String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.869207 Composed by Thomas Oboe Lee. 20th Century,Baroque,Classical,Contemporary,Romantic Period. Score and parts. With Summer: Cloudburst! Double rainbow … Trio 3). 48 pages. Thomas Oboe Lee #3905. Published by Thomas Oboe Lee (A0.869207). Program note: As indicated by the title, this is my twelfth string quartet. My very first work, Aperture (1974), was a string quartet. In between I wrote four (nos. 2 – 5) for the Kronos Quartet, one (no. 6) for the Manhattan String Quartet, one (no. 7) for the Lydian String Quartet, one (no. 8) for the Artaria String Quartet, two (nos. 9 - 10) for the Hawthorne String Quartet, and one (no. 11) for the Formosa Quartet. The number twelve immediately brought to mind the months of the year. But I thought a twelve-movement string quartet might be a bit excessive, and difficult to achieve in a coherent narrative arc. Most classical string quartets by Haydn, Mozart and Beethoven are in four movements. So why not the seasons, a movement for each: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. I am a huge fan of The Creation by Franz Joseph Haydn. Confession: I am a huge fan of anything by maestro Haydn. For inspiration and guidance, I went to Haydn’s other oratorio The Seasons. Armed with a Dover publication of the full score and a recording of the complete work by Sir Thomas Beecham on EMI Classics, I got down to work over the summer of 2010. String Quartet No. 12 … The Seasons, after Franz Joseph Haydn is in four movements, played without pause between movements. 1) Intro: Heavy snow … Spring: Crocuses blooming!!! 2) Summer: Cloudburst! Double rainbow … Trio 3) Autumn: La Caccia … Danza Rusticana … Trio 4) Intro: Heavy snow again … Winter: O Magnum Mysterium … Hail storm! The work begins with four descending chords, depicting the falling of snow. But it’s Spring and crocuses are seen peeping through the snow … Summer begins with cloudbursts, thunder, lightning and torrential rain. A double rainbow appears after the storm. The sun emerges from the clouds in the Trio section. It is a lovely day after all; but then the clouds return … La Caccia: men go hunting in the Autumn. Well, the men in Haydn’s days at least. Peasant ladies dance as they harvest in the fields. A hawk appears, soaring overhead in the Trio as the sun sets in an orange-red sky ... In Winter snow falls again; but it’s the season to celebrate the Nativity. Violin and viola chant O magnum mysterium … O Magnum Mysterium O great mystery Et admirabile sacramentum and wonderful sacrament Ut animalia viderent Dominum natum that animals should see the new-born Lord Jacentem in praesepio! lying in a manger! Beata Virgo, cujus viscera Blessed is the Virgin whose womb Meruerunt portare was worthy to bear Dominum Christum. Christ the Lord. Alleluia. Alleluia. A hailstorm wreaks havoc. Fine. Audio link.   Copy and paste the URL link into your browser.https://thomasoboelee.bandcamp.com/album/string-quartet-no-12-the-seasons-2010Video link: https://youtu.be/8seBbMtds84

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.523902 Composed by Charles Wesley, Lyra Davidica. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 21 pages. John A. Dempsey #4310483. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.523902). Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia.  Arranged as a lively string quartet for two violins, viola and cello, this joyful hymn celebrating our Savior's victorious Resurrection is recommended as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude and special music for traditional Easter church services and other worship events, including Good Friday services and Easter sunrise worship.  17 pages of music (that includes the score and separate two page parts for violin 1, violin 2, viola and cello).  Concert Key: C majorChrist the Lord is risen today, AlleluiaSons of men and angels say, AlleluiaRaise you joys and triumphs high, AlleluiaSing ye heavens and earth reply, Alleluia  

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.620717 Composed by Albert Hay Malotte. Arranged by Stephen DeCesare. Christmas,Easter,Sacred,Standards,Traditional. Score and parts. 15 pages. Exultet Music #3434791. Published by Exultet Music (A0.620717). The musical setting which has been recorded by numerous singers and groups has now been arranged for String Quartet (Violin (2), Viola, Cello) with Piano accompaniment. Accessible and appropriate for any time throughout the liturgical year but especially during the seasons of Christmas and Easter.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1415673 Composed by John R. Sweney. Arranged by B. C. Dockery. Christian,Easter,Lent,Religious,Sacred. 7 pages. Ben Dockery #997393. Published by Ben Dockery (A0.1415673). Arranged for string quartet: two violins, viola, and cello. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, lessons, and recitals. Especially well-suited for Easter services. Includes score and parts. Easy intermediate level.

Violin III - very easy - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q45314 Composed by Ferdinand Kuechler. This edition: separate part. Schott Student Edition - Repertoire. Downloadable, Individual part. Op. 11. Schott Music - Digital #Q45314. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q45314). Key: G major. German • English • French.Ferdinand Küchler is regarded as one of the great violin teachers of the 20th century, not least because of his violin method. His Concertino in G major Op. 11 still is a popular entry-level piece of concert literature even in today's violin lessons. Apart from the edition in the original instrumentation for violin and piano (SE 1001), this arrangement follows the title 'Concertino' and allows for early playing with string accompaniment – with string quartet and double-bass ad libitum or scored for multiple parts with string orchestra. Further individual orchestral parts are available for download at www.notafina.de. As an alternative to the viola part, a part for a third violin is notated as well. This edition is part of the new Schott Student Edition series which offers varied literature at five different levels of difficulty, from 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult), for instrumental lessons. About Schott Student EditionThe Schott Student Edition gathers instrumental works for music lessons providing a unique and varied repertoire resource including standard teaching works, lesser known pieces which are perfectly suited to lessons as well as to student concerts and competitions.The repertoire is divided into levels 1-5, from very easy to difficult, and includes works from the Renaissance up to modern performance pieces. Each title is graded, from very easy works for beginners up to demanding pieces for more advanced students who are preparing for further study or examinations.Every work in the series has been carefully selected and edited by experienced music teachers. The editions also contain a wealth of information on the pieces as well as useful advice on studying, rehearsing and interpreting the works. The first titles to be published in the Schott Student Edition series contain works for violin, violoncello, flute, clarinet and recorder. Further editions are in preparation.

Alto - very easy - Digital Download SKU: S9.Q45315 Composed by Ferdinand Kuechler. This edition: separate part. Schott Student Edition - Repertoire. Downloadable, Individual part. Op. 11. Schott Music - Digital #Q45315. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q45315). Key: G major. German • English • French.Ferdinand Küchler is regarded as one of the great violin teachers of the 20th century, not least because of his violin method. His Concertino in G major Op. 11 still is a popular entry-level piece of concert literature even in today's violin lessons. Apart from the edition in the original instrumentation for violin and piano (SE 1001), this arrangement follows the title 'Concertino' and allows for early playing with string accompaniment – with string quartet and double-bass ad libitum or scored for multiple parts with string orchestra. Further individual orchestral parts are available for download at www.notafina.de. As an alternative to the viola part, a part for a third violin is notated as well. This edition is part of the new Schott Student Edition series which offers varied literature at five different levels of difficulty, from 1 (easy) to 5 (difficult), for instrumental lessons. About Schott Student EditionThe Schott Student Edition gathers instrumental works for music lessons providing a unique and varied repertoire resource including standard teaching works, lesser known pieces which are perfectly suited to lessons as well as to student concerts and competitions.The repertoire is divided into levels 1-5, from very easy to difficult, and includes works from the Renaissance up to modern performance pieces. Each title is graded, from very easy works for beginners up to demanding pieces for more advanced students who are preparing for further study or examinations.Every work in the series has been carefully selected and edited by experienced music teachers. The editions also contain a wealth of information on the pieces as well as useful advice on studying, rehearsing and interpreting the works. The first titles to be published in the Schott Student Edition series contain works for violin, violoncello, flute, clarinet and recorder. Further editions are in preparation.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1503264 Composed by Traditional French. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Holiday,Traditional. 18 pages. Jmsgu3 #1078752. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1503264). Patapan is a significant French Christmas carol with a rich history and cultural importance. Here are some critical aspects of its significance:Historical ImportancePatapan is an old French carol that dates back to at least 1701. Its longevity demonstrates its enduring appeal and cultural relevance over the centuries.Musical CharacteristicsThe carol is known for its lively and rhythmic nature, which sets it apart from many other Christmas songs. Its distinctive pat-a-pan rhythm, which imitates the sound of a drum, has made it memorable and popular.Cultural InfluencePatapan has had a significant influence on other Christmas music:It may have inspired the more famous carol The Little Drummer Boy. While this connection is debated, the similarities in theme and rhythm are notable.Various artists and composers have adapted and reinterpreted the carol's rhythm, demonstrating its versatility and lasting appeal.Lyrical SignificanceThe lyrics of Patapan are noteworthy for several reasons: They feature characters Guillô and Robin, which are common in old French carols.The carol celebrates the act of caroling itself, making it a meta-commentary on the Christmas music tradition. It incorporates themes of reconciliation between God and humanity, reflecting important Christian theological concepts.Musical EducationPatapan is often used in music education and performances: Its simple rhythm makes it accessible for children to learn and perform.The carol is frequently arranged for various vocal and instrumental ensembles, as evidenced by its availability through multiple music publishers.In conclusion, Patapan is important not only as a beloved Christmas carol but also as a piece of cultural heritage that has influenced other music, reflected theological ideas, and continued to be performed and adapted for over three centuries.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1423126 Composed by Various. Arranged by B. C. Dockery. Christian,Easter,Lent,Religious,Sacred. 125 pages. Ben Dockery #1004459. Published by Ben Dockery (A0.1423126). These twenty classic Easter hymns have been arranged for string quartet: two violins, viola, and cello. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons. Easy enough for early-intermediate students to learn and for more advanced players to sight-read. Includes scores and individual parts.Alleluia! Alleluia! (Ode to Joy) * Are You Washed in the Blood? * At the Cross * Christ Arose (Low in the Grave He Lay) * Christ the Lord is Risen Today * Crown Him With Many Crowns * Down at the Cross * He Lives (I know That My Redeemer Lives!) * I Stand Amazed in the Presence (How Marvelous) * Jesus Paid It All * Jesus Saves * Near the Cross * Nothing But the Blood * O Sacred Head, Now Wounded * O the Blood of Jesus * Tell Me the Story of Jesus * The Old Rugged Cross * There is a Fountain * Were You There * When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1420185 Composed by Various. Arranged by B. C. Dockery. Christian,Easter,Lent,Religious,Sacred. 65 pages. Ben Dockery #1001602. Published by Ben Dockery (A0.1420185). These classic Easter hymns have been arranged for string quartet: two violins, viola, and cello. Easy enough for early intermediate students to learn and for more advanced players to sight-read. Great for preludes, offertories, postludes, recitals, and lessons.  Are You Washed in the Blood?Down at the CrossHe Lives (I Know That My Redeemer Lives!)Jesus SavesO Sacred Head, Now WoundedO the Blood of JesusTell Me the Story of JesusThe Old Rugged CrossThere is a FountainWhen I Survey the Wondrous CrossIncludes scores and parts. 65 pages.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.759226 By The Four Seasons. By Bob Gaudio and Judy Parker. Arranged by Tim Olt. Pop,Rock. Score and parts. 13 pages. Olt Music #6037201. Published by Olt Music (A0.759226). This is arguably the most listened-to song of the Four Seasons.  It tends to pop up on soundtracks at least once a year and still gets a lot of airplay.