Piano Trio - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.548647

Composed by Wade. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #3407487. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548647).

O Come, All Ye Faithful

O Come, All Ye Faithful arranged for piano trio ( piano, violin & cello) featuring a thought-provoking re-harmonization of the final verse. O Come, All Ye Faithful is an English translation of the Latin Christmas carol Adeste Fideles. No one knows exactly who wrote it. One theory holds that King John IV of Portugal (1604–1656) wrote it. Another view says John F. Wade or John Reading wrote it. Nowadays, we usually attribute it to John Wade. It seems like Stonyhurst College in Lancashire owns the oldest manuscript. It is from the year 1751.

Lyrics

Frederick Oakeley, a Catholic priest in 1841, wrote the English translation. This translation is probably the most common in English-speaking states. To begin with, the hymn had only four verses. Later, the verses grew to eight. Music directors often cut various verses because otherwise, the song goes too long. Some believe that St. Bonaventure wrote the first Latin lyrics. Others hold that King John IV of Portugal is responsible. Yet even others think the Cistercian monks wrote them.

King John IV

His subjects called King John IV of Portugal The Musician King. He became king in 1640. In addition to performing the duties of a king, he composed and wrote as a music journalist. King John built an extensive music library. Unfortunately, the massive earthquake in Lisbon ruined the library in 1755. In addition to making his library, the king started a Music School that produced many accomplished musicians. The king also worked diligently to get instrumental music approved by the Vatican for use in his churches. Aside from his authorship of Adeste Fideles, he is famous for another popular choral setting of the Crux Fidelis, a prevalent Lenten hymn.

Performance in Context

Verses are sometimes left out because all eight verses would take too long to perform. More to the point, though, some of the poems may be unsuitable for whatever church calendar they are intended. The eighth verse deals with the Epiphany, so it makes sense to sing this on Epiphany Sunday but not on other Sundays. Similarly, other poems are used for whether the event is Midnight Mass or regular daytime Mass.

 

Piano Trio - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.549903

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Standards. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #3685139. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549903).

Arranged with new harmony for the final verse.

Origins

The First Noel is an English Christmas carol. Even more, it was probably written in the late Cornish Renaissance period. While other versions spell the title as Nowell, this is a colloquial variation. Furthermore, Noel is an older word meaning Christmas. Therefore the First Noel translates as the First Christmas. First of all, Gilbert and Sandy published the earliest version. As a result, this version appears in the Carols Ancient and Modern songbook of 1823. William Sandy edited and arranged the book. Similarly, his partner Davies Gilbert edited and added the familiar extra verses. 

Stainer

Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870s.  Stainer is, above all, famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an essential catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol.  Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book include What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships.

Diatonic Function

The melodic structure in the First Noel is uncommon among English folk tunes. It simply repeats one phrase twice and then follows a variation refrain. All three phrases of the song end on the mediant scale degree. This is unusual because the diatonic function of the mediant is non-final compared to the more usual tonic or even dominant degrees. Consequently, this gives the song an open-ended feeling – like maybe it never ends.

Political Context

The Catholic clergy sang carols outside of the church in Latin. After the Protestant Reformation, the reformers thought it would be better for everyone to sing carols. They decided to bring music back to the common folk. So, they translated the lyrics from Latin into a common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in the church than what the Vatican allowed. Protestant composers such as William Byrd composed complex polyphonic Christmas music that they called carols.

Nonetheless, some famous folk carols were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Cello,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1418127

By Joe Hisaishi. By Jou Hisaishi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Film/TV. 7 pages. Glauco Fernandes #999679. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1418127).

Discover the captivating beauty of Ask Me Why (Mother's Message), the enchanting soundtrack from Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron, an animated masterpiece that captured the hearts of the world and won the Oscar for Best Animation in 2024. Composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi, this piece encapsulates the magic, mystery, and emotion that permeate the film, offering an auditory experience as profound as the narrative itself.

Our score features an exclusive duet arrangement, skillfully adapted to be accessible to musicians of various skill levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. This arrangement has been carefully crafted to maintain the integrity and spirit of Hisaishi's original composition, allowing musicians of all ages and abilities to share the joy of bringing this moving piece to life.

Ideal for ensemble performances, recitals, or even personal practice, this arrangement not only enriches the repertoire of students and educators but also provides professional musicians with a charming and easy-to-prepare piece to add to their event repertoire. It's a perfect way to captivate your audience, whether in an educational setting or on a larger stage.

Furthermore, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) serves as an excellent pedagogical tool, encouraging musicians to explore themes of musical storytelling, emotional expression, and instrumental technique, all while enjoying the opportunity to connect with a contemporary piece of music that is already considered a classic.

Don't miss the chance to dive into the lyrical and emotional universe of The Boy and The Heron through this exclusive duet arrangement. Whether you're an educator looking to inspire your students, a student seeking to expand your repertoire, or a professional in search of a memorable piece for your performances, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) promises to touch hearts and awaken imaginations.

Tags: Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and The Heron, Oscar 2024, Joe Hisaishi, chamber music, easy sheet music, music education, professional arrangement, animated music, instrumental practice, event repertoire, musical storytelling, emotional expression, Piano.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Cello,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1418126

By Joe Hisaishi. By Jou Hisaishi. Arranged by Glauco Fernandes. Chamber,Film/TV. 7 pages. Glauco Fernandes #999678. Published by Glauco Fernandes (A0.1418126).

Discover the captivating beauty of Ask Me Why (Mother's Message), the enchanting soundtrack from Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and The Heron, an animated masterpiece that captured the hearts of the world and won the Oscar for Best Animation in 2024. Composed by the renowned Joe Hisaishi, this piece encapsulates the magic, mystery, and emotion that permeate the film, offering an auditory experience as profound as the narrative itself.

Our score features an exclusive duet arrangement, skillfully adapted to be accessible to musicians of various skill levels, from beginners to experienced professionals. This arrangement has been carefully crafted to maintain the integrity and spirit of Hisaishi's original composition, allowing musicians of all ages and abilities to share the joy of bringing this moving piece to life.

Ideal for ensemble performances, recitals, or even personal practice, this arrangement not only enriches the repertoire of students and educators but also provides professional musicians with a charming and easy-to-prepare piece to add to their event repertoire. It's a perfect way to captivate your audience, whether in an educational setting or on a larger stage.

Furthermore, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) serves as an excellent pedagogical tool, encouraging musicians to explore themes of musical storytelling, emotional expression, and instrumental technique, all while enjoying the opportunity to connect with a contemporary piece of music that is already considered a classic.

Don't miss the chance to dive into the lyrical and emotional universe of The Boy and The Heron through this exclusive duet arrangement. Whether you're an educator looking to inspire your students, a student seeking to expand your repertoire, or a professional in search of a memorable piece for your performances, Ask Me Why (Mother's Message) promises to touch hearts and awaken imaginations.

Tags: Hayao Miyazaki, The Boy and The Heron, Oscar 2024, Joe Hisaishi, chamber music, easy sheet music, music education, professional arrangement, animated music, instrumental practice, event repertoire, musical storytelling, emotional expression, Piano.

Piano Trio Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1416912

Composed by Traditional English Christmas Carol, Johannes Brahms. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Christian,Christmas,Holiday,Sacred,Traditional. 16 pages. John A. Dempsey #998504. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.1416912).

Here the classic Christmas carol The First Noel exudes a mood of flowing serenity and reverent prayerfulness that celebrates the Savior's birth that wondrous night in Bethlehem. With incidental music by Brahms, this piano trio for violin, cello and piano is recommended for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, silent prayer accompaniment and more.  Also suitable as an overture or incidental music for Christmas plays, programs and musicals.  12 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for violin and cello).  Key: D major

The first noel the angels did say,
Was to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay;
In fields where they lay keeping their sheep
On a cold winter's night that was so deep.

Noel, noel, noel, noel,
Born is the King of Israel.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Cello,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1390647

Composed by Katherine Lee Bates and Samuel A Ward. Arranged by Valdir Maia. Patriotic,Traditional. 3 pages. Valdir Maia #974207. Published by Valdir Maia (A0.1390647).

Title: America The Beautiful Violin and Cello Sheet Music

Description:
Embark on a soul-stirring journey through the melodic tapestry of America The Beautiful with our meticulously crafted Violin and Cello sheet music arrangement. Tailored for players of all levels, this rendition offers a poignant interpretation of the patriotic anthem, perfect for solo performances, duets, or ensemble settings.

**Violin and Cello Solo Version:**
Dive into the emotive depths of America The Beautiful with our solo Violin and Cello arrangement. From the tender opening phrases to the triumphant finale, experience the full spectrum of this cherished classic as you showcase your artistry and skill on the Violin and Cello.

**Violin and Cello Duet with Piano Accompaniment Version (With Chords):**
Elevate your performance with our Violin and Cello duet accompanied by piano, featuring chord symbols for harmonious support. Ideal for duos seeking to harmonize and blend their voices, this arrangement facilitates expressive collaboration, capturing the essence of America's spirit and legacy.

**Violin and Cello Duet with Piano Accompaniment Version (Without Chords):**
Immerse yourself in the rich textures of our Violin and Cello duet, accompanied by piano without chord symbols. This version provides a clean and focused interpretation, allowing players to emphasize melodic lines and rhythmic nuances while the piano provides a supportive foundation.

Each note is thoughtfully arranged to ensure comfortable playing ranges for the Violin and Cello, enabling players to convey the stirring melodies and poignant harmonies with confidence and expression.

For those eager to expand their repertoire or refine their violin and cello-playing skills further, our extensive catalogue offers a diverse selection of sheet music options across various genres and styles. Additionally, visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@easysheetmusic for tutorials, demonstrations, and additional resources to support your musical journey.

Experience the beauty and depth of America The Beautiful through the expressive voices of the Violin and Cello, and join in celebrating the enduring spirit of the United States through music.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Cello,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1390648

Composed by Katherine Lee Bates and Samuel A Ward. Arranged by Valdir Maia. Patriotic,Traditional. 3 pages. Valdir Maia #974208. Published by Valdir Maia (A0.1390648).

Title: America The Beautiful Violin and Cello Sheet Music

Description:
Embark on a soul-stirring journey through the melodic tapestry of America The Beautiful with our meticulously crafted Violin and Cello sheet music arrangement. Tailored for players of all levels, this rendition offers a poignant interpretation of the patriotic anthem, perfect for solo performances, duets, or ensemble settings.

**Violin and Cello Solo Version:**
Dive into the emotive depths of America The Beautiful with our solo Violin and Cello arrangement. From the tender opening phrases to the triumphant finale, experience the full spectrum of this cherished classic as you showcase your artistry and skill on the Violin and Cello.

**Violin and Cello Duet with Piano Accompaniment Version (With Chords):**
Elevate your performance with our Violin and Cello duet accompanied by piano, featuring chord symbols for harmonious support. Ideal for duos seeking to harmonize and blend their voices, this arrangement facilitates expressive collaboration, capturing the essence of America's spirit and legacy.

**Violin and Cello Duet with Piano Accompaniment Version (Without Chords):**
Immerse yourself in the rich textures of our Violin and Cello duet, accompanied by piano without chord symbols. This version provides a clean and focused interpretation, allowing players to emphasize melodic lines and rhythmic nuances while the piano provides a supportive foundation.

Each note is thoughtfully arranged to ensure comfortable playing ranges for the Violin and Cello, enabling players to convey the stirring melodies and poignant harmonies with confidence and expression.

For those eager to expand their repertoire or refine their violin and cello-playing skills further, our extensive catalogue offers a diverse selection of sheet music options across various genres and styles. Additionally, visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@easysheetmusic for tutorials, demonstrations, and additional resources to support your musical journey.

Experience the beauty and depth of America The Beautiful through the expressive voices of the Violin and Cello, and join in celebrating the enduring spirit of the United States through music.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Cello,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1390641

Composed by Katherine Lee Bates and Samuel A Ward. Arranged by Valdir Maia. Patriotic,Traditional. 3 pages. Valdir Maia #974201. Published by Valdir Maia (A0.1390641).

Title: America The Beautiful Violin and Cello Sheet Music

Description:
Embark on a soul-stirring journey through the melodic tapestry of America The Beautiful with our meticulously crafted Violin and Cello sheet music arrangement. Tailored for players of all levels, this rendition offers a poignant interpretation of the patriotic anthem, perfect for solo performances, duets, or ensemble settings.

**Violin and Cello Solo Version:**
Dive into the emotive depths of America The Beautiful with our solo Violin and Cello arrangement. From the tender opening phrases to the triumphant finale, experience the full spectrum of this cherished classic as you showcase your artistry and skill on the Violin and Cello.

**Violin and Cello Duet with Piano Accompaniment Version (With Chords):**
Elevate your performance with our Violin and Cello duet accompanied by piano, featuring chord symbols for harmonious support. Ideal for duos seeking to harmonize and blend their voices, this arrangement facilitates expressive collaboration, capturing the essence of America's spirit and legacy.

**Violin and Cello Duet with Piano Accompaniment Version (Without Chords):**
Immerse yourself in the rich textures of our Violin and Cello duet, accompanied by piano without chord symbols. This version provides a clean and focused interpretation, allowing players to emphasize melodic lines and rhythmic nuances while the piano provides a supportive foundation.

Each note is thoughtfully arranged to ensure comfortable playing ranges for the Violin and Cello, enabling players to convey the stirring melodies and poignant harmonies with confidence and expression.

For those eager to expand their repertoire or refine their violin and cello-playing skills further, our extensive catalogue offers a diverse selection of sheet music options across various genres and styles. Additionally, visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@easysheetmusic for tutorials, demonstrations, and additional resources to support your musical journey.

Experience the beauty and depth of America The Beautiful through the expressive voices of the Violin and Cello, and join in celebrating the enduring spirit of the United States through music.

Instrumental Duet,Piano Cello,Instrumental Duet,Piano,Violin - Level 1 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1390644

Composed by Katherine Lee Bates and Samuel A Ward. Arranged by Valdir Maia. Patriotic,Traditional. 3 pages. Valdir Maia #974204. Published by Valdir Maia (A0.1390644).

Title: America The Beautiful Violin and Cello Sheet Music

Description:
Embark on a soul-stirring journey through the melodic tapestry of America The Beautiful with our meticulously crafted Violin and Cello sheet music arrangement. Tailored for players of all levels, this rendition offers a poignant interpretation of the patriotic anthem, perfect for solo performances, duets, or ensemble settings.

**Violin and Cello Solo Version:**
Dive into the emotive depths of America The Beautiful with our solo Violin and Cello arrangement. From the tender opening phrases to the triumphant finale, experience the full spectrum of this cherished classic as you showcase your artistry and skill on the Violin and Cello.

**Violin and Cello Duet with Piano Accompaniment Version (With Chords):**
Elevate your performance with our Violin and Cello duet accompanied by piano, featuring chord symbols for harmonious support. Ideal for duos seeking to harmonize and blend their voices, this arrangement facilitates expressive collaboration, capturing the essence of America's spirit and legacy.

**Violin and Cello Duet with Piano Accompaniment Version (Without Chords):**
Immerse yourself in the rich textures of our Violin and Cello duet, accompanied by piano without chord symbols. This version provides a clean and focused interpretation, allowing players to emphasize melodic lines and rhythmic nuances while the piano provides a supportive foundation.

Each note is thoughtfully arranged to ensure comfortable playing ranges for the Violin and Cello, enabling players to convey the stirring melodies and poignant harmonies with confidence and expression.

For those eager to expand their repertoire or refine their violin and cello-playing skills further, our extensive catalogue offers a diverse selection of sheet music options across various genres and styles. Additionally, visit our YouTube page at www.youtube.com/@easysheetmusic for tutorials, demonstrations, and additional resources to support your musical journey.

Experience the beauty and depth of America The Beautiful through the expressive voices of the Violin and Cello, and join in celebrating the enduring spirit of the United States through music.

Piano Trio Cello,Piano,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1487814

Composed by Ferdinand Ries. Arranged by Dianne James. Classical. 62 pages. Artaria Editions #1064752. Published by Artaria Editions (A0.1487814).

The Piano Trio in C minor Op.143 was published by Schott in 1826, but could have been composed much earlier for Ries's personal use in the London concert halls. It is an imposing work, whose gruff tone and serious purpose recall Beethoven's use of this key.

The first movement is an impressive sonata-form movement extending to a length of almost 250 bars. It contains two strikingly contrasted themes, one aggressively assertive, the other of a more lyrical, tender character (parallels to Beethoven's thematic tendencies in sonata-form movements are once again clearly apparent).

The Adagio movement, cast in the rich colours of A flat major (the tonic minor - flat submediant major key relationship recalls Beethoven once again) contains some moments of real beauty and musical insight. The piano is often centrestage, its florid lines and ornamental flourishes reminiscent of another of Ries's contemporaries, Hummel.

The technique of connected second and third movements seen in this work is not new but was a trend established in the piano trio genre by Joseph Haydn in the 1780s and 90s. The oasis of calm and tranquillity created in the Adagio is shattered dramatically by the jagged arpeggio figure which launches the finale. This extremely fast movement - the metronome marking indicates that the music should be felt in two, not in four - is characterised by the tarantella topos. It is a tremendously exciting movement, whose swirling energy and frantic pace is only reined in at the final cadence. The present edition reproduces as faithfully as possible the text of the trio as transmitted in Schott's 1826 edition of the work, a copy of which is preserved in the Staatsbibliothek in Berlin.

The metronome markings at the head of each movement derive from this source. The piano compass extends from E flat 1 to a flat 4, a range of just over six octaves. Pedal markings indicated in the source have not been included in the current edition since these are generally very instrument-dependent. Minor rhythmic inconsistences between different statements of the same theme have been retained (e.g. first movement, second subject, bb.51-52, cello and 188-89, violin), as have some differences in phrasing between successive thematic statements (cf. finale, piano bb.3-6 and violin bb.18-21).

The style and notation of articulation and dynamic markings have been standardised throughout, and, where missing from the print, markings have been reconstructed from parallel passages. These are indicated by the use of dotted slurs or brackets where appropriate. Obvious wrong notes have been corrected without comment, and editorial emendations with no authority from the print are placed within brackets.

Dianne James.