String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1298204 Composed by Giles Farnaby. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 11 pages. Jmsgu3 #888177. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1298204). Giles Farnaby was an English composer and virginalist during the late 16th and early 17th centuries. He is known for his contributions to Elizabethan and Jacobean music. He was born around 1560, and he lived during the reigns of Queen Elizabeth I and King James I. He was a contemporary of other notable English composers such as William Byrd and John Dowland. Farnaby's compositions are known for their variety of styles. He wrote pieces that ranged from lively dance tunes to more intricate and introspective works. His music often featured elements of English folk melodies and dance rhythms.Giles Farnaby's Fantasias are significant for their role in the development of keyboard music, their influence on later composers, and their historical documentation of musical practices in late Renaissance England. Farnaby's music often displays a lively and whimsical character, with syncopations, rapid passagework, and playful ornamentation. His style was influenced by the continental keyboard music of his time, especially that of the English virginalists like John Bull and William Byrd. However, Farnaby's compositions also have a distinct character, marked by their dance-like rhythms and catchy melodies.Although Farnaby's music fell out of favor during the Baroque period, there has been a resurgence of interest in his works in the modern era. Musicians and scholars have rediscovered and recorded his compositions, helping to revive his legacy.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1297625 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 9 pages. Jmsgu3 #887626. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1297625). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1294880 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 27 pages. Jmsgu3 #885196. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1294880). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Fantasia Chromatica is based on a descending chromatic tetrachord from D to A. The theme is later developed in various ways, including canons, augmentation, diminution, and double augmentation. The piece forms an essential link between the Renaissance and the Baroque.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1296687 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #886850. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1296687). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann.Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1211716 Composed by Johann Sebastian Bach. Arranged by Diego Marani. Baroque,Classical,Instructional,Standards,Wedding. 9 pages. Diego Marani #809330. Published by Diego Marani (A0.1211716). The Oboe Concerto in D minor, S D935, is an early 18th-century concerto for oboe, strings and continuo attributed to the Venetian composer Alessandro Marcello. The earliest extant manuscript containing Johann Sebastian Bach's solo keyboard arrangement of the concerto, BWV 974, dates from around 1715.Bach's keyboard version was published as an arrangement of a concerto by Antonio Vivaldi in the 19th century. In 1923 the C minor version of the oboe concerto was published as a composition by Benedetto Marcello, Alessandro's brother. In the second half of the 20th century several publications indicated Alessandro again as the composer of the piece, as it had been in its early 18th-century print, and the oboe concerto was again published in its D minor version.This arrangement for string quartet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola and Cello) of the marvelous second movement (adagio) of the concerto is suitable for any occasion.

Brass Ensemble Trombone,Trumpet,Tuba - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.780604 Composed by Athelstan Riley, Cologne Kirchengasänge, and Lyra Davidica. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 15 pages. Cathy Stamegna #5033447. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.780604). Jesus Christ is Risen Today with Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones - Brass Trio (Bb Trumpet, Trombone Tuba) with Optional Bb Trumpet or C Instrument, Keyboard Accompaniment begins with Jesus Christ is Risen Today. The optional instrument enters in verse two with a hint of Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones. The trio continues with parts of Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones which serve as a bridge between Verse two and the end of the piece. The last section incorporates Alleluias from both hymns for a Glorious ending.  If including the Optional Bb trumpet or C instrument in your performance, Keyboard Accompaniment is optional. Set of Parts. Other vocal/instrumental arrangements available.  Performance Time: 3:00

Instrumental Duet Bassoon,Instrumental Duet - Digital Download SKU: A0.855919 Composed by Alessandro Scarlatti, Arcangelo Corelli, George Frideric Handel, Henry Purcell, Johann Sebastian Bach, Scholze & Rameau, and Snow. Arranged by Darren Lloyd. Baroque,Concert,Instructional. Score and parts. 32 pages. Darren Lloyd #4355477. Published by Darren Lloyd (A0.855919). The book consists of Baroque keyboard pieces arranged for two Bassoons. Composers include - J S Bach, Purcell, Handel, Corelli, Scarlatti, Snow, Scholze & Rameau. Four duets are from Bach's 'Little notebook' and five are taken from Bach's 'Inventions for keyboard' the numbers are 1, 3, 8, 10 & 15.The duets are aimed at the intermediate through to advanced player.

Choral Choir (SA) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.980471 Composed by Stephen C. Pagano. Children,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Stephen C. Pagano #6427151. Published by Stephen C. Pagano (A0.980471). I Will Wait is a lovely and calm arrangement for S.A. with Keyboard based on an enlightening text from Psalm 24.   It speaks of God’s ability to teach his people to learn patience through his truth. There are some light dissonances reflecting the meaning of the text. Perfect for young choristers. The keyboard accompaniment is written very simply, so it is easily accessible for a beginner pianist.  

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1293405 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Renaissance,Traditional. 15 pages. Jmsgu3 #883937. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1293405). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Fantasia Ut, re mi, fa sol, la is an ostinato-based composition that showcases Sweelinck's mastery of counterpoint.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1294874 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 14 pages. Jmsgu3 #885191. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1294874). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed various music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann.  Sweelinck's Fantasia Chromatica is based on a descending chromatic tetrachord from D to A. It is later developed in many ways, including canons, augmentation, diminution, and double augmentation. The piece forms an essential link between the Renaissance and the Baroque.

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 4 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1297751 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 8 pages. Jmsgu3 #887726. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1297751). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

Flute,Folk Harp,Instrumental Duet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1265481 Composed by Traditional Cornish. Arranged by Darhon Rees-Rohrbacher. Celtic,Folk,Historic,Irish,Multicultural,Traditional,World. 54 pages. Afghan Press Music for the Harp #858280. Published by Afghan Press Music for the Harp (A0.1265481). ALL HARPS INTERMEDIATE + MELODY INSTRUMENT – Fifteen Traditional Tunes from Cornwall arranged for Lever harps tuned in Eb, Bb or F, or any pedal harp.  All of these arrangements fit within the 26-string range. Fifteen Arrangements of Traditional Tunes from Cornwall arranged for Lever harps tuned in Eb, Bb or F, or any pedal harp.  Guitar chords included, with duo parts for Flute or Violin.These tunes have been placed in progressive key order to create a satisfying “Cornish suite� that facilitates lever and pedal changes. All tunes were typeset to fix exactly on two facing pages to eliminate any page turns within a piece.Guitar chords are included so that the melody may be played by any C instrument, accompanied by chords on harp, lute, guitar, or keyboard. Also, the transcribed harp part can be played on any keyboard instrument with only minor adjustments. Only one song in this collection, #6, has any lever or pedal changes (B-flat and B-natural). Otherwise, there are only lever or pedal presets in preparation for the next song. Dynamic markings, fingerings, metronome markings, breath marks, and lever/pedal changes are provided throughout. However, the musicians should use whichever expressive markings and lever/pedal adjustments suit them, no matter what this book indicates! Due to space constraints, first and second endings were only indicated above the flute/violin part in the full score and dynamics only within the harp part; but these markings apply to both instruments. (However, all markings are indicated on the separate instrumental leaflet.) This entire book of arrangements can be played on a harp of only 26 strings (3.5 octaves), from low C to high G. Simply treat the C two octaves below middle C as the lowest C on your harp and adjust the octaves accordingly. Ignore any 8va indications and shorten any glissandos.Table of Contents:Helston Furry DanceThe Cottage Thatched With StrawThe White CockadeThe Lovers’ TasksStrangerLimadieThe MarigoldLullabyWilly CoombeRouse, RouseThe BlackbirdCaptain PearseCome My LadsOn A May Morning So EarlyThe Siege Of St. MaloRelated products.

Brass Ensemble Horn,Trombone,Trumpet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.780603 Composed by Athelstan Riley, Cologne Kirchengasänge, and Lyra Davidica. Arranged by Cathy Stamegna. Easter,Praise & Worship,Sacred,Traditional. Score and parts. 15 pages. Cathy Stamegna #5033445. Published by Cathy Stamegna (A0.780603). Jesus Christ is Risen Today with Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones - Brass Trio (Bb Trumpet, Horn in F, Trombone) with Optional Bb Trumpet or C Instrument, Keyboard Accompaniment begins with Jesus Christ is Risen Today. The optional instrument enters in verse two with a hint of Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones. The trio continues with parts of Ye Watchers and Ye Holy Ones which serve as a bridge between Verse two and the end of the piece. The last section incorporates Alleluias from both hymns for a Glorious ending. If including the Optional Bb trumpet or C instrument in your performance, Keyboard Accompaniment is optional. Set of Parts.  Other vocal/instrumental arrangements available.  Performance Time: 3:00

String Quartet String Quartet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1296695 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 7 pages. Jmsgu3 #886848. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1296695). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann.Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.

String Quartet Cello,String Quartet,Viola,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1297509 Composed by Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck. Arranged by James M. Guthrie. Chamber,Contest,Early Music,Festival,Historic,Renaissance. 31 pages. Jmsgu3 #887551. Published by jmsgu3 (A0.1297509). Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck was a Dutch organist and composer who lived from April 1562 to October 16, 1621. He was born and died in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Sweelinck's first published works date from around 1592-94, and he composed a variety of music, including chansons and keyboard music. He was known for his keyboard playing and was a teacher to German composers Samuel Scheidt and Heinrich Scheidemann. Sweelinck's Echo Fantasias are significant for several reasons:Innovative composition: Echo Fantasias were a unique form of composition during Sweelinck's time, blending elements of traditional fantasias with passages dedicated to echo effects. This experimental approach showcased Sweelinck's creativity and willingness to push the boundaries of musical expression. Emphasis on the moment: Unlike Sweelinck's larger fantasias, the construction of Echo Fantasias was less strict, focusing more on the immediate musical experience rather than the overall design. This emphasis on the moment allowed for greater freedom and spontaneity in the performance of these pieces. Stylistic range: Echo Fantasias encompassed a wide range of styles, juxtaposing fantasia-like elements with passages dedicated to echo effects. This stylistic diversity added depth and complexity to Sweelinck's compositions, making them engaging and intriguing for both performers and listeners.