Instrumental Duet Guitar,Instrumental Duet,Ukulele - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1002633 Composed by Carlos Gonçalves da Silva. Contemporary,Folk,Jazz,Latin,Standards. Score and parts. 64 pages. Carlos Goncalves da Silva #6449719. Published by Carlos Goncalves da Silva (A0.1002633). O Quarteto Brasileiro é uma formação que inclui o Bandolim, o Cavaquinho, o Violão e o Violão de 7 cordas. São instrumentos universais muito usados no Brasil, especialmente em grupos de choro. Quanto aos movimentos temos alguns ritmos universais como a Valsa, a Modinha, que é uma espécie de canção típica do Brasil e Portugal, e a Marcha, mas todos muito comuns no Brasil e também estilos tipicamente brasileiros como o Choro e o Baião, que é uma dança característica do nordeste Brasileiro.The Brazilian Quartet is a formation that includes the Mandolin, Cavaquinho, Guitar and 7-String Guitar. They are universal instruments widely used in Brazil, especially in choro groups. As for the movements we have some universal rhythms such as the Waltz, the Modinha, which is a kind of song typical of Brazil and Portugal, and the Marcha, but all very common in Brazil and also typically Brazilian styles such as Choro and Baião, which is a characteristic dance of northeastern Brazil.

Woodwind Ensemble,Woodwind Quartet Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1112013 Composed by Traditional Christmas Carol. Arranged by Aaron Lee. Chamber,Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Renaissance. 12 pages. J. Aaron Lee #714194. Published by J. Aaron Lee (A0.1112013). This arrangement of the classic Christmas carol, Veni, Veni Emmanuel (English: O come, O come, Emmanuel) is written for an intermediate level woodwind quartet and could be suitable for secondary school instrumentalists, or as an easier arrangement for professional quartets. It is set somewhat polyphonically and is, overall, a fairly traditional setting. For more music from Aaron Lee, you can visit www.MusicOfLee.com.

Horn,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1112015 Composed by Traditional Christmas Carol. Arranged by Aaron Lee. Chamber,Christmas,Holiday,Religious,Renaissance. 12 pages. J. Aaron Lee #714197. Published by J. Aaron Lee (A0.1112015). This arrangement of the classic Christmas carol, Veni, Veni Emmanuel (English: O come, O come, Emmanuel) is written for an intermediate level brass quartet and could be suitable for secondary school instrumentalists, or as an easier arrangement for professional quartets. It is set somewhat polyphonically and is, overall, a fairly traditional setting. For more music from Aaron Lee, you can visit www.MusicOfLee.com.

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Violin,Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.916619 Composed by Jakob Walder (18. Jhdt.). Arranged by Patrick Denninger (*1968). Christian,Classical,Contemporary,Sacred. Score and parts. 2 pages. Patrick Denninger #3464671. Published by Patrick Denninger (A0.916619). Bearbeitung über Dich zu lieben für Violine u. Gesangsquartett (deutscher Text). Für gottesdienstlichen Gebrauch (am Abend, Trauer).Arrangement on Dich zu lieben for violin and vocal quartet (German text). For use in church services (Evening, Funeral).Deutscher Liedtext: Albert Knapp (1798-1864)German song text: Albert Knapp (1798-1864)

Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Soprano Saxophone,Tenor Saxophone - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.784332 Composed by Joshua Hauser. Instructional. Score and parts. 38 pages. Slide Ride #5288655. Published by Slide Ride (A0.784332). 1 Octave Scale Studies in 15+ keys for 4-part ensembles of like or mixed instruments If this is your first exposure to these scale studies, you are in for a treat! Donuts, if you make a mistake!The initial incarnation of these studies were written for trombone quartet and we would play them in the Tennessee Tech Trombone Choir with the challenge that whomever made the first mistake had to buy donuts for the rest of the ensemble. Since then I have brought that version to several clinics and warm up sessions. One time before I got to explain the title, a fellow trombone professor said, Oh, I get it! Don’t step in the holes!I only wish I had thought of that myself... Since we have one of the best donut shops in TN here in Cookeville, treating the studio to sugar coated goodies was always my intent.As with those initial exercises, you can vary these as much as you’d like.·     Choose a tempo.·     Choose a dynamic.·     Choose an articulation/style.One way I like to play these is to have one person be the model, playing the entire scale over and over while everyone else plays the fragmented versions. That helps everyone to keep on track and stay in time. Double or triple up the parts for ensemble cohesion with a larger group.Practice one key, gradually speeding it up to improve fluidity, or choose a variation and take it through all keys, playing version A, B, C, or D then skipping to play the same set in a new key.If you want an additional challenge, play them in different octaves or change the key. Play the F Major set in f minor (all forms), different modes, etc. Players really have to be on their toes to remember if they are playing melodic minor in the ascending or descending form! For jazz players, try swinging them in dorian or mixolydian modes.The variations are endless!If you are using these with transposing instruments, 1) is F Major in Concert Pitch, 2) is Bb Major in Concert pitch, and so on. When you reach a scale that is enharmonic for another key (Db/C#, Gb/F#, or Cb/B), they are presented in both keys for each instrument so Trumpets can play in Eb while the Flutes are playing in C# with similar examples for all keys.All Donut Etudes with the same volume number are compatible so you can play them in mixed quartets or large ensembles with one or more instruments/people on part 1 and a different instrument on part 2, etc. Since the quartets are all identical, conductors/coaches can use any of the scores to tell which part should be playing at what time. Once you have played a scale with one set of parts, everyone can rotate to a different part and play the same scales again!Enjoy!

Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1093492 Composed by Traditional Christmas Carols. Arranged by David Winkler. Christmas. Score and parts. 209 pages. Www.DavidWinkler.com #697554. Published by www.DavidWinkler.com (A0.1093492). The Instrumental Caroling Series is designed for instrumentalists to use in a variety of situations during the Christmas season. There are two volumes available of 12 songs each, plus a bonus number called “The Seven Days of Christmas.� The series is scored in a four-part (SATB) format, plus an optional 5th part that fills in a middle voice. Optional keyboard (including chord symbols for guitar) and percussion parts are included. The melody is also included in most parts. The arrangements generally follow the traditional harmonies of the songs, although occasionally there are some variations. Also, for many of the songs, an extended ending is included. Possible performance combinations could include: Brass quartet, quintet or sextet; String quartet; Woodwind quintet; Saxophone quartet; Instrumental solo, duet, or trio with keyboard; Mixed ensembles of various types. Singers may also sing along with the arrangements in caroling fashion or with a larger congregation. Affordably priced at only $10.00 per song! VOLUME 2 titles - Angels from the Realms of Glory; Angels We Have Heard on High; It Came Upon the Midnight Clear; Away in a Manger; Joy to the World; Good Christian Men, Rejoice; God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen; Lo, How a Rose E’er Blooming; We Three Kings; O Little Town of Bethlehem; Silent Night; We Wish You A Merry Christmas.

Small Ensemble - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1093486 Composed by Traditional Christmas Carols. Arranged by David Winkler. Christmas. Score and parts. 235 pages. Www.DavidWinkler.com #697548. Published by www.DavidWinkler.com (A0.1093486). The Instrumental Caroling Series is designed for instrumentalists to use in a variety of situations during the Christmas season. There are two volumes available of 12 songs each, plus a bonus number called “The Seven Days of Christmas.� The series is scored in a four-part (SATB) format, plus an optional 5th part that fills in a middle voice. Optional keyboard (including chord symbols for guitar) and percussion parts are included. The melody is also included in most parts. The arrangements generally follow the traditional harmonies of the songs, although occasionally there are some variations. Also, for many of the songs, an extended ending is included. Possible performance combinations could include: Brass quartet, quintet or sextet; String quartet; Woodwind quintet; Saxophone quartet; Instrumental solo, duet, or trio with keyboard; Mixed ensembles of various types. Singers may also sing along with the arrangements in caroling fashion or with a larger congregation. Affordably priced at only $10.00 per song! VOLUME 1 titles – Go Tell It On the Mountain; The First Noel; Jingle Bells; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Deck the Hall; Ding Dong Merrily on High; Sussex Carol (On Christmas Night); What Child Is This; Hark! The Herald Angels Sing; Good King Wenceslas; Here We Come A-Caroling; O Christmas Tree.

Strings Flute - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.913015 Composed by Andrei-Lucian Drăgoi. Contemporary,Standards. 13 pages. Andrei-Lucian Dragoi #4757395. Published by Andrei-Lucian Dragoi (A0.913015). - miniatură instrumentală cu 3 nuclee (culori) și 5 părți (petale) - variantă pentru cvartet de flaut-vioara-viola-violoncel nr. 1b (CvartetFlautCoardeVar1b) - (instrumental miniature with 3 nuclei and 5 parts - variant for flute-violin-viola-cello quartet no. 1b [FluteStringQuartetVar1b]) Music by Andrei-Lucian Drăgoi (www.smp.dragoii.com, www.yt.dragoii.com, www.gcp.dragoii.com, www.gci.dragoii.com, www.ms.dragoii.com, www.dragoii.com).

Small Ensemble Cello,Trumpet,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813612 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 8 pages. Regis Bookshar #6431445. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813612). String Quartet with a Trumpet Solo - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This arrangement of the Allegro movement from Henry Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services. It is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. This selection is one of the arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library, many of which are being made available for the first time. They have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions. The original composition was written in D Major but Regis Bookshar has transposed it to Bb Major, making it a little easier for many modern musicians. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (8 pages). The 17th century composer, Henry Purcell, is generally considered to be one of the greatest English composers of his generation. His Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D Major, composed in 1694, was probably written for the London Theatre, where a fine tradition of trumpet playing had developed. Purcell almost certainly had in mind either John Shore or his brother, William, the most renowned trumpet players in England at the time. The trumpets of the time were normally tuned in D and there were no valves on the Baroque trumpets, so they were limited in the number of notes that they could play. The term Sonata here probably means no more than a piece of incidental music and looks forward to the style that would become the solo concerto where soloist and strings are pitted against each other but also looks back to an older type of instrumental music which emphasized equality between members of the ensemble. The music is in three movements and looks forward to the fast-slow-fast plan popularized by Vivaldi's concertos. Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists, besides trumpet players, could also have the opportunity to play the Allegro movement from Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet, so he has created other arrangements of this selection. However, this particular arrangement does feature a Trumpet Solo and has been arranged for a String Quartet, consisting of 2 Violins, 1 Viola and 1 Violoncello and features the Trumpet on the melody, but there are Quintets, Sextets, Septets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this piece. You may find something else that may suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a wide variety of styles also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check back periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this exciting arrangement of Purcell's Allegro from his Sonata for Trumpet will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Small Ensemble Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe,Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813658 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 8 pages. Regis Bookshar #6435381. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813658). Woodwind Quartet with Trumpet Solo - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This arrangement of the Allegro movement from Henry Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services. It is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. This selection is one of the arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library, many of which are being made available for the first time. They have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions. The original composition was written in D Major but Regis Bookshar has transposed it to Bb Major, making it a little easier for many modern musicians. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (8 pages). The 17th century composer, Henry Purcell, is generally considered to be one of the greatest English composers of his generation. His Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D Major, composed in 1694, was probably written for the London Theatre, where a fine tradition of trumpet playing had developed. Purcell almost certainly had in mind either John Shore or his brother, William, the most renowned trumpet players in England at the time. The trumpets of the time were normally tuned in D and there were no valves on the Baroque trumpets, so they were limited in the number of notes that they could play. The term Sonata here probably means no more than a piece of incidental music and looks forward to the style that would become the solo concerto where soloist and strings are pitted against each other but also looks back to an older type of instrumental music which emphasized equality between members of the ensemble. The music is in three movements and looks forward to the fast-slow-fast plan popularized by Vivaldi's concertos. Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists, besides trumpet players, could also have the opportunity to play the Allegro movement from Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet, so he has created other arrangements of this selection. However, this particular arrangement is for a Woodwind Quartet, consisting of 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet and 1 Bassoon, and features a Trumpet on the melody, but there are Quintets, Sextets, Septets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this piece. You may find something else that may suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a wide variety of styles also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check back periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this exciting arrangement of Purcell's Allegro from his Sonata for Trumpet will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Small Ensemble Bassoon,Clarinet,Flute,Oboe,Trumpet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813638 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 8 pages. Regis Bookshar #6434267. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813638). Trumpet Solo with Woodwind Quartet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This arrangement of the Allegro movement from Henry Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services. It is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. This selection is one of the arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library, many of which are being made available for the first time. They have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions. The original composition was written in D Major but Regis Bookshar has transposed it to Bb Major, making it a little easier for many modern musicians. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (8 pages). The 17th century composer, Henry Purcell, is generally considered to be one of the greatest English composers of his generation. His Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D Major, composed in 1694, was probably written for the London Theatre, where a fine tradition of trumpet playing had developed. Purcell almost certainly had in mind either John Shore or his brother, William, the most renowned trumpet players in England at the time. The trumpets of the time were normally tuned in D and there were no valves on the Baroque trumpets, so they were limited in the number of notes that they could play. The term Sonata here probably means no more than a piece of incidental music and looks forward to the style that would become the solo concerto where soloist and strings are pitted against each other but also looks back to an older type of instrumental music which emphasized equality between members of the ensemble. The music is in three movements and looks forward to the fast-slow-fast plan popularized by Vivaldi's concertos. Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists, besides trumpet players, could also have the opportunity to play the Allegro movement from Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet, so he has created other arrangements of this selection. However, this particular arrangement is for a Trumpet Solo with a Woodwind Quartet, consisting of 1 Flute, 1 Oboe, 1 Clarinet and 1 Bassoon, but there are Quintets, Sextets, Septets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this piece. You may find something else that may suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a wide variety of styles also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check back periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this exciting arrangement of Purcell's Allegro from his Sonata for Trumpet will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

Small Ensemble Cello,Trumpet,Viola,Violin - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.813632 Composed by Henry Purcell. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Multicultural,Standards,World. Score and parts. 8 pages. Regis Bookshar #6434245. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.813632). Trumpet Solo with String Quartet - Advanced/Intermediate - Digital Download. This arrangement of the Allegro movement from Henry Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet would be a fabulous addition to any music library and could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services. It is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. This selection is one of the arrangements from The Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble's extensive music library, many of which are being made available for the first time. They have performed the Trumpet Quintet version of this composition quite often for numerous weddings and other special occasions. The original composition was written in D Major but Regis Bookshar has transposed it to Bb Major, making it a little easier for many modern musicians. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (8 pages). The 17th century composer, Henry Purcell, is generally considered to be one of the greatest English composers of his generation. His Sonata for Trumpet and Strings in D Major, composed in 1694, was probably written for the London Theatre, where a fine tradition of trumpet playing had developed. Purcell almost certainly had in mind either John Shore or his brother, William, the most renowned trumpet players in England at the time. The trumpets of the time were normally tuned in D and there were no valves on the Baroque trumpets, so they were limited in the number of notes that they could play. The term Sonata here probably means no more than a piece of incidental music and looks forward to the style that would become the solo concerto where soloist and strings are pitted against each other but also looks back to an older type of instrumental music which emphasized equality between members of the ensemble. The music is in three movements and looks forward to the fast-slow-fast plan popularized by Vivaldi's concertos. Regis Bookshar thought that it would be wonderful if other instrumentalists, besides trumpet players, could also have the opportunity to play the Allegro movement from Purcell's Sonata for Trumpet, so he has created other arrangements of this selection. However, this particular arrangement is for a Trumpet Solo with a String Quartet, consisting of 2 Violins, 1 Viola and 1 Violoncello, but there are Quintets, Sextets, Septets and Octets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this piece. You may find something else that may suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a wide variety of styles also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check back periodically because new arrangements are added as often as possible. I'm certain that this exciting arrangement of Purcell's Allegro from his Sonata for Trumpet will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1092481 Composed by Francesco Durante. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Sacred. Score and parts. 8 pages. Regis Bookshar #696572. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.1092481). Kyrie - by Francesco Durante; String Quartet – Intermediate – Digital Download. “Kyrie�, originally written for a four-part vocal ensemble by Francesco Durante, has now been transcribed, edited and arranged by Regis Bookshar, for a String Quartet, consisting of 2 Violins, and 2 Violoncellos. It would be a welcomed addition to any music library. This short composition, which lasts less than two minutes, will provide students with the opportunity to continue to develop good intonation because many of the phrases cadence on a unison note. This selection could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services. It is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (8 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from the Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble’s extensive music library which are being made available for the first time. We have performed the Trumpet Quartet version of this composition for many church services, especially funerals, when we were asked to supply something more somber and introspective rather than the louder, more festive music which many people come to expect from a Trumpet Ensemble. Francesco Durante was an Italian composer who was born on March 31, 1684 at Frattamaggiore, in the Kingdom of Naples. At an early age he entered the Conservatorio dei poveri di Gesu Cristo, in Naples, where he received lessons from Gaetano Greco. Later he became a pupil of Alessandro Scarlatti at the Conservatorio di Sant’Onofrio. He is said to have succeeded Scarlatti in 1725 at Sant’Onofrio and to have remained there until 1742, when he succeeded Nicola Porpora as head of the Conservatorio di Santa Maria de Loreto, also in Naples. He held this post for thirteen years, until his death on September 30, 1755. His fame as a teacher was considerable, and, unlike his Neapolitan contemporaries, who attracted international notice with their operas, Francesco Durante achieved recognition through his church music, along with some vocal chamber and instrumental works. His concern was not quantity. A complete collection of Durante’s works, consisting almost exclusively of sacred music, was presented by Gaspare Selveggi, a Neapolitan art collector and music theorist, to the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. The imperial library of Vienna also preserves a valuable collection of Durante’s manuscripts. The fact that Durante never composed for the stage brought him an exaggerated reputation as a composer of sacred music. He was considered one of the best church composers of his style and period. In his masses, requiems, litanies and Lamentations, he could provide strong expressive moments, as he does in this “Kyrie�. In addition to this arrangement for a String Quartet, Regis Bookshar has also made other arrangements of this selection. There are Quartets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may find something else that may also suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are being added as often as possible. I’m certain that this beautiful arrangement of Francesco Durante’s “Kyrie� will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1092498 Composed by Francesco Durante. Arranged by Regis Bookshar. Baroque,Instructional,Sacred. Score and parts. 8 pages. Regis Bookshar #696590. Published by Regis Bookshar (A0.1092498). Kyrie - by Francesco Durante; Violoncello Quartet – Intermediate – Digital Download. “Kyrie�, originally written for a four-part vocal ensemble by Francesco Durante, has now been transcribed, edited and arranged by Regis Bookshar, for a Violoncello Quartet. It would be a welcomed addition to any music library. This short composition, which lasts less than two minutes, will provide students with the opportunity to continue to develop good intonation because many of the phrases cadence on a unison note. This selection could be performed for concerts, recitals and church services. It is suitable for high school and college students but professional musicians would also enjoy playing this selection. Included are a score and a complete set of parts (8 pages). This selection is one of the many arrangements from the Regis Bookshar Trumpet Ensemble’s extensive music library which are being made available for the first time. We have performed the Trumpet Quartet version of this composition for many church services, especially funerals, when we were asked to supply something more somber and introspective rather than the louder, more festive music which many people come to expect from a Trumpet Ensemble. Francesco Durante was an Italian composer who was born on March 31, 1684 at Frattamaggiore, in the Kingdom of Naples. At an early age he entered the Conservatorio dei poveri di Gesu Cristo, in Naples, where he received lessons from Gaetano Greco. Later he became a pupil of Alessandro Scarlatti at the Conservatorio di Sant’Onofrio. He is said to have succeeded Scarlatti in 1725 at Sant’Onofrio and to have remained there until 1742, when he succeeded Nicola Porpora as head of the Conservatorio di Santa Maria de Loreto, also in Naples. He held this post for thirteen years, until his death on September 30, 1755. His fame as a teacher was considerable, and, unlike his Neapolitan contemporaries, who attracted international notice with their operas, Francesco Durante achieved recognition through his church music, along with some vocal chamber and instrumental works. His concern was not quantity. A complete collection of Durante’s works, consisting almost exclusively of sacred music, was presented by Gaspare Selveggi, a Neapolitan art collector and music theorist, to the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris. The imperial library of Vienna also preserves a valuable collection of Durante’s manuscripts. The fact that Durante never composed for the stage brought him an exaggerated reputation as a composer of sacred music. He was considered one of the best church composers of his style and period. In his masses, requiems, litanies and Lamentations, he could provide strong expressive moments, as he does in this “Kyrie�. In addition to this arrangement for a Violoncello Quartet, Regis Bookshar has also made other arrangements of this selection. There are Quartets readily available for a wide variety of instrumental ensembles. Please take the time to look for other versions of this composition. You may find something else that may also suit your needs. I would also encourage you to search for other arrangements by Regis Bookshar, as well, as there are numerous arrangements in a variety of styles, also available for purchase. You may find something else which might interest you. Please continue to check periodically because new arrangements are being added as often as possible. I’m certain that this beautiful arrangement of Francesco Durante’s “Kyrie� will continue to entertain both performers and audiences alike for years to come.