String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1292521

By Peter Schilling. By David Lodge and Peter Schilling. Arranged by Steven J Huber. Chamber,Pop,Rock. 25 pages. Borgia Music #883072. Published by Borgia Music (A0.1292521).

I did this arrangement a while back and I'm finally releasing it for public purchase! This is a very rhythmic fun arrangement that really engages performers and listeners, especially when the accents are well executed.

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

SKU: A0.511544

Composed by W.J.Kirkpatrick. Arranged by Han-Ki Kim. Instructional,Sacred,Standards. Score and parts. 14 pages. Han-Ki Kim #3509203. Published by Han-Ki Kim (A0.511544).

1. Arranger is very experienced(with I Musici), and his works are very loved world widely.

2. This music is arranged for Church and educational purpose.

3. Shown Bowing sign and Fingering(Vn,Va part) will be very helpful to player.

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

SKU: A0.1489376

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 16 pages. Jmsgu3 #1066238. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1489376).

Carol of the Bells is a well-known Christmas carol with a rich history rooted in Ukrainian culture. Here are the key points to understand about this iconic piece:

Original Composition: The melody of Carol of the Bells is derived from a Ukrainian folk song called Shchedryk, which Mykola Leontovych composed in 1914. Shchedryk, which translates to The Little Swallow, was originally a New Year's song celebrating the arrival of spring and good fortune.

Cultural Context: The song's origins are tied to Ukrainian traditions, where it was sung by young girls going door-to-door on New Year's Eve, wishing families prosperity and good luck for the coming year. The swallow in the song symbolizes the arrival of spring and abundance.

English Lyrics: In 1936, American composer Peter Wilhousky adapted the melody for Christmas, writing new lyrics that emphasized bells and Christmas cheer themes. This version transformed Shchedryk into Carol of the Bells, quickly gaining popularity in the United States and becoming a staple of Christmas music.

Musical Structure: The carol features a distinctive four-note ostinato and is metrically bistable, allowing listeners to perceive the rhythm differently. It is typically arranged in 3/4 time and has a lively and festive feel, contributing to its widespread appeal.

Widespread Adaptations: Carol of the Bells has been recorded in over 150 versions across various musical genres, including classical, jazz, rock, and heavy metal. Notable adaptations include those by Mannheim Steamroller and John Williams, which have helped to cement its status as a Christmas classic.

Cultural Significance: The song's association with Christmas has overshadowed its Ukrainian roots, leading to a complex relationship with its cultural identity. In recent years, there has been a movement to reclaim Shchedryk as a significant part of Ukrainian heritage, especially amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

Modern Recognition: The song is frequently featured in films, television shows, and holiday concerts, making it a beloved part of the Christmas season. Its ability to evoke joy and nostalgia resonates with audiences worldwide.

In summary, Carol of the Bells is not just a Christmas carol but a piece with deep cultural roots and a fascinating history of transformation from a Ukrainian folk song to a global holiday favorite.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1096093

By Creedence Clearwater Revival. By John Fogerty. Arranged by Josiel Oliveira. Multicultural,Pop,World. 8 pages. M das Melodias #700043. Published by M das Melodias (A0.1096093).

Play this beautiful song with your favorite instrument. Sheet music of the song Have You Ever Seen The Rain by Creedence Clearwater Revival for String Quartet. Easy level. Someone told me long ago There's a calm before the storm I know It's been coming for some time When it's over so they say It'll rain a sunny day I know Shining down like water I want to know Have you ever seen the rain I want to know Have you ever seen the rain Coming down on a sunny day Yesterday and days before Sun is cold and rain is hard I know Been that way for all my time 'Til forever on it goes Through the circle, fast and slow I know It can't stop, I wonder I want to know Have you ever seen the rain I want to know Have you ever seen the rain Coming down on a sunny day (Yeeaahh) I want to know Have you ever seen the rain I want to know Have you ever, ever seen the rain Coming down on a sunny day.

String quartet - difficult - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q20907

For string quartet. Composed by Detlev Mueller-Siemens. This edition: score and parts. Downloadable, Score and parts. Duration 12 minutes. Schott Music - Digital #Q20907. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q20907).

...called dusk II for string quartet draws its inspiration from a line in Samuel Beckett’s short story Lessness: 'Figment dawn dispeller of figments and the other called dusk'. The work is a kind of double Chaconne, each part of which contains 26 chords based on specific permutations of fundamental notes and their harmonics. Each of the parts pass through alternating, harmonically contrasted planes, becoming entwined in the manner of a chimera through their rhythmic structure and dynamics. This intermittently produces a sort of ‘inner voice’ which runs through all four instruments. The fundamental notes and harmonics separate during the progress of the composition, becoming independent and then disintegrating. The consonant harmony resulting from the amalgamation of the two planes ultimately collapses into a rigid motor-like linearity. Detlev Müller-Siemens.

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

SKU: A0.908372

By Katy Perry. By Katy Perry, Lukasz Gottwald, and Max Martin. Arranged by John M. Licari and Music Preparation Services. Pop. Score and parts. 21 pages. Music Preparation Services #3506473. Published by Music Preparation Services (A0.908372).

The One That Got Away - Katy Perry from Teenage Dream (2010)

The One That Got Away is a song by American singer Katy Perry for her third studio album, Teenage Dream (2010). The song was produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin, both of whom also co-wrote the song with Perry. The song is a mid-tempo pop ballad about a lost love. The song was released in October 2011 by Capitol Records as the album's sixth and final single, peaking at number three on Billboard Hot 100.  Teenage Dream becoming the seventh album in the 53-year history of the Hot 100 to generate at least six top 10s. The single reached the top of the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs, Adult Top 40, and Mainstream Top 40 charts.

This arrangement is for a strings quartet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello).

Arranged by John M. Licari
www.musicprepservices.com.

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

SKU: A0.1121976

Composed by Nick M Lacanski. Religious,Sacred. 10 pages. Theupperstaff #723153. Published by theupperstaff (A0.1121976).

Two all-time favorites are arranged here in a playable setting for string quartet. This one is perfect for the upcoming service.

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

SKU: A0.1354623

Composed by FRANCESCO LANDINI. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Medieval,Standards. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #939312. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1354623).

Angelica beltà is a significant composition by Landini that showcases his talent for creating expressive and melodic music. His music emphasizes the sensuous and emotional aspects, with his melodies being predominantly vocal even when written for instruments. The song is part of the Trecento period, which refers to 14th-century Italian music. The lyrics of Angelica beltà express the beauty and virtues of Angelica, but also convey a sense of conflict and war.

Landini was a leading composer of 14th-century Italy, famed during his lifetime for his musical memory, skill in improvisation, and virtuosity on the organetto, or portative organ, as well as for his compositions. Landini was blinded in childhood by smallpox. His blindness did not prevent him from becoming a highly skilled and renowned musician, composer, and instrument maker. His blindness may have contributed to his prodigious memory and great skill at improvisation. He was crowned with a laurel wreath as the winner of a poetical contest at Venice in 1364.  

Landini's output, preserved in the Squarcialupi Codex, represents almost a quarter of all surviving 14th-century Italian music. He was by far the most famous composer in Italy and is considered one of the most revered composers of the second half of the 14th century.

Landini's music is characterized by lyrical, songlike melodies that possess an easy-flowing grace and are charmingly harmonized. He was the foremost exponent of the Italian Trecento style, sometimes called the Italian ars nova. His output was almost exclusively secular, and he is known for his ballet and madrigals, which were popular forms of Italian secular songs. It is assumed that he wrote the texts for many of his works.

Francesco Landini's music is characterized by its lyrical melodies, secular themes, and unique rhythms, which set him apart from his contemporaries and contributed to his enduring legacy as a composer.

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

SKU: A0.669239

By Dan + Shay feat. Justin Bieber. By Dan Smyers, Jason Boyd, Jessie Jo Dillon, Jordan Reynolds, Justin Bieber, and Shay Mooney. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Contemporary,Country,Pop,Wedding. 16 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #278235. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.669239).

10,000 Hours was released in 2019 as a single by Dan + Shay, featuring none other than Justin Bieber. The song debuted just four days after Bieber's wedding, and it instantly became a hit, reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and making history on the Billboard Streaming chart by becoming the top non-holiday country song in its history. The song has since received a Grammy award and become a super-popular request for weddings -- so you can't go wrong having this one in your gig books! Maintaining the catchy melodies, beautiful layered harmonies, and fun midtempo groove of the original, this arrangement for your string quartet will be perfect for wedding ceremonies, receptions, cocktail hour, proposals, or any other occasion you want to get your audience singing along. It's definitely just as much fun to play as it is to listen to! Rated advanced-intermediate mainly for some tricky rhythms in the violin parts; 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.

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

SKU: A0.1432222

By Taylor Swift. By Taylor Swift. Arranged by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee. Contemporary,Pop,Wedding. 25 pages. Sarah Cellobat Chaffee #1012710. Published by Sarah Cellobat Chaffee (A0.1432222).

Released as the lead single from Taylor Swift's second studio album in 2009, Love Story is a fun, upbeat country pop song, with lyrics based on the classic tale of Romeo and Juliet -- but with a happy ending instead of tragic! This song helped cement Swift's reputation as one of the biggest names in music, landing in the top 5 on the Billboard charts and becoming one of the worldwide top-selling singles of the year. So you really can't go wrong having this one in your gig books! Originally written for a wedding reception, this Cellobat chart for string quartet is a joyful and exciting take on the original, with beautiful melodies, layered harmonies, and a danceable rhythmic drive throughout. You're sure to get your audience singing along! Rated intermediate -- all parts remain in first position throughout, and this will be playable 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 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1496962

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Christmas,Historic,Standards,Traditional. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #1073376. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1496962).

In the Bleak Midwinter is an essential and beloved Christmas carol with several notable aspects.

Origins and Authorship
The carol originated as a poem titled A Christmas Carol, written by Christina Rossetti, a prominent English poet, in 1872. Rossetti was known for combining deep Christian faith with rich artistic sensibility in her works.

Musical Settings
The poem was set to music multiple times, with two versions becoming particularly popular: Gustav Holst's hymn tune Cranham in 1906, which is more straightforward and suitable for congregational singing. Harold Darke's more complex choral setting from 1911 was named the best Christmas carol in a 2008 poll of choirmasters and choral experts.

Poetic and Theological Significance
The carol is notable for its stark imagery, contrasting the harsh winter landscape with the divine incarnation—the paradoxical juxtaposition of earthly elements with the ineffable nature of Christ's birth. Profound theological insights are conveyed through simple language—reflection on the meaning of gift-giving about Christ's birth.

Cultural Impact
In the Bleak Midwinter has become a beloved part of Christmas traditions. Choirs perform it widely, and various artists record it.
Many music experts consider The carol one of the greatest Christmas songs. Its imagery and themes have inspired reflection on rest, renewal, and the deeper meaning of the winter season. The enduring popularity of In the Bleak Midwinter stems from its beautiful blend of evocative poetry, rich theological content, and dynamic musical settings, making it a cherished part of Christmas celebrations for many.

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

SKU: A0.1236177

By Loreen. By Jimmy Jansson, Jimmy Thörnfeldt, Lorine Talhaoui, Moa Carlebecker, Peter Boström, and Thomas Gustafsson. Arranged by Graham Boag. Contemporary,Pop,Wedding. 19 pages. Graham Boag #831687. Published by Graham Boag (A0.1236177).

This is the winning song of the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest. Loreen made history by becoming the first female to win the contest twice.