.

🎵 A Touch of Challenge
While the arrangement is accessible, there are sections designed to challenge and engage performers. It keeps musicians interested, enabling them to deliver a heartfelt and dynamic performance that resonates with audiences.

💖 Perfect for Special Moments
There's something timeless about Can't Help Falling in Love that makes it an ideal choice for weddings, anniversaries, and other special events. Its melody is both romantic and nostalgic, capturing the essence of love in a way that few other songs can. With this arrangement, you’ll effortlessly bring that magical touch to any occasion.

🎹 Lush & Lovely to Listen To
Crafted with both the musician and the audience in mind, this arrangement offers a lush and emotive musical experience. The harmonies are rich, the dynamics are well-balanced, and the resulting sound is simply captivating.

🌟 Why Choose This Arrangement?
In a sea of musical choices, our Can't Help Falling in Love arrangement stands out for its perfect blend of versatility, manageability, and emotional depth. Whether you are a professional ensemble or a passionate musician looking to elevate a special event, this arrangement won't just meet your expectations—it will exceed them.

🛒 So Why Wait?
Make your next performance unforgettable. Add our versatile Can't Help Falling in Love arrangement to your repertoire today!
 

SKU: A0.1333785

This arrangement is a realization from an Urtext score of this lovely work by the short-lived English master. We believe this is the most authentic performing edition of this piece available, with no added editorial interpretive markings.

CYPRESS PUBLISHING is pleased to be the imprint for arrangements for string ensemble by Stephen Levintow. He is a free lance professional violist and violinist specializing in chamber music, who began making string quartet and trio arrangements for wedding, party and corporate events, to expand the repertory or to improve on existing versions. Selections include unusual pieces by both familiar and lesser-known composers, plus standard classical and popular favorites. 

The goal is to produce high-quality, musically satisfying arrangements faithful to the composer’s original material, yet sight-readable in most cases by working professionals or intermediate to advanced students. The full range of normal string technique is employed, while avoiding unnecessary technical complexity. Melodic material is distributed throughout the four voices where appropriate, to maintain listener and performer interest. All parts and scores are set in Sibelius© software format, with careful attention to legibility and page turns.

SKU: A0.944869

The Death of a Nation is a piece utilizing pre-recorded media with live string quartet interacting with and adding commentary to the recording.

The entire pre-recorded media comes from an individual, we will call The Orange Oaf, who often rambles incoherently due to a constant stream of thoughts needing to immediately escape his mouth, causing many nonsensical tangents and interjections into his speech as though one individual were occupying eight seats and having a solo round table discussion.

The composer of The Death of a Nation edited a speech so that the 'on script Orange Oaf' had his overarching speech while the interjections and tangents were channeled through several other speakers and The Orange Oaf could indeed speak the way he apparently thinks.