String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1193933 Composed by Richard H. Neiderhiser. Arranged by Lyndell Leatherman. Christian,Religious,Sacred. 31 pages. Leatherman Music Services #793403. Published by Leatherman Music Services (A0.1193933). Rev. Richard (Dick) Neiderhiser composed this basic tune years ago as a setting for an Advent hymn text. With his permission I later arranged the tune as a piano solo, adding a John Field theme as the basis for the introduction. Years later, after being stricken with cancer, Dick wrote this text to fit the piano arrangement. I then arranged the piece for SATB choir (opt. mixed quartet) and added this orchestration: string quartet /ensemble and flute or oboe.Sadly we had to say goodbye to Dick in 2022 as he made the crossing that he had so eloquently anticipated in this text.The demo mp3 is computer-generated, and thus lacks some of the nuance which you would–of course–include in live performance!The choral octavo (SATB and Piano with Flute or Oboe obbligato) is posted separately.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.587998 By Ernie Field's Orchestra. By Joe Garland. Arranged by David McKeown. Jazz. Score and parts. 20 pages. David McKeown #5210937. Published by David McKeown (A0.587998). In the Mood was a huge hit for the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1940, but the melody for In the Mood had been around in different versions with different bands for at least a decade before. But it was the Glenn Miller version that grabbed the public’s attention, becoming almost the soundtrack to the Second World War. In the Mood has never lost its appeal and has been recognised as culturally significant by the Library of Congress. In 1951 In the Mood became the first piece of music to be played by a computer.This arrangement of In the Mood is written with accessibility in mind, transposing the original from Ab to G Major. It is arranged for String Quartet; that is for two Violins, Viola and Cello. This arrangement is ideal for smaller groups and combos looking to add this perennial favourite to their repertoire. The solos from the original Glenn Miller recording are transcribed and notated in full, though players may prefer their own improvisations.The single pdf file you download contains both the full score and the individual parts. Performance time is around four minutes.The key, structure and overall feel is faithful to the original by the Glenn Miller Orchestra.There are many more top quality arrangements and compositions by David McKeown for you to browse at http://www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/david-mckeown/6203

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749239 By Justin Bieber Duet With Mariah Carey. By Mariah Carey and Walter Afanasieff. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT. Contemporary. 39 pages. Helen Marple-Horvat #6196305. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (A0.749239). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSx1esb0D0wMariah Carey released this critically acclaimed song in 1994 and it has remained a popular snowy-season Christmas standard ever since. I originally arranged it for Voice with Quartet accompaniment in F, with my daughter, Alice Rose Wild, who sings on the live recording. You can hear our recording of the whole song on my channel if you type in Skinny Black Dogs, Capriccio Quartet, ‘All I want for Christmas’ into Youtube. More recently I have created this version for String Quartet in the key of G.  At the moment I have only the Sibelius computer score, and hope to record it with Capriccio Quartet once the covid pandemic is at an end. Suspend your disbelief!Why choose my Arrangement?The arrangement is in a great key for strings and most of the double stopping includes an open string. In one or two places the double stopping is a bit more tricky, so for younger players it would be better perhaps to miss out one of the notes, or to play them consecutively.The Intro.For the first violinist I include two versions of the intro and recommend that the quartet listen to the original, or to Alice’s recording for speed and performance tips. It is quite difficult to get the computer to do it musically, so the video intro is only intended as a rough guide. One of the enclosed options is intended as a rehearsal version, and has the lyrics to help. I have bowed it to include lots of downbows, and recovery of bows, which will help the other members to follow. The tricky sextuplet and triplet ornament at bar 10 can be omitted altogether. Simply pause on the ‘C’ and then recover the downbow for the next bar.I also include two versions of the violin two and viola parts. One is on two pages as a smaller font, and one on three pages with a larger font.For cellists who are a bit daunted by the solo at letter A , simply  play the fourth position semi breve Gs at bar 12 and at bars 13 and 14 too, and revert to the original score at bar 15. ie Six semibreve Gs. Perhaps a harmonic D at bar 15 would be easier than a shift at this point, and then join in unison with the rest of the band.The song moves between a straight crotchet pulse and lots of syncopated lines. This will be difficult to read on paper, but I always recommend listening to the song many times and then doing it by ear, using the notes on the page as a guide. Try not to play them too literally.PrintoutsPages 1 - 10 are for Look Inside Options only.Pages 11 - 28 includes all PartsPage 29 onwards is the optional Score for rehearsals. The vocal version is proving popular, but for a standard quartet Wedding and Events repertoire I hope that people will enjoy this arrangement. Send me recordings on facebook, even if they are phone rehearsals. I love to hear them, and to make contact with quartets around the world!

Digital Download SKU: A0.1067908 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Meri Dolevski. Baroque,Standards. Full Performance. Duration 199. Meri Dolevski #3913607. Published by Meri Dolevski (A0.1067908). A performance sample (computer generated) of the sheet music of this arrangement by Meri Dolevski

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1472827 Composed by Henri Wieniaswski. Arranged by David F Wainwright. 19th Century,Chamber,Classical. 17 pages. D F Wainwright #1050459. Published by D F Wainwright (A0.1472827). In 2001 the Spring Quartet was invited to give a series of concerts and schools workshops in Barbados. At the time our leader, Emily (then 15 years old) was studying the Wieniawski Legende so I scored it out for the Quartet, or rather the trio to accompany her solo. The arrangement has lain quietly on the computer since then but I thought there may be others who would appreciate the chance to play the arrangement so here it is.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.912241 Composed by Sergei Rachmaninoff. Arranged by Harpoline. Concert,Romantic Period,Wedding. Score and parts. 7 pages. Harpoline #6332663. Published by Harpoline (A0.912241). This lovely lively piece for four hands on the piano has been arranged for string quartet. As usual the first violin is the hardest, especially since it is quite a lively piece. The first violin definitely needs fluency in 5 positions. Violin 2 is less demanding. Viola and Cello need to only be of intermediate level. I have added fingering and bowing, but as always these are optional. This will be a great tune for your reception folder. Unfortunately the computer sound doesn't do the tune much justice. .

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.749229 By The Beatles. By John Lennon. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT. Rock. Score and parts. 13 pages. Helen Marple-Horvat #5375007. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (A0.749229). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7pM0WPJtkAReal Love was written by John Lennon and recorded as demo tracks. After his death, the members of the Beatles brought out a version as a single in 1996 which quickly won a gold record and reached number 4 in the UK Charts, and number 11 in USA.Younger players may be more familiar with the Tom Odell cover of this lovely song, chosen as the John Lewis Christmas Advert Music in 2014.Although I arranged this for Capriccio Quartet who play professionally at weddings and other events, I am marketing it for the Intermediate category. The slow speed and easy key for strings make this an enjoyable song for younger players. As usual, most of my double stopping includes an open string, or a note that can be left out if it is easier. The opening cello melody can be dropped an octave without going below the low viola bass notes. Likewise the first violin can drop the octave at bars 24/25 and also at bars 36/37.Take as many bows as make you comfortable. My bowing is only a guide. Perhaps the octave leaps are difficult to slur effectively. I suggest just playing the higher or lower octave as gentle quavers.I hope you have fun playing this song. Send me any recordings, even if just a phone recording, as I particularly love to hear young people play my arrangements! I can be contacted on Facebook or on my Youtube Channel, Helen Marple-Horvat, Songwriter, Arranger and Composer where you will also find all my string quartet arrangements for Sheet Music Plus.Capriccio Quartet will be recording this soon. In the meantime I have only the computer version as a guide.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.933786 By Josh Groban. By Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. Arranged by Jonathan Hall. Contemporary,Pop. Score and parts. 17 pages. Jonathan Hall Press #2942903. Published by Jonathan Hall Press (A0.933786). The song Believe, as sung by Josh Groban in the movie The Polar Express, arranged for string quartet. The vocal line is given to both violins and the cello at different times. It is a faithful adaptation of the original music, ideal for professional performance at a wedding or other event, especially at Christmas. (I apologize for the computer playing in the sound file. Please imagine it with a real quartet.) Key: E major; Duration: 4:00 Jonathan Hall Press (http://jonathanhallpress.wordpress.com) publishes high-quality arrangements for string chamber ensembles meant primarily for advanced players and professionals. Send suggestions and arrangement requests to jonathanhallpress@gmail.com.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.931133 Composed by Tim Janof. Classical. Score and parts. 11 pages. Tim Janof #3456167. Published by Tim Janof (A0.931133). This is a 2-1/2 minute, single movement string quartet that is intended as an homage to the early Twinkle bowings in Suzuki Book 1. It is intended for early to intermediate players. Though the music may generate a knowing chuckle , it is intended to be more weighty music that adults would appreciate too. The computerized version of the video link below doesn't clearly enunciate the bowings (or notes at times), but the notes can be better heard in the second half of the following video (the keyboard version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWw_8lcMqdEThe piece requires knowledge of extensions. The violist needs to be comfortable on the C string.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.799439 Composed by Drake Mabry. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 38 pages. Drake Mabry #518879. Published by Drake Mabry (A0.799439). Perhaps the best way to explain this piece is to say that I stole ideas from other pieces of mine and transformed them into this work. Elements of a duo for piano and marimba duo are there as well as sections using material from a solo piano but here broadened out to take advantage of the four voices. And then there is entirely new material. So something borrowed, something new. The duration is 10'30. This is a score from an older computer music program, thus the reduced price.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1268627 By Pharrell. By Pharrell. Arranged by Des McNutty. Film/TV,Pop. 15 pages. Des Press #861149. Published by Des Press (A0.1268627). Happy was written and performed by Pharrell Williams and released in late 2013. It featured in the computer-animated film Despicable Me 2 and became not only the most successful song of 2014 but an enormous worldwide phenomenon, sparking all sorts of viral crazes on the internet. And rightly so. This song's got it all: Uplifting, joyful, soulful, defiantly optimistic – Well, I should probably warn ya, I'll be just fine (Yeah!) Can't nothing bring me down - and as catchy as a pandemic; a lesson to us all. You've just gotta dance. It's a guaranteed hit at parties. This arrangement for string quartet is a relatively straight-forward idiomatic transcription in the same tonality as the original recording, so you could even play along with it for fun. The level is on the easier side of “advanced�; quickly rehearsed by professional quartets and an accessible challenge for experienced students.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.933787 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Jonathan Hall. Classical,Concert,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 19 pages. Jonathan Hall Press #3396141. Published by Jonathan Hall Press (A0.933787). A slow movement from Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 2 (Op. 2, No. 2) arranged for string quartet. This early composition lends itself well to strings. [I apologize that the sound file is just the computer playing, and not very well. I hope to put up a sample of a real quartet soon.]Key: A major (originally D major); Duration: 6:00 Jonathan Hall Press (http://jonathanhallpress.wordpress.com) publishes high-quality arrangements for string chamber ensembles meant primarily for advanced players and professionals. Send suggestions and arrangement requests to jonathanhallpress@gmail.com.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.933785 Composed by Johannes Brahms. Arranged by Jonathan Hall. Concert,Romantic Period. Score and parts. 19 pages. Jonathan Hall Press #3389453. Published by Jonathan Hall Press (A0.933785). A Brahms Intermezzo arranged for string quartet (from Six Piano Pieces, Op. 118). Gentle and lyrical, this piece is sure to captivate audiences. A high degree of skill from all four players is required to sound fluid and easy in spite of difficult double stops, string crossings, and passing of lines between instruments. [I apologize that the sound file is just the computer playing, and not very well. I hope to put up a sample of a real quartet soon.] Key: D major (originally A major); Duration: 5:10 

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1417371 Composed by Julian Harvey. 21st Century,Contemporary. 52 pages. Julian Harvey #998468. Published by Julian Harvey (A0.1417371). Due to the interest in my first string quartet I thought I would put together a String Quartet No. 2. However, the second quartet, especially in the first and last movements is quite different than the first. There are elements of pop music in the first movement which is entitled “Heartthrob� and is marked quarter note equals 80. The second movement, entitled “I Remember, is marked quarter equals 76 and resembles somewhat the style of the earlier quartet. The third movement, entitled “Computer Game,� is marked quarter note equals 106 and contains elements of pop music as well as of minimalism. It ends with a fugue.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.939706 Composed by Richard St. Clair. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 77 pages. Richard St. Clair #3001127. Published by Richard St. Clair (A0.939706). This quartet was composed by the twelve-tone method. The finale is a fugue in which the tone-row is stated openly as the subject for the fugue. The work in 3 movements has a duration of about 14 minutes. The PDF score has the parts appended to be printed separately. The MP3 Audio Clip is a computer-generated soundfile.