String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1502478

Composed by Cecil Frances Alexander. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. 19th Century,Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Traditional. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #1078262. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1502478).

Once in Royal David's City is an essential and beloved Christmas carol for several reasons:

Historical significance:
The hymn was written in 1848 by Cecil Frances Alexander as part of a collection called Hymns for Little Children. 

The traditional opening of a famous service:
Since 1919, this carol has been prominent as the opening processional hymn for the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, held on Christmas Eve at King's College Chapel, Cambridge. The BBC World Service and American Public Media broadcast this service worldwide, giving the hymn global exposure.

Unique performance tradition:
At King's College, the first verse is traditionally sung as a solo by a boy chorister, chosen by the choirmaster just moments before the service begins. This adds an element of anticipation and showcases young talent.

Theological content:
The hymn tells the story of Christ's birth and childhood, emphasizing His divinity and humanity. It connects the nativity story to broader Christian theology, making it both a narrative and a teaching tool.

Musical qualities: The tune IRBY, composed by Henry John Gauntlett, is widely regarded as beautiful and memorable. Despite its relative simplicity, it has been praised for its intimate scale and inspired melody.

Widespread use:
Beyond its famous use at King's College, the hymn has become popular in churches of various denominations worldwide, especially during Christmas services.

Cultural impact: The hymn has become deeply associated with Christmas in many English-speaking countries, evoking nostalgia and religious sentiment for many listeners. In essence, Once in Royal David's City is essential not just for its content but for its role in Christmas traditions, its educational value, and its ability to connect people to the holiday's religious aspects through music.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.981657

Composed by Frederick M. Lehman. Arranged by James Ivy. Gospel,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Spiritual. Score and parts. 12 pages. Jim Ivy #6134733. Published by Jim Ivy (A0.981657).

Composed in 1919 when it was unusual to find a telephone in rural America, this hymn became popular at church camp meetings. It remained popular throughout the 1920s and well into the 1930s. In the 60s and 70s, this hymn was often performed by folk artists such as Burl Ives.

This arrangement for string quartet brings a light-hearted sense of humor to the original.

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

SKU: A0.552074

Composed by G. F. Handel. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Instructional,Standards,Wedding. Score and parts. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #6112373. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.552074).

Wedding recessional music
Score: 3 pages
Duration 1:10.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.742473

Composed by Jean Phillipe Rameau. Arranged by Arte Nova Music Lab. Baroque,Concert,Standards,World. Score and parts. 8 pages. Arte Nova Music Lab #4600763. Published by Arte Nova Music Lab (A0.742473).

Les Indes galantes (French: The Amorous Indies) Opéra-ballet with a prologue and two entrées. Choreography: Louis Dupré. Music: Jean-Philippe Rameau. Libretto: Louis Fuzelier. Sets: Giovanni-Niccolò Servandoni. First performance: 23 August 1735, Théâtre de l'Académie de Musique, Paris. Principals: David Dumoulin, Louis Dupré, M. le Breton, M. Javellier, Marie Sallé.

The premiere, including only the prologue and the first two of its four entrées (acts), was staged by the Académie Royale de Musique at itstheatre in the Palais-Royal in Paris on 23 August 1735, starring the leading singers of the Opéra, Marie Antier, Marie Pélissier, Mlle Errémans, Mlle Petitpas, Denis-François Tribou, Pierre Jélyotte, and Claude-Louis-Dominique Chassé de Chinais, and the dancers Marie Sallé and Louis Dupré. Michel Blondy provided the choreography. The ballet's Premier Menuet was used in the soundtrack of the 2006 film Marie Antoinette.

Le Turc Generaux. Osman Pasha is in love with his slave, the young Émilie, but she rejects him, telling him she was about to be married when a group of brigands abducted her. Osman urges her to give up hope that her fiancé is still alive (Air: Il faut que l'amour s'evole) but Émilie refuses to believe this is true. The sky turns dark as a storm brews; Émilie sees the violent weather as an image of her despair (Air: Vaste empire des mers). A chorus of shipwrecked sailors is heard (Chorus: Ciel! de plus d'une mort). Émilie laments that they too will be taken captive. She recognises one of the sailors as her fiancé Valère. Their joy at their reunion is tempered by sadness at the thought they are both slaves now. Osman enters and is furious to see the couple embracing. However, unexpectedly, he announces he will free them. He too has recognised Valère, who was once his master but magnanimously freed him. Osman loads Valère's surviving ships with gifts and the couple praise his generosity. They call on the winds to blow them back to France (Duet and chorus: Volez, Zéphyrs). The act ends with celebratory dances as Valère and Émilie prepare to set sail.

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

SKU: A0.1505206

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Renaissance,Traditional. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #1080594. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1505206).

The Coventry Carol is an essential and historically significant English Christmas carol with several notable aspects:

Origins and History
It originated in the 16th century in Coventry, England.
The carol was part of a medieval mystery play called The Pageant of the Shearmen and Tailors.
It was performed annually by local trade guilds as part of religious community events that told Bible stories.

Unique Subject Matter
Unlike most Christmas carols, it does not celebrate the birth of Jesus but instead commemorates the Massacre of the Innocents.
The lyrics are from the perspective of mothers in Bethlehem mourning their children who are about to be killed by King Herod's soldiers.

Musical Characteristics
It has a haunting, plaintive melody in a minor key, which adds to its somber mood.
The original medieval melody has been lost, but the current tune dates back to at least 1591.

Historical Preservation
The carol narrowly survived being lost to history. The original manuscript was destroyed in a fire in 1879 but was preserved thanks to earlier transcriptions by scholars. It gained renewed popularity after being broadcast from the bombed ruins of Coventry Cathedral in 1940 during World War II.

Cultural Impact
While not as widely known as some carols, it remains an important part of English Christmas musical traditions.
Its poignant lyrics and melody have made it a powerful and moving piece for many listeners.

Thus, The Coventry Carol represents an important piece of medieval English musical and theatrical history and a unique perspective on the Christmas story that has endured for centuries.

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

SKU: A0.1080351

By Chanel. By Arjen Thonen, Bere Fortes, Keith Ernesto Harris, Leroy Sanchez, and Maggie Szabo. Arranged by Luis Turina and Nonamé Música. Contest,Festival,Latin,Multicultural,Pop,World. Score and parts. 16 pages. Nonamé Música #684577. Published by Nonamé Música (A0.1080351).

(English below) Tercer puesto en Eurovisión 2022, esta canción de dos acordes y medio fue la más bailada del Festival. Chanel fue la gran diva ese año y aquí se le rinde un pequeño homenaje para cuarteto de cuerdas. Ojo a ese ponticello de la viola para imitar el autotune, el cello en su papel y el tema muy repartido a lo largo de toda la partitura. Todas las partituras de Nonamé están perparadas para evitar los pasos de página si se imprimen con las portadas correctamente. Third place in Eurovision 2022, this song with two and a half chords was the most danced at the Festival. Chanel was the great diva that year and here a small tribute is paid to her for string quartet. Watch out for that ponticello of the viola to imitate the autotune, the cello in its role and the theme widely distributed throughout the entire score. All Nonamé arrangements are prepared to avoid page turns if they are printed with the covers correctly.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1404900

Composed by Giovanni Pierluigi de Palestrina, John Redford, Josquin des Prez, Maddalena Casulana, Thomas Tallis, and Vittoria Aleotti. Arranged by Josh Trentadue. Contest,Festival,Instructional,Renaissance. 60 pages. T.U.X. People's Music #987931. Published by T.U.X. People's Music (A0.1404900).

Carefully selected, arranged, and engraved for any standard quartet, this selection of Renaissance-era music provides popular and new favorites together in a beautifully lyrical collection of fanfares, hymns, and chorales!

Table of Contents:
Vive le roy, des Prez (M)
In Epiphania Domini, Palestrina (M)
In Communi Plurimorum Martyrum, Palestrina (M)
In Festo Sanctarum Mulicrum, Palestrina (M)
Il vostro dipartir, Casulana (M)
Baciai per aver vita, Aleotti (MA)
Agnus Dei, Redford (MA)
Glorificamus, Redford (MA)
O quam glorifica, Redford (MA)
Variations on “Why fumeth in sight�, Tallis (A).

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1096059

Composed by Domenico Scarlatti. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Baroque,Chamber,Classical,Contest,Festival,Standards. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #700003. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1096059).

Andante G Minor. Score: 9 pages. Duration: 6:41

Domenico Scarlatti was an Italian composer who lived during the Baroque period (1685-1757). He was born in Naples, the son of the famous composer Alessandro Scarlatti. He began his career as a musician at the court of the Portuguese Viceroy in Lisbon, where he wrote a large number of operas, oratorios, and cantatas. Scarlatti was also an accomplished keyboardist and wrote a large number of keyboard sonatas, which are some of his most famous works. His keyboard sonatas are known for their unique and intricate melodic patterns, often with wide leaps and rapid shifts in tonality. Scarlatti is considered to be one of the greatest composers of the Baroque period, and his influence can be seen in the works of many later composers, such as Mozart and Beethoven.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1491681

By Soda Stereo. By Gustavo Adrian Cerati. Arranged by Thec P. Pop,Punk,Rock. 19 pages. Thec P #1068355. Published by Thec P (A0.1491681).

Este arreglo para cuarteto de cuerdas transforma la emblemática canción Sobredosis de T.V. de Soda Stereo en una pieza clásica contemporánea. Manteniendo la esencia y energía del tema original compuesto por Gustavo Cerati, esta versión está cuidadosamente elaborada para cuerdas, resaltando la melodía y los contrastes rítmicos característicos de la banda. Ideal para presentaciones en vivo, recitales o proyectos educativos, este arreglo ofrece una interpretación única que conectará tanto con fanáticos de Soda Stereo como con amantes de la música de cámara.

This string quartet arrangement transforms the iconic song Sobredosis de T.V. by Soda Stereo into a contemporary classical piece. Preserving the essence and energy of the original track composed by Gustavo Cerati, this version is carefully crafted for strings, highlighting the melody and rhythmic contrasts characteristic of the band. Perfect for live performances, recitals, or educational projects, this arrangement offers a unique interpretation that will resonate with both Soda Stereo fans and chamber music enthusiasts.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1250748

By Avicii. By Ash Pournouri, Avicii, Etta James, Leroy Kirkland, and Pearl Woods. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Contemporary,Pop,Wedding. 28 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #845025. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1250748).

Before its release in October of 2011, even Avicii had no idea how popular his song Levels would soon become! The Swedish DJ originally wrote the song because he fell in love with a vocal line from an Etta James song, and the good feeling he got from the lyrics proved to translate well to his audience. Now a universally recognized EDM classic, the song was certified platinum in the US, 2x platinum in the UK, and 8x platinum in Sweden -- so there's no question your audience will love this one! This Cellobat arrangement for your string quartet is a joyous string adaptation of the original, featuring the catchy hooks, soaring melodic lines, bouncy beat, and layered harmonies that made the world fall in love with this song. Originally written for a wedding, this will also be perfect for receptions, cocktail parties, solo & ensemble contest, or any other occasion that you need to get your audience dancing! Rated advanced-intermediate for a handful of tricky rhythms and a few high notes in the violin parts; this will be learnable for students and easily sightreadable for professionals. 

Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:

http://www.cellobat.com
http://www.instagram.com/cellobat
https://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.

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

SKU: A0.1038609

Composed by Jerry Fealofani Afemata, Peter Anthony Morgan, and Roy Morgan. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Contemporary,Multicultural,Wedding,World. 22 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #643584. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1038609).

It's impossible to be in a bad mood when you're listening to Hawaiian reggae! Sunshine Girl is a cheerful feel-good collaboration by Jerry Afemata (J Boog), a California-raised singer of Samoan heritage, and Jamaican roots-reggae artist Peetah Morgan. With its joyful feel and lyrics describing the perfect woman (she's a sunshine girl, lighting up my world), this song will be perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions, proposals, cocktail hour, or any other occasion you need to get your audience dancing! Rated intermediate; this will be playable for students and sightreadable for professionals.

Sarah “Cellobat� Chaffee is an in-demand acoustic & electric cellist and string arranger. Currently, she performs with legendary rock band Aerosmith in their “Deuces Are Wild� residency show, and she is the principal cellist for the Raiders House Band, playing for a crowd of 60,000 at all of the team's home games. She also plays with many other groups including Premiere Wedding Music, Bella Electric Strings, the Femmes Of Rock, and David Perrico’s Pop Strings Orchestra. Sarah has performed and recorded with numerous other artists including Disturbed, Mötley Crüe, Celine Dion, Halsey, Michael Bublé, Sarah Brightman, and Lady A. She is the exclusive arranger for a number of award-winning wedding and event companies all across the United States, including Premiere Wedding Music, Las Vegas Music Oasis, and Impulse Strings, and she has created custom arrangements for many other ensembles all over the world. You can find her at:

http://www.cellobat.com
http://www.instagram.com/cellobat
https://www.youtube.com/@Cellobat.