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Jolly Old St. Nicholas is a significant Christmas song rooted in a poem by Emily Huntington Miller, published in December 1865 as Lilly's Secret in The Little Corporal Magazine. The song's lyrics, now widely recognized, closely resemble Miller's original poem. However, some attributions have also been made to Benjamin Hanby, who wrote a similar song in the 1860s, and John Piersol McCaskey, who claimed authorship in 1867.

Historical Context
The music for Jolly Old St. Nicholas is generally credited to James R. Murray, first published in 1874. The song has since become a staple of Christmas music, with numerous recordings by various artists, including Ray Smith, Chet Atkins, and Alvin and the Chipmunks.

Themes and Lyrics
The song features a child speaking to Santa Claus, eagerly anticipating Christmas and sharing gift wishes. This interaction reflects the broader themes of childhood innocence and the joy of giving, which are central to Christmas. The lyrics highlight a sense of wonder and excitement as the child asks Santa to choose gifts for them, emphasizing trust in Santa's judgment.

Cultural Impact
Jolly Old St. Nicholas has become a beloved Christmas classic, often performed in various musical styles, including jazz and pop. Its enduring popularity is a testament to its ability to resonate with children and adults, encapsulating the spirit of Christmas and the joy of anticipation accompanying the holiday season. Overall, the song serves not only as a festive tune but also as a cultural artifact that reflects the evolution of the Santa Claus figure from St. Nicholas, a historical Christian bishop known for his generosity, to the modern-day Santa Claus celebrated in various traditions worldwide.

SKU: A0.750819

This is an arrangement of the hymn tune St. Clement - The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended - or Evening Hymn for Cello Quartet and is based on my arrangement for Horn Quartet and Orchestra - with a more appropriate key change - G to D.

St Clement, in 98. 98. meter is a popular British tune to John Ellerton's hymn The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, is Ended. The tune is generally credited to the Rev. Clement Cotterill Scholefield (1839–1904). It first appeared in Sir Arthur Sullivan's Church Hymns with Tunes (1874). Scholefield was born at Edgbaston, Birmingham, and was the youngest son of William Scholefield, MP for Birmingham. [Wikipedia]

Grade = 3.5 Duration = 3:05 mins.

The MP3 recording was done with NotePerformer 3.

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String Quartet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola and Cello)
The string quartet arrangement of O Little Town of Bethlehem (St. Louis) by Marianne Kim blends classical and jazz influences with both traditional and contemporary harmonies. As a classically trained musician with a background in jazz, Kim infuses the arrangement with intricate melodies and rich, complex harmonies. At the same time, she stays true to the traditional character of the piece, while adding her own contemporary flair with creative harmonizations and chord progressions.

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St. Antoni Chorale is a small pearl of elegance and compositional expertise which is part of Divertimento No. 1 op. 46. The composition was then resumed by Johannes Brahms in his famous masterpiece Variations on a Theme by Haydn.

This arrangement for string quartet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello) is suitable for classroom, repertoire and recital.

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Written for the 1944 film 'Meet Me in St. Louis' and sung by Judy Garland this has become a Christmas favourite.
Frank Sinatra later recorded it with modified lyrics.

For more Bacchus Quartet Christmas arrangements visit - sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/bacchusquartet/5331.

SKU: A0.904409

A beautiful arrangement of a classical piece from the oratorio St. Paul by Felix Mendelssohn. this would be a good show piece in a concert or a wedding prelude. Early intermediate level piece. .

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St Louis Blues, by William Handy, 4:06, for string quartet. Violin, Violin, Viola, Cello, with alternate part for another Violin to play the Viola part. This recognizable song was arranged to be easy to play: range limited, rests provided, melodies marked, rehearsal marks designed for easy group cuing, and the workload shared (everyone gets to play the melody). Also available for other quartets: Brass, Saxophone, Woodwind. Submit feedback at SchoolEnsemble.com.

SKU: A0.1358616

A St Patrick's Day medley, featuring 5 beloved Irish folk songs: Molly Malone (Alive, Alive-oh), The Rocky Road to Dublin, Londonderry Air (O Danny Boy), The Foggy Dew and I'll Tell Me Ma. Arranged for string quartet. Separate parts included in print out.

SKU: A0.1108082

O Little Town of Bethlehem St. Louis tune is a Christmas song, arraged for String Quartet.