String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1289744 Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #880444. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1289744). Source: Fitzwilliam Fantasia LIIWilliam Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for the publication of about 10 volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1289747 Composed by William Byrd. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 44 pages. Jmsgu3 #880447. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1289747). William Byrd was an English composer and organist who lived during the Renaissance period. He is considered one of the greatest composers of the era and had a profound influence on composers both from his native country and on the Continent. Byrd is best known for his development of the English madrigal and his ability to elevate the English keyboard style through his compositions for virginal and organ music.He was a pupil and protégé of the organist and composer Thomas Tallis, and his first authenticated appointment was as organist at Lincoln Cathedral in 1563. Byrd's output of about 470 compositions amply justifies his reputation as one of the great masters of European Renaissance music.He was adept at attracting sponsorship, and his most important patrons were Roman Catholic sympathizers. Byrd was responsible for publishing about ten volumes of songs by other composers, his role as publisher allowing him to play an even more prominent part in making both literary and musical composition much more broadly available to a public audience.William Byrd's Fantasias are considered to be highly important. Byrd, an English composer of the Renaissance, played a significant role in pioneering the development of the freely composed fantasia, which became an essential form of Jacobean and later composers. His array of sacred and secular compositions demonstrates a deeply sophisticated musical mind, blending technical prowess and emotional fervor. Byrd is regarded as one of the most prolific composers of the Renaissance, with over 600 of his pieces circulating. Therefore, the Fantasias of William Byrd hold great significance in the history of music.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.970731 Composed by Mike Strand. Contemporary,Jazz,World. Score and parts. 36 pages. Michael M. Strand #4837117. Published by Michael M. Strand (A0.970731). By Mike Strand, ASCAP I wrote this String Quartet in a composition class at the College of William and Mary in 2010.  It is brief and rich with variety, and it involves a technique of mine called fracturing (see note* below).  This causes the dissonance you'll hear in parts of this work.On one occasion, when I felt stressed, I enjoyed listening to Morton Feldman's String Quartet II (1983), which lasts about 6 hours.  This quiet but lovely music soothed and pacified me.  On the other hand, if you want something to energize and alert you in less than 11 minutes, this quartet may be for you --  whenever you acquire a recording of it by some lucky quartet ensemble.  Have a cup of coffee with it, for insurance!In the meantime, enjoy the audio sample, Movement I of my quartet.  This alone may suffice to get you going, in only two and a half minutes. String Quartet - William and Mary:   Four movements, total time 10:45: I. Allegro moderato (2:32) A tango-like dance movement: Preface, Introduction, A, B, A’, C, Coda (two variations). II. Lento (2:44) Counting to twenty in 5-4, 4-4, and 12-8 time. 5-4 time predominates (five groups of four measures each), then 4-4 (two groups of five measures each) and 12-8 (one group of five measures). Throughout there are 72 counts per minute, with quarter notes counted in the 5-4 and 4-4 time signatures, and with dotted quarter notes counted in the 12-8 time signature. The five measures of 12-8 also introduce the theme for movement III.Fun with three different time signatures! III. Allegro (2:11) Variations on a Scottish-like folk tune and fragments of it. One variation is an example of tonal pointillism. The closing measures are an extended coda based on a transformed version of the original tune. IV. Swing (3:18) West Coast swing tempo for the Introduction and Part A; triple swing tempo for Part B.  Note* on the fracturing technique This is my method to produce systematically new types of dissonance and corresponding modifications and resolutions. Fracturing consists of changing pitches in a melody or chord as follows: (a) Decide on the root note position within the staff or line of music. (b) Represent the applicable chord in half-step notation, with the root given the value 0. (c) Alternatively subtract and add a prescribed number of half steps from, and to, each successive number in the annotated chord (except for the root). (d) Use the new fractured annotation to define the new pitches. The actual or implied root of the chord (tonal center) remains unchanged. The resulting new chord or melody is thus related or resolvable to the parent tonal harmony or chord. Fracturing appears mainly in the first and third movements, with spare use in the second and fourth movements.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.985743 By Louis Armstrong With Kenny G. By Bob Thiele and George David Weiss. Arranged by Kerri Laurence Williams. Jazz. Score and parts. 11 pages. Kerri Williams #5996721. Published by Kerri Williams (A0.985743). This is a lush, sacred string ensemble medley of the hymn This Is My Father's World and What a Wonderful World. This arrangement is part of the Flex-semble Series for Strings. Individual parts are available for Violin 1, 2, 3 (mostly doubles Viola I), Viola 1, 2 (doubles cello), and cello. .

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.748485 Composed by CRADLE SONG, John T. McFarland, and William J. Kirkpatrick. Arranged by Fritz Stanley. Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship. Score and parts. 11 pages. MicStanley #3583135. Published by MicStanley (A0.748485). Away in a Manger is a Christmas carol, first published in the late nineteenth century and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain, it is one of the most popular carols. The song is about our LORD, Jesus, who was born in a manger. He came to the earth to save us from our sins. Composed by William J. Kirkpatrick in CRADLE SONG tune and lyrics by John T. McFarland. Arranged by Fritz Stanley for string chamber ensemble.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1143140 By Fiona Alice Hickie. By Fiona Alice Hickie. Arranged by Fiona Alice Hickie. Classical,Contemporary,Holiday,March. 10 pages. Fiona Alice Hickie #743502. Published by Fiona Alice Hickie (A0.1143140). A piece for string quartet inspired by the poem 'The Liar' by by William Blake. This poem is said to have inspired the phrase, 'Liar, liar pants on fire'. I wonder who was the inspiration for William Blake to write this poem. Most of us have someone that has hurt us to our core. The tritones in the viola and cello set the scene for the poem.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.515260 Composed by Spencer Williams & Jack Palmer. Arranged by Kenneth Abeling. Jazz,Standards. Score and parts. 20 pages. LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS #6211469. Published by LINCOLN MUSIC PUBLICATIONS (A0.515260). I’ve Found a New Baby, Music by Spencer Williams and Lyrics by Jack Palmer for String Quartet and arranged by Kenneth Abeling.  This is an advanced arrangement of one of the most popular Dixieland charts of all time and a must for your Dixieland library!!  Playing Time 3:10. To view and listen to this piece in its entirety as well as hundreds of other arrangements and transcriptions by Kenneth Abeling at the lowest prices available please visit https://lincolnmusicpublications.com/

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1503645 By Jason Crabb. By Edmond Martin Cash, Jonathan Lindley Smith, and Zach Williams. Arranged by Jeff Tincher. Christian,Contemporary,Country,Praise & Worship,Sacred. 15 pages. Jeff Tincher #1079132. Published by Jeff Tincher (A0.1503645). This is a fantastic song from three heavy hitters in the music industry, Trace Adkins, Zach Williams, and Jason Crabb. In the original key, this song has a great story and message. Duration = 4:23. Visit my websites: https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/sheetmusic, https://jefftincher.wixsite.com/music, https://www.facebook.com/jefftincherpublishing.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548635 Composed by Mueller. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #3405927. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548635). Away in a Manger arranged for string quartet with a re-harmonization for the final verse. Very easy to play and easy on the ear. Away in a Manger is a popular Christmas song published in the late 19th century and performed worldwide. In England, it is considered one of the two most popular carols of all time; a 1996 poll ranked it as a tie for second place. To begin with, many thought Martin Luther wrote it, but now the song is considered American. The most common musical arrangements are by William Kirkpatrick (1895) and James R. Murray (1887). The melody was first published as Luther's Cradle Hymn by James R. Murray. Then came a confusing series of explanations about how Martin Luther wrote the song. Murray even went so far as to suggest that Luther wrote it for his children. As a result, the music has become known as Mueller. Nobody knows who this Mueller is, but the name stuck. Popularity By the 1880's the cradle song was being performed in church. By the 1990's the song was becoming the most popular Christmas song ever. Nearly everyone sang it in school, in church, and at home. Other musical settings The first musical setting published with the lyrics appeared in the Little Children's Book for Schools and Families (1885). The title was Away in a Manger. This edition is the first one not attributing the song to Martin Luther. Charles H. Gabriel was the first arranger to present the third verse. He also composed and published many different arrangements of the music. In one of his settings, he supplies a chorus for each verse with asleep sung in canon. Another prevalent preparation uses the lyrics to the melody Flow Gently, Sweet Afton. Yet another arrangement uses the songs to an old Normandy carol. 

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1292744 Composed by Dr. John Bull. Arranged by James M.. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 3 pages. Jmsgu3 #883308. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1292744). John Bull was an English composer, organist, virginalist, and organ builder who lived from 1562/63 to 1628. He was educated as a chorister of the Chapel Royal in London and later became a Doctor of Music at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Bull was one of the most famous composers of keyboard music of the early 17th century, and most of his compositions were written for the virginal, a keyboard instrument popular in the Renaissance period. He was known for his outstanding technical ability and keyboard virtuosity, and his music is distinguished by unfailing resourcefulness in devising new musical ideas. Bull's reputation rests on his extensive compositions for virginals and organ, some 150 extant pieces published in Musica Britannica. He was also one of the contributors to Parthenia, a collection of keyboard music published in 1611. Bull wrote an anthem, God the Father, God the Son, for the 1613 wedding of the princess and the Elector Palatine, in addition to his keyboard compositions, verse anthems, canons, and other works. Bull's music ranked among the foremost composers along with Byrd, Gibbons, and Tomkins.John Bull had several contemporaries who were also prominent composers during the Renaissance period. Some of these composers include:William Byrd: Byrd was an English composer and one of the most influential figures in English Renaissance music. He was a contemporary of John Bull and is considered one of the greatest composers of his time. Byrd's compositions include sacred choral music, keyboard works, and consort music.Orlando Gibbons: Gibbons was an English composer and organist who lived during the same period as John Bull. He was known for his sacred choral music, particularly his anthems and verse anthems. Gibbons' compositions are characterized by their expressive harmonies and intricate counterpoint.Thomas Tomkins: Tomkins was another English composer who was active during the same time as John Bull. He was known for his sacred choral music, including anthems and services. Tomkins' compositions are notable for their rich harmonies and expressive melodies.Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Sweelinck was a Dutch composer and organist who was highly regarded during the Renaissance period. He was known for his keyboard music, particularly his variations and fantasias. Sweelinck's compositions had a significant influence on Bull and other composers of the time.These composers, along with John Bull, were influential figures in the development of Renaissance music and significantly contributed to the repertoire of keyboard and choral music during that era.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1292748 Composed by Dr. John Bull. Arranged by James M.. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #883310. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1292748). John Bull was an English composer, organist, virginalist, and organ builder who lived from 1562/63 to 1628. He was educated as a chorister of the Chapel Royal in London and later became a Doctor of Music at both Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Bull was one of the most famous composers of keyboard music of the early 17th century, and most of his compositions were written for the virginal, a keyboard instrument popular in the Renaissance period. He was known for his outstanding technical ability and keyboard virtuosity, and his music is distinguished by unfailing resourcefulness in devising new musical ideas. Bull's reputation rests on his extensive compositions for virginals and organ, some 150 extant pieces published in Musica Britannica. He was also one of the contributors to Parthenia, a collection of keyboard music published in 1611. Bull wrote an anthem, God the Father, God the Son, for the 1613 wedding of the princess and the Elector Palatine, in addition to his keyboard compositions, verse anthems, canons, and other works. Bull's music ranked among the foremost composers along with Byrd, Gibbons, and Tomkins.John Bull had several contemporaries who were also prominent composers during the Renaissance period. Some of these composers include:William Byrd: Byrd was an English composer and one of the most influential figures in English Renaissance music. He was a contemporary of John Bull and is considered one of the greatest composers of his time. Byrd's compositions include sacred choral music, keyboard works, and consort music.Orlando Gibbons: Gibbons was an English composer and organist who lived during the same period as John Bull. He was known for his sacred choral music, particularly his anthems and verse anthems. Their expressive harmonies and intricate counterpoint characterize Gibbons' compositions.Thomas Tomkins: Tomkins was another English composer who was active during the same time as John Bull. He was known for his sacred choral music, including anthems and services. Tomkins' compositions are notable for their rich harmonies and expressive melodies.Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck: Sweelinck was a Dutch composer and organist highly regarded during the Renaissance period. He was known for his keyboard music, particularly his variations and fantasias. Sweelinck's compositions significantly influenced Bull and other composers of the time.These composers, along with John Bull, were influential figures in the development of Renaissance music and significantly contributed to the repertoire of keyboard and choral music during that era.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.485273 Composed by William Kirkpatrick and James Ramsey Murray. Arranged by Ivan R.Brand. Christmas,Sacred. 10 pages. Ivan Brand #104194. Published by Ivan Brand (A0.485273). This arrangement of Away in a Manger is a charming new presentation of both the Cradle Song and the Meuller melodies in a string setting (with optional glockenspiel). The separate parts are woven together and flow in a manner that compliments the peaceful and noctural setting of this traditional Christmas carol. This piece is easy to play and is sure to become a favorite of both performers and audiences alike. Alternate instrumentation is provided (cello for viola, and bass guitar for cello (bottom staff).

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1124585 Composed by William J. Kirkpatrick. Arranged by JPS Edições Musicais. Christmas,Classical,Historic,Traditional. 7 pages. Jps Arrangements #725337. Published by Jps Arrangements (A0.1124585). Away in a Manger for String Quartet and Piano The quartet brought us a beautiful and sincere interpretation of Away in a Manger. We hope you enjoy this beautiful Christmas arrangement as much as we enjoyed arranging it. 🎼 parts I Violin II Violin III Viola IV Violoncello An easy arrangement where the main solos are on the Violin. the arrangement is with the figures Away in a Manger is a Christmas carol first published in the late nineteenth century and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain, it is one of the most popular carols. #stringquartet #awayinamanger #christmascarol #easyarrangement #sheetmusic #violin #violoncello #viola #piano.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1124581 Composed by William J. Kirkpatrick. Arranged by JPS Edições Musicais. Christmas,Classical,Historic,Traditional. 7 pages. Jps Arrangements #725333. Published by Jps Arrangements (A0.1124581). Away in a Manger for String Quartet The quartet brought us a beautiful and sincere interpretation of Away in a Manger. We hope you enjoy this beautiful Christmas arrangement as much as we enjoyed arranging it. 🎼 parts I Violin II Violin III Viola IV Violoncello An easy arrangement where the main solos are on the Violin. Away in a Manger is a Christmas carol first published in the late nineteenth century and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain, it is one of the most popular carols. #stringquartet #awayinamanger #christmascarol #easyarrangement #sheetmusic #violin #violoncello #viola.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1124578 Composed by William J. Kirkpatrick. Arranged by JPS Edições Musicais. Christmas,Classical,Historic,Traditional. 7 pages. Jps Arrangements #725329. Published by Jps Arrangements (A0.1124578). Away in a Manger for String Quartet The quartet brought us a beautiful and sincere interpretation of Away in a Manger. We hope you enjoy this beautiful Christmas arrangement as much as we enjoyed arranging it. 🎼 parts I Violin II Violin III Viola IV Violoncello An easy arrangement where the main solos are on the Violin. the arrangement is with figures. Away in a Manger is a Christmas carol first published in the late nineteenth century and used widely throughout the English-speaking world. In Britain, it is one of the most popular carols. #stringquartet #awayinamanger #christmascarol #easyarrangement #sheetmusic #violin #violoncello #viola.