Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.956810 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Woods Only. Baroque,Christian,Easter,Instructional,World. 10 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #6404169. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.956810). This instrumental quartet version was created with ensemble practice in mind for beginning music school students who want more contact with baroque music, ideal also for liturgical performances in churches, since it is a sacred work. This version lasts 3:19 minutes with the original melody adapted with the harmony divided between the voices of the performers.Jesu joy of man's desiring or Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe (I am happy to have Jesus) is a chorale from the cantata 147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben or Heart and mouth and deed and life from the B. W. V 147 catalog composed by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1723, where the same music in different stanzas of a chorale closes both parts of the cantata.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.845168 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Classical,Concert,Sacred,Standards. 7 pages. Phil Beaman #6293577. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.845168). Die Ehres Gottes aus der Natur (The Glory of God in Nature) was composed by the Master, L. van Beethoven. It is the fourth of the Sechs Lieder (Six Songs), published in 1803, which foreshadowed the Art Songs of the Romantic Era. Originally for Voice and Piano, I have arranged it for Instrumental Quartet. My arrangement stays true to Beethoven's intent to capture the passion of the original text in the music. (The texts are all sacred poems by Gellert.) Without the presence of lyrics I needed to create musical interest and interpretation, so I realized inner voices and polyphony out of his original homophonic accompaniment. I added new shape to individual lines, altered phrasing, elaborated rhythms, and in true Beethoven style added more dynamic markings. The mood and meaning are now stunningly portrayed through music alone. Die Ehres Gottes is full of joyous majesty and wonder. It has been made into a popular anthem and hymn under the title The Heavens Are Telling.  

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.579154 Composed by Thomas Morley. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. Baroque,Classical,Renaissance. 6 pages. David Warin Solomons #2344429. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.579154). Madrigal by Thomas Morley arranged for instrumental quartet

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.845172 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Classical,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards. 24 pages. Phil Beaman #6293705. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.845172). Busslied (Penance) was composed by the Master, L. van Beethoven. It is the sixth of the Sechs Lieder (Six Songs), published in 1803, which foreshadowed the Art Songs of the Romantic Era. Originally for Voice and Piano, I have arranged it for Instrumental Quartet. My arrangement stays true to Beethoven's intent to capture the passion of the original text in the music. (The texts are all sacred poems by Gellert.) Without the presence of lyrics I needed to create musical interest and interpretation, so I realized inner voices and polyphony out of his original homophonic accompaniment. I added new shape to individual lines, altered phrasing, elaborated rhythms, and in true Beethoven style added more dynamic markings. The mood and meaning are now stunningly portrayed through music alone. Busslied is in three sections; Penance, the Impassioned Plea, and Acceptance and Absolution. Each section has a different key, a different tempo, and a different style. The final section has some virtuosic extended runs for some instruments.  

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.579163 Composed by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Contemporary. 15 pages. David Warin Solomons #2548925. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.579163). Miniature for instrumental quartet.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Clarinet,Flute - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.956813 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Woods Only. Baroque,Christian,Easter,Instructional,World. 10 pages. Woods Only, Arrangements #6404189. Published by Woods Only, Arrangements (A0.956813). This instrumental quartet version was created with ensemble practice in mind for beginning music school students who want more contact with baroque music, ideal also for liturgical performances in churches, since it is a sacred work. This version lasts 3:19 minutes with the original melody adapted with the harmony divided between the voices of the performers.Jesu joy of man's desiring or Wohl mir, daß ich Jesum habe (I am happy to have Jesus) is a chorale from the cantata 147 Herz und Mund und Tat und Leben or Heart and mouth and deed and life from the B. W. V 147 catalog composed by Johann Sebastian Bach around 1723, where the same music in different stanzas of a chorale closes both parts of the cantata.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Oboe - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.845254 Composed by Anon. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Concert,Folk,Instructional,Sacred,Spiritual. 6 pages. Phil Beaman #6501399. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.845254). This easy Instrumental Quartet arrangement of the old folk/spiritual draws its power and effectiveness from its pared down simplicity. It is reharmonized from other traditional versions and kept in strophic form.  Every measure has the same rhythm - a quarter note followed by a dotted half note.   Most of the time the pair of notes is the same pitch. There is plenty of time to figure out your next new note. There are no extra markings, just basic notes with a few accidentals. The beauty comes from the harmonic chords, so strive to listen for a good balance in your ensemble.This piece can be played majestic or meditative, depending on your mood and event needs. Simple, beautiful, and flexible; just what every musician needs in their repertoire. Great for classroom work as a first ensemble piece and the first small recital piece.  Range - Part 1 is 1 octave; Parts 2, 3, 4 is only a fifth2 page score, 1 page @ part0:50 - 1:15 minutes with repeat

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.845161 Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Classical,Romantic Period,Sacred,Standards,Wedding. 7 pages. Phil Beaman #6293491. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.845161). Bitten (Prayer) was composed by the Master, L. van Beethoven. It is the first of the Sechs Lieder (Six Songs), published in 1803, which foreshadowed the Art Songs of the Romantic Era. Originally for Voice and Piano, I have arranged it for Instrumental Quartet. My arrangement stays true to Beethoven's intent to capture the passion of the original text in the music. (The texts are all sacred poems by Gellert.)  Without the presence of lyrics I needed to create musical interest and interpretation, so I realized inner voices and polyphony out of his original homophonic accompaniment. I added new shape to individual lines, altered phrasing, elaborated rhythms, and in true Beethoven style added more dynamic markings. The mood and meaning are now stunningly portrayed through music alone. Bitten begins with soft prayerful moving lines with all four parts weaving together. Then as the prayer begins to plead the intensity increases and it moves to more chordal progressions.  

Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.579413 Composed by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Contemporary,Folk. 8 pages. David Warin Solomons #3047819. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.579413). Instrumental quartet based on my vocal quartet (also available on this site and

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.580564 Composed by Jean Hotteterre. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Baroque,Contemporary. 13 pages. David Warin Solomons #5308409. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.580564). Expanded and extended version of Hotteterre's Cotillon, for instrumental quartet

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.845260 Composed by Z Noskowski. Arranged by Phil Beaman. Baroque,Classical,Romantic Period. 14 pages. Phil Beaman #6505871. Published by Phil Beaman (A0.845260). Zygmunt Noskowski was the great Polish composition professor. He is best known for his symphonic works, but also wrote many piano pieces based on dances. I have taken his piano Gavotte and freely arranged it for Instrumental Quartet.  This brisk piece is lively with a busy texture. I have crafted 4 independent lines that are each of equal importance and the focus quickly shifts from one part to the other. The lines rhythmically weave together, answering each other. The real interest in the piece is the constantly changing and contrasting dynamics and articulation. Often every beat of the bar has a different articulation, and the individual parts rarely have the same articulation at the same time. (i.e., One part might be slurred while another part is playing staccato and yet another is accented.) This complexity of texture creates energy and excitement. A great piece to spice up any concert with a fun smile.  This composition is a fusion of multiple eras; originally written during the Romantic period, but with many Classical elements and a Baroque form and style, to which I add some Contemporary touches.  Notes and rhythms are Intermediate, but adding all of the markings at this pace makes it Advanced Intermediate.6 page score, 2 page parts2:10 minutes

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.579653 Composed by Lowell Mason. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Christian,Romantic Period. 11 pages. David Warin Solomons #3141137. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.579653). Variations on the Hymn by Lowell Mason (1792-1872), for instrumental quartet

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.580738 Composed by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. Christian,Christmas,Classical,Sacred. 12 pages. David Warin Solomons #6049707. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.580738). One of Mozart's religious canons arranged for instrumental quartet.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.580507 Composed by Gus Edwards. Arranged by Andrew Emmet, David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Musical/Show. 19 pages. David Warin Solomons #4978983. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.580507). Instrumental quartet based on Andrew Emmet's choral arrangement of the song by Gus Edwards.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet - Level 2 - Digital Download SKU: A0.579426 Composed by George Bennard. Arranged by David Warin Solomons. 20th Century,Christian,Easter,Sacred. 6 pages. David Warin Solomons #3052891. Published by David Warin Solomons (A0.579426). I know that there are some fairly ornate instrumental quartet versions of George Bennard's hymn The Old Rugged Cross.