Piano Quartet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.548639 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Christmas. 10 pages. Jmsgu3 #3406037. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.548639). The First Nowell arranged for Piano Quartet featuring a thought-provoking re-harmonization of the final verse.OriginsThe 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 an everyday 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 revised and added the familiar extra verses. The First Noel: Piano Quartet Version brings new harmony in the final verse for more energy and drive.StainerOrganist 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 favorite Stainer arrangements from this book include What Child Is This, God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Good King Wenceslas, and I Saw Three Ships.Diatonic FunctionThe 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 words 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 ContextThe 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 melodies were composed in this era. Eminent composers in the nineteenth century began to revise and adapt them. Consequently, they revived the English carol.

Piano Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.549902 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by James M. Guthrie, ASCAP. Christmas,Standards. 6 pages. Jmsgu3 #3685135. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.549902). Score: 3 pages, String parts 1 page each. The First Noel arranged for Alto Sax & Piano 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 just 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. The First Noel: Piano Quartet Version comes with new harmony in final verse for more energy and drive. Stainer Organist and composer Sir John Stainer published the most noteworthy customary arrangement in the 1870’s.  Stainer is above all famous for his songbook entitled: Christmas Carols New and Old (1871). This volume served as an important catalyst for reviving the English Christmas carol.  Other famous Stainer arrangements from this book are such titles as 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 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 as kind of open-ended feeling – like maybe it never really 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 common language. Moreover, the Protestants wanted more control over the music in 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.  Register for free lifetime updates and revisions at www.jamesguthrie.com  

Piano Quartet Cello,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.525137 Composed by Traditional Scottish Melody. Arranged by John A. Dempsey. Celtic,Easter,Irish,Spiritual,Traditional,Wedding. 18 pages. John A. Dempsey #6323387. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.525137). Give me a boat that can carry two and both shall row, my love and I.  From a rich, vibrant Celtic tradition comes the classic The Water is Wide, lovingly crafted to evoke misty Scottish landscapes with rolling green hills (you can almost smell the heather).  This unabashedly romantic piano quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano is perfect for weddings and  ceilidhs (or any Celtic-themed music event) as well as recitals and concerts.  As wedding music, The Water is Wide stirs the heart as a prelude, unity candle accompaniment, a bridal march or a bridesmaid processional.          Since the melody (O Waly Waly) has been used in multiple hymn settings, including The Gift of Love, Though I May Speak with Bravest Fire and as an alternate melody for When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, this piano quartet is also effective for traditional church services and other worship events, as a prelude, postlude, an offertory, interlude, special music and silent prayer accompaniment.  14 pages of music (that includes separate two-page pullout parts for violin, viola and cello).  Key: G major.

Small Ensemble Bassoon,Cello,Flute,Oboe,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.530077 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tschaikovsky. Arranged by Daniel Kelley. Christmas,Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 18 pages. Last Resort Music Publishing #506397. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing (A0.530077). Overture from the Nutcracker brilliantly arranged for Piano Quartet (Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano). Part 1 is also playable by Flute or Oboe. Part 3 is also playable by Bassoon. The Piano Part (Keyboard or Guitar) encompasses Part 2 and Part 3. Therefore, the arrangements could be played as a piano trio or an entire trio could play with a pianist - as long as Part 1 is being played. 8 from the Nutcracker are available: Chinese Dance, Arab Dance, March, Dance of the Reed Flutes, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Overture, Scene in the Snowy Pine Forest & Trepak. Don't miss our other fabulous arrangements for trio. www.lastresortmusic.com.

Small Ensemble Bassoon,Cello,Flute,Oboe,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.530062 Composed by Peter Ilyich Tschaikovsky. Arranged by Daniel Kelley. Christmas,Concert,Romantic Period,Standards. Score and parts. 12 pages. Last Resort Music Publishing #506317. Published by Last Resort Music Publishing (A0.530062). Arab Dance from the Nutcracker brilliantly arranged for Piano Quartet (Violin, Viola, Cello, Piano). Part 1 is also playable by Flute or Oboe. Part 3 is also playable by Bassoon. The Piano Part (Keyboard or Guitar) encompasses Part 2 and Part 3. Therefore, the arrangements could be played as a piano trio or an entire trio could play with a pianist - as long as Part 1 is being played. 7 more movements from the Nutcracker are also available: Chinese Dance, March, Dance of the Reed Flutes, Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy, Overture, Scene in the Snowy Pine Forest & Trepak. Don't miss our other fabulous arrangements for trio. www.lastresortmusic.com.

Piano Quartet (Violin, Viola, Cello & Piano) - Intermediate - Digital Download Composed by Various. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Romantic Period, Classical Period, Baroque Period, Repertoire, Wedding. Score, Set of Parts. 344 pages. Published by jmsgu3

Piano Quartet,String Ensemble Cello,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.755009 Composed by Sy Brandon. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 49 pages. Sy Brandon #3239669. Published by Sy Brandon (A0.755009). In The Land of Wonder-Wander attempts to capture the essence of both Maxfield Parrish’s illustration and Eugene Fields’ poem The Dinkey-Bird. Both the painting and the poem create the feeling of a magical place where beauty, joy and pleasure abound. It is a mysterious place, perhaps as occurring in a dream, yet a place where one does not wish to leave. In The Land of Wonder-Wander begins quietly with vague tonality and sparse instrumentation as it transports the listener into this mystical land. As the tempo becomes stricter and the instrumentation fuller, the beauty of this place is apparent. A change to a triple meter and a faster tempo creates a joyous and wondrous section as there are many sweet treats growing to satisfy the soul. Children scampering and playing are represented by an allegro section with playful melodies and slight dissonance. The Dinkey Bird becomes the focus of the next section, which uses a staccato motif surrounded by rapid scales and arpeggios. These ideas build in intensity, expressing the wonder and beauty of this far away land, until they begin to fade away as the land recedes into the sea. A last flourish occurs as if one is trying to hold on to the experience before one wakes up from this marvelous dream.

Piano Quartet,String Ensemble Cello,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.612691 Composed by John A. Dempsey. Christmas,Classical,Easter,Sacred,Wedding. Score and parts. 19 pages. John A. Dempsey #221882. Published by John A. Dempsey (A0.612691). This warm, flowing music, a celebration of faith and hope, is arranged here as a piano quartet for violin, viola, cello and piano. Recommended for concerts, recitals, weddings, traditional church services and other worship events.  Suggested worship uses: prelude, postlude, offertory, interlude, silent prayer accompaniment and special music.  Suggested wedding uses: prelude, unity candle music, bridesmaid processional and wedding march.  15 pages of music (that includes separate two-page parts for violin, viola and cello).  Key: C major.

Piano Quartet,String Ensemble Cello,Piano,Viola,Violin - Level 5 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1086071 Composed by W. Brent Sawyer. Classical,Contemporary. Score and parts. 68 pages. Diamond S Music #690266. Published by Diamond S Music (A0.1086071). Remnants of the Past - for Piano Quartet by W. Brent Sawyer. scored for Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano. FULL SCORE and PARTS. Written in a Neo-Classical style, yet has elements of Romanticism and even jazz, a very energetic and entertaining piece. It is in one movements yet has very distinct sections. This piece is written in what I call … a nouveau classique style - meaning It sounds kinda classical and kinda modern - with a dash of jazz thrown in as well. Hence the Title… Remnants of the Past. In fact there are several different styles used within the piece. Most of the piece is written in an energetic 6/8 time with a reoccurring melancholy 3/4 section and there is a short nostalgic interlude in 4/4. The piece uses a 5 note turn around swirl as it's melodic germ. The end section uses exciting uprising arpeggios and upward scales in modulating keys.

Composed by Nicholas Britell. Arranged by César Madeira. 21st Century, Chamber, Film/TV, Lent, Multicultural, World. 8 pages. Sheet Music To Play Editions #857640. Published by Sheet Music To Play Editions

Composed by Nicholas Britell. Arranged by César Madeira. 21st Century, Chamber, Contemporary, Film/TV, Pop. 6 pages. Sheet Music To Play Editions #854351. Published by Sheet Music To Play Editions

Composed by Nicholas Britell. Arranged by André Nusa. Film/TV. 11 pages. Andre_Nusa #822311. Published by Andre_Nusa

Composed by Nicholas Britell. Arranged by César Madeira. 158, Children, Film/TV, Multicultural, Pop, World. 14 pages. Sheet Music To Play Editions #805214. Published by Sheet Music To Play Editions

Composed by Nicholas Britell. Arranged by César Madeira. Chamber, Contemporary, Film/TV, Multicultural, Pop, World. 6 pages. Sheet Music To Play Editions #857641. Published by Sheet Music To Play Editions