Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Helen Marple-Horvat. Early Music, Christian, Sacred, General Worship, Christmas. 14 pages. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (S0.274197). - - Early Music,Christian,Sacred,General Worship,Christmas - Helen Marple-Horvat

Composed by Helen Howarth Lemmel. Arranged by Misha Stefanuk. Christian, Gospel, Sacred, Latter-Day Saints, General Worship. 5 pages. Published by Misha Stefanuk (S0.172641). - - Christian,Gospel,Sacred,Latter-Day Saints,General Worship - Misha Stefanuk

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.749213

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT. Christian,Christmas,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and parts. 13 pages. Helen Marple-Horvat #3559035. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (A0.749213).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qPdBFtww0Y

I love carols in minor keys because there is so much scope for playing around with the harmony. I have re-arranged this carol for three violins instead of viola, as a flexible possibility. If you would like to watch a video of a professional quartet playing my arrangement on Youtube, look up my channel by typing Skinny Black Dogs, Capriccio Quartet, O Come Emmanuel. This version is almost identical, though Violin 3 sometimes goes up an octave and passes on the lower notes to the cellist who gets some double stopping! The quartet play it beautifully, but it could also be played by a very young quartet because most of the he double stopping includes one note on an open string.

Grade 5 ABRSM could manage it, and possible Grade 3! It will sound mediaeval with the open strings ringing out. The key is a very easy one for strings. However there are a few surprises in the counting so watch out! It isn’t always obvious, but with a few rehearsals you will have a fresh take on a very old carol. It would be great for a string orchestra, or a quartet in an end of term carol service. If you perform it, take a video, even if on a phone, and send it to me on Facebook. I would love to see some young people enjoying it.

Choral Choir (SATB) - Digital Download

SKU: A0.500797

By Erik Contzius. By Erik Contzius. 20th Century,Jewish,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Octavo. 4 pages. Erik Contzius #113917. Published by Erik Contzius (A0.500797).

A lyrical setting of the Jewish prayer for giving us life, for sustaining us, and for enabling us to reach this day. Written in honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Cantor Helene and David Reps, with original lyrics by the composer. SATB and Solo with keyboard (also available in a solo arrangement).

Organ - very easy to easy - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q46423

Complete theoretical and practical method for organ-playing in three parts. This edition: Sheet music. Das Standardwerk für den Orgelunterricht – jetzt in der Edition Schott lieferbar. Downloadable. Op. 1. Schott Music - Digital #Q46423. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q46423).

German • English • French • Dutch • Spanish • Portuguese • Italian.

Flor Peeters, born in Belgium in 1903, is one of the most important organists and organ composers of the 20th century. After completing his studies at the famous Lemmens Institute in Mechelen, he worked there as a teacher of organ and improvisation before becoming professor at and director of the Royal Flemish Conservatoire of Antwerp. Until his death in 1986, Peeters gave concerts all around the world, held numerous master classes and received several awards and prizes for his achievements as a composer, organist and teacher. In his successful three-volume educational work 'Ars Organi', Peeters combines theoretical knowledge and practical exercises on all aspects of organ playing, starting with basic information on the instrument, manual and pedal exercises, and two-part manual and pedal playing. While Vol. 2 contains exercises on three-part playing, Vol. 3 contains exercises on four and five-part playing as well as studies on demanding trio playing. Each learning stage is accompanied by pedal exercises and tips on articulation, touch, interpretation, registration and organ specifications - a valuable compendium for every organist.

Organ - intermediate to advanced - Digital Download

SKU: S9.Q52078

Complete theoretical and practical method for organ-playing in three parts. This edition: Sheet music. Downloadable. Op. 3. Schott Music - Digital #Q52078. Published by Schott Music - Digital (S9.Q52078).

French • English • Dutch • German.

Flor Peeters, born in Belgium in 1903, is one of the most important organists and organ composers of the 20th century. After completing his studies at the famous Lemmens Institute in Mechelen, he worked there as a teacher of organ and improvisation before becoming professor at and director of the Royal Flemish Conservatoire of Antwerp. Until his death in 1986, Peeters gave concerts all around the world, held numerous master classes and received several awards and prizes for his achievements as a composer, organist and teacher. In his successful three-volume educational work 'Ars Organi', Peeters combines theoretical knowledge and practical exercises on all aspects of organ playing, starting with basic information on the instrument, manual and pedal exercises and two-part manual and pedal playing. While Vol. 2 contains exercises on three-part playing, Vol. 3 contains exercises on four and five-part playing as well as studies on demanding trio playing. Each learning stage is accompanied by pedal exercises and tips on articulation, touch, interpretation, registration and organ specifications - a valuable compendium for every organist.

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

SKU: A0.749221

Composed by Traditional Carols. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT. Christian,Christmas,Classical,Praise & Worship,Sacred. Score and parts. 42 pages. Helen Marple-Horvat #4854417. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (A0.749221).

The Angel Gabriel, Coventry Carol, O Come Emmanuel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCM1oh2jWA0

I have always enjoyed singing carols in minor keys, and when it comes to arranging, love the harmonic possibilities, especially for false relations. I have arranged three so far, and if you buy them as a bundle, the third one is discounted. You can watch the Youtube of The Angel Gabriel here, but you can also find the others by typing Helen Marple-Horvat, Songwriter, Arranger and Composer into Youtube, or research them on the Sheet Music Plus Site.

In my arrangement of ‘Angel Gabriel’ I have included various harmonisations of the wonderful tune, and a short contrapuntal development section in the middle to add some interest. In both ‘Coventry Carol’ and ‘O Come Emmanuel’ there are a few surprises in the counting so watch out! It isn’t always obvious, but with a few rehearsals, will give you a fresh takes on these very old carols.

Capriccio Quartet are professionals, and play in higher positions with few open strings, lots of vibrato and slurred bows. That would be fine for Grade 5 players and above. However, I don’t want younger players to feel daunted! All three carols are in good keys for strings, with the double stopping always including an open string. They can also use open strings freely without detracting from this ancient style, or try one note per bow, dropping the first violin down an octave. The recording of Coventry Carol is at a very fast pace which shows off the rhythmic drive of the arrangement. I also love it much slower so that the intense dissonance can be brought out.

There are two short excerpts from Coventry Carol and O Come Emmanuel, but full recordings are available to view on the single titles on the Sheet Music 
Plus Catalogue Index under my name.

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

SKU: A0.749216

Composed by Traditional. Arranged by HELEN MARPLE-HORVAT. Christian,Christmas,Classical,Sacred. Score and parts. 17 pages. Helen Marple-Horvat #3886401. Published by Helen Marple-Horvat (A0.749216).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CvRBiRXV_5c&index=17&list=PLvlvfzn8EHuO941zg_1L4U6pyFnDK9dmj

This is my third carol in a minor key! I love the harmonic possibilities, especially the false relations in all of them!  Down the years I enjoyed singing this one in choral groups, and also sharing it with pupils in choirs. Included are various harmonisations of the wonderful tune, as well as some rhythmic surprises.

If you would like to watch a video of a professional quartet playing my arrangement on Youtube, look up my channel by typing Skinny Black Dogs, Capriccio Quartet, Coventry Carol. They play it at a very fast speed, feeling it as one in a bar. Approx 140 bpm. However, I have also included a 30 second clip of some of the Sibelius Score at a much slower speed of 100 bpm. I think that the tempo is a matter of personal preference. The dissonance is more pronounced and beautiful at the slower speed, but the unexpected extra bars are more fun at a faster speed. At bar 68, the climactic section the cellist should be playing arco! There was  a mistake in the score and I have now corrected it!

This is a good key for strings, and the double stopping always includes an open string. Although advanced players can make use of higher positions, younger players can use open strings which will not detract from this ancient style! I hope you enjoy playing this arrangement. Let me hear any phone recordings by sending them to me on Facebook. I always love to hear them. In my catalogue you may also enjoy ‘Angel Gabriel’ and ‘O Come Emmanuel’ too as they are in similar style.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.573218

Composed by Helen H. Lemmel. Arranged by James Michael Stevens. Christian,Contemporary,Easter,Sacred,Wedding. Score. 4 pages. James M Stevens Music ASCAP #5021851. Published by James M Stevens Music ASCAP (A0.573218).

Written January 1, 2019, this is a new 2020 arrangement of the classic devotion hymn, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. James Michael Stevens is a prolific composer residing in Nashville, TN and serves as the Music Department Chairman of Welch College.

Piano Solo - Level 3 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.1008238

Composed by Music by Helen MacCulloch & Lyrics by Alastair MacCulloch. 20th Century,Musical/Show. Score. 4 pages. Optimistic Music Company #5373413. Published by Optimistic Music Company (A0.1008238).

Is This the Day? is a classical-style ballad which reflects upon the tragedy of the sinking of the Iolaire off the coast of the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, on January 1, 1919. The events surrounding the Iolaire disaster are integral to the plot of the musical Under the Same Sky which is set in 1964. Suitable for general audiences including high schools and community theatres.

Clarinet Solo - Level 2 - Digital Download

SKU: A0.558553

Composed by David Burndrett. Jazz,Ragtime. Individual part. 9 pages. David Burndrett #3692339. Published by David Burndrett (A0.558553).

This jazzy piece was first composed on Thursday 19th January 2017 in Grasmere, in the beautiful Lake District, United Kingdom for Clarinet and Piano.

I have dedicated this piece to Helen Beynon.

I have added an optional piano part.

Download includes the score and all of the parts.